As we get ready for the 2024-2025 school year, I’m excited to reflect on how far our school district has come. This year marks the beginning of our 10th year, a milestone that allows us to celebrate our progress and look forward to a bright future.
Over the past nine years, we have grown from a single CK- C8 school to a system with four schools across three locations. One of our most exciting developments is the construction of our new state-of-the-art high school. The brand-new facility will span over 200,000 square feet and will feature more than 50 classrooms designed for learning and collaboration, accommodating approximately 1200 students in grades nine through twelve. This investment in our district’s future shows our commitment to providing top-tier educational opportunities for our students.
Although we are always looking forward, it’s also important to focus on the present. As we begin this new school year, our goals remain the same: to continue fostering academic success for all students and to ensure our schools are safe, supportive environments for every student. One of the ways these goals can be achieved is through a strong partnership between our schools, families, and community.
Parents and families play an important role in the success of our schools. We encourage everyone to join one of our PTA, volunteer at our schools, attend meetings, open houses, and curriculum events, and show support at athletic events. Your positive involvement and encouragement are invaluable to our students’ success.
We are eager to see the innovative instruction and energy our lead learners bring as they set the tone for this school year. As always, we are excited to have our schools bustling with our students. We look forward to all they will accomplish over the next ten months. Their hard work and creativity make our district a place of pride!
In addition to academic accomplishments, we are also anticipating the kick-off of our fall sports season. Our athletes are ready to show their skills, teamwork, and determination. We always enjoy cheering them on and celebrating their successes with our families and community!
Although we are proud of how far our district has come as we begin year ten, we are still looking forward to all that is to come!
Go, Patriots!
Superintendent, Dr. Keith Lankford has a wealth of experience in public education in Alabama. Before earning his Bachelor’s, Master’s, Education Specialist, and Doctorate, Dr. Lankford served several years in the Army and the National Guard. He has worked at almost every level of education, including paraprofessional, teacher, principal, and superintendent.
