Schools Articles

Lee County Schools Board Appoints Member to District 7 Seat

By Wil Crews sportscrews@opelikaobserver.com LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Schools Board of Education appointed Napoleon “Sonny” Stringer to the District 7 seat Thursday, Oct. 6, by a majority 4-to-2 vote from the board members. The seat was left vacant due to the...

OHS Announces Homecoming Court

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER Congratulations to the 2022 Opelika High School Homecoming Court. Pictured left to right: Kennedi Davis — Freshman Sara Kate Speakman — Sophomore, Roniyah Lilly — Junior, Susannah Couey — Senior, Italy Slaughter — Senior, McKay Yountz...

4-H Clubs and Programs Offer Students Unrivaled Experiences

CONTRIBUTED BYACES / WRITTEN BY TANNER HOOD LEE COUNTY — School is back in session and 4-H agents have worked diligently to prepare for another 4-H club year. Students have many opportunities to get involved with 4-H clubs and in their communities through programs...

OHS Class of ’98 Creates Honorary Scholarship, Hosting Homecoming Fundraiser

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Opelika High School (OHS) class of 1998 has inaugurated a foundation in honor of the late Dr. Don Roberts, former OHS principal. This need-based scholarship was established to assist high school seniors at Opelika High who are...
Lee County Schools COVID update

Lee County Schools COVID update

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor Superintendent Dr. Mac McCoy gave an update on the COVID-19 situation in Lee County Schools during the school...

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