Education
Central High School holds 37th annual Miss Centroid Pageant
Special to the News Central High School celebrated a 37-year tradition this past Saturday. Congratulations to our Jr. Miss contestants, from the left, Jr. Miss Photogenic, MaryAnn Ward; Jr. Miss Centroid Runner-Up, Elena Robinson; Jr. Miss Centroid 2026 and People’s Choice, Chloe Sizemore; Jr. Miss Congeniality, Haiden Parris; and Jr. Miss Exemplary, Ebanie Jones. Congratulations to our Miss Centroid contestants, from the left, Miss Centroid Runner-Up and People’s Choice, Aerial Green; Miss Photogenic, Anna Grace Trussell;…
Read MoreCentral Elementary celebrates with 32 CES pageant contestants this year
Special to the News Central Elementary School (CES) is one of the few schools in the area that continues to hold school pageant opportunities for their young ladies. This year there were 32 CES pageant contestants. Congratulations to Tiny Miss CES, Colin Ward; Tiny Miss CES Runner-Up, Caresa Smith; Tiny Miss CES People’s Choice, Caresa Smith; Little Miss CES, Ivy Robbins;…
Read More2026 Bright Ideas Grant recipients awarded
Special to the News Interactive explorations of biological systems, engaging activities investigating the structure and functions of leaves and algae and experiential lessons designed to build career awareness and practical preparation skills are just a few of the opportunities made possible through Central Alabama Electric Cooperative’s (CAEC) Bright Ideas Grant Program in 2026. The…
Read MoreCCCTC Parent Night a success
On February 12 the Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) and Literacy Everywhere-Coosa County Schools partnered for a parent literacy night. We were delighted to have a great night meeting our students’ parents and talking with them about the benefits of Career Tech Education (CTE) courses and all of the opportunities available through Career and Technical Student Organizations. Mrs. Masters, project director for the Literacy…
Read MoreChild nutrition staff, students celebrate National School Breakfast Week
Child nutrition staff and students celebrated National School Breakfast Week with Built by School Breakfast, Wake up Wednesday – Hats On for School Breakfast. According to the Alabama School Nutrition Association, the campaign aims to “highlight the critical role school breakfast plays in student success.” Our child nutrition staff went above and beyond and made the event fun…
Read MoreCongratulations to Black History Month door contest winners
Student Government Association project director for Black History Month, Aerial Green, sponsored a door decorating contest to honor Black History Month. During the month of February students were challenged to compete to create the “best door” that recognized the innovations of African Americans in the area of technology. Congratulations to the winners, Cheyenne Wright and…
Read MoreCentral SGA member interviews candidate for lieutenant governor, Patrick L. Bishop
Special to the News Central High School Student Government Association member Christopher Prowell is on a quest to interview Alabama’s pool of gubernatorial candidates and recently expanded his quest to include candidates for lieutenant governor, as well. Prowell has contacted eight candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties. Below is Prowell’s article from his…
Read MoreBOE approves retirements, resignation
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Board of Education approved two retirements and one resignation during its December Board meeting. With all members present, the Board unanimously approved accepting a letter of intent to retire from Amy Davis, Board of Education chief school financial officer. Her retirement will be effective July 1. The Board…
Read MoreWork begins on Outdoor Forrest Classroom
Special to the News Students and staff started work this week on the arboretum trail of trees to the entrance of the outdoor classroom. The trail will include 25 labeled trees, as well as an ADA-accessible walkway. The Outdoor Forrest Classroom will connect the school with the current Outdoor Classroom, easing accessibility for students and…
Read MoreCongratulations to CHS Teacher of the Month, Chris Elliott
This is Coach Elliott’s seventh year teaching at Central Coosa. Coach Elliott teaches primarily tenth grade driver’s education and health, as well as one eighth grade remediation class and one ninth grade career preparedness class. Coach Elliott is also in his seventh year as the head coach for both the volleyball and softball teams. Elliott said of teaching,”I believe every student has the ability to learn, but each student has a different learning…
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