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Education Articles
Christmas bells ring for young and old
By Beth Pinyerd Classroom Observer What a wonderful time of the year for our young children and our elderly population to share Christmas joy with...
Tuskegee University’s accreditation reaffirmed for 10 years
Special to the Opelika Observer On Dec. 11, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges publicly reaffirmed Tuskegee...
Alabama State Parks seek submissions for third annual ‘Eagle Awards’
Special to the Opelika Observer The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will once again...
Brian Roberson sworn in to Lee County Board of Education
By Michelle Key Publisher During the December meeting of the Lee County Board of Education, newly elected member Brian Roberson was sworn in....
Opelika City Schools has strong D.A.R.E. program; honors graduates with ceremony
By Beth Pinyerd Opelika Observer D.A.R.E graduation was held for fifth grade students at Northside Intermediate School auditorium Dec.14 at 10 a.m.....
There is a song in a child’s heart
I love to be in our schools before Christmas! Children love to sing Christmas songs! Even our youngest of children have caught on to the joy and...
Fourth-grade students ‘believe’ as teacher read ‘The Polar Express’
By Beth Pinyerd For the Opelika Observer In the halls of Northside Intermediate School last week fourth grade students were all smiles in their...
Opelika High School “Spirit of the South” band to perform at TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Dec. 31
Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika High School’s "Spirit of the South" marching band was selected earlier this year as the national guest high...