CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIAA number of local students participated in Georgia College & State University’s spring 2026...
Education Briefs | June 2026
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Auburn School Board approves regular business items
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — At the June 9 Auburn School Board meeting, the board approved regular business, and Superintendent Dr. Cristen...
Lee County Schools project stronger-than-expected finances, approve budget amendment
BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education learned Monday that the school system's finances remain on track,...
Superintendent awards students at Opelika School Board Meeting
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At the May 19 Opelika School Board meeting, the board was presented with the Opelika High School Perspectives...
OHS student leader selected for National Leadership Summit
Thomas will represent Alabama at the 2026 National Student Leadership Summit in Indianapolis in July CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA — Congratulations to...
Education Briefs | May 26, 2026
DEMOREST, Georgia — On Friday, May 8, Piedmont University conferred undergraduate degrees to 202 students, including 79 first-generation students,...
Auburn BOE recognizes student achievement
BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER AUBURN — At the May 12 Auburn School Board meeting, students and employees were recognized for their...
Jefferson’s names OCS Pre-K educator as “Teacher of the Year” Winner
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Jefferson’s of Opelika is pleased to announce that Patricia Pugh has been named Jefferson’s 2026 Opelika...
EAH presents $125K in scholarships to local high school students
CONTRIBUTED BY EAH OPELIKA — During a ceremony held April 30, East Alabama Health presented five local students with $25,000 scholarships to pursue...