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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.

Sylacauga BOE honors school system’s FBLA team for achievements at national competition

Wednesday, July 26 by Jeremy Law

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

Tuesday, July 25 by Jeremy Law

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

Tuesday, July 25 by Jeremy Law

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

Tuesday, July 18 by Jeremy Law

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

Friday, July 14 by Jeremy Law

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

Monday, July 3 by Lee Perryman

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

Friday, June 2 by Jeremy Law

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.

University of Alabama robotics team claims third straight victory at NASA competition

Thursday, June 1 by Jeremy Law

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For the third consecutive year, a student team at the University of Alabama placed first at a NASA robotics contest. Alabama Astrobotics took the top prize at the NASA Robotic Mining Competition, besting student teams from 45 other institutions... Read More.

Gov. Ivey announces 122 new Pre-K classrooms for 2017-18 school year, Sylacauga schools to benefit from grant