Benjamin Russell High School principal Shannon Benefield gave members of Alexander City Kiwanis Club a brief update of high school happenings at the weekly meeting Thursday.
If the crowd at Alexander City School’s Back-to-School Bash Thursday was any indication that families are preparing for the return of a new school year, then it would be safe to say everyone is ready for the first day of school to begin.
At Tuesday night’s Alexander City Schools board meeting, Benjamin Russell High School principal Shannon Benefield asked the board to look at the current coach pay structure to see if it could be simplified.
The Reeltown Marching Band Rebel Pride has been invited to perform at the Make-A-Wish Global Conference in Orlando, Florida, hosted at Walt Disney World on Nov. 6. This honor recognizes the incredible story of Melody Jackson, a Reeltown student who made a lasting impact through her selfless wish.
“You don’t know until you try,” is a common motto heard around the halls of Edward Bell Career Tech Center. Tallapoosa County School’s Director of Career & Technical Education Andy Chamness can attest to that in his own life.
School is just around the corner and the Phil Legacy Foundation is continuing its mission to support today’s youth.
Get a back-to-school jump with Alexander City School’s bash.
Driven by passion for mission work and teaching, one former Reeltown graduate is making a difference.
Days spent on the lake or a vacation on the beach will likely all bring to mind memories of swimming. But swimming is not only fun; it’s also a water safety skill.
With the rise of students attending schools out of district, there is also a rise in the abuse of policies set in place by the Alexander City Board of Education.
There’s a new face at Alexander City Schools.
It’s been a little more than a year in the making, but Councill Middle School will soon have a new roof.
The Reeltown FFA officers were recently honored with a private tour of the Tallapoosa County Courthouse offices by the Judge of Probate Talmadge East.
A new face is coming to the Dadeville High School band program.
Southern Preparatory Academy is opening up a new range of scholarship opportunities for incoming students, created by our Scholarship Committee to support a diverse range of talents and backgrounds.
The Tallapoosa County Board of Education heard some new ideas and went over some updates at its recent work session.
The Alexander City Schools Board of Education heard some updates about the new Benjamin Russell High School. Charles Bradshaw and Sloan Walker of Doster spoke to the board about the progress of the new high school alongside ACS director of facilities Mark Simmons.
Southern Preparatory Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Blaine Thompson as the new dean of academics. A respected educator and thoughtful leader, Thompson brings a wealth of experience and vision to this vital role as the academy continues to deepen its commitment to transformat…
To meet a goal is one thing, but to exceed it is better — and that is exactly what students at Central Alabama Community College did with the Broken Crayon Drive.
You never know how the people in your life can change your career trajectory.
For Duanna Couey, becoming a teacher was never on her radar for a career. For 20 years, she was a banker, but it wasn’t until she had her daughter that her career took a turn. Now, she is a certified academic language therapist and reading interventionist at Nathaniel H. Stephens Elementary …
Finding your passion can make all the difference — and Johnathan Clutts wants to help students at Alexander City Middle School discover their passion.
Two retirees got their flowers at Monday’s board meeting.
Cody Buzby has taught at Alexander City Middle School for the last three years; however, teaching was not always his vocation. From commercial fishing to working in criminal statistics to being a chef and working for nonprofit organizations, Buzby has tried it all. However, one thing has alw…
Any school would not be successful without a school nurse.
First time’s a charm for Daniel Flowers.
No matter where life takes you, you can always come home.
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