Technology and children: A parent’s survival guide
Technology has changed the way children develop and interact with others, and while it seems to change every day, many parents are forced to keep up or get left behind.
Education
Sylacauga community organizations participate in new after-school homework initiative to launch in September
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A new after school homework assistance program for students will launch the first full week of September. The initiative, coordinated by District 2 Sylacauga City Councilwoman Tiffany Nix, will be a full fledged effort between local charitable pillars of the community.
School is in: road rules to keep kids safe
It may still feel like summer, but school is back in session across Alabama. So, for those of us behind the wheel, here’s a refresher class to help keep students safe as they travel back and forth each day:
Safe driving – the basics
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State Dept. of Education excited for 2017-18 school year
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Students from both Sylacauga City Schools and Talladega County Schools will be back in the classroom on Tuesday morning.
SCS introduces new hires to current faculty and staff
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -The Sylacauga Board of Education hired many new employees during the summer. These new employees were introduced to the assembly of teachers and staff members at the SCS Institute held on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the recently renovated Sylacauga High School Performing... Read More.
EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, August 2017 – “Redefining Ready”
Recently, the Boston Globe ran an article that described a different approach from several private universities on criteria used for admitting students. The plan is to eliminate grades on transcripts and scores on standardized tests as the primary reason for admissions to their university.... Read More.
SCS investing millions in athletic facilities for students
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - As the 2017-18 school year inches closer, improvements to Sylacauga City Schools' athletic facilities continue.
Sylacauga High School names new band director; Aggie Marching Band to hold preview night
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This week, Sylacauga High School named its new band director effective immediately.
Nichols-Lawson Middle School director Samuel Childs was officially named Director of Bands at SHS. After serving in the position for one year, former SHS director Ryan Murrell left earlier in... Read More.
Sylacauga BOE honors school system’s FBLA team for achievements at national competition
SYLACAUGA, Ala. -Tuesday night the Sylacauga Board of Education honored its students for their accomplishments at a national convention in June.
Gov. Kay Ivey makes infrastructure, education top economic development initiatives
AUBURN, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said it’s time for the state to address its aging infrastructure and education issues if it is going to be truly prepared to recruit 21st century jobs.
Speaking to state and local economic developers at the Economic Development... Read More.
SHS student receives Ramey K. Sumners Memorial Scholarship
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Southern Dance and Performing Arts Scholarship has announced its first recipient for the Ramey K. Sumners Memorial Scholarship.
Shop and save this weekend on these items during the “Back to School” sales tax holiday
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The state of Alabama will hold its annual "Back to School" sales tax holiday this weekend, July 21-23.
