Education
Lady Cougar softball team battles from behind to beat Winterboro
The Lady Cougar softball team battled from behind in their game against Winterboro to secure their fourth win of the season. The Cougars took the lead in the fifth inning and then closed out the game with a score of 7-5. Junior Brynlee Hawthorne led the team offensively with three hits for three at bats,…
Read MoreSelf-contained students conduct science experiments
Students in the self-contained classroom really enjoyed their science experiment this week. They made a walking rainbow to learn about capillary action and how water climbs through roots into the stems and leaves of plants. They practiced measuring at eye level, as well as following step-by-step instructions. Thank you to paraprofessional Mrs. Hyatt for sharing pictures and information and ensuring…
Read MoreFamily, consumer science students hold mock weddings
According to The Knot, the average couple spends $30,000 on their wedding. Family and consumer science (FACS) students got hands-on experience preparing for every facet of a wedding, including invitations and decorations, as well as food and beverage. Through the process students learned that multiple details go into planning an event like a wedding, and contingency plans…
Read MoreCentral students place first in JAG competition, head to Nationals in spring
Central’s Jobs for Alabama Graduates (JAG) students recently went to state competition and made their school and county proud by bringing home a first place trophy for the second year in a row. Congratulations to Roderick Graham, Kelsey McLaughlin, Karla Morales, and Kali Snell who took first place in Career Decision Making and will head to Nationals in St.…
Read MoreSenior economic students receive scholarships to play Alabama Stock Market Game
We are thankful that once again this year the senior economic students at Central High School received a scholarship to play the Alabama Stock Market Game. This year our Central teams will be competing against 345 teams in the region. The Central seniors have a little pressure though; for the last two consecutive years a…
Read MoreCentral students attend architecture, construction Chew and Chat at Auburn University
Central students had the opportunity to attend one of the most engaging Chew and Chat trips to date thanks to Auburn University’s College of Architecture Design and Construction (CADC) and Facilities Management departments. Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) was recently awarded a $200,000 grant which helped fund February’s Chew and Chat Series…
Read MoreGoodwater Community Literacy Event
Literacy and fun were on the menu Monday, February 26, at the first community literacy event for parents and students of Coosa County. The event took place at Ed’s Deli in Goodwater. Participants were served a free meal of spaghetti and sides provided by Donna and Ed Calhoun, owners of Ed’s Deli. Meg Masters,…
Read MoreTriple R Cafe hosts Literacy Event
Triple R Cafe in Rockford hosted the second community literacy event on Monday, March 4. Parents and students were invited to a free spaghetti meal and to participate in literacy activities. Meg Masters, the project director of the Literacy Everywhere grant, coordinated the event with the help of a team of teachers. The literacy activity…
Read MoreState of the Schools
In the tradition of presidents, governors, etc. we would like to report on the State of the Schools in Coosa County for 2023. Thanks to the hard work of students, staff, administrators, board members, and family and community members, the Coosa County School system is proud of the progress made in the following areas.…
Read MoreSix Central High School students earn fiber optics certification
Congratulations to the first group of students from the Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) to complete the Skills for Success credential through the Fiber Optics Technician Course. We are proud to announce the following students, Bryant Wickersham, Waylon Grogan, Noah Chappell, Elijah Thornton, Tyreek Epps, and Tranez Marbury, along with their Business Technology Instructor (BTI), Brett Thomas, earned their…
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