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Sylacauga City Schools Foundation 5K run set for October 28

Wednesday, August 30 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The second annual 5K run hosted by the Sylacauga City Schools Foundation and SAFE will be held Saturday, Oct. 28. The event will begin and end at Legion Stadium, giving runners and walkers the opportunity to run on the rubber-surfaced track.... Read More.

Entries due Thursday for Comer Museum’s annual photography contest

Tuesday, August 29 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - The Comer Museum and Arts Center will host its annual photography competition and exhibition during the month of September, and all entries are due by this Thursday, August 31st. The photography exhibition will be displayed September 1st through September 29th. An artists... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools warned after “religious rituals” performed on school property

Thursday, August 24 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Recent activity at Nichols-Lawson Middle School and Sylacauga High High School regarding religious acts has captured the attention of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The group says its goal is to promote the constitutional law of the separation between church... Read More.

Local Students Earn White Coats in Auburn University’s Pharmacy School

Wednesday, August 23 by Jeremy Law

AUBURN, Ala. - Four local students received white coats at the 19th Annual White Coat Ceremony held Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Harrison School of Pharmacy (HSOP) at Auburn University.

Technology and children: A parent’s survival guide

Wednesday, August 16 by Jeremy Law

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.

Sylacauga community organizations participate in new after-school homework initiative to launch in September

Sunday, August 13 by Jeremy Law

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

Thursday, August 10 by Jeremy Law

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 Drive... Read More.

State Dept. of Education excited for 2017-18 school year

Monday, August 7 by Jeremy Law

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

Thursday, August 3 by Jeremy Law

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”

Thursday, August 3 by Lee Perryman

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

Monday, July 31 by Jeremy Law

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

Thursday, July 27 by Michael Brannon

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.

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