Student Spotlights – July 2025

BCS 1st graders enjoyed learning all about England at their British “Tea Party” last month!

BCS 6th graders had a blast with their Egg Drop experiment last month! It was so much fun seeing all their creativity come to life.

Congratulations to the wonderful St. James Episcopal School Kindergarten Class of 2025! This year has been such a special journey, filled with curiosity, creativity, and so much growth. We’ve watched these young learners blossom with confidence, and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve accomplished. As they take their next steps toward first grade, we know they’re ready for all the exciting adventures ahead!

Field Day at St. James Episcopal School Kindergarten and 1st Grade students enjoyed a beautiful day exploring the Mobile Bay ecosystem during their field trip to the Pelican’s Nest, where they caught and observed a variety of marine life. The day ended with a picnic and ice cream at Gene’s Beans, a sweet way to wrap up their adventure.

The Kiwanis Club of Bay Minette has recognized two outstanding senior students with $500 scholarships honoring their commitment to community service. The club presented the Bruce & Susan Lovett Community Service Scholarship awards to Kam Drinkard and Andi McKissack at Baldwin County High School.
Both Drinkard and McKissack are headed to Auburn University this fall. She will major in Drug and Biopharmaceutical Science and he will study Business Administration with a Management major.
McKissack is a member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and has served in various leadership roles with the organization. She is also part of the Junior Ambassadors with North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Balcoala yearbook staff, Diamond Darlings, Friends of Exceptional Children, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society and Key Club. She is also a member of the volleyball, sporting clays and has played tennis, bowling and softball while at BCHS. She has a 4.32 GPA and is the daughter of Amber and Jeremy McKissack.
At BCHS, Drinkard is a member of National Honor Society and serves as an officer for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was named a captain for the BCHS Baseball Team and was the starting catcher for his senior season. Drinkard is also part of the Student Leadership Team at Crossroads Church. Drinkard has maintained a 4.29 GPA and was recently recognized as Most School Spirit and Mr. BCHS by the senior class. He is the son of Brandon and Brooke Drinkard.
The awards are named for the Lovetts who were instrumental in the reestablishment of the Kiwanis Club in Bay Minette and served in leadership roles during the first years of the club.
As part of the scholarship application, students were asked to submit their personal resume, letters of recommendation and an essay on the topic “What Community Service Means to Me.”
In her essay, McKissack writes that community service is about “giving back with purpose, compassion and a willingness to serve others without expecting anything in return.” She said that her involvement in organizations has provided her an opportunity to witness firsthand how transformative that can be for a community. “These experiences have shown me even the smallest acts can make a big impact.”
Drinkard said community service can take many shapes and can be accomplished from a variety of paths. “Serving your community can involve many things such as cleaning up local parks, working at food banks, or helping with a social event,” he said. “Community service means anything that is done without the intent of receiving acknowledgement.” Drinkard shared that he had participated in several local events, volunteered at baseball camps, and assisted elderly residents in their time of transition. “Giving back to the community that assists in who I am today brings me a sense of purpose and fulfillment.”
The Kiwanis Club of Bay Minette meets at Street’s Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month. New members are always welcome to attend to learn more about the organization.

Bayside Academy is proud to announce that 2021 graduate Isabella McCormick has been selected for a Fulbright award for the 2025–2026 academic year and has received the coveted Madrid, Spain, assignment.
According to the Fulbright Program, “the Fulbright U.S. Student Program expands perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world. In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds. Program participants pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English abroad.”
The U.S. Department of State says, “Fulbrighters from the United States and around the world have gone on to achieve distinction in government, science, the arts, business, philanthropy, and education. Among the ranks of Fulbright alums are 62 Nobel Prize recipients, 80 MacArthur Foundation Fellows, 89 Pulitzer Prize winners, and 42 current or former heads of state or government.”
As Bayside Academy’s World Languages Department Chair Marian Claramunt says, “Isabella showed such love for Spanish the first time she stepped into my classroom. Her passion for different cultures is outstanding. She has traveled all over Spain and abroad during summers while in college, so, of course, it was not a surprise to me when I got the great news about her going back to Madrid, Spain, but now with a Fulbright!!! Because of students like Isabella, I am still passionate about teaching.”
We are so incredibly proud of Isabella and wish her continued success!
Pictured: Isabella McCormick ‘21

Last month, Bayside Academy’s varsity cheerleaders competed at UCA Cheer Camp at Auburn University, and they left The Plains with a van full of awards! Our amazing cheer athletes won:
• UCA Leadership Award (for the entire camp!)
• 1st Place in Sideline
• 1st Place in Overall Spirit Routine
• 2nd Place in Cheer
• 2nd Place in Overall Camp Routine
• 2 Gold Ribbon Evaluations
• 3 All-Americans
• 2 Pin It Forward Award Recipients
We are so proud of our incredible cheer squad, coached by Ashton (Tatum) Vines ’04. Way to go!
Pictured: Bayside Academy’s varsity cheer squad. Front row: Graceyn Kern, Mary Katherine Crowell, Marley Ullock, and Camille Barrois. Back row: Mary Carlisle Williams, Anniston Arrant, Gracie Thompson, Maddie Craig, Anne Patton Gaillard, Blaire Woods, Annie Taul, Laine Broadhead, Virginia Merchant, Lizzie Noble, Talyn Moore, and Mary Campbell Elmore.

Bayside Academy is proud to announce that Dr. Scott Phillipps, Head of School, has been awarded the Tim Skelton Leadership Award by the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) in recognition of his leadership and dedication to the AISA.
Dr. Phillipps serves as the AISA Treasurer of the Board and has participated on many accreditation review teams. He has selflessly served his students, staff, and community and has consistently demonstrated exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to his schools. His continued impact both within and beyond the AISA makes him a truly deserving recipient of the Tim Skelton Leadership Award.
Bayside commends Dr. Phillipps for his outstanding contributions, and we look forward to the lasting influence of his service to the community and to Bayside Academy.
Pictured: AISA Executive Director Michale McLendon with Bayside Academy Head of School Scott Phillipps

BCS Upper School closed out May with a fun faculty vs. seniors kickball showdown and the wild Dr. Key Challenge—featuring milk chugging, muddy obstacles, and a polar plunge. It was a hilarious finish to a memorable year of growth, grit, and good times. Happy Summer!

Baldwin County High School held a ceremony to welcome its 41 newest members into the National Honor Society. As each new member was inducted, they signed the official membership book. The ceremony concluded with the lighting of the candles from current to new members as it made it all around the full circle. The four pillars of the academic honor society are to foster scholarship, service, leadership and character.
New members include senior Kellen Lincoln; juniors Marissa Greco and Cassidy Mason; and sophomores Elijah Aaron, Hope Bates, Gabrielle Bidwell, Brady Bryars, Rebecca Bryars, Madilyn Byrd, Chloe Burford, Samantha Chancey, Taylor Conway, Madison Davis, James Drinkard, Lily Drinkard, Jackson Duncan, Anthony Evans, Olivia Ferguson, Gilberto Fiqueroa, Luke Garrett, Kennedi Grace, Jada Gray, Hollee Harville, Jae Heaton, Taylor Johnson, Cale Jones, Lindsey Ledford, Andi McKissack, Samantha McMahill, Abbigail Paul, Nathan Reid, Zachary Morris, JaCaleb Rivers, John Roberts, Taylor Robertson, Alanna Sanders, Addison Scarborough, Allison Siggers, Emma Simpson, Shelby Stewart and Ally Stuart.
NHS officers include Langston Lewis, president; John David Weatherford, vice president; Jaelyn Gray, secretary; Josie Williams, treasurer; Briana Broadus, historian; Luke Aplin, sargeant-at-arms; Kelsey Burford and Taylor Mitchem, event coordinators.
The faculty advisors for NHS include Kassandra Robbins, Donna Johnson, Judy Bridges, Tabetha Davis, Norleisha Lewis, Claire Celaya, Amy Boylan, Claire Turner, Alex Homan and David Garrett.

The entire Stapleton School staff gets excited each spring when our graduating seniors return to their elementary home to walk the campus. This is a treasured memory for everyone involved and is certainly an inspiration to our current students.
The group that visited our campus is truly a stellar group of remarkable young men and women. We can’t wait to see the mark they will make in the world. We couldn’t be more proud!

Magnolias Got Talent was a huge success! Student Council raised $800 to go to St. Jude! Thank you for your support! We can’t wait for next year!

Every year there are students who show themselves to be dedicated to their academics in an admirable way. These Elberta High School students have consistently chosen to take the more rigorous courses and have excelled at all of them. Recently, we celebrated 21 students who are graduating with distinction. We also had the opportunity to recognize and celebrate our teacher of the year, Kelsey Hopper at our banquet as well. We would like to extend a big thank you to the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and all of their local sponsors for hosting our dinner at Wolf Bay Lodge.

BCS Grammar School ended the year with a joyful Field Day in late May. Students enjoyed games, an inflatable obstacle course, water fun, and cool popsicles. It was the perfect sendoff to summer and a great reminder that learning and laughter go hand in hand at Bayshore.

From Kindergarten to 6th grade, Loxley Elementary School’s End of Year Parties were a blast! We wish all our students a great end to another wonderful school year. We will see everyone tomorrow for the summer send off.

St. Michael Catholic High School is proud to announce that rising seniors Andrew Kiernan and Daniel Mitchell have qualified for the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program based on their outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
From over 1.3 million program entrants nationwide, Andrew and Daniel rank among the top 50,000 highest-scoring participants, an extraordinary achievement that reflects their natural intellect, academic preparation, curiosity, and commitment to learning. In the fall, they will be recognized as either Semifinalists or Commended Students. Semifinalists will have the opportunity to advance in the competition for one of approximately 6,780 National Merit Scholarships to be awarded in 2026.
“We are incredibly proud of Andrew and Daniel,” said Mrs. Dena Caldwell, College Counselor at St. Michael. “Their achievement speaks not only to their academic excellence but also to the environment of learning, encouragement, and faith that surrounds them at St. Michael. They are wonderful examples of what it means to be formed to fly.”
At St. Michael Catholic High School, where education meets formation, we are dedicated to helping students achieve both academic success and personal growth. Andrew and Daniel’s accomplishment is a shining example of the excellence our students strive for every day.
We join our entire school community in celebrating this achievement and look forward to sharing more about their distinctions when official recognitions are announced in September!
#FormedToFly #NationalMerit #ProudToBeACardinal

Swift Consolidated Elementary School kindergarteners are all smiles as they pose for their last day of school photo! After a year of learning, growing, and making memories, they’re ready to leap into summer fun. With backpacks a little lighter and hearts a little fuller, they head into the break with excitement and pride—ready for new adventures ahead

Atmore Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi presented a scholarship to Jacaleb Rivers at Baldwin County High School. Rivers is an accomplished student with a 3.8 GPA and an impressive ACT score of 26. He intends to enroll at Coastal Alabama Community College, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Vice Polemarch Christopher Norman and Brother Anthony Cox made the scholarship award presentation to Jacaleb. In doing so, they also recognized his achievements and encouraged him to continue striving for excellence.

Congratulations to the Summerdale School 2nd grade class spelling competition winners for each class! Congratulations to Mason for taking the win for the whole grade level!

Bayside Academy Upper School students had the opportunity to travel to the Galapagos Islands during the last week of May. Twenty-five students and seven chaperones spent eight days exploring the Amazon cloud forest, snorkeling in the Pacific, and hiking the Sierra Negra volcano, which is the world’s second-largest volcanic caldera. They swam with sharks, sea turtles, and penguins, and many students brought home blue-footed booby T-shirts after having the opportunity to see the birds in person.
Pictured: Luke White, Bryce McMurry, Cruz McMurry, Boyce Magli, Riley Ross, Noah Breeland, Colby Hoffman, Amelia Marron, Virginia McCrory, Brody Gwaltney, Burke Ramagosa, Bax Fargason, Wes Wells, Dominic Pinkston, Sitton Harcourt, Wells Smith, Wright Fargason, Laura Buffington, Reese Allen, Stella Parks, Savannah Cochran, Mary Helen Williams, Lynnen Hackney, Caroline Marron, and MJ Strickland.

St. Michael rising seniors, Katie Bonner, Thomas Petruzelli, Andrew Kiernan and Jimmy Roh had wonderful weeks at Alabama Girls and Boys State learning about leadership, government and service. We are proud of how they represented our school!

It was all pink, bows, and disco balls—and we loved every second of it! From sparkly shades to glam stations, our girls celebrated in true Rosinton style.
This special day was all about confidence, kindness, and lifting each other up. From braids and glitter to photo ops and fun-filled activities, our amazing girls shined bright with strength, smiles, and friendships!

Elberta High School Cheerleaders spent a week at camp in Auburn and came home with lots to show! We learned, grew, and laughed a lot! Coach Coleman and Coach Stewart are beyond proud of this team and can’t wait to get started this year!
2 blue superior ribbons on evals
1 gold superior ribbon honorary mascot
2nd place large varsity camp routine
3rd place large varsity sideline
2nd place large varsity cheer
3rd place large varsity spirit routine
4 All American athletes
1 Jump off semi finalist
3 pin it forward recipients
Now for summer break!! Go Warriors!

Elberta Middle School is so grateful for our employees of the quarter, who embody our commitment to empowering students. Congratulations Melody Gilley and Lily Glassford!

The Stonebridge Elementary School student leaders are living out Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw! Whether it’s through reading, exercising, connecting with friends, or taking time to recharge, these students know how important it is to take care of themselves so they can lead others well.

Congratulations to these Elberta Middle School students on having perfect attendance for the whole school year! They earned an athletic pass for all Elberta games next year and a pass to Tropic Falls!

Titus Ferguson and Madelyn Lindsey were chosen to participate and represent Spanish Fort High School at Alabama’s HOBY Conference at Troy University. The Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation (HOBY) is an organization dedicated to inspire and develop the global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service, and innovation. Madelyn and Titus gained valuable information and leadership skills that they are excited to implement within their school and community. Go Toros!

Spanish Fort High School is so proud to share that both of our amazing delegates, Mary Hays Gipson (Bellingrath) and Adrianne Vickers (Redstone) have been elected as City Mayors during their week at Girls State!
Girls State is a powerful hands-on leadership experience where rising senior girls learn about government, citizenship, and the democratic process. Through mock elections, campaigning, and lawmaking, these young leaders are shaping their futures and learning what it means to be an active, engaged citizen. Go Toros!

It was a bittersweet milestone as Pine Grove Elementary School celebrated our incredible kindergarten students at Awards Day. It’s hard to believe how much they’ve grown academically, emotionally, and socially in just one year.
Our teachers cheered them on with pride and fought to hold back their tears as they sent them off, knowing they’re ready to soar into first grade. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see the bright futures ahead for these sweet students.

Field Day at St. James Episcopal School was a blast for our students! There was lots of sunshine, laughter, and friendly competition. From sack races to water games, everyone had a great time working together and cheering each other on—it was the perfect way to celebrate the end of the school year!

Thanks to the generous support of the Spanish Fort Public School Commission, Spanish Fort Elementary School students are diving into the exciting world of aquaponics! This hands-on system is teaching them how fish and plants work together to create a sustainable ecosystem—and it’s sparking curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning. Also, a special thank you to Philip Richardson for setting up the entire aquaponic system!
Our fish are getting bigger every day over the summer, and we can’t wait to jump back in this fall with our students to explore even more about aquaponics and sustainable science!
We’re so grateful for the opportunity to bring science to life in such a meaningful and fun way.

Congratulations to Bay Minette Middle School Student Audrey Peak! BMMS’ Art teacher, Ms. Acton, entered Audrey in the Emerald Coast Writers Youth contest, and her poem placed third! The awards ceremony was Sunday, May 18th. She received a certificate, a gift card, and a copy of the book with her poem published. She also read her poem at the ceremony. We appreciate Ms. Acton for entering Audrey’s poem in the contest!

Huge shoutout to the Spanish Fort Middle School Cheerleaders! They took 3rd place in Camp dance! Not only did they bring the energy, but they also worked hard, learned new skills, and grew so much as a team. We also had two Pin It Forward recipients and four All-American cheerleaders this year!

Congratulations to the May Baldwin Proud Award winners. The BCBE Human Resources Department is recognizing four assistant principals who have gone above and beyond. Congratulations to Shane Corley, Spanish Fort Middle. Joining Corley was Superintendent Tyler, Assistant Superintendent Joe Sharp, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Shannon McCurdy, Assistant Superintendent of HR Eric West, members of the HR team, and Matt Howard of AEA.

Robertsdale High School is proud to announce outstanding achievements by our FFA teams at the 97th Annual Alabama FFA State Convention held in Montgomery! Floriculture Team – 1st Place in the State! Congratulations to team members Addison Kucera, Mahaleigh Freitag, Mattie Burnette, and Taylor Turberville on securing first place in the Floriculture event! Their hard work, dedication, and knowledge of floral design and plant identification truly paid off. Nursery/Landscape Team – 2nd Place in the State!
Our Nursery/Landscape team also had an exceptional showing, earning second place statewide! Congratulations to Mak Kroll, Brayden Kyser, Trevor Coon, and Finn Leatherwood for their strong performance in this competitive category.
A huge thank you to our dedicated advisors, Mr. Kelley and Mr. Merritt, for their leadership and guidance throughout the season.
Way to go, FFA – your excellence represents the future of agriculture! Go Bears!

Central Baldwin Middle School received a commendation for earning Model PLC at Work School status from our Superintendent and Board Members at the BCBE board meeting. Thank you Mr. Tyler, Mr. Sharp, and Mr. Myrick for being a part of our journey. Our teachers and staff continue to work tirelessly to make our school the best. Thank you to our Guiding Coalition members who were able to attend.

Pre-K went “down on the farm” at Fairhope East Elementary School with Cici Farms! We got to meet Sausage the pig, Murphy and Gracie the baby goats, mini ponies, baby chicks and so many other fun animals! We learned how to bottle feed baby goats and what Sausage loves to snack on! We can’t thank Mrs. Cici enough for bringing the farm to us! Pre-K had the best farm day!

The Bay Minette Middle School Cheerleaders returned home from camp recently. We are so proud of these young ladies for the great things they accomplished. They are returning with…
TOP BANANA (for the second year in a row)
1st Place – Cheer
2nd Place – Overall Spirit Routine
5th Place – Camp Routine
Tradition Award
6 All-American Cheerleaders
2 Pin it Forward Recipients

The spirit was high and the bows were big at this year’s Robertsdale High School Cheerleading Camp! From tiny cheers to big jumps, our future cheerleaders brought all the energy, glitter, and golden smiles. We loved seeing so many young girls learning from our amazing RHS cheerleaders—they laughed, danced, tumbled, and cheered their hearts out all week long! The future of Bear spirit is in great hands!

We are thrilled to announce that Toni, a talented 6th grade student from Spanish Fort Elementary, has been selected as the winner of the Project Jubilee Logo Contest! Her amazing design will now represent Baldwin County’s Project Jubilee on all official communications and materials. What an incredible honor! We are so proud of you, Toni—your creativity and hard work have truly shined!

Ordo Amoris Classical Academy joyfully celebrated the graduation of Zeke Dernlan, our second graduate. The ceremony was marked by a beautiful performance from both the grammar school and upper school choirs, and each student was honored for their growth in a specific Christian virtue. Dr. Colin Pang delivered an inspiring address, encouraging students to trust in God’s providence through the unexpected turns of life. We are proud to announce that Zeke will be attending New Saint Andrews College in the fall, where he will pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Culture.

Rhetoric students of Ordo Amoris Classical Academy completed their year-long thesis projects, culminating in formal presentations before a panel of evaluators. These presentations marked the final step in a process that challenged students to think deeply, write persuasively, and speak with clarity and conviction. This year’s topics included In Praise of Smell by junior Rebecca Dernlan, Restoring Classical Christian Beauty to the Modern World by senior Zeke Dernlan, and The False Liberty of Sin by junior Caroline Miller. Caroline’s exceptional work was selected for submission to the national Chrysostom Award competition through the Association of Classical Christian Schools.

Massively talented students took the stage at Fairhope West Elementary School for the end-of-year talent show—and they did not disappoint!
From powerhouse vocals and creative skits to jaw-dropping dance moves and instrumental solos, these students truly lit up the stage and gave chills!!
So proud of each and every one of them for sharing their gifts and ending the year with so much heart and joy and also we are proud of our student audience for being respectful during performances and cheering on their fellow students!

Congratulations to the Fairhope High School Class of 2025! Once a Pirate, always a Pirate!

As part of The Big Serve service day, Ordo Amoris students went out into the community to love and serve our neighbors with willing hearts and joyful hands. Students helped sort clothes for the Swaddling Clothes ministry at Redeemer Lutheran Church, cleaned the facilities at Lifeline Ministries and Church, packed food boxes at Prodisee Pantry, and organized donated goods at the Big Fish Stores in Foley. Through opportunities like these, we are training our students to become servant leaders—young men and women who will one day lead in their churches and communities with humility, compassion, and Christ-like love.

For the first time ever, Mrs. Semmes’ 4th Grade GEP classes at Fairhope East Elementary School competed in Stock Market Simulation Game hosted by Alabama Council on Economic Education. One team won 3rd place in the southern region competing against 4th thru 8th graders. Over 350 teams participated. They invested $100,000 and ended the competition with $109,988.86. Way to go!

Please join Daphne Middle School in congratulating the May Students of the Month: Amiya and Gatlin (7th grade) and Noah (8th grade)! Way to go, Trojans!

Silverhill Elementary School held their Sixth Grade Crossover Ceremony! We are proud of everyone and their accomplishments! Once a bulldog, always a bulldog!

Congratulations to our first group of teachers who have completed LETRS certification!
LETRS is a two-year professional development training into the Science of Reading. Each teacher was awarded a certification plaque to hang on their wall.
Our students loved celebrating their teachers too!

J. Larry Newton recently celebrated a big moment— the 6th Grade Crossover Ceremony! It was a joyful and meaningful sendoff for an exceptional group of students who have grown so much during their time with us.
From curious kinders to confident leaders, these students have shown resilience, compassion, and a readiness to take on new challenges. As they head off to middle school, we know they’ll continue to do great things. We’re so proud of each and every one of them!

Several lucky students stepped into the shoes of J. Larry Newton school administrators — and they did an amazing job! From completing classroom walkthroughs to making real-time decisions, they got a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a school.
They showed leadership, creativity, and professionalism beyond their years. The future is bright with these young leaders at the helm!
Let’s give a big round of applause to our student administrators for the day — your school is proud of you!

Daphne East Elementary School 2nd grade teachers went all out to celebrate the end of an amazing school year with a Glow Day!
They transformed their classrooms into glowing, neon wonderlands where students reviewed skills, played games, and made memories—all under black lights and bright colors! From glowing math challenges to fluorescent fun, this celebration lit up the room with joy, excitement, and learning.
A huge shoutout to our incredible 2nd grade teachers for creating such a magical and memorable experience for their students. What a bright way to wrap up the year!

Congratulations to these Junior students who signed on with Fairhope and Daphne utilities to participate in a paid internship this summer. These students participated in a rigorous application and interview process. Over 90 students from Baldwin County Public Schools and private schools interviewed and only 54 students were selected.
Yamil Cintron–Cruz– Daphne Utilities
Austin Etheridge– Fairhope Utilities
Aniyah Baker– Fairhope Utilities
Maverick Morefield– Fairhope Utilities

Congratulations to the W. J. Carroll Intermediate School 4th Quarter Teacher and Staff of the Quarter!
Teacher of the Quarter- Mrs. Erin Tyler
Staff of the Quarter- Mrs. Jennifer Tillman

Congratulations to Daphne High School junior Hayleigh Hamilton! Last month Hayleigh entered the VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art scholarship contest. She placed First place in Daphne and for the Alabama state level. Her work went on to be judged at the VFW Auxiliary National Headquarters, located in Kansas City, MO. Recently, she received her award letter from the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Art Competition and placed 17th at the National level! Congrats Hayleigh!

Foley High School is well represented at this year’s HOBY conference at Troy University!
Congratulations to Alexis Ables, Reygan Watson, and Bella Pfizenmayer for being selected to attend! Sadie Langham was selected to attend last year and is back this year as a counselor! Way to go, ladies!

The Alabama State Department has shared the results from the 3rd grade ACAP reading assessment. Under the Alabama Literacy Act, third graders are required to reach a benchmark score in order to move on to 4th grade. We’re thrilled to share that 92% of Florence B Mathis third-grade students hit that benchmark, while the other 8% are eligible through an alternative pathway!
This achievement reflects the incredible determination of our students and the unwavering commitment of our teachers. We couldn’t be prouder!

Sophia Clayton and Anna Flynn Hughes are representing Daphne High School this weekend at the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) Seminar at Troy University! This prestigious program empowers young leaders through interactive workshops, community service, and inspiring speakers. We’re so proud of them for taking the initiative to grow as a leader and make a difference! Big thank you to the citizens of Daphne and the Daphne 3mil committee for helping make this happen!

An amazing celebration for an amazing group of students! Congratulations to all the Belforest Elementary School 6th graders. A huge thank you to all the parents that made the 2025 6th grade Dance. We wish you all the best!

Way to glow, first graders! The first graders at Foley Elementary School celebrated the end of the year with an awesome glow party!

Congratulations to Foley Middle School Student Eden Elmore for receiving the Leadership Award for being our 24-25 Red Ribbon Leader.

At the Foley Middle School 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, Lucas Diaz received the Ida White Leadership Award. This award is given each year to a student who has been a part of the ELL community at some point in their school career and demonstrates leadership and service to their peers. The award is given in memory of Ida White, who served for many years as our feeder schools’ liaison with the ESL community. During her years of service, she touched more lives than anyone could count, and she exemplified the ideal of leadership through community service. She always put service to others before herself and taught her students to do the same. Congratulations Lucas!