Announced January 20, 2026 — Update
The jointly funded $40 million expansion of Fox Run School continues to advance toward its late May 2026 construction start date. The project, equally funded by the City of Opelika and Opelika City Board of Education, will increase the school’s capacity from 410 to approximately 1,200 students, creating a single campus for all Opelika fifth and sixth-grade students. Construction is expected to take approximately 14 months, with the expanded campus serving students beginning in the 2027 school year.
Source: City of Opelika (opelika-al.gov)
From the Weekly Opelika News & Events Digest — April 13–19, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
