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Mandy Gipson working with her students on the first day of school at Spanish Fort Elementary School.
Baldwin County Public Schools scores 86 on state report card
State report cards for each public school and overall districts in Alabama are in, and the 41 campuses that make up Baldwin County Public Schools (BCPS) have earned an overall score of 86. … more
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Bayside students shine in South Alabama Land Trust Photo Contest
Bayside Academy students captured the spotlight in the 2024 South Alabama Land Trust (SALT) Photo Contest, a competition celebrating the natural beauty of coastal Alabama through the eyes of amateur … more
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Principal Adam Sealy (left) shakes hands with Ty Thompson (right) at the car donation presentation.
Baldwin Prep students receive 2024 Chevy Trailblazer from Terry Thompson Chevrolet
Students at the new Baldwin Preparatory Academy received a 2024 Chevy Trailblazer as a donation from Terry Thompson Chevrolet on Dec. 2. Terry Thompson said in the press release from the event, "We … more
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Silverhill Elementary School prepares for major move, new campus to open in 2025
Silverhill Elementary School is preparing for a transformative move to its new campus on County Road 55 slated to open in early 2025. The facility, costing over $30 million, is designed to meet … more
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The Orange Beach school district received an overall performance score of 95, placing it among the top-performing districts in the state. The elementary school raised its score from 95 in the 2022-2023 school year to 97 this year. The middle/high school jumped from a score of 85 to 94.
Orange Beach City Schools celebrate state report card A, grants and distinctions
ORANGE BEACH — Orange Beach City Schools is beaming with pride as they have received distinctions, grants and good report card scores over the past few weeks. The Orange Beach school district … more
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“We’ve had A’s the past few years,” Matt Akin, superintendent of Gulf Shores City Schools, said, “and it shows the hard work our parents, students and teachers are putting in.”
Gulf Shores City Schools state report card A among top in Alabama
GULF SHORES — Report card scores are out for the 2023-2024 school year, and Gulf Shores City Schools received an overall score of 95, which is four points higher than they scored last year. In … more
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21st Annual Many More Miles Campaign launches in January 2025 to help local communities
Gently worn shoes from schoolchildren, runners and fitness enthusiasts in Baldwin County are set to find a second life through the 21st Annual Many More Miles Campaign. Organized by Baldwin Bone … more
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Bayside Academy earns gold distinction on AP School Honor Roll
Bayside Academy has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll, achieving gold distinction, the College Board announced in a news release. The recognition … more
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Study abroad program opens doors for high school students in Baldwin County
High school students looking to broaden their horizons and experience life abroad have the opportunity to spend a summer, semester or even an academic year immersed in new cultures through the ASSE … more
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PHOTOS: Eastern Shore Baldwin County public schools celebrate Veterans Day
Students at nearly 20 Baldwin County Public Schools campuses took part in events to commemorate Veterans Day over last week, ranging from ceremonies and choir performances to special lunches and … more
Baldwin County student Haley Elliott attended the Alfa Youth Leadership Conference Nov. 4-5 at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana. The conference teaches students how to advocate for agriculture, identify their potential and step into leadership roles. The event is for 9th and 10th graders. Sponsors are Alabama Farmers Federation, Baldwin County Farmers Federation, Alabama Ag Credit and Alabama Farm Credit. Elliott attends Orange Beach High School. From left are Alabama Farmers Federation’s Matthew Durdin and Elliott.
Alfa Leadership Conference inspires youth for future success
Impact that inspires change. That's the idea and theme Alabama Farmers Federation Ag Leadership Programs Director Hunter McBrayer wanted attendees to embrace at the 2024 Alfa Youth Leadership … more
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At Daphne Elementary School, Mrs. Hildreth, one of this year’s grant recipients, leads the “Exploring Careers in STEM” project, which brings students hands-on learning through water balloon testing to simulate weather patterns and includes a guest speaker presentation. The project aims to inspire curiosity about STEM fields, introducing students to potential careers in meteorology, engineering and environmental science.
Daphne Utilities awards grants to inspire local classrooms
Daphne Utilities awarded five grants to local educators recently, celebrating another successful "Grant Day" designed to empower classroom innovation. According to a news release, … more
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PHOTOS: Veterans Day with Baldwin County Public Schools
Students at nearly 20 Baldwin County Public Schools campuses took part in events to commemorate Veterans Day over last week, ranging from ceremonies and choir performances to special lunches and … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA The Kat Deal Band performs
PHOTOS: Community gathers for Honey Bee Festival supporting Central Baldwin Education Foundation
Central Baldwin Education Foundation hosted its annual Honey Bee Festival at Honey Bee Park in Robertsdale Nov. 2.  All proceeds benefit the Central Baldwin Feeder Pattern.  more
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Some of the programs that Shultz emphasized include collegiate research groups, eco-art classes, homeschool days, AL STEM council, summer camps, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate certifications for students, and professional development for teachers.
Gulf State Park educator details Learning Campus programs to Little Lagoon Preservation Society
GULF SHORES — Leah Shultz, environmental educator at the Learning Campus at Gulf State Park, spoke at the Little Lagoon Preservation Society (LLPS) meeting on Nov. 7 and discussed the different … more
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Government spending on babies is falling short, say advocates
Ten percent of all U.S. children did not have enough food to keep them healthy in 2022. In the same year, the infant mortality rate increased for the first time in two decades and the rate of child … more
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Coast Guard Foundation swards $750,000 in scholarships to support service members' families
The Coast Guard Foundation has awarded 207 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year, totaling $750,000 in financial support. These scholarships are part of the foundation's ongoing mission … more
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Principal Lynn Smith said that the outdoor classroom stations will consist of a butterfly garden, sundial, vegetable and flower garden, frog and toad pond, decomposition station and more.
Swift Consolidated Elementary School constructs outdoor classroom for students
Swift Consolidated Elementary School has partnered with Alabama Outdoor Classroom Program through the Alabama Wildlife Federation to help construct an outdoor classroom for Swift students. Lynn … more
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Columbia Southern University celebrates record graduation ceremony in Foley
Columbia Southern University (CSU) marked a milestone in its history last Friday, hosting two commencement ceremonies at the Foley Event Center at OWA, where 993 graduates and more than 4,600 guests … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA Prattville based band FireTown performs in the 10 am slot at the Stapleton Bluegrass Festival.
Photos: Stapleton Bluegrass Festival supports rural Baldwin education
This was no regular school fundraiser. For almost two decades, residents and visitors of Stapleton and the surrounding area, a small unincorporated community in northern Baldwin County between … more
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