Schools Articles

OHS student arrested for bringing handgun to campus

FROM OPELIKA CITY SCHOOS AND OPELIKA POLICE DEPARTMENT ADOBE STOCK PHOTO Earlier today, the Opelika Police Department located a weapon in a vehicle on the campus of Opelika High School. There was not an active threat to the students or staff at the school.  Everyone...

Smiths Station gets an ‘A’

Lee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Howard poses with students from South Smiths Station Elementary School, who proudly celebrated receiving an A on the ALSDE report card. They were one of 137 schools in Alabama to do so.

AU Cafe Series highlights Black scientists, mathematicians

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Throughout February, Auburn University’s College of Science and Mathematics (COSAM) Outreach offered a Cafe Series celebrating Black scientists and mathematicians. COSAM Outreach Program Coordinator Christopher Martin spoke about...

AHS students bring life to elementary school through art

BY KADIE VICKFOR THE OPELIKA OBSERVER AUBURN — Members of Auburn High School's National Art Honors Societies (NAHS) painted a mural last month inside Richland Elementary School.NAHS members include Sidney Crim, Isabella Trentacosti, Sage Traylor, Leah Lethander,...
Bands, Bands and More Bands

Bands, Bands and More Bands

Tuesday, Aug. 22, nine local high school bands and the Auburn University marching band gathered at Bulldog Stadium in Opelika for Band O Rama 2023....

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A Day at Fox Run School

A Day at Fox Run School

BY AUDREY KENT FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Schools (OCS) Board of Education heard from Fox Run School’s principal during its...

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