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Fox Run School Breaks Ground on Expansion Project

Opelika City Schools officially broke ground on the Fox Run School expansion project on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Fox Run School, located at 1100 Fox Run Parkway in Opelika. The $35 million project
Opelika High School Recognized by CLAS as a School of Distinction

Opelika High School Recognized by CLAS as a School of Distinction

Opelika High School has been recognized by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools as a 2025 CLAS School of Distinction for its Dawg Impact Groups, a daily advisory program designed to strengthen
Opelika City Schools Students Shine at National Civics Bee Regional Competition

Opelika City Schools Students Shine at National Civics Bee Regional Competition

Opelika City Schools is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of 12 students from Opelika Middle School and Fox Run School who competed in the National Civics Bee regional competition
Opelika High School Students Complete Lee County Young Leaders Program

Opelika High School Students Complete Lee County Young Leaders Program

Opelika City Schools is proud to congratulate the Opelika High School students who completed the 2025-2026 Lee County Young Leaders Program, a prestigious county-wide leadership experience designed
Opelika City Schools Names New District and School Leaders

Opelika City Schools Names New District and School Leaders

Opelika City Schools proudly announces board approval of new district leaders and principals, reflecting our commitment to strong, dedicated leadership that supports our students and staff for the
Opelika City Schools Celebrates Principal Kelli Fischer’s National Recognition

Opelika City Schools Celebrates Principal Kelli Fischer’s National Recognition

Opelika City Schools is incredibly proud of Principal Kelli Fischer, who recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend the National Education and Leadership Awards Conference and Gala as
OHS Connects Students With Future Opportunities Through Annual Spring Career Fair

OHS Connects Students With Future Opportunities Through Annual Spring Career Fair

Opelika High School recently hosted its annual spring career fair, providing students with valuable opportunities to explore the next steps in their academic and professional journeys. The event
2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 30

2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Opens March 30

Opelika City Schools will open kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, March 30, 2026. Registration will remain open through Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Families may
Opelika High Theatre Society Presents Footloose: The Musical

Opelika High Theatre Society Presents Footloose: The Musical

The Opelika High School Theatre Society invites the community to experience Footloose the Musical, a high-energy stage production inspired by the classic 1984 film. Footloose follows Ren McCormack,
Rising 9th Grade Information Session and Course Registration

Rising 9th Grade Information Session and Course Registration

Opelika High School invites rising 9th-grade students and their families to attend an important Information & Registration Night designed to help students begin high school with confidence and
OCS & City of Opelika Announce Joint Investment to Expand & Improve Fox Run School

OCS & City of Opelika Announce Joint Investment to Expand & Improve Fox Run School

On January 20, 2026, the Opelika City Council approved a resolution for a project agreement between the City of Opelika and the Opelika City Board of Education to expand and improve Fox Run School
Opelika Pre-K Pre-Registration Opens January 15, 2026, for the 2026-2025 School Year

Opelika Pre-K Pre-Registration Opens January 15, 2026, for the 2026-2025 School Year

Opelika Pre-K is proud to be part of Alabama’s nationally recognized First Class Pre-K program. Our award-winning initiative provides a nurturing environment with an innovative curriculum designed
Jonathan Chandler named Head Football of Opelika High School

Jonathan Chandler named Head Football of Opelika High School

Opelika City Schools is proud to announce Jonathan Chandler as the new head football coach for Opelika High School. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis said, “We are excited to welcome Coach Chandler
Ten Opelika Middle School Students Selected for Alabama All-State Choir

Ten Opelika Middle School Students Selected for Alabama All-State Choir

Opelika City Schools is proud to announce that ten Opelika Middle School (OMS) students have been selected for the 2025 Alabama All-State Choir, one of the most distinguished choral honors for young
Winter Family and Community Newsletter from the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI)

Winter Family and Community Newsletter from the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI)

The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) is a statewide K-3 initiative committed to supporting the development of high-quality instruction that will prepare all students with the literacy skills needed to
Opelika Football Championship Game Information for Wednesday, December 3

Opelika Football Championship Game Information for Wednesday, December 3

The Opelika Bulldogs are heading to the AHSAA Super 7 State Championship on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Protective Stadium in Birmingham! We want all families to have the information they need
Remote Learning Day Dec. 3 & Delayed Start Dec. 4

Remote Learning Day Dec. 3 & Delayed Start Dec. 4

The Opelika Bulldogs are heading to the AHSAA Super 7 State Championship on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Protective Stadium in Birmingham! This is an extraordinary accomplishment for our
Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer Named 25-26 Alabama High School Principal of the Year

Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer Named 25-26 Alabama High School Principal of the Year

The Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) proudly announced Mrs. Katherine “Kelli” Fischer, principal of Opelika High School in the Opelika City School System, as the
Opelika City Schools Announces Major Athletic Performance Upgrades

Opelika City Schools Announces Major Athletic Performance Upgrades

Opelika City Schools is investing in the future of its student-athletes with a full equipment renovation in the Indoor Practice Facility (IPF) at Opelika High School. The new equipment elevates
Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mrs. Jolene Clark

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mrs. Jolene Clark

As National Principals Month comes to a close, we are honored to celebrate Ms. Jolene Clark, pre-K coordinator for Opelika City Schools! With over 40 years in education, Ms. Clark leads with heart
Opelika High Theatre Society Presents The Jungle Book

Opelika High Theatre Society Presents The Jungle Book

The Opelika High Theatre Society proudly presents The Jungle Book, a performance inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale. Join us at the Opelika Performing Arts Center on November 8th and 9th at
Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mr. Thomas Sherfield

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mr. Thomas Sherfield

National Principals Month is almost over and today, we are recognizing Mr. Thomas Sherfield, Program Coordinator and Principal of the Opelika Learning Center (OLC). Education was Mr. Sherfield’s
Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Dr. Mary Salmon

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Dr. Mary Salmon

This October, as we continue celebrating National Principals Month, Opelika City Schools proudly honors Dr. Mary Salmon, principal of Southview Elementary School, for her 26 years of dedicated
McWane on the Move Rolls into Morris Avenue Intermediate School

McWane on the Move Rolls into Morris Avenue Intermediate School

Morris Avenue Intermediate students recently welcomed the McWane on the Move program from the McWane Science Center for a day of hands-on science exploration. This interactive outreach experience
Empowering Readers: West Forest Teacher Earns National Certification to Support Students

Empowering Readers: West Forest Teacher Earns National Certification to Support Students

West Forest Intermediate School Title I Teacher Paula Stevens, who serves 366 students in grades 3–5, has earned the Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) credential, signifying advanced