Education Articles

BigHouse Holding Annual Back to School Supply Drive

By Maddie JoinerFor the Opelika Observer Back to school season is approaching and BigHouse is hosting its annual back-to-school supply drive. The drive started July 1 and will end July 28. BigHouse will host its Back to School Bash July 30, where families who...

Lee County Students Earn $1,000 College Scholarships

Contributed byMary Johns Wilson Six local students were among a group of 100 who earned a $1,000 scholarship awarded through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. “These students represent the future of our state and our nation, and we are proud to...

Christmas in July Brings Summer Joy

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1. It was a few years ago when I was singing summer songs with children’s ministry in the middle of July. One little fellow raised his hand and complained, saying it...

SUSCC to Hold Bison Bonus Registration Days

Contributed by Shondae Brown More than 900 students attended Bison Bound, an orientation session for incoming freshman at Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC). However, for those who need help in completing the fall registration process at SUSCC, the college...

SUSCC receives national recognition for course design

Sep 5, 2018

Special to the Opelika Observer Southern Union State Community College's Online English Composition I Course (English 101) recently received the...

Students of OPS customers eligible to apply for AMEA scholarship

Sep 5, 2018

Special to the Opelika Observer High school seniors whose families are Opelika Power Services customers are eligible to receive a scholarship from...

OCS approves agreement for management of scholarship fund

Sep 5, 2018

By Michelle Key Editor The Opelika City School board approved an agreement and a memorandum of understanding to create an endowed fund for the...

Opelika Theatre Company to launch acting program

Sep 5, 2018

By Arnecia Walker For the Opelika Observer The Opelika Theatre Company will soon be launching its Youth Acting Program for children in kindergarten...

Lee County Master Gardeners to meet Sept. 5, discuss sustainable practices

Aug 29, 2018

Special to the Opelika Observer The Lee County Master Gardeners meeting will be at the Harris Center, 425 Perry St. in Auburn Sept. 5, beginning at...