Wednesday is the first day of the Holiday break for kids going to Opelika City Schools. Students return on January 5th, with Teachers back the day before to prepare.

It’s back to school for kids in Opelika, with the first day on Monday, August 8th. More Info www.opelikaschools.org

Thursday Night, December 9th, the Opelika High School and Middle School Christmas Band Concert is at the Opelika Performing Arts Center.  The Opelika Middle School Choral Concert is on Tuesday Night,  December 14th at 7PM.

The Civic Chorale’s Annual Christmas Program is also on Tuesday at 7PM at the Opelika First United Methodist Church.

Check the events calendar for a list of event for Sunday (May 15th) for OHS!

Opelika Middle School has been selected as a 2010 CLAS Banner School!  This award (CLAS= Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools) recognizes schools that serve as outstanding educational models for other schools in Alabama.  The CLAS Banner School program was created in 2001 to recognize schools in Alabama that showcase outstanding programs and services to students.  174 schools were nominated this year and 12 were chosen!  Only 3 middle schools were chosen!  Congratulations to OMS!

Opelika Reads Initiative is coming in January 2010 & Beyond! Sponsored by: Opelika City Schools Community Action Support Team {C. A. S. T.} Parental Involvement Sub-committee. It’s Monday, January 11th at Southview Primary School Activity Room at 2712 Marvyn parkway, Opelika, AL from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Who’s invited? YOU ARE!  For additional information contact:  Steven Carson, Division of Alternative Ed. & Student Services. For more info call Opelika City Schools at 334-745-9700.

(Source: Information from the office of Mark Neighbors, Superintendent of Opelika City Schools)