Education Articles

Congressman presents grants to Opelika, Lee County Schools

State Rep. Jeremy Gray (D-Opelika) recently presented community service grants of $20,000 each to Lee County and Opelika school districts. Pictured accepting the grants from Gray are Ken Roberts, CFO of the Lee County Board of Education, and Dr. Ferrell Seymore,...

First Baptist Church of Opelika enrolling for elementary academy

First year includes kindergarten and first grade BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Last week, enrollment opened for First Baptist Academy, which will begin its first school year at First Baptist Church of Opelika (FBCO) this fall.The new elementary program,...

New medical, engineering tracks open to high schoolers

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science offers college-level classes CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER ALABAMA — Alabama students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades can now pursue college-level engineering and medical pathways in high school.Starting this school year, the...

OHS theatre takes award-winning ‘Quilt’ to southeastern competition

Pictured above are members of the Opelika High Theatre Society. Pictured below, on behalf of the Opelika City Schools Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Farrell Seymore presents a resolution honoring the group to Musical Director Dean Jones, left, and OHTS...
Spell the word WINNERS

Spell the word WINNERS

ACS students earn top honors Auburn City Schools won the 2024 Lee County Spelling Bee, with Ethan Zou and Liam Kim securing the top two spots in the...

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