Sylacauga City Schools to close early on Monday
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Based on information received from the Talladega County EMA, the Sylacauga area will be impacted by severe weather early this afternoon.
Education
NLMS wins Attorney General’s Safe School Award
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Nichols-Lawson Middle School is being recognized for its dedication to student safety by Alabama's Attorney General.
Alabama’s newly adopted digital Literacy/Computer Science Standards sets the state apart
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Board of Education (SBOE) recently approved a set of education standards in the areas of Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) that makes Alabama an early adopter in establishing a statewide digital learning and computer science standards framework.... Read More.
Sylacauga High School HOSA fared well in state competition
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Twenty-two Sylacauga High School students participated in the state HOSA (Health and Occupational Science Association) competition in Montgomery at the end of February and twelve placed in the top six of their competitive fields.
[UPDATE] Reports of a weapon being found at B.B. Comer Memorial High School are false
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The administration has confirmed with SylacaugaNews.com that reports of a gun being found on the B.B. Comer Memorial High School campus on Thursday morning are false.
Governor Ivey unveils “Smart on Safety Initiative”
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday, during a press conference, unveiled her “Smart on Safety Initiative.” Governor Ivey is committed to keeping Alabama’s schoolchildren safe, and this plan will aid in enhancing school safety and security in the state.
Childersburg and Sylacauga among schools to compete in 2018 State FCCLA Championship this week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Students from many of our state’s local communities will be competing for top awards at the 2018 Alabama Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, March 8-9.
Birmingham’s UAB Health System and Mobile’s Infirmary Health announce joint-healthcare affiliation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Officials from Infirmary Health, based in Mobile, and the UAB Health System, based in Birmingham, announced a new strategic and operational affiliation during a news conference in Mobile Monday.
“The affiliation links two outstanding health care organizations,” said Will Ferniany,... Read More.
Application period open for Pupil Transportation Scholarship Opportunities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Applications are now being accepted for three pupil transportation scholarships that the recipients will be able to apply toward college costs for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Sylacauga City Schools honors Teachers of the Year
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - During the February meeting of the Sylacauga Board of Education, four outstanding teachers were honored as the Teacher of the Year at their respective schools.
Alabama First Class Pre-K alumni outperforming peers according to new study
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Students who voluntarily participated in Alabama’s high-quality First Class Pre-K program are more likely to be proficient in reading and math than their peers, according to a new study of Alabama third graders. This finding was especially true for minority children... Read More.
Chelsea High School’s “Out of the Blue” Places in National Show Choir Contest
CHELSEA, Ala. - Chelsea High School's newly competitive show choir, "Out of the Blue" returned home on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 with esteemed national recognition. The group competed in the Heart of America Nashville national show choir competition held at Tennessee's Gaylord Opryland Resort... Read More.
