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Sylacauga City Schools names Alisa Benson as Chief School Financial Officer

Monday, June 29 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools has named Alisa Benson as its new Chief School Financial Officer following approval at a called meeting of the Sylacauga City Board of Education on Monday, June 29.

Indian Valley Elementary School among 64 new First Class Pre-K classrooms approved statewide

Wednesday, June 24 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Indian Valley Elementary School in Sylacauga has been selected to receive a new First Class Pre-K classroom as part of a statewide expansion announced on Wednesday, June 24 by Gov. Kay Ivey.

Sylacauga Hospital School of Nursing graduates reunite at annual luncheon

Thursday, June 18 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — Graduates of the former Sylacauga Hospital School of Nursing gathered Wednesday, June 17, for their annual reunion luncheon at Good Ole Boys BBQ in Sylacauga, reconnecting with former classmates and reflecting on careers that began through the historic nursing program.

EARTH leaders provide project update during visit from state workforce secretary

Thursday, June 18 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Local leaders provided updates on the East Alabama Rural Innovation and Training Hub (EARTH) on Tuesday morning, June 16, as Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed visited the developing campus and toured construction progress at the former Avondale Mills site.

Sylacauga City Schools mourns the loss of longtime band director Buddy Simpkins

Tuesday, June 16 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools is mourning the loss of longtime educator and band director Buddy Simpkins, who passed away on Sunday, June 14.

Sylacauga City Schools among Alabama’s most improved districts in third grade reading performance

Friday, June 12 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools was among the state’s strongest-improving districts in third grade reading performance this year, posting a 6.3 percentage-point gain with 90 percent of students meeting or exceeding the state benchmark.

University of Alabama’s Rural Health Scholars tour Coosa Valley Medical Center

Friday, June 12 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Nearly 30 Alabama high school students interested in healthcare careers visited Coosa Valley Medical Center on Thursday, June 11 as part of the University of Alabama’s Rural Health Scholars and Rural Dental Health Scholars programs.

Talladega County Extension Office offering educational Summer Day Camp

Thursday, June 11 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

TALLADEGA, Ala. - The Talladega County Extension Office is inviting area youth to participate in its Summer Day Camp program, offering hands-on educational activities, recreation, and learning opportunities throughout June.

B.B. Comer Memorial Library launches Summer Reading Club, free programs

Tuesday, June 9 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The B.B. Comer Memorial Library is inviting children and teens to “Unearth a Story” this summer through its annual Summer Reading Club and a full schedule of free educational and entertainment programs.

Former Sylacauga High School athletes launch campaign for Coach Earl Lewis Foundation Chair

Monday, June 8 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools Foundation officials are encouraging all graduates of Sylacauga High School to support the creation of the proposed Coach Earl Lewis Foundation Chair.

Talladega County Board of Education approves nearly $1 million in construction projects

Sunday, June 7 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

TALLADEGA, Ala. - The Talladega County Board of Education has approved three construction projects for district schools, including a new driveway at Lincoln High School, new flooring at Stemley Road Elementary School, and a new batting facility at Munford High School.

B.B. Comer Elementary students learn science and agriculture through chick hatching project

Monday, June 1 by SylacaugaNews.com Digital Team

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - In a hands-on project designed to close out the school year, students at B.B. Comer Elementary School learned about science, agriculture, and teamwork through a chicken hatching project conducted in partnership with the Talladega County Extension Office 4-H Program.

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