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Lee County moves forward with elementary realignment plan shorter options

BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — At its November meeting, the Lee County Board of Education approved an option for realigning Smiths Station elementary schools to account for funding shortages blamed on dwindling enrollment over the past decade. ...

Opelika School Board honors Chuck Beams for his service

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELIKA — At the Oct. 28 Opelika School Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis awarded Board Member Charles (Chuck) Beams Jr., with a plaque and thanked him for his time with the school board as he goes to serve on the Opelika City...

Extension’s Escape Vapes a ‘No-Brainer’ for Opelika Learning Center

CONTRIBUTED BY JUSTIN MILLER, ACES AUBURN — According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, as of 2024, more than 1.6 million middle and high-school students nationally use vapes. While this number is high, it marks the lowest level of use in a decade. So, who...

School Board discusses major declines in enrollment

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education is facing major changes following a work session last week where officials discussed major declines in student enrollment.The Board is in an untenable position due to a decade of student...

Ambassadors of Change bringing community together

Ambassadors of Change bringing community together

Aug 15, 2024

Council of leaders aims to make Opelika a better place to live and work BY DAVID BELLFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The accomplishments of a group of...

Lee County receives funding for ‘sensory paths’

Lee County receives funding for ‘sensory paths’

Aug 9, 2024

BY BETH REEVES, ACES AUBURN UNIVERSITY — Lee County is among 19 communities across Alabama receiving mini grants to install new areas to encourage...

Lee County Schools Institute inspires teachers for the upcoming school year

Lee County Schools Institute inspires teachers for the upcoming school year

Aug 9, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS LEE COUNTY — Superintendent Dr. Mike Howard, along with the Lee County Board of Education members and the Central...

School News | Aug. 1, 2024

Aug 1, 2024

Opelika Schools Board renews CFO contract, purchases milk coolers BY ANITA STIEFELEDITOR@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools...

OHS student trained for a future in economic and community development

OHS student trained for a future in economic and community development

Aug 1, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY AU NEWS OPELIKA — Hayley Ponds, a rising senior at Opelika High School, was one of 25 high school seniors to attend the fifth...

School News | July 18, 2024

School News | July 18, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

Goins hired as the new voice of the Auburn High School Tigers CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN CITY SCHOOLS AUBURN — Auburn Network has announced that Jacob...

School Board News | July 18, 2024

School Board News | July 18, 2024

Jul 18, 2024

Opelika City Schools board calls meeting to speed renovations BY EMILY WRIGHTFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —The Opelika City Schools Board of Education...

Education Briefs | July 4, 2024

Education Briefs | July 4, 2024

Jul 4, 2024

Education Briefs LIVINGSTON, Alabama — The University of West Alabama has announced its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2024...

Auburn University officially opens in downtown Birmingham

Auburn University officially opens in downtown Birmingham

Jul 4, 2024

CONTRIBUTED BY AU NEWS BIRMINGHAM — For decades, Auburn students, faculty and alumni have played a significant role in revitalizing Birmingham....

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