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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

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

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,

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

Opelika City Schools Leaders Share Vision at Chamber Event

Opelika City Schools was proud to be part of the Opelika Chamber’s Business Over Breakfast on Tuesday, August 19. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Davis, Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer,

Investing in the Future: Major Renovations at Two Opelika Schools

Major renovations are in progress at West Forest Intermediate School and Southview Primary School, bringing long-awaited facility upgrades to both campuses ahead of the 2025–2026 school year. These

Football Game Guidelines & Clear Bag Policy

In order to make the Friday night football game experience at Bulldog Stadium great for all of our fans, the following guidelines will be implemented each season.  This year, we have added a clear

Back to School Newsletter from the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI)

Alabama FOCUS Act

Governor Kay Ivey recently signed the FOCUS Act into law, banning student cellphone use during the school day in all Alabama public schools. This law is designed to reduce distractions in the

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