By Hannah LesterAssociate Editor Auburn University is preparing for the return of students this fall and how best to protect the campus when they...
Auburn University to require coronavirus testing
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Schools Articles
Opelika School Board delays the start of school
By Hannah LesterAssociate Editorhlester@opelikaobserver.com The Opelika School Board delayed the start of school by a week during its monthly...
Lee County School Board considering how to help students make up for lost time
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The Lee County School Board heard a report by Brad Hunter on the adverse effects of COVID-19 on grade school...
Trinity Lutheran Church to host ‘Rocky Railway Vacation Bible School’
Special to theOpelika Observer Trinity Lutheran Church invites children to climb aboard for mountains of fun on the Rocky Railway. This...
Trinity Christian School holds graduation
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Judy Flournoy recognized for 26 years with Lee County school system
By Will FairlessAssociate Editor In its meeting last Tuesday (held electronically via a Zoom video conference call), the Lee County School Board...
Opelika City Schools to offer free summer meals
Two Auburn City School teachers named as finalists in ‘Teacher of the Year’ competition
Special to theOpelika Observer Auburn City Schools is proud of Kathryn Knorr and Jessica Bowlin for both being selected as finalists in the...
Opelika High School hires Emanuel Brown as Head Basketball Coach
Special to theOpelika Observer Emanuel Brown has been named the new head boys basketball coach at Opelika High School. Brown began his coaching...