Education Articles

OCS proposes $140 million middle school

BY ABBEY CRANK FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika City Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis presented a plan to build a $140 million middle school to the Opelika City Council on April 7, aiming to address its growing student enrollment. “It’s not hard to see that we...

Mr. and Miss OHS are ready to represent Opelika

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika High School named the 2026 Mr. OHS, Titus Elliott, and Miss OHS, Blakely Parrish, a March 1 competition. Mr. and Miss OHS competed for the title during their junior year and represent the school during their senior year...

OCS recognizes Board Certified teachers at meeting

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At the March 24 Opelika School Board meeting, the board recognized two Board-Certified teachers, Caylie Caulfield and Dr. Chad Cunningham.“National Board Certification is often considered the highest professional credential in the...

SUSCC to Host Spring Career Fair on April 7

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — Southern Union State Community College will host its Spring Career Fair on Tuesday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Opelika Campus in the Gary Fuller Business and Technology Center, Southern Room.The event is open to current...
Education Briefs | April 1, 2026

Education Briefs | April 1, 2026

ATLANTA, Georgia — The following students have earned the distinction of Dean’s List at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Fall 2025. Benet...

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