Schools Articles

OCS Board recognizes 2024-2025 Teachers of the Year

CONTRIBUTED BY OCS OPELIKA — At its regular board meeting on Jan. 28, the Opelika City Schools Board of Education recognized 2024-25 Teachers of the Year. Each honoree was joined by their school principal, who shared the dedication and impact these educators are...

Auburn basketball line turns into student stampede

BY LOGAN HURSTON FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — On the morning of Jan. 25, excitement was in the air as the No. 1 Auburn Tigers were set to play No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers in basketball. Students were lined up early in the morning for a chance to get on College GameDay and...

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ACS board approves 2035 Facilities Master Plan BY MALLORIE MCCOYFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — At its regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 14, the Auburn City Schools Board of Education approved the 2035 Auburn City Schools Facilities Master Plan.In May 2018, former ACS...

The Loveliest Gingerbread Village on the Plains

Auburn Hey Day Market again captivated visitors with its Gingerbread Village display. PHOTOS BY ED SIKORA | FOR THE OBSERVER
ASMS launches free online ACT prep

ASMS launches free online ACT prep

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER ALABMA — In November, ACT Inc. reported that the national average ACT composite score dropped to 19.5 out of a maximum...

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Students in the news:

Students in the news:

Beulah student wins reading contest Alysa Hatchett, a fifth grader at Beulah Elementary School, was surprised by the Alabama Education Association...

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100%  About Community

100% About Community

BY ELI HUDSPETHFOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH —The Future Farmers of America organization has always been community oriented. Clint Cobb of Beulah High...

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A 50-Year Rivalry and Friendship

A 50-Year Rivalry and Friendship

BY ANDY LEE WHITEFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA —It was 50 years ago today;The first varsity football game between Lee Academy and Scott Preparatory...

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