Congratulations to Rene Herrick
2009 WCPSS Teacher of the Year!

Combs Elementary School teacher Rene Herrick is the 2009 Wake County Teacher of the Year. Superintendent Del Burns presented Herrick the Wake County Teacher of the Year Award. Burns praised Herrick for her data-driven classroom instruction and for her active involvement in the lives of her students. Herrick received applause from hundreds of community and education leaders attending the event. CLICK HERE to read more.

Managing Your Child's Nutrition Account

When you CLICK HERE you can get a wealth of information in regard to setting up a nutrition account for your child at school. You can also check out the new Wake County Public Schools MYLUNCHMONEY.COM website that makes it very easy to pay for your child's lunch at school.

Important Information from Wake County Public Schools

Click the links below to read the latest messages from Dr. Del Burns and the Wake County Public School System.

Economic Uncertainty at WCPSS (english)
Economic Uncertainty at WCPSS (spanish)
New School Schedule for 2009-10 (english)
New School Schedule for 2009-10 (spanish)
Reminder flyer for the new schedule

Dr. Burns Superintendent's Journal

This Journal is a videotaped message from Superintendent Del Burns to parents and the community regarding the issues that affect the Wake County Public School System. In what are expected to be regular webcasts, the Journal will allow parents and other key stakeholders the opportunity to hear directly from the Superintendent. CLICK HERE to view the video.

Back to School Information

It won't be long until AB Combs is back in full swing. Here is a chance to get a head start on some of the paper work you may need to fill out for the upcoming school year. Complete these forms and send with your child on the first day of school. All class assignments for the 2009-2010 school year will mailed August 18, 2009. Because of the uncertainty of the state budget, we will not be able to finalize our class lists until mid August. No infomation regarding class assignments will be shared until after the postcards are mailed.

NEW Parental Request to Deny Access (English)
NEW Formulario de Solicitud Paternal para Negar Acceso (Spanish)
NEW Flag Survey
Forms Checklist
Parent Request and Physicians Order (English)
Parent Request and Physicians Order (Spanish)
Medication Procedures
Carpool Traffic
Carpool Letter and application
Carpool Procedures
Discipline Policy Signature Letter
LEAD Code of Cooperation
Permission to Photograph/Videotape
School Bus Information Letter
School Calendar
Student Interest Survey
Supply List 2009-2010
Transportation Verification Form
Information about accident insurance

AB Combs News

Here is some breaking news about some former students and teachers from our AB Combs Magnet family!

Magnet Newsletter from Wake Schools
Dr. Bottomley receives award
Stuart Jones and water rescue!
Another news story about Stuart

Finding Your Voice

One of our great school friends, Andrew Phillips, continues to follow his passion as he works to publish the story “Santa Clothes”. Mr. Phillips has been to our school many times over the years teaching how to create stories, engaging our students in songs, and sharing his gift of storytelling. He has found his voice as a children’s storyteller and continues to find new ways to share his ideas with children across the country. You can help Mr. Phillips reach his next goal by going on to www.abcbookcompetition.org and vote for “Santa Clothes.” The website offers individuals a chance to read exciting new stories and check out emerging artists. The story has been selected as one of the top 12 finalists from across the country. The story with the most votes will be published for all to enjoy. Let’s work together as a school to help Mr. Phillips reach his goal of publishing “Santa Clothes”.

Would you like to be a Gator too? 

Interested in applying to A.B. Combs?  We'd love to have you come for a tour!  Each of the tour dates listed in this link are for prospective Combs families and are limited to 15 people. Please call or email our Magnet Coordinator, Jodee Gupton, to sign up for a tour. CLICK HERE for more information

Free Seasonal Flu Shots Available

Wake County is partnering with public, private and charter schools across the County to provide free seasonal flu shots to all school-age children in Kindergarten through grade 12. To find out more about this program, CLICK HERE to read about it at the Wake County Public Schools website

Comfort Zone Camp Fundraiser

Comfort Zone provides grieving children with a voice, a place and a community in which to heal, grow and lead more fulfilling lives. You can help them out! CLICK HERE to find out how.