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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,…

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Self-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…

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Family, 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…

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Central 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.…

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Goodwater 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,…

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Triple 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…

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State 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.…

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Six 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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