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Student Spotlight – January 2025

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Every month we compile a list of students and schools doing great things across our community.  We have so many talented students in our area.  Mobile Bay Parents joins with these families and schools to celebrate their achievements!
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Council Traditional School Student Officers

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Congratulations to the newly elected student officers of Council Traditional School for the 2024-2025 academic year. Your dedication and leadership skills will surely make a positive impact on the school community. We look forward to seeing you excel in your roles and inspire fellow students. Best wishes as you embark on this exciting journey of service and representation.

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Council Brings Thanksgiving Joy to Seniors

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Council Traditional School is proud to have come together for A Servant’s Love food drive. Thanks to the generosity of our students, we were able to donate fruit cups, juice boxes, mac and cheese, canned corn, cranberry sauce, crackers, and black-eyed peas to ensure senior citizens in need enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving. A big thank you to everyone who contributed.

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Council Students Shine at the Greater Gulf State Fair

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Council Traditional School students showcased their creativity and talent at this year’s Greater Gulf State Fair, winning ribbons in multiple categories. From drawing to painting, our students proved that hard work and imagination truly pay off. Congratulations to all the winners for their outstanding achievements.

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Bright Academy Student Government Gives Back to the Community

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Bright Academy’s Student Government has been busy! They headed up the school’s annual food drive to donate to a local food pantry in Mobile, collected items for a pet drive to be donated to SPCA, and volunteered for a clean up day on Dauphin Island. Remember when enjoying nature, to only leave footprints!

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Extra Yard for Teachers at E.R. Dickson

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Congratulations to Ms. Phillips for being selected in September as 1 of only 25 teachers to win a $200 Amazon Classroom Wishlist fulfillment on behalf of the University of South Alabama Athletic Department, the Sunbelt Conference, and the College Football Playoffs for the Extra Yard for Teachers!

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Saraland High School Students Participate in Reality Check

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Saraland High School’s junior class had the opportunity to participate in the Reality Check event sponsored by the Saraland Chamber of Commerce at the University of Mobile. It served as an eye-opening financial literacy experience designed to give students an idea of what it is like to manage a budget and plan for their future. Participants were randomly assigned a career and a corresponding salary, and they were tasked with making real-world budgetary decisions based on their income. Decisions included selecting housing, choosing an insurance plan, paying electricity bills, selecting entertainment options, and more—all while staying within the constraints of their assigned salary. The event challenged students to balance their wants and needs, while also emphasizing the importance of financial planning and responsibility. Through Reality Check, students gained valuable insights into the complexities of adult financial decision-making, helping them better understand how careers, salaries, and life choices intersect. The students enjoyed the hands-on opportunity to prepare themselves for the financial realities they will face in adulthood. Students left the event feeling empowered and more prepared to navigate the financial decisions they will encounter in adulthood.

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Eichold Mertz Annual Spelling Bee

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Eichold Mertz hosted their annual Spelling Bee. Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Winners! We are thrilled to announce the winners of our school Spelling Bee! The Champion is Fatima Raza. The Runner-Up: Julian Foster.
These outstanding students showcased incredible skill and determination. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
We are thankful to all participants, teachers, and families who made this event a success. We will continue to celebrate academic excellence at Eichold-Mertz Magnet School of Math, Science & Technology!

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Inspiring Future Veterans at St. Luke’s

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St. Luke’s students recently had the incredible opportunity to learn firsthand about the world of veterinary medicine, thanks to a visit from Dr. Mary Edmonds. Dr. Edmonds shared her wealth of knowledge and passion for animal care, providing students with an engaging and educational experience highlighting the intricacies of veterinary science.
Students had a glimpse into the daily responsibilities of a veterinarian when they performed “surgery” using real medical gear and equipment. In addition to their surgical experience, students were introduced to various specimens veterinarians may encounter.
Thank you to Dr. Edmonds for giving St. Luke’s students an insight into the rewarding nature of veterinary careers.

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E.R. Dickson Jeans Day Fundraiser

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Students at E.R. Dickson Elementary participated in a school-wide jeans day fundraiser which raised and donated $477 to Dance Without Limits! This money will be used to help make dance accessible to kids in our community with special needs.

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McGill-Toolen Athlete Wins State Championship

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McGill-Toolen Catholic would like to congratulate Chip Andrews on an outstanding performance at the state swim meet championship! Chip is the 6A/7A State Champion in the 500 Free and the State Runner-Up in the 200 Individual Medley.

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St. Luke’s Middle School Students Present Finding Nemo Kids

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St. Luke’s middle school students took to the stage with their phenomenal production of Finding Nemo Kids. Based on the popular Pixar film, this beloved musical brought the underwater adventure to life! Our students’ dedication and hard work were evident as they delivered a powerful performance. This production was more than a school musical; it celebrated creativity, teamwork, and the joy of performing arts! Bravo to everyone involved!

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Little Flower Catholic Students at City Council Meeting

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City Councilman William Carroll presented a Proclamation to Little Flower Catholic School in recognition of the 90th year of Catholic Education at the school. Our pastor, Father John Lynes; our principal, Mrs. Debbie Ollis; former principal, Sr. Mary Joyce; and SGA coordinator, Ms. Courtney Ward accompanied the students. The students were present for some of the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance. This was the first time for these students to visit Government Plaza and to get a glimpse of how city government works.

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The Buzz at St. Luke’s

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Here’s the St. Luke’s Spelling Bee BUZZ: On Tuesday, we held our annual 4th-8th grade Spelling Bee with 8th grader Abby K Ott emerging as the winner and 4th grader Charlotte Martin as the runner-up. Abby K and Charlotte will advance to the Mobile County Spelling Bee.
Congratulations to ALL of the participants for being E-X-C-E-L-L-E-N-T! Great job, Wildcats!

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Little Flower Catholic School Celebrates 90 Years

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Over 325 alumni and friends came to Little Flower to celebrate the 90th year of our school. The cafeteria was transformed into a lovely memory making space, with a remember-when slideshow and a star-lit tent outside to accommodate the overflow crowd. So many people volunteered to make it all come together. Beverly Crews, Mallory Hill, and other members of the planning committee met for a debriefing meeting and to review the success of the event.

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Eichold-Mertz Magnet School Receives 100 on State Report Card

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Eichold-Mertz Magnet School is proud to announce we’ve received a 100 on our State Report Card! We are incredibly grateful for the hard work that takes place at Eichold Mertz every day. This perfect score is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, principal, and families. Thank you for making our school shine bright like a diamond!

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CHCA Trial Maids 2025-2026

Congratulations to Taylor Villacampa and Aaralyn McCarty for being selected as 2025-2026 Mobile Azalea Trail Maids! We are extremely proud of these girls and know they will represent our school and city well!

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STEM+M Adventures at St. Luke’s

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St. Luke’s K5 Littles and 8th Grade Bigs joined forces for a morning filled with festive STEM+M activities at the STEM+M Center on the University Campus. This special collaboration brought together young minds for hands-on projects that incorporated elements of STEM+M in a fun and festive way.
Each activity was designed to ignite their curiosity and foster a love of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine! It was such a fun day to enhance learning and create lasting memories!

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Accelerated Reader Champs at Little Flower Catholic School

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As a reward for meeting their goal in the Accelerated Reader program, Mrs Frank’s first grade class was treated to a pizza party. Each student read at home and at school to reach their individual goal. Students exhibited a sense of pride for their accomplishment. Other incentives were offered to students throughout the school as their reading progressed.

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HCA’s Student Council Volunteers at 3rd Annual MacDown

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Connoisseurs from all walks of life gathered in Mardi Gras Park for this one-of-a-kind event. Tent after tent of some of the best macaroni-n-cheese establishments entered the competition. The connoisseurs choose the winner. There was laser tag, jumping houses, and face painting for the kids and some adults! Heartwood’s Student Council enjoyed providing the face-painting fun and the hair tinsel for the event. Some adorable faces walked out of the tent. All proceeds benefited The Cookery Project.

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The Shoemaker

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Heartwood Students participated in “The Shoemaker,” produced by HOW Dance, Music, Drama, and Film. It’s a classic tale with a twist. The main character, Conrad Martin, expects an important guest for Christmas. Everything is done to make sure this special guest feels welcome. Along the way, the characters inspire the audience through faith, hope, joy, and love in this one-of-a-kind story. The play is full of talent and a great way to usher in the Christmas season.

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St. Ignatius Leadership Academy Hosts 2nd Quarter Speaker

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St. Ignatius forms leaders in mind, body & spirit. Part of that leadership formation is quarterly seminars about how to make a difference in your community and how to develop yourself into someone who can lead others on the right path. Mrs. Melissa Rankin spoke on the importance of protecting yourself spiritually, socially, physically and virtually. Mrs. Rankin works for the federal courthouse as the community outreach, training and education consultant. She also owns She’s A Pistol, LLC which focuses on gun safety for women and children. In addition, Mrs. Rankin introduced students to special agent Sergeant Grantham and her adorable partner Esdee, the electronic device tracking dog. Esdee specifically focuses on child crimes involving electronic devices. Sergeant Grantham and Esdee helped students gain awareness of cybercrimes and gave tips on how to protect yourself against them.

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St. Pius X 8th Grade Friendsgiving

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St. Pius X eighth graders celebrate Friendsgiving before Thanksgiving. Each student brought something to share with the class. There was a good variety of items, but our food pyramid may have been inverted!
Photo – Mr. George Naman

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Corpus Christi Catholic School Students Make Fun Foamy Experiments

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Corpus Christi Catholic School middle school students love exploring, experimenting, and learning in our amazing science lab! 8th graders ignite a bubbly chemical reaction in their elephant toothpaste experiment, creating foam faster than you can say reaction!
(Pictured Hayes Fox)

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St. Ignatius 8th Grade SWEEPS Parents in Annual Competition

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Eighth graders at St. Ignatius are pretty special. Not only do they get to be the ultimate campus & community leaders; they also get to have a lot of fun! One example is the annual 8th Grade Games where parents challenge their children to a volleyball and basketball competition complete with official referees, hype music, team uniforms and tons of fun. Parents traditionally make “uniforms” with their child’s baby picture on them and students traditionally win most of these matchups. This year was no different. Congratulations to the St. Ignatius Class of 2025- WINNERS of the 8th Grade Games!

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Mobile Christian School Spiritual Emphasis Week

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Mobile Christian held their annual Spiritual Emphasis Week the week before Thanksgiving break. The students worked on making cards, held a food drive for “A Servant’s Love”, participated in an Art Contest, and attended special chapel sessions with special guest speakers.

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St. Pius X Boxes of Joy

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St. Pius X third graders pose with the “Boxes of Joy” collected last month. The boxes will be sent to third-world countries to be given to children for Christmas. – Photo – Mrs. Michelle Ward

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St. Pius X Socks for Veterans Drive

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St. Pius X student Ella Stewart ran a successful “Socks for Veterans” drive. In front of Ella are over two hundred pairs of new white socks donated by our students. Photo – Mrs. Lauren Alvarez

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St. Dominic Students Sponsor Family Thanksgivings

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Students at St. Dominic Catholic School sponsored several initiatives for charitable giving over the holidays. Families of St. Dominic compiled twenty-nine boxes of food, donated $200 toward the purchase of turkeys, and contributed over 100 gifts for mentally challenged citizens in the Mobile area.

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Corpus Christi Catholic School Balloons Over Broadway Parade

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2nd Graders at Corpus Christi Catholic School bring Stories to Life at the Balloons Over Broadway Parade! Students showcased their creativity by designing balloons inspired by their favorite books and paraded through the school in a colorful celebration of reading and imagination!
(Pictured – Lizzy Cumbaa)

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St. Dominic Students Celebrate Veterans Day at Battleship Memorial Park

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Students from St. Dominic Catholic School were chosen to represent the Mobile community for the Veteran’s Day celebration at the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.

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St. Dominic Cookie Election

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The second grade classes at St. Dominic Catholic School tried their hand at the election process this year by voting for their favorite cookie flavor. They even got to hear speeches on the topic!

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St. Nick's St. Mary's Helpers!

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As tradition has it, St. Mary’s Catholic School eighth grade class delivers candy canes to all the students in the school on the Feast of St. Nicholas, December 6.. It is something that the students look forward to all their years at St. Mary’s. This year’s class was so excited to finally receive their turn to bring joy to all the students on this special day!
Photo by Marian Warner

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Celebrating Veterans at St. Mary's

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St. Mary’s Catholic School celebrated Veterans Day with a school wide assembly where they welcomed Veterans in the Mobile Community. After the assembly, Veteran, Ryan Frost, spoke to the kindergarten about what it means to serve his country. Pictured are St. Mary’s eighth graders, Camille Moore and Casten Padgett reading a patriotic prayer at the assembly. St. Mary’s thanks all of our armed forces for their service!
Photo by Marian Warner

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Davidson High School State Swim Meet Recap

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On Saturday, November 23, members of the Davidson High School Swim Team represented our school with outstanding performances at the AHSAA State Championships in Huntsville, AL.
Senior Owen Baxter competed in the 100-yard backstroke. The 200-yard and 400-yard freestyle relay teams—featuring Owen Baxter, Owen Farmer, Mack Morgan, and Miles Morgan—delivered strong performances, qualifying for the finals in both events!
Congratulations to our swimmers on their hard work and dedication this season. Go Warriors!

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Three UMS-Wright Students Chosen as Azalea Trail Maids

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UMS-Wright is thrilled to announce that three of our students, Emily Walton, Mary Carlton Johnson, and Emma Katherine Dyal were chosen as Azalea Trail Maids. One hundred girls were selected from schools in Mobile County to interview and these girls were three of the fifty selected! We are SO proud!

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UMS-Wright Hosts Veterans Day Celebration

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On November 11, UMS-Wright welcomed over 70 active and retired military members on campus for a Veterans Day Celebration. The Lower School Allegro singers performed The Special Forces Medley, Lieutenant Colonel (USA Retired) Randy Johnson ’94 addressed a packed Wilson Gymnasium, and guests enjoyed a special reception with loved ones before the event. Throughout the week leading up to Veterans Day, classes participated in group projects, presentations and wrote letters of appreciation to all veterans who attended. To all veterans, we salute you! Your sacrifices have shaped the world we live in, and your legacy lives on in the values we cherish: freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Thank you for your service!

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Terrific Year for Angel Tree at St. Paul's!

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Many “Santa Saints” in our SPS family helped provide a merry Christmas to 238 local children through our school’s Angel Tree program. Families, faculty, clubs, teams, and students came together to provide clothing and toys for children from Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind, George Hall Elementary, Leinkauf Elementary, Semmes Elementary, Augusta Evans School for special needs children, and Big Creek Baptist Church. A special thank you goes to parent Allison Starr for delivery assistance; Coach Johnson’s weight room and Coach Garrett’s study hall for loading efforts; and the Service Leadership class, Leslie Lerner’s mom Liz Livesay, and NHS members for helping with check-in, wrapping, and gift organization. On Wednesday, December 4th, the Christmas spirit was alive at St. Paul’s—from the Angel gifts arriving all day to the beautiful, festive drive-through that night. So much Santa spirit!

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Cottage Hill Little/Big Buddies Give Back

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Our Little and Big Buddies celebrated Christmas with an old-school Sock Hop! The morning was filled with dancing, games, and learning that the Christmas season is about giving back. Students collected socks to donate to the Dumas Wesley Community Center!

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CHCA Student Places Runner Up in State Spelling Bee

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Sixth grade student, Makennon Graham represented Cottage Hill Christian Academy well by earning Runner-Up at the 2024 AISA State Spelling Bee! We are so proud of you!

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St. Mary Catholic School Students Focus on Teamwork!

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St. Mary’s 8th grade students, Violet Smith, Drew Hoskins, and Sophie Hewitt practice their teamwork skills through a cup stacking activity in Mrs. Arensberg’s Social and Emotional Learning Program. Teamwork is an important component in student life at St. Mary’s!
Photo by Marian Warner

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Cultivate Studios Learns About Michelangelo

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Art Workshop at Cultivate Studios in West Mobile was inspired by Michelangelo. We learned about his life, his sculptures and his amazing painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. We learned how he had to stand and lay down to paint the ceiling so that’s what we did!

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Covenant Christian School Juice Drive

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Covenant Christian School students gave back to the community through meaningful service projects. The Jr. High service elective organized a juice drive to support the Mulherin Home, a care facility for adults with special needs. The home serves 50 gallons of juice a month and with rising grocery costs, it has put a strain on their budget. Our Jr. High students initiated a juice drive competition for 4th–8th grades, demonstrating servant leadership and a desire to bless others.

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Satsuma City Schools Achieved Straight A’s

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For the second year in a row, Satsuma City Schools achieved the prestigious honor of making straight A’s on the Alabama State Department of Education Report Card! Lee Elementary School earned an impressive 94/A, Satsuma High School achieved a 93/A, and Satsuma’s overall district score was an outstanding 94/A.
“Through your unwavering dedication, we are steadily transforming our vision of becoming one of Alabama’s top school districts into a reality,” said Dana Walters Price, Satsuma City Schools Superintendent. “These incredible accomplishments are a reflection of the hard work, passion, and dedication of every individual in this district.”

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Saraland Elementary Students Explore "Tools of Work"

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The third annual “Tools of Work” event at Saraland Elementary School gave fifth-grade students the opportunity to explore tools associated with career and technical education (CTE) courses at Saraland High School. All CTE programs at SHS were represented: airframe technology, business, Coast Guard JROTC, teaching, engineering, healthcare, hospitality, and welding. Additionally, students in courses at Academy of Craft Training-Mobile demonstrated tools related to careers in commercial construction. A big thank you to SES student ambassadors for guiding groups through the activities and to Emily Easterbrook, district career coach, and Courtney Cavin, SES counselor, for coordinating the event. CTE puts Spartans to work!

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Saraland High School Dancers erform Scenes from The Nutcracker

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The Spartan dancers performed scenes from “The Nutcracker” bringing back the magic of childhood—sugar plum fairies, candy canes, and the dreams of becoming a ballerina at the annual Saraland High School Nutcracker Tea on December 1st. The performance enchanted the audience, leaving them captivated by the festive spirit and timeless charm of this holiday tradition.

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Covenant Christian School Toy Drive

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In December, Covenant Christian School students gave back to the community through meaningful service projects. K3–3rd grade students participated in the Christmas Service Project, a Magical Christmas Toy Drive sponsored by WKRG Channel 5 News, bringing in unwrapped toys to share the love of giving. After all, that is what Jesus did for us.

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St. Paul's Fourth Grade Service Day at Callahan School

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Mrs. Mahtani’s and Mrs. Sigler’s fourth-grade classes hosted a Thanksgiving-themed service day at the Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind on Thursday, November 20th. After receiving a tour and training, each SPS student was paired with a Callahan buddy for a morning filled with fun activities. They made bead pumpkins, wreaths, and pinecone turkeys, painted a leafy ceiling tile, played Thanksgiving bingo, and even danced with a couple of turkeys! Special thanks to Liz Livesay, Katie Cotton, Tyler Kerns, Ryne Baxter, David Armstrong, Marion Boteler, Laura McGee, and Leslie Lerner for chaperoning this memorable event!

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Cultivate Studios Celebrates Success

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At Cultivate Studios in Mobile, the Discovery Studio team recently earned a well-deserved reward after completing an inspiring study on plastic pollution. The team worked tirelessly, diving into the environmental impact of plastic waste and exploring innovative solutions. True to Cultivate’s motto of “Work Hard, Play Hard,” the team celebrated their success with a well-deserved pizza party!

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St. Mary's Lighting Up Historic Midtown!

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St. Mary’s held their 12th annual Lighting Up Midtown Thursday, December 5. This jolly celebration featured live music, hot cocoa, cooking decorating, the welcoming of Santa on the Lafayette Street fire truck, the lighting of the Christmas Tree by St. Mary’s Director of Music, Dr. Collin Lowery, and plenty of snow! This year’s event was chaired by Jessica Martin.
Pictured are some of St. Mary’s 8th graders enjoying a visit at the event, Saylor Dyas, Harper Brabner, Grace Beckmann and Mari Evelyn Warner.
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