August 6, 2026 — Opelika, AL
Classes resumed across Opelika City Schools on Thursday, Aug. 6, following Meet the Teacher days and schedule pickup earlier in the week. The district’s 2026-27 calendar runs through May 20, 2027.
Drivers should note the revised school-zone speed limits the City Council approved days before the first bell, including a 25 mph zone at Opelika High School from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and in the afternoon dismissal window.
Source: Opelika City Schools
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — August 3 – 9, 2026 | Vol. 1, No. 18 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
