Schools Articles

Auburn Choral Company hosts Alabama Show Choir Showdown

BY MICHAELA YIELDING FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — The Auburn High School Choir company hosted the 2025 Show Choir Showdown Feb. 21-22 at the Auburn High School Performing Arts Auditorium, with middle schools and high schools from across Alabama competing.The Auburn Show...

Pre-registration underway for ‘Book It for Drake’ 5K & Fun Run

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Get ready to lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement for a good cause at the 6th annual Book It for Drake 5K and Fun Run happening on Saturday, March 29, at Town Creek Park in Auburn.Run, walk or simply hang out to help...

Opelika Council recognizes OCS ‘Teachers of the Year’

BY MICHAELA YIELDINGFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council joined for its second monthly meeting on Feb. 18 at the Opelika Municipal Court at 6 p.m. Before the agenda, Mayor Gary Fuller announced the 2024 Opelika teachers of the Year. Opelika Middle...

Opelika High School joins A+ College Ready program

CONTRIBUTED BY A+ COLLEGE READY OPELIKA — Opelika High School is one of 16 schools statewide to join Cohort 18 of the A+ College Ready College and Career Readiness Program.A+ College Ready, in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education, is a statewide...
Smiths Station gets an ‘A’

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...

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