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Alabama Attorney General and Interim Superintendent of Education announce Cyber Safety Training Program for School Faculty and Parents

Thursday, February 22 by Michael Brannon

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Interim Superintendent of Education Dr. Ed Richardson on Thursday announced a Cyber Safety Training Program partnership to assist parents and school faculty in safe online practices for the state's students.Opening the press conference, Marshall recognized and welcomed Dr.... Read More.

Vestavia Hills Board of Education taps Todd Freeman as new superintendent

Wednesday, January 31 by Lee Perryman

SYLACAUGA, Ala. — In a Wednesday evening meeting, the Vestavia Hills Board of Education voted to hire current Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman as the system’s new superintendent, the seventh in its history.The Board last discussed the selection process in a called... Read More.

Freeman sought by Vestavia Hills schools, is one of four finalists

Thursday, December 21 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. -- Sylacauga City Schools Superintendent Dr. Todd Freeman is one of four finalists for the same leadership position in Vestavia Hills.Freeman was one of 32 applicants, 14 of whom are in Alabama. He confirmed the news with SylacaugaNews.com but declined further... Read More.

Sylacauga City Schools closed on Friday, Dec. 8, due to winter weather

Friday, December 8 by Michael Brannon

SYLACAUGA, Ala. - Sylacauga City Schools are closed on Friday, Dec. 8, due to winter weather moving through East Central Alabama. All after-school events have also been cancelled.For up-to-date weather information, check SylacaugaNews.com/weather. You can also text “NEWS” to 59925 to receive breaking news... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, November 2017 — “Thankful in all things”

Tuesday, November 28 by Lee Perryman

Watching the news each day usually evokes emotions like shock, anger, or anxiety. Crime never ends but only gets a little closer to our doorstep. Sickness seems to be lurking around every corner and among our family and friends. Natural disasters are more common... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, October 2017 — “Lowering the barriers, not the bar”

Monday, October 23 by Lee Perryman

I was blessed to have recovered from fracturing my skull playing baseball during the summer before my 2nd grade year. The experience ignited my curiosity and convinced me that I wanted to be a neurosurgeon. While I did not choose that as a career,... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, September 2017 – “What is the hurry?”

Monday, September 25 by Lee Perryman

If you travel through Sylacauga frequently, sooner or later you have the opportunity to wait for a train to cross through town. I consider it a timeout because I try to use it as a time to read, reflect, sing, or catch up on... Read More.

EDITORIAL: Dr. Todd Freeman’s Blog, August 2017 – “I Believe in work, hard work”

Thursday, August 24 by Lee Perryman

On a recent afternoon visit to historic Legion Stadium, I watched our band and football teams practicing. I was impressed at what they were doing to fine-tune their talents and relieved that it wasn’t me. Those long, hot days of practice are distant in... Read More.

Sylacauga City Council authorizes downtown property acquisition, hears from consulting firm about master planning-revitalization, is briefed by schools superintendent

Thursday, August 17 by Jeremy Law

SYLACAUGA, Ala. – On Tuesday evening, the Sylacauga City Council approved the purchase of the long-vacant Food World building and 8.2 acres of property on North Main Ave. Most recently appraised at $614,300, the 47,000 sq. ft. building was constructed in 1989.Absentee owner... Read More.

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.

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

Thursday, June 1 by Jeremy Law

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education announced Wednesday the state’s First Class Pre-K program will add 122 new classrooms this fall.Ivey's office said the new classrooms will increase the size of Alabama’s high-quality, voluntary pre-kindergarten program... Read More.

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