Education
Central students build leadership skills at Alabama Joint Leadership Development Conference
Special to the News Coosa County Career Tech Center students recently attended the Career and Technical Student Organization Alabama Joint Leadership Development Conference, or JLDC, in Birmingham. The conference prepares students for the workforce by providing leadership training, developing employability skills and exposing them to career opportunities. The JLDC specifically aims to build a college and…
Read MoreCentral students participate in Alabama Goes to College Week
Alabama Goes to College’s Fall Alabama College Application Week was October 6-10. Central High School students participated in classroom guidance lessons throughout the week. In addition, they received individual and small group assistance completing college admissions applications from Central High School Counselor Misty Wade. Each day during the week two colleges and/or universities were featured on…
Read MoreKellyton’s Katelyn Hawkins joins Sound of the South at Troy University
Special to the News Katelyn Hawkins of Kellyton became a member of the prestigious “Sound of the South” Marching Band at Troy University during the Fall 2025 semester. The “Sound of the South” Marching Band is a precision collegiate ensemble that has developed a national reputation for its quality musicianship and its exciting…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday 10/20/2025 Tuesday 10/21/2025 Wednesday 10/22/2025 Thursday 10/23/2025 Friday 10/24/2025 Breakfast: Waffle Pack or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Steak Nuggets, Green Beans OR Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Cheeseburger, Cheezit, Carrot Sticks Breakfast: Cheese Toast or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Beef Nachos Pinto Beans/Salsa OR Sack Lunch OR Chef…
Read MoreSouth-central Alabama school board leaders advance in AASB Academy
Massie achieves Level II Special to the News Local school board members from south-central Alabama were among 289 education leaders statewide recognized for their commitment to ongoing professional development as part of the Alabama Association of School Board’s 2025 Fall District Meeting series held throughout the state, which concluded last week. The District…
Read MoreCentral High School announces Teacher of the Month, Justine Clark
Congratulations to Justine Clark for being chosen as the Teacher of the Month. This is Mrs. Clark’s fourth year working at Central High School (CHS) as a paraprofessional overseeing students in seventh through twelfth grades on their intervention and Edgenuity coursework. Mrs. Clark’s philosophy when working with each of our students is to love them. She added, “Love them on their…
Read MoreWalk and Talk, Science Fair, parent conferences a success
The Central High School Walk and Talk, which included the Coosa County Science Fair and parent conferences, was held last Thursday, October 2. While coming to view the science fair projects, parents were also given an opportunity to conference with their child’s teacher to find out ways they can help their child improve…
Read MoreCOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS WEEKLY CALENDAR
Monday 10/13/2025 Tuesday 10/14/2025 Wednesday 10/15/2025 Thursday 10/16/2025 Friday 10/17/2025 Breakfast: French Toast Packs or Cereal or Poptarts(2) Lunch:Tater Tot Casserole, Green Beans, Whole Grain Bread OR Sack Lunch OR Chef Salad After School: Pull-A-Part Bread, Cheezit, Carrot Sticks Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich or Cereal or Poptarts (2) Lunch: Chicken Bites, California Mixed, Veggies…
Read More2025 Homecoming festivities display Cougar Pride
Special to the News The 2025 Central Homecoming festivities were enjoyed by students, parents, community members, and alumni who packed the end zone with tailgating tents for game day. Friday afternoon’s parade; enjoyed by both elementary and high school students, as well as visitors; included 25 entries led by Grand Marshall Xavier Moon. Moon is…
Read MoreNinth grade world history students simulate the Columbian Exchange
As students completed their section on European colonization of the Americas, they took their lesson outside to simulate the Columbian Exchange. The Columbian Exchange was the global transfer of food, plants, animals, and diseases between the western and eastern hemispheres as a result of Columbus bringing the first European settlers to the Americas. Each student was in charge of a…
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