Student Spotlights – November 2025

Bayshore students shone bright in Gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer, a cause that is especially close to several Bayshore families. Ribbons were sold and worn proudly; together, our community raised over $2,400 in support of this meaningful cause. At Bayshore Christian School, we believe support is everything, and we are grateful for the way our students and families came together to stand for hope, healing, and love.

Bayside Academy Lower School students have been enjoying Mobile Bay with Lower School Science Teacher Erica Dunn and Bayside parent and alumnus Dr. Wilson DeLaney ’09. We have embraced the bay in a way that brings science to life for children—walking thigh-deep in the water casting nets, digging through driftwood and submerged tree stumps, and setting crab traps.
Pictured: Dr. Wilson DeLaney ’09 displays marine animals for the students to touch before returning them to the water.

Anthony’s School for Incredibly Exceptional People formally opened their doors last month with an Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. They are looking forward to servicing the students and families of Baldwin County!

The 5th graders at FEES constructed their own sundial and then tried it out. They got to take it home to show their family how to tell time using the sun.

Congratulations to Bayside Academy senior Shelby Fargason on being crowned as Bayside’s 2025 Homecoming Queen! The queen is chosen by the entire Upper School student body.
Pictured: Mr. Rob Fargason, Shelby’s father; Dr. Scott Phillipps, Bayside Academy’s Head of School; Shelby Fargason ’26, 2025 Homecoming Queen; Woodie Collins ’25, 2024 Homecoming Queen; and Mrs. Cindy Frederick, Bayside Academy’s Head of Upper School.

BCS is proud to share that 11th grader Fin Seiffert has been recognized as a CLT Distinguished Scholar for his outstanding performance on the CLT10 last year. The CLT10 is a nationally recognized college preparatory exam that measures academic achievement and critical thinking. This honor reflects Fin’s dedication and excellence in academics. Way to go, Fin!

Last month, our Grammar School students joyfully celebrated Grandparents’ Day. The morning was filled with a sweet recital, wonderful fellowship, classroom visits, and plenty of time to explore the Book Fair together. It was a beautiful day honoring the special bond between our students and their grandparents, a true blessing to our Bayshore family.

The students shaped the letter C using clay gathered from the creek, discovering shapes all around them. Their day in the woods was filled with climbing, exploring, and learning, including creating chalkboard art, making mud kitchen soup, and practicing leaf-cutting skills. During campus walks, they listened closely for bird songs and searched for animal tracks, with nature’s own alphabet unfolding all around them.

Baldwin County High School senior Stori Palmer was crowned Miss AWAG 2025 following a program held at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette. Rounding out the top five included Layla Lee, BCHS, first runner-up; Zyanna Adams, BCHS, second runner-up; Haile Moorer, Daphne High, third runner-up; and Dasia Matt, Daphne High, fourth runner-up. The annual pageant is sponsored by the Area Women’s Action Group.
The organization also presented several special awards and scholarships to contestants. These winners included:
Shedrick Hardy Memorial Award – Marley Crook (BCHS)
Beatrice Lyons Memorial Award – Stori Palmer (BCHS)
Mary H. Cox Memorial Award – Kamarin Powe (DHS)
Krystyn Hardy Scholarship ($1,000 – Highest GPA) – Stori Palmer (BCHS)
Cindy Higgins Bailey Scholarship ($1,000 – 2nd Highest GPA) – Dasia Matt (DHS)
Sabra Simmons Founders Scholarship ($1,000) – Layla Lee (BCHS)
Candace Crook Orr Queen Scholarship ($1,500) – Stori Palmer (BCHS)
Coastal Alabama Community College Scholarship ($4,000) – Layla Lee (BCHS)
Most Spirit Award – Zyanna Adams (BCHS)
Eagle Award – Haile Moorer (DHS) & Zyanna Adams (BCHS)
Shining Star Award – Alaysia Williams (BCHS) & Layla Lee (BCHS)
Horizon Award – Kynnedi McReynolds (BCHS) & Ashlyn Green (BCHS)
1st Place (Highest GPA) – Stori Palmer (BCHS)
2nd Place (Tie) – Dasia Matt (DHS) & Layla Lee (BCHS)
Ticket & Presence Award – Zyanna Adams (BCHS)
Ads & Publishing Award – Kamarin Powe (DHS)
2nd Place Ads & Publishing – Stori Palmer (BCHS)

Bayside Academy is proud to announce that junior Lee Ginger and sophomore Mary Helen Williams have been named Students of the Month for September. These students were nominated and voted on by the Upper School faculty. Students are selected in recognition of their embodiment of Bayside’s core values of excellence, integrity, leadership, responsibility, respect, and community.
Pictured: Bayside Academy’s Students of the Month Lee Ginger and Mary Helen Williams

Congratulations to our Elsanor Elementary School September Leaders of the Month! These students were chosen for exhibiting leadership roles in their classroom. They are: Alexis Parks, Delilah Newman, Elizabeth Rojas, Hanna Boyle, Brooklyn Galich, Sawyer Hobbs, Lucas Murphy, Mason Quinn, Presley Rolin, Emma Quinn, Pedro Chavez Alcarez, Carter Harris, Katalina Hurtado, Fabiola Moreno, Stokley Feller, Alyssa Brammann, Daenerys Williams, Jolie Jump, Josiah Solomon-Rickette, and Delilah Carter. Well done!

Our Swift Consolidated Elementary School 4th, 5th, and 6th graders had an amazing day at McKenzie Farms exploring the corn maze! Students not only enjoyed the challenge of finding their way through, but also learned so many fascinating facts about corn.
They discovered the important role corn plays in our everyday lives, the difference between feed corn and popcorn, and even how GPS technology is used to plant the maze.
What a great mix of learning and fun in the great outdoors!

Our middle school students recently set sail (well…almost!) on a field trip to the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, and what a day it was! From standing on deck beside towering cannons to diving into virtual reality adventures and checking out vintage aircraft, they experienced history in hands-on, unforgettable ways. Check out these amazing moments—from teamwork and curiosity to laughter and learning!
A big thank you to our staff, chaperones, and the Battleship Park team for making this adventure possible. This is what igniting potential looks like!
#RenaissanceSchool #USSAlabama #FieldTripFun #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #IgnitingPotentialTogether

All of Pine Grove Elementary School gathered together for an assembly led by our incredible student leaders who kicked things off with the morning announcements. We also celebrated some BIG achievements: Congratulations to Kori’ Anna Palmer for winning the monthly attendance bike for perfect attendance! What an awesome example of dedication and commitment. And a huge congratulations to Mrs. Kendrick, our Teacher of the Year! After 20 years of pouring love, knowledge, and encouragement into generations of Pine Grove students, it is more than fitting that she is honored in this way.
We are so proud of our students, our teachers, and our Pine Grove family.

Bayside Academy students played “Singo” (song bingo) with participants from the Exceptional Foundation of South Alabama on Thursday, October 2. Students of all ages gathered in The Pilot Center to listen to clips of popular songs and try to find them on their bingo sheets. Winners were able to pick from a small selection of prizes. The event coincided with “Rock-n-Roll Day” of Homecoming Week. We can’t wait to have this fun event again!
Pictured: Bayside Upper School Key Club members present a check for $1,000 from their biscuit sales to The Exceptional Foundation to support their music programs.

Renaissance School students visited the George Wallace Tunnel in Mobile, AL — a true marvel of engineering!
This trip wasn’t just exciting, it was educational:
• Engineering & Design – how tunnels are built under rivers.
• Geography – the Mobile River and its role in transportation.
• History – the tunnel’s construction and impact on Alabama travel.
• Problem-Solving – seeing how real-world challenges inspire innovation.
Hands-on experiences like this bring classroom learning to life and spark curiosity in every learner.
#RenaissanceSchool #STEMLearning #HandsOnEducation

Christ the King Catholic School families gathered their furry (and feathered!) friends to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a special blessing. From chickens to bunnies and cats to dogs, every pet brought smiles and joy to our campus!

CTKCS second graders in Mrs. Madson’s class were called to surgery as they “operated” on words to create contractions. What a fun and creative way to make grammar come alive!

Please join Magnolia School in celebrating Cherish W. as the Character Leader nominated in Mrs. Singletary’s homeroom for the month of October. This month’s character trait is “respect.”
“Respect means giving attention to someone’s needs, feelings, and rights, and treating their belongings and property with care.”
Cherish always shows respect toward adults and her peers. She is kind, compassionate, and selfless—jumping at the chance to help organize, clean, assist her peers when they are struggling, or offer an item to someone in need. She always has a smile and spreads positivity to those around her. Congratulations, Cherish! This award is well-deserved

Students explored the rich history and culture of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, learned through hands-on exhibits, and even played the traditional game of Stick Ball.
We love giving our students opportunities to connect with history, culture, and community in such a meaningful way.
#FieldTripFun #RenaissanceSchool #PoarchCreekIndianMuseum

Please join Daphne Middle School in celebrating our September Teacher and Employee of the Month! Congratulations, Mr. Pippin and Nurse Smith! Go Trojans!

Silverhill Elementary School Character Leaders! We are so proud of our September Character Leaders for exemplifying responsibility across campus!

Our students visited the U.S. Marshals Office to learn about federal law enforcement, meet a K9 in action, and see what it takes to serve as a Marshal.
Afterward, they headed to the Gulf Coast College & Career Fair —exploring future opportunities, connecting with schools, and planning what’s next.
We’re so proud of their curiosity and drive to keep igniting their potential.
#RenaissanceSchool #CollegeAndCareerReady

Rosinton Elementary School had such a wonderful week celebrating our amazing grandparents during Lunch on the Lawn and the Book Fair!
Seeing families share smiles, stories, and laughter reminds us just how special our school community truly is. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make these moments unforgettable!

Jillian Fitzgerald was crowned Junior Miss Shrimp Festival and Maggie Rae Brown was crowned first alternate for Miss Shrimp Festival.
Both of these students will be representing Baldwin Virtual School at the National Shrimp Festival on October 11th in Gulf Shores.
Go Pelicans! We are so proud of both of them.

Bayshore Christian School senior Jeffrey Johnson has received a Letter of Commendation from the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program in recognition of his exceptional academic promise.
Out of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship competition by taking the PSAT/NMSQT, only about 34,000 high performers nationwide are named Commended Students. Jeffrey’s remarkable achievement places him among the top students in the country for academic excellence.
We are so proud of Jeffrey for his hard work, dedication, and pursuit of excellence! All to the glory of God!

We’re proud to share some exciting news from our Fairhope High School art program! Samantha Miller (11th grade) received Best in Show, and Lane Holcomb (9th grade) earned 1st Place in the high school division at the 52nd Annual National Shrimp Festival. Congratulations to both of these outstanding artists on their amazing achievements!

Some fourth grade classes at Foley Elementary School were feeling a bit batty! That is, they are learning about bats! They started informational writing about bats and tied it with science by making jumping bats. The jumping bats helped demonstrate potential and kenetic energy. Also, they threw in a little math by seeing which bat would jump the highest and longest. What a fun STEM activity!

St. Michael Catholic High School held its first-ever Cardinal Cook-Off on October 10, celebrating the school’s 10th anniversary with a night of food, fellowship, and friendly competition. The event coincided with the Cardinals’ home football game against Mobile Christian — a historic victory that clinched St. Michael’s first-ever regional championship.
Guests enjoyed an array of elevated outdoor fare — from brisket tacos and fried shrimp and oysters over grits, to boudin-stuffed pork tenderloin, classic ribs, pulled pork, baked beans, and, of course, banana pudding. The competing teams brought their A-game, filling the air with mouthwatering aromas and friendly competition.
Varsity Baseball Coach Peter Bezeredi, Father Connor Plessala, and Chad Barwick, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, had the difficult job of judging the entries. Jubilee Smoke earned the Best Overall trophy with their crowd-pleasing bacon-wrapped “Chicken Bombs.” Volanta Mafia took home Fan Favorite, the St. Michael teachers’ team, Pit-agogy, won Best Name, and Divinos Amigos claimed Most Spirit with their festive fiesta-themed set up.
“This event was a win-win-win,” said Noel Smeraglia, Major Events Coordinator at St. Michael. “Not only did it raise critical support for our Annual Fund, it was a wonderful opportunity for our Cardinal community to come together and celebrate. And to top it off, our football team clinched the school’s first-ever regional championship that same night — you really couldn’t ask for a better ending.”
Principal Dr. Andrea Williamson shared her gratitude for the outpouring of community support: “We’re so thankful for our sponsors, the teams, and our entire Cardinal Family. It was a joyful night to remember and an occasion that marks an exciting milestone in our school’s journey.”
Plans are already underway for next year’s Cook-Off as St. Michael continues to grow and celebrate its mission of forming students as scholars, leaders, and disciples of Jesus Christ.

St. James joyfully celebrated Episcopal Schools Week with special activities each day, highlighting faith, community, and the joy of learning together.

We are excited to announce that St. James Episcopal School will be expanding to include a 3rd grade class beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, continuing our mission to nurture students academically, spiritually, and socially in a faith-filled environment.

Congratulations to Audrey O’Connor, Jackson Strunk, and Amanda Lonczak who have been chosen as the nominees for Fairhope High School to the Alabama Capstone Leadership Program. Capstone Leadership Academy (CLA) is a free, two-day program for high school sophomores, designed to cultivate their leadership potential, with an emphasis on values, vision and voice. Created by the Capstone Council and sponsored by the Office of the President, CLA gives 10th graders opportunities to learn and apply leadership skills while meeting like-minded students from across the state of Alabama.

Congratulations to our St. Patrick Catholic students in K3-8 who were chosen as living out our monthly virtue of Faith!
Our 8th grade St. Patrick Catholic School Knights journeyed to Archangel Radio & St. Lawrence in Fairhope recently. While there, they learned about relics, including a relic of the True Cross, and were able to touch their rosaries to the relic of the True Cross. What a memorable experience!

Huge congratulations to our Fairhope 8th Grade Volleyball Team for finishing 2nd in the County Championship!
These girls left it all on the court — battling through tough matches defeating Bay Minette and Daphne in 2 sets. The final match had everyone on the edge of their seats, going to 3 intense sets, against the undefeated Spanish Fort Toros, with just a 3-point difference deciding the outcome.
We’re so proud of their heart, hustle, and teamwork. What a great end to the season!

Congratulations to our Elberta Middle School Students of the Month— 7th grader Liam Hinson and 8th grader McCoy Cooper!
Teachers & staff select students of the month based on our EMS core values of being Warrior S.T.R.O.N.G.— Supportive, Thoughtful, Resilient, Organized, Noble, & Grateful. This month’s core value was THOUGHTFUL, and Liam and McCoy were both recognized by EMS staff as being exceptionally thoughtful for thinking before taking action. We’re so proud!

Fairhope West Elementary School PTO’s Trunk or Treat was fang-tastic fun from start to finish. What a spook-tacular night of treats, trunks, and smiles! Thank you to all who participated.
We loved seeing everyone in costume!

Thank you so much to all our Rockwell Elementary School students, teachers and families for all your support! Thanks to all of you, we reached our goal! And all the students had such a fun and amazing day!

The Golden Bear Theatre Department is thrilled to share the incredible results from the recent AYTE Fall Fest Competition!
We want to recognize and celebrate the talent, courage, and dedication of our students who competed. For the majority of our participants, this was their first-ever high school competition, and they handled the pressure and excitement with maturity and skill. We are incredibly proud of every single student who represented RHS!
A special congratulations goes to Jahiem Howard, who earned 1st Place in the highly competitive Advanced Monologue category! This is a wonderful achievement for Jaheim and the entire department, as it is the 1st time we have had a student place at this competition
Competition Highlights:
Our students did an outstanding job! Please join us in congratulating the following competitors:
Allison Bowden, Asher May, Alyson Ratkus, Vera Brooks, Mason Broughton, Eli Golman, Elizabeth Eggers, Londyn James, Shiloh Richardson, Kylee Holmes, Cadence Walters, Kadence Taylor, Jahiem Howard.
The future of the Gold Bear Theatre Department is bright with this group of hardworking and talented individuals. We will be competing again November 1st at District Trumbauer. Thank you for your continued support of the arts at RHS.

Brianna Powell was crowned Homecoming Queen for Baldwin County High School. The court and queen were introduced during half-time activities at tonight’s match-up between BCHS and Mary G. Montgomery and the crown was placed on Brianna’s head by last year’s winner Jada Gray. Rounding out the homecoming court includes seniors Zyanna Adams, Savannah Hollifield, Layla Lee, Zoey Little, and Stori Palmer; juniors Mya Martinez, Mahiyah McWilliams and Aleyah Morrison; sophomores, Lyndsie Edington, Kaylin Lundy and Claire Schuler; and freshmen Morgan Till, Kenzlie Williams and Rylee Williams.

Elberta High School Cross country participated in the Orange Beach Invitational, and three athletes placed in the top 10 in the varsity races. John Zirlott placed 9th in varsity boys, Fionna Stevens placed 4th in varsity girls, and Caroline Soesbe placed 2nd in varsity girls!
Great job runners!

Florence B Mathis Students, parents, and staff came together bright and early to promote healthy habits, safety, and community spirit. Thank you to everyone who joined in and made the walk such a fun and energetic start to our day!

Congratulations to our Foley High School September students of the month.
12th Grade – Calin Mueller
11th Grade – Bella Pfizenmeyer
10th Grade – Kennedy Brown
9th Grade – Eden Elmore

Bay Minette Elementary School’s WALK and ROLL to school was so much fun! Thank you to our Bay Minette community, our mayor, authorities, and our parents who came and walked with us and joined in the fun!

Claire Davis wins 2nd Place at the “Singing for Scholarships” Competition at Shrimp Fest! We are so proud of her!

Congratulations to our Loxley Elementary School Leaders of the Month! These students know how to be proactive. Each student of the month earned 3 house points for their houses!

Go Gold Day 2025 for Childhood Cancer Awareness! Summerdale School began this golden day with outstanding spirit!

Bay Minette Middle School turned up the excitement with our Tiger Takedown! We put our incredible teachers — and a few brave students — through the ultimate challenge to find our champions!
We were thrilled to have some special guest competitors join the fun, including Officer Adams, the BCHS Tiger Mascot, and Mayor-Elect Brown! Their energy made the event even more unforgettable! Also, I am pretty sure Mayor Elect Brown “beat” Ms. Vance in their Leader Obstacle course…rematch NEXT Year!!
A huge roar of congratulations to everyone who competed — your Tiger spirit shined bright!

God’s creation is full of wonder — from pumpkins to corn stalks! Our St. James students enjoyed a beautiful fall day of hands-on learning and fall fun at McKenzie Farms.

At the 2025 Alabama Association for Gifted Children (AAGC) Conference, J. Larry Newton School’s very own Mrs. Pendley received the Outstanding Gifted Specialist Award: an annual honor recognizing exceptional service, leadership, and impact in gifted education. Each year, AAGC presents this award to an Alabama gifted specialist who has made a significant difference for gifted students and programs at the school or district level. Congratulations, Mrs. Pendley!

Project Jubilee at Daphne East Elementary School got creative with a tie-dye activity!
Each student designed their own shirt, which will be proudly worn during class events and field trips this year. Great job, students!

We are still buzzing from what an amazing day it was, and we truly hope every kid (and grown-up!) walked home with a smile and a big haul of candy!
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers.
This festival simply couldn’t have happened without the incredible, selfless help of our volunteers. From setting up to handing out treats and cleaning up every last piece of confetti, you showed up with energy and heart.
To all the parents, teachers, staff members, and amazing high schoolers—you are the best. Your dedication to our community shines so brightly, and we are eternally grateful for the countless hours you put in. You made the magic happen!

W. J. Carroll Intermediate School is excited to announce the newest members of our National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS)! These students have shown excellence in the areas of scholarship, responsibility, leadership, and service. We are so proud of their dedication and commitment to making a positive impact at our school and beyond.

Congratulations to The Sound of the Eastern Shore on their exceptional performance at the Heart of Dixie Band Festival in Prattville. The Band achieved all superior ratings in every caption and also secured best in class for drum major, colorguard, percussion, feature twirler, and band. The band also attained the highest score of the day for drum major, colorguard, percussion, feature twirler, and band. The band was named Grand Champions of the large division.
Congratulations and Go Trojans!

Congratulations to the Daphne High School September Students of the Month and Team Members of the Month.
Freshman Alanis Watson
Sophomore Bella Parmley
Junior Chris Richmond
Senior Wyllow Swann
Team Members of the Month
Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Niblock

Our Belforest Elementary students and staff wore gold to show support for the incredible children battling cancer and to raise awareness in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Thank you to our amazing school community for helping us make a meaningful impact.

Stonebridge Elementary School is so proud of our Leaders of the Month for October! These students were chosen for consistently showing leadership in all areas — in the classroom, around campus, and with their peers. They set the example every day by living out the 7 Habits and leading the way for others to follow.

Spanish Fort Middle School students who had perfect attendance for quarter 1 were treated to an extra break and ice cream!

Congratulations to Spanish Fort High School’s Gianna Littlehale for coming in first place at the Shrimp Festival’s “Singing for Scholarships”!

We would like to congratulate Darby Smith on being selected as Spanish Fort High School’s DAR Good Citizen Award recipient. This honor recognizes her outstanding demonstration of leadership, dependability, service, and patriotism.

Congratulations to our newly elected Robertsdale Elementary School National Elementary Honor Society Officers!
We’re so proud of these student leaders who will represent Robertsdale Elementary with hard work, kindness, and dedication!
(left to right)
Lotti Franch – Treasurer
Brayden Foley – President
Kylie Broughton – Secretary
Hunter Parker – Vice President
Way to go, Bears! We can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll accomplish this year!

Introducing the 2025–2026 CBMS Student Government Association Officers!
We’re proud to announce the student leaders who will represent Central Baldwin Middle School this year! These outstanding students will work hard to make CBMS an even better place for all Golden Bears through service, school spirit, and student voice.
SGA Officers for 2025–2026
President: Grayton Hargett
Vice President: Brazen Laughman
Secretary: Teagan Sharpe
Treasurer: Railyn Haynes
Join us in congratulating these incredible students on their leadership and commitment to our school community!

Spanish Fort Elementary School students in 2nd through 6th grade got to explore so many fun clubs including Etiquette and Manners, Legos, Canva, Art, Music, Book Reading, Karaoke, Dance, Calligraphy, Board Games, Gardening and many more!

Congratulations Abigail Riggan on being selected as Robertsdale High School’s Red Ribbon Leader this year.