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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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