Students across Baldwin County made the return to the classroom on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Over 31,000 students in the Baldwin County School District made their way to over 40 campuses, ready to kick off …
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8/15/22
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Sydney Moore, 2020 Foley High School graduate, has been recognized as a member of Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization at the University of Alabama.Sigma Alpha Lambda is a …
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8/10/22
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FOLEY — Foley Elementary students had a special surprise waiting in the cafeteria during their Meet the Teacher event on Monday, Aug. 8. Backpacks of varying colors lined the tables, stuffed …
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By Jessica Vaughn
Education Editor jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/10/22 |
In advance of Orange Beach schools opening their doors for the first time under a separate city system, students, parents, teachers, coaches, school administration, board members, city officials and …
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8/10/22
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Gulf Shores City Schools kicked off the 2022-23 school year a day earlier than the rest of the county, welcoming back students on Tuesday, Aug. 9.Teachers, coaches and school administration were …
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8/10/22
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GULF SHORES — City and school board officials are moving forward with plans to open the new Gulf Shores High School on a 200-acre site in the fall of 2025.The Gulf Shores City Council was …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/9/22 |
FOLEY — A group of high-school students spent much of their summer digging ditches, pulling cables and performing other duties needed to help keep utility services going in a program to teach …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/9/22 |
MOBILE, Ala. — Homeschool students ages 12 and up can partake in a variety of enrichment classes at the University of Mobile. Registration is now open for the next 14-week session that begins …
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8/4/22
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FOLEY — The South Baldwin Chamber Foundation (SBCF) was formed in 2003 by the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce to enhance the lives of the students in the community as a non-profit, …
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By Jessica Vaughn
Education Editor jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/4/22 |
Recently, members of the Baldwin County High School FFA attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Workshop for the South District in Brewton, Alabama.Officers learned how to properly keep record of …
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8/4/22
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ORANGE BEACH — Columbia Southern University has been named as one of the winners of Blackboard Inc.'s 2022 Exemplary Course Program Awards for excellent course design. The university has won …
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8/4/22
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Students at Bay Minette Elementary School will start school off with a surprise: brand new backpacks.The Women Ministries Union at First Baptist Church recently donated the backpacks to the …
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8/4/22
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ORANGE BEACH — With the Orange Beach City School System's first classes scheduled to start Aug. 10, city officials approved funding for the system until tax revenue can come in.The Orange Beach …
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By GUY BUSBY
Government Editor guy@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/2/22 |
BAY MINETTE — The Baldwin County Board of Education approved the installation of CENTEGIX’s CrisisAlert Badge system within all county schools during the Thursday, July 21 board …
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By Jessica Vaughn
Education Editor jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/1/22 |
Baldwin County Virtual School is still accepting students.The secondary school held an open house for interested high schoolers earlier this week and answered questions about class requirements, …
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7/28/22
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MOBILE, Ala. — Gulf Shores Middle School teacher Kristin Weaver joined 35 other middle school teachers from along the Gulf Coast for professional development training for We Build It Better …
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7/28/22
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Kids ages 6 – 14 camped out at the Summerdale Public Library on Friday, July 22, from 5 – 9 p.m. when the library hosted its first Camp Out Night at the Library.The night featured crafts …
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7/28/22
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Belforest Shining Star Camp wrapped up last week, leaving students who attended with a lifetime of memories.During the camp, students learned about ALEA Marine Unit and boating safety, met the K9 …
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7/28/22
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BAY MINETTE — Baldwin County students who live outside of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach city limits will attend Foley schools after the Baldwin County Board of Education approved a redistricting …
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By Jessica Vaughn
Education Editor jessica@gulfcoastmedia.com | 7/25/22 |
BAY MINETTE — Kellen Lincoln, rising senior at Baldwin County High School, will spend the school year serving as the president of the Alabama State Future Farmers of America. She was elected to …
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7/21/22
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