I don't know how, or if I should, quit my job

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Everyone is really nice but I've been taking the potential changes to my schedule rough. I basically can't think of a time when it would be appropriate for me to work. I need to get help in Math and I'm going to be doing stuff for the school newspaper. I go to my grandparents and help out in church every weekend. The thought of going in gives me anxiety, especially considering how bad I am at bagging.

I was scheduled for the first day of school, which would've really sent me over the edge, but told my mom I called in. That was a lie. No call, no show. They already hate me, I'm sure.

I don't want to get straight-up fired for job abandonment. I just don't know how to quit. I don't want to disappoint anyone.

Think of it from the employer's point of view.
If they're going to lose you, it's far better for them to know straight away so that they can look for someone else to fill the vacancy. If you just stop turning up without telling them why, they will be definitely be unhappy with you, far worse than the disappointment of being let down at having you leave.
If you can't face it, can you take someone with you as moral support? Or you could do it by writing, although face-to-face will be seen as more upfront and honest.

I've quit several jobs.

It's not easy but, in the end, they won't dislike you for leaving. In fact, if you did want to work there again, it's likely they'll hire you back -- most employers will do so. Assuming this was a entry level job, in my experience a lot of the entry level management have been very nice and can be understanding of reasons for leaving. Just make sure you give 2 weeks resignation notice so that they can be prepared to hire another person -- they do not like short notices (which I did once because my job abused my schedule) but otherwise, just give a two week notice and tell them you enjoyed working there as well as saying so in your resignation letter, and on your last day, wish them all a good day and good fortune.