OHS Principal Kelli Fischer Honored at National Conference in Washington, D.C.

April 2026 Opelika High School Principal Kelli Fischer traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the National Education and Leadership Awards Conference and Gala, representing Alabama as the 2025–2026 Alabama High School Principal of the Year. Fischer was named to the honor by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) in November 2025, advancing through district and statewide competitions. She was recognized for her excellence in instructional leadership, school culture, innovation, and student success. Source… Read More

Opelika Students Compete in National Civics Bee Regional Competition

Week of April 13, 2026 Twelve students from Opelika Middle School and Fox Run School represented Opelika City Schools at the National Civics Bee regional competition, hosted by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The annual competition encourages 6th through 8th graders to engage in civics through essay submissions and live quiz-style rounds, with top performers advancing to state and national levels. Source: Opelika City Schools (opelikaschools.org)… Read More

ACAP Testing Window Opens at Opelika Middle School

April 13–16, 2026

Opelika Middle School conducted ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program) testing during the week of April 13–16. The standardized assessments are administered annually across Alabama schools to measure student proficiency in core academic areas.

Source: Opelika Middle School (oms.opelikaschools.org)

From the Weekly Opelika News & Events Digest β€” April 13–19, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News

Opelika High School Spirit of the South Band Marches Tonight in San Antonio’s Fiesta Flambeau Parade

An illuminated float dazzles the crowd during the Fiesta Flambeau Parade in San Antonio. (Photo courtesy Fiesta Flambeau Parade Association) OPELIKA, AL β€” Opelika’s own Spirit of the South marching band takes the national stage tonight when Opelika High School joins more than 200 entries in the 78th Annual Fiesta Flambeau Parade in downtown San Antonio, Texas β€” the largest illuminated night parade in America. The Spirit of the South is listed as entry No… Read More

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