The spring semester always brings a flurry of activities as many of us take advantage of the longer days and warmer weather! For me, it’s a great reminder to remain committed to our mission of “fostering the whole student in an academically rigorous environment, where everyone is known and valued,” as most of our attention turns to preparing for the upcoming school year. While we continue to monitor progress, adapt to challenges, and work closely with our families to ensure student success this year, our thoughts turn to improving our processes for the future.
We’ll soon open our online enrollment portal for the 2025-2026 school year. The new digital process that we implemented last year will continue with a few enhancements so that new families can enroll and returning families complete the “first-day forms” at their convenience from anywhere in the world. Those interested in pre-registering for Autauga Virtual Academy or the district’s preK lottery system can do that on our website now, and our In-District and Out-of-District Enrollment applications will be available soon. In addition to enrollment excitement, we are working to finalize our Code of Conduct for the upcoming year, continue growing STEM and robotics partnerships, and guide our elementary and middle school students through ACAP testing. There is so much to celebrate in Autauga County Schools!
We remain committed to providing our students with every available resource; however, we are cautiously awaiting the future as state and federal changes are anticipated. These two sources make up nearly two-thirds of our annual budget, so we are closely monitoring proposed legislative action. We will continue to remain transparent about financial challenges.
I encourage you to stay connected with us through social media and register to receive district news and events by visiting ACBOE.net/communitycounts. These platforms are the best places to stay up-to-date on everything going on in the district as we navigate the future together.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our schools. Together, we can accomplish amazing things!
Lyman Woodfin is a 18-year veteran of the school system having served as a classroom teacher, coach, and school administrator. He is married to Staci and they have five children who attend school in the district.
