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.
Education
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.
SHS to hold instructional sessions on use of new Google Chromebooks for parents and students
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga High School will hold instructional meetings for parents and students regarding the distribution and use of new Chromebooks. As part of the district’s Digital by Design initiative, every SHS student will be issued a Chromebook for classroom work and research.
Sylacauga High School FBLA team wins big at national conference
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Six Sylacauga High School students took home a record five awards at the Future Business Leaders of America's National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, Cal., which ended on Sunday.More than 60 competitive events ranged from emerging business issues to publication design, all... Read More.
Local students awarded scholarships by Yea!106.5
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Graduating seniors from around the area are preparing to start the next chapter of their lives. For many of those seniors that next chapter is moving away from home for the four years and attending college or University either in state... Read More.
