Socially-distanced graduations held at Stanhope Elmore, Wetumpka and Holtville brought the 2019-20 school year to a close last week.
After COVID-19 restrictions shut down schools for the remainder of the school year and have continued to keep people socially distanced, Gov. Kay Ivey's announcement last week lightened restrictions and allowed for formal semi-traditional graduation ceremonies to take place.
These are the Class of 2020 graduating seniors who have been selected as Joe Sewell Award finalists. This year’s banquet, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed until Tuesday, July 21.
An Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts audit of Elmore County Schools reported instances of the system's failure of properly documenting its financial matters.
Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis updated the Elmore County Board of Education on the status winding down the school year and plans for next school year.
Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis introduced Gigi Hankins as the new principal of Wetumpka Elementary School at the Elmore County Board of Education meeting Monday.
Lake Elam Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a COVID-19 forum that will be streamed live on its Facebook page at 6:30 p.m. Thursday night.
Due to the coronavirus spreading throughout the state and into Elmore County, many local businesses and organizations are taking precautionary measures by announcing closures and making other changes.
Parents of school-aged children have experienced a form of back to school.
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Socially-distanced graduations held at Stanhope Elmore, Wetumpka and Holtville brought the 2019-20 school year to a close last week.
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Elmore County valedictorian Pierson Lett believes he and his 119 fellow classmates know a thing or two about conquering challenges.
Due to the coronavirus spreading throughout the state and into Elmore County, many local businesses and organizations are taking precautionary measures by announcing closures and making other changes.
Parents of school-aged children have experienced a form of back to school.
Over the past school year, schools across America competed in Greenpower USA regional races in electric power race cars students designed and built.
Elmore County Schools central office staff updated the Elmore County Board of Education on the first weeks of virtual school at Monday’s meeting. Officials said something will be done to avoid students falling behind.
In an effort to ensure Elmore County Schools buildings are as germ-free as possible, every school building and administrative offices recently received a disinfecting.
There are few things as frustrating as a slow internet connection.
Information released by Elmore County Public Schools stated its Child Nutrition Program (CNP) has provided 540,576 meals to students since the program began March 17.
Elmore County-based charity organization 1:1 Foundation along with the Elmore County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) announced volunteers are needed to distribute food to Elmore County Schools students through the school system's child nutrition program.
Monday was the official date Elmore County Public Schools teachers and students were expected to begin the last quarter of the 2019-2020 school year in an online fashion.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers recently stepped in to assist Elmore County Public Schools prepare and hand out food to children in the county.
First-year Auburn University student and Eclectic resident Justin Pack said he is getting used to taking college courses online from home.
The Elmore County Commission invested $65,000 to increase the number of public hotspot locations throughout the county.
As April 6 draws near, Wetumpka High School administrators, staff and several teachers were busy making preparations to ensure students and teachers are ready to finish the rest of the school year.
With schools being closed for the rest of the school year due to the coronavirus pandemic, children’s advocacy groups warn children could face a heightened risk of abuse.
As the April 6 deadline for students to return to instruction draws near, Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis has announced several key pieces of information.
As the April 6 deadline for students to return to instruction draws near, Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis has announced several key pieces of information.
Elmore County Schools announced yesterday a change to its child nutrition program feeding schedule for students.
“I just kept thinking this feels really different from the flu.”
Thursday afternoon, Gov. Kay Ivey made the announcement Alabama public schools would be shut down for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
The Eclectic Observer asked Eclectic Middle School teacher Lana Hebert her thoughts and recommendations as to what parents can do to enrich their children during the extended break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
On Friday, Elmore County Schools child nutrition specialist Cacyce Davis estimated 3,500 students were given three lunches and three breakfasts intended to last the students through Sunday. This totaled 21,426 meals and included 800 students from Wetumpka Middle School, around 1,000 at Millb…
The coronavirus has impacted millions nationwide.
The Elmore County Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution presented by superintendent Richard Dennis that gives the school system the ability to order supplies sans the state bid system.
The coronavirus has impacted millions nationwide.
A teacher with the Elmore County School System has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement written by Elmore County Public Schools superintendent Richard Dennis.
Eclectic Middle School English and language arts teacher Donna Pilgrim took a chance 22 years ago and transferred to a school she knew little about.
The Elmore County Child Nutrition Program (CNP) announced it will provide food to students through pickup lines.
Five Holtville High School students cooked up Southern meal fit for a king.
Elmore County Technical Center students had the opportunity to hear from established and well-known employers in the area last Friday at the school’s second annual career day.
The state has closed all public schools until April 6, but Elmore County Schools superintendent Richard Dennis wants to make sure the school system is prepared if the closure lasts longer.
Students who attend Elmore County Schools will not be counted absent if they do not attend Monday through Wednesday.
Eclectic Elementary School librarian Jessica Quinn knew from an early age she wanted to become a teacher.
The principal of Millbrook Middle School was chosen by the Elmore County Board of Education to fill a newly created position within the school system starting July 1.
Elmore County hosted a graduation ceremony Monday for 18 residents who recently completed Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) courses.
Elmore County voters gave overwhelming support to incumbent Elmore County revenue commissioner Thomas "Lee" Macon IV and voted too closely to call in an Elmore County Commission race, which will now have a runoff.
Wetumpka High School senior Isaac Stubbs was named the winner of the 2020 Wetumpka Rotary Club annual speech contest Tuesday afternoon.
Eclectic Elementary School teacher Janene Davis has commuted from Montgomery to Eclectic for 26 years to teach the children of Eclectic.
Wetumpka resident Micah Grate, son of Myrle and Kathy Grate, earned the rank of Eagle Scout after completing his Eagle Board of Review Jan. 30.
Traffic flow at Coosada Elementary School is going to see an improvement after a move by the Elmore County Board of Education.
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