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Opelika City Schools to Host Meet and Greet with Incoming Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis

Opelika City Schools is inviting the community to a public meet-and-greet event to welcome the new superintendent, Dr. Kevin Davis. The event will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 5:30 to

Opelika City Schools’ Keith York Recognized Among Alabama’s Top Education Leaders

Opelika City Schools Director of Human Resources, Keith York, was honored with the prestigious CLAS Leadership Award at the annual Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) Conference on June

Summer 2025 Literacy Activities from the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI)

Looking for fun and educational ways to support your child’s reading this summer? Explore the ARI Summer 2025 Literacy Newsletter, filled with engaging, at-home activities across key reading

Opelika City Schools Board of Education Names Dr. Kevin Davis as Superintendent

The Opelika City Schools Board of Education is proud to announce the selection of Dr. Kevin Davis as the next Superintendent of Opelika City Schools. Dr. Davis currently serves as Principal of

OCS Summer Feeding Schedule

Opelika City Schools is proud to offer free summer meals for all children 18 years old and younger! Join us at Opelika High School for breakfast (7–8:30 AM) and lunch (10:30–11 AM) Mondays through

Opelika City Schools Honors 2024-25 Retirees with Retirement Tea Celebration

Opelika City Schools celebrated its 2024-25 retirees during a special Retirement Tea at Fox Run School. The event honored 18 employees from across the district for their education and public service

OHS Class of 2025 Graduation

Click here for the livestream link of OHS Graduation on Friday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Opelika City Schools Board of Education Selects Finalists for Superintendent Position

Public interviews set for May 19 and 22 at the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts

Opelika Middle School Percussion Ensemble Named Grand Champions at OrlandoFest

The Opelika Middle School Percussion Ensemble recently returned from OrlandoFest with top honors, earning First Place in the Percussion Ensemble category and being named Grand Champions, the highest

Opelika High School Honors 16 Students with Alabama Seal of Biliteracy

Opelika High School and Opelika City Schools proudly recognized 16 seniors who earned the Alabama Seal of Biliteracy during Opelika High School’s annual Academic Signing Day on April 30. These

OCS Superintendent's Art Show

Join us May 3 from 9-2 and May 4 from 1-3 at the Opelika Art Haus

Opelika Middle School Students Showcase Civic Knowledge at Inaugural Civics Bee

Opelika Middle School students recently showcased their civic knowledge and leadership skills at the inaugural Civics Bee, hosted by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the U.S.

A living classroom: Opelika High’s plant sale grows community roots

The annual OHS Plant Sale takes place from April 14 to 25, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The first-ever Saturday sale is on April 19, from 8 AM to 12 PM.

Opelika City Schools Now Accepting Applications for Superintendent

The Opelika City Schools Board of Education is currently accepting applications for the position of Superintendent. All applications should be submitted to Mr. Bob Meadows by May 5, 2025.

Dr. Emily Grace Named Principal of Northside Intermediate School

Opelika City Schools is proud to announce Dr. Emily Grace as the new principal of Northside Intermediate School. Dr. Grace will succeed Mrs. Cindy Poteet, who was recently named the district’s

Auburn Education Majors Team Up with Morris Avenue Fifth Graders for STEM Learning

At Morris Avenue Intermediate School in Opelika, Alabama, hands-on student learning is taking place in more ways than one through an innovative Auburn University College of Education initiative

OHTS to Perform Matilda, the Musical

The Opelika High Theatre Society (OHTS) proudly announces its 2024-2025 production of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic, Matilda, the Musical. Performances will be held at the Opelika Center for Perf Arts

Carver Teacher, Mrs. Rearden Wins Max Life Changer Award

Katie Rearden, a teacher at Carver Primary School, has been named a recipient of the 2024-2025 MAX Life Changer Award. This prestigious honor recognizes elementary educators in Lee County who have

OCS 2025-26 Kindergarten Registration

OCS 2025-26 Kindergarten Registration Registration is April 1, 2, and 3, 2025. The links will open on April 1, 2025. Registration requirements are below. The following links are for OCS 2024-25

Morris Avenue Student Wins First Place at Statewide Art Exhibit

Peityn Lindsay, a talented Morris Avenue Intermediate School student, has earned first place in the 3rd–4th grade category at the Alabama State Superintendent’s Visual Arts Exhibit. Her

Opelika High School names Craig Montel as new Athletic Director

Opelika High School has named Craig Montel as the new athletic director. Coach Montel currently serves as Opelika Middle School’s athletic director, head 7th-grade football coach, head baseball

The Sound Wall Music Initiative Brings Hiroya Tsukamoto to OHS and Donates Electric Guitar to School

Students in Opelika High School’s guitar classes had a special visitor as internationally acclaimed guitarist and composer Hiroya Tsukamoto spent time with students, sharing his musical expertise

OCS Pre-K Registration and Drawing

OCS Pre-K Registration is currently open at the Pre-K Registration Link. The class lottery drawing was Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Opelika High School. Names will continue to be

February 26, 2025

Opelika High School Joins Cohort 18 of the A+ College Ready College and Career Readiness Program

Opelika High School is one of 16 schools statewide to join Cohort 18 of the A+ College Ready College and Career Readiness Program. A+ College Ready, in partnership with the Alabama State Department

February 13, 2025

Opelika High School Celebrates Student-Athletes on National Signing Day

Opelika High School proudly recognized eight student-athletes who signed letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level during a National Signing Day

February 5, 2025