Education
Seniors savoring last days at Central High
Special to the News Last Friday, May 1, was National Decision Day. Seniors at Central High School represented their post-secondary college, military, or trade decision by wearing a T-shirt depicting their decision. A Wall of Honor banner was displayed where seniors signed their name and wrote their chosen college name, branch of the military,…
Read MoreLiteracy Everywhere! hosted final community event
Literacy Everywhere! hosted its final community event on Thursday, April 30, at Lee Boy’s BBQ in Rockford, bringing together families for an evening centered on connection, learning and the joy of reading. The event saw an incredible turnout, with families enjoying a warm welcoming atmosphere, a delicious meal and the opportunity to take home free…
Read MoreSchool Lunch Hero Day
School Lunch Hero Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday in May to recognize school nutrition professionals for their dedication to nourishing students, managing allergies and providing friendly service. Established in 2013, it highlights the vital role cafeteria staff play. We appreciate the hard work the Central Coosa lunchroom staff does every day preparing and serving 500 breakfast meals, 650 lunch meals and…
Read MoreCCCTC hosts Be Pro Be Proud mobile unit
The Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) recently hosted the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile. This was an opportunity for our students in eighth through twelfth grades to tour the Be Pro Be Proud mobile unit, where they gained valuable exposure to high demand careers through hands-on, interactive simulators. This experience allowed students to explore a variety…
Read MoreThe Pride of Coosa County band performs spring concert
Central Elementary Beginner Band and Central High School Concert Band recently performed their Spring Concert under the direction of Darryl Ingram. The concert was emceed by former drum major, Corrie Haynes, who is majoring in music education at Faulkner University, as well as performing with the Faulkner University Marching Eagles. Haynes started by introducing the Beginner Band who played three songs…
Read MoreCongratulations to Central High School’s top academic seniors
Central students enjoy Prom 2026, Hollywood Red Carpet
Special to the News It was a beautiful night as the sun set with family and friends who came out for the Central High School lead-out ceremony for Prom 2026 at the White Orchid right here in Coosa County. After bidding their family and friends farewell, the students made their way inside the…
Read MoreCentral Cougar baseball program celebrates senior night
Special to the News The Central Cougar baseball program celebrated their seniors at their season closing game last Tuesday. The pre-game ceremony started by recognizing the senior press box operator Caden Miller, who has volunteered with the Cougar baseball program for four years. Caden will be attending Jefferson State to earn his lineman certification. We then recognized our…
Read MoreConservation contest winners
The students of Central Elementary School and Central High School have been busy learning about the importance of soil. They created posters for the Coosa County Conservation District’s annual poster contest. This year’s theme was “Soil. Where It All Begins.” The posters were outstanding. We are thankful to Janice Kilgore at the Conservation office for…
Read More“Alex City Outlook” names Central’s Richard Bell Boys Basketball Coach of the Year for second consecutive year
Congratulations to Central High School boys basketball coach Richard Bell for being named “The Alexander City Outlook’s” Coach of the Year once again. The March 26 article by Samuel Higgs in the “Alex City Outlook” credits Bell with taking his team to the playoffs for a third year in a row. As noted in…
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