COOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday 9/22/2025 Tuesday 9/23/2025 Wednesday 9/24/2025 Thursday 9/25/2025 Friday 9/26/2025 Breakfast: Waffle Pack or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Chicken Fingers, California Mixed Veggies OR Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Cheeseburger, Cheezit, Carrot Sticks CES: Hawaiian Day CHS: Superhero Day Breakfast: Cheese Toast or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Chicken Fajita…
Read MoreChange is in the air
We now find ourselves in one of those decisive moments in time when we have to choose the paths for our futures. And this is going to take some deep thinking, some soul searching, some eye-opening revelations, and some extreme courage. Please notice the main title of my column – “In my Humble Opinion.”…
Read MoreAssassinations, civil conflict too common
Assassinations and civil conflict have punctuated American history; the motivation and political impact differ significantly depending on the era. Earlier presidential assassinations were often driven by individual grievances or radical political philosophies, while assassinations in the 1960s were tied to the turbulence of the civil rights movement. More recent events indicate a trend toward…
Read MoreChurch Briefs
October 4 Holly Springs Baptist Church Association will hold its biannual meeting on Saturday, October 4, at 10 a.m. at the church. All members, please attend. Weekly “Journey Through the Bible!” We are beginning with the study of the life of Judas Iscariot as we study his struggles during his walk with Jesus. This…
Read MoreAlabama state leaders must hold public employees accountable for vile comments on killing of Charlie Kirk
The assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah this past week shook the nation. The horrible act of political violence created an earthquake around the country with the outpouring of grief for Kirk and his family. But it also brought out further hate by those who cheered on his death and celebrated it on social media.…
Read MoreCongratulations to seventh, eighth grade iReady stars
iReady is an online math and reading instructional program that individualizes student instruction for academic growth. See the below lists to recognize our seventh and eighth grade iReady stars. Thank you to Ms. Belyeu for coordinating the iReady stars program. 7th Grade Highest Percentage of Lessons Passed for August (Math) Leaderboard — must…
Read MoreVerse of the Week:
“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.” – Matthew 7:21
Read MoreOld Rock Jail, museum open Sunday afternoons
September is more than halfway done; we’ve had some cool mornings, but still hot days without rain. So, fall is not here yet. However, I just returned from a trip to New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. We really enjoyed the cooler weather up there. When we were out and about, many people had on…
Read MoreAG Marshall announces Court of Criminal Appeals upholds reckless manslaughter conviction in Lee County
Special to the News Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Monday that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction of Raphael Maurice Browning, 40, of Opelika, for reckless manslaughter. Browning was convicted in the Lee County Circuit Court on October 23, 2024. The evidence at trial showed that on the evening of…
Read MoreSpecial education classes utilize Life Skills room
Life Skills classes have been utilizing the life skills facility at the Coosa County Tech Center. They are training for independent living by learning to cook, which included making cookies from scratch. The lesson provided the students an opportunity to have fun while learning. The students practiced math skills, including fractions by dividing recipes in half and multiplication by doubling the recipes. They also used their reading skills…
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