November 1st, 2026
Good afternoon Western Alamance Middle School families,
I hope everyone has had a great weekend. A reminder that Tuesday, November 2nd is a Teacher Workday, no school for students.
PTO Thanks to everyone who helped the PBIS celebration a success. We couldn't do it without your support. We were able to provide snow cones at no cost to the students!! Be on the lookout for our January PBIS celebration!!
Due to lack of participation, the dodgeball tournament has been cancelled. We hope to bring it back in the future.
Let's Tattoo the teacher!! Several of our teachers have agreed to be "tatted up" to help raise money for our second nine weeks PBIS celebration. Students can purchase temporary tattoos for their teachers. Small tattoos are $1, medium are $3 and sleeves are $5. Teachers will wear them on November 20! Help support our Tatt the teacher fundraiser! Papers will be sent home on November 4 and can be turned in until November 18. Money can be turned in to the front office.
Attention 8th Grade Parents/Guardians: Reproductive Health Education Form
Please take a moment to review the ABSS Comprehensive Health Education Program materials here and complete the Reproductive Health Form in Infinite Campus as soon as possible. Health classes have already begun, so your prompt attention is greatly appreciated!
To locate the form, log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and navigate to Online Registration → Currently Enrolled Students – Update Info and Submit Forms. The Reproductive Health Form is located with the photo release forms and other school forms.
Thank you for your prompt attention and continued support!
Link to materials below, if you can attach it somehow so they can review the materials if they want.
https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/parents-bill-of-rights-comprehensive-health-education-program
High School Speciality Program Meeting: Families of 8th grade students are invited to learn about the ABSS High School Speciality Programs this Monday, November 9th at 6:00 pm in our Media Center. Representatives from the Alamance Burlington Early College, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, and the Pre-Collegiate Academy will present information and answer questions that you might have about each option for high school.
Yearbooks:
To purchase a Yearbook
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1010359/Western-Middle-School/
To create an Ad for an 8th grader...
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads
Free and Reduced Lunch Forms
Breakfast and lunch are not universally free.
It’s time to apply for free and reduced cost breakfast and lunches. Families must reapply each year to receive continued benefits. Complete the electronic free and reduced lunch form for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Become a Canvas Observer: Follow this link.
Athletics
Playoff season is underway for all sports except football, which will play its final regular-season game on Monday. Check out this week’s schedule below, and come out to support our student athletes!
Monday - Soccer @ Woodlawn Middle school 4pm start.
Monday - Football @ (Graham Middle school) vs. Turrentine Middle 4:30 start for 5th quarter.
Wednesday - Volleyball vs. Hawfields @ Western Middle 4:45 start
Wednesday* - Soccer championship game at Williams High School if applicable.
Thursday - Playoff football game at Graham Middle school, time is TBD.
Friday* - Volleyball championship @ Cummings High 4:45 start if applicable