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National School Bus Safety Week 2025
Each morning and afternoon, Opelika City Schools bus drivers carry our children to and from school. As part of National School Bus Safety Week, we are reminding everyone that safety starts with
October 22, 2025

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
October 21, 2025

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mr. David Carpenter
As part of our National Principals Month celebration, Opelika City Schools proudly recognizes Mr. David Carpenter, principal of Jeter Primary School, for his 25 years of service in
October 22, 2025

Opelika Kindergartners Dream Big at Career on Wheels
Kindergartners from across Opelika City Schools spent the day at Southern Union State Community College for Career on Wheels, a hands-on event designed to help students explore jobs that keep our
October 21, 2025

OCS Awarded Community Service Grant
Thank you to Alabama State Representative Jeremy Gray for his generous $10,000 Community Service Grant presented to Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis on Thursday. We are sincerely grateful for his
October 20, 2025

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mr. Joe Ross
As we continue celebrating National Principals Month, Opelika City Schools proudly recognizes Mr. Joe Ross, principal of Carver Primary School, for his 33 years of service in education, 19 of those
October 19, 2025

Opelika Community Pep Rally to Honor OHS Football Seniors
The spirit of Friday Night Lights is coming to downtown Opelika! Join Opelika City Schools and Opelika Main Street for a Community Pep Rally on Thursday, October 23, at 5:30 p.m. in Courthouse
October 18, 2025

Fine Arts Educators Build Leadership Skills to Benefit Opelika Students
What do teachers do when students are learning from home? They’re learning too!
Earlier this week, Opelika City Schools Fine Arts teachers participated in a leadership session led by Dr. Laura
October 17, 2025

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mrs. Ryan McDonald
This October, as we celebrate National Principals Month, we honor Mrs. Ryan McDonald for her 25 years of service to Opelika City Schools.
Her time as principal of West Forest Intermediate School is
October 16, 2025

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Dr. Emily Grace
As we continue celebrating National Principals Month, we are proud to highlight Dr. Emily Grace, Principal of Northside Intermediate School, for her servant leadership, dedication, and deep-rooted
October 13, 2025

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mrs. Laura Sellers
Opelika City Schools proudly recognizes Mrs. Laura Sellers, Principal of Morris Avenue Intermediate School, for her commitment to cultivating an environment where students, staff, and families feel
October 10, 2025

Six Opelika High School Students Selected for Lee County Young Leaders
Congratulations to our six Opelika High School students selected for the 2025–2026 Lee County Young Leaders Class!
Burch Harris, Mackenzie Young, Emma Brown, Memshalyah Weaver, Paige Henry, and
October 9, 2025

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mrs. April Brock
Mrs. Brock has helped students and teachers reach their full potential for over 22 years in Opelika City Schools. Learning and growth are at the forefront of everything she does.
Mrs. Brock earned
October 7, 2025

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mrs. Kristen Williams
As we continue celebrating National Principals Month, Opelika City Schools is proud to highlight the incredible leaders who make a difference every day. Today, we recognize Mrs. Kristen Williams,
October 4, 2025

Two Opelika Principals Named CLAS District 4 Principals of the Year
Opelika City Schools is proud to announce that two of its principals have been recognized with top leadership honors by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS).
Kelli Fischer, Principal
October 2, 2025

Celebrating National Principals Month: Spotlight on Mrs. Fischer
Opelika City Schools proudly joins the nationwide celebration of National Principals Month by recognizing the leaders who guide our schools each day. Today, we shine a spotlight on Mrs. Kelli
October 1, 2025

Opelika Middle School Students Explore Career Paths at Career Quest
More than 400 Opelika Middle School students took part in the annual Career Quest hosted by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce.
September 19, 2025

Opelika High School Theatre Society Presents Little Shop of Horrors
Little Shop of Horrors is a delectable sci-fi horror musical with an electrifying 1960s pop/rock score. Please note that this is recommended for audiences ages 13 and older.
Seymour Krelborn is a
September 19, 2025

Opelika High School’s 2025 Homecoming Queen: Jasmine Smith
Congratulations to Opelika High School’s 2025 Homecoming Queen: Jasmine Smith!
We are so proud of the entire Homecoming Court for representing Opelika with grace, leadership, and school
September 15, 2025

OHS 2025 Homecoming Court
Congratulations to the 2025 Opelika High School Homecoming Court!
From Left to Right: Emunah Weaver, Jalunee Muongkhot, Allanah Jackson, Jasmine Smith, Emily Bussey, Kennedi Davis, Serenity-Dawn
September 12, 2025

Opelika High School Choir Performs at Tunnel to Towers
The Opelika High School Choir had the privilege of performing at the opening ceremony of the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit at Southern Union this morning. Students then toured
September 11, 2025

Opelika Athletics Announces 5-Year Nike Partnership Through BSN Sports
Opelika Athletics is proud to announce a new five-year partnership with Nike, facilitated through BSN Sports, beginning June 1, 2026. This agreement designates Opelika High School as an official
September 10, 2025

Second Graders Kick Off Super Citizen Journey with Libby Liberty
Second graders from Southview Primary School, Jeter Primary School, and Carver Primary School had a fun Friday morning as they welcomed Libby Liberty!
The students launched the Hands-on Liberty
September 8, 2025

Commemorating the 100th Auburn-Opelika Football Game
Opelika City Schools joined with Auburn City Schools, city mayors, and community partners to commemorate the 100th football game between Opelika High School and Auburn High School on September 4,
September 5, 2025

Opelika High School Baseball Field Named “Turf Field of the Year” by NHSBCA
The National High School Baseball Coaches Association (NHSBCA) has named Opelika High School’s baseball field the Region 3 Synthetic Turf Field of the Year.
“This honor reflects the strong
September 2, 2025