Education Articles

Local Nonprofits Launch Father of the Year Essay Contest

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Opelika nonprofits, the Knee High Foundation and Girls S.T.E.P.S Inc., are excited to announced yet another way they are giving back to the local community. This time, the non-profits will be honoring fathers in the...

Taking Summer Camp a Step Up

By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com Summer is here and the nonprofit Girls S.T.E.P.S Inc., is hosting a free summer camp for girls and boys grades 3-12. “In order to be more impactful and meet the needs of all, we decided to remove any barriers that may cause...

Parents, Caregivers Remain Optimistic, Despite Barriers

Contributed byStatePoint Media A new survey from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows that most parents and caregivers in the United States are optimistic about their children’s futures, but see clear barriers to helping them grow up to be independent, financially...

The Knee High Foundation Awards Annual Scholarships

The Knee High Foundation awarded scholarships in the amount of $250 and $500 to five local graduating seniors at Courthouse Square last week. The Knee High Foundation founder, Anthony Bryant, said "It means a lot to see what happens afterwards. Especially when we give...
A vested future

A vested future

OMS student wins YEA with hunting vest By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer Opelika’s Hunter Weston may seem like a typical eighth grader. He enjoys...

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Board of Education approves new federal fund policies

Excellence in education

Opelika High School boasts highest graduation rates in Lee County By Anna-Claire Terry Staff Reporter As the 2015-2016 school year comes to a close,...

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Making a splash

Making a splash

OHS sophomore finds success in diving competitions By Morgan Bryce Opelika Observer Coming off a top-10 finish at the USA Diving Championships in...

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