Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across the River Region. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with their families and schools to celebrate their achievements!
Elmore County Accepts Check from Rep. Holmes
State Representative Mike Holmes presented the Elmore County Board of Education with a check for $27,095 to be used toward STEM rooms and programs. We appreciate your support on this initiative.
ECTC Grads Join Jackson Hospital Staff
Elmore County Tech Center celebrates a signing day for two Medical Sciences program participants, Madison Perdue and Dallis Potts, both 2021 Stanhope Elmore graduates, as they were accepted to Jackson Hospital’s OR Scrub Tech Training, where they are employed and will receive training over the next several months.
EMS Starts Strong
Students in Mr. Tyre’s class at Eclectic Middle School completed a visual analysis, and they identified parts of speech to show their command on English grammar!
Holtville Grad Earns IT Skill Point Certificate
Matthew Rogers, a 2021 Holtville High School graduate who competed at SkillsUSA Nationals over the summer representing ECTC’s Computer/IT program, earned a Skill Point Certificate for exceptional achievement! This recognition is awarded to competitors who reach or exceed a threshold score meaning Rogers demonstrated proficiency and mastery in his competitions at a level that is workforce ready.
ECTC Starts New Year
The Elmore County Technical Center (ECTC) kicked off the 2021-2022 school year with more than 1,000 students in Elmore County Public Schools grades 10-12 enrolled throughout the day in our 14 programs and dual enrollment courses!
Service Dog Provides Quick Aid at WES
At Wetumpka Elementary School, “Popcorn” the service dog was visiting Bennett’s class last springand became anxious and started climbing on Bennett and getting others’ attention. Bennett is a Type 1 diabetic and was experiencing a “low” with his blood sugar/glucose. Thank you to teacher Carol Matthews, Nurse Slater and Popcorn for a prompt medical response!
Wetumpka Theatre Guild Students Help with Summer Meal Distribution
On the last day of food distribution for the Elmore County Child Nutrition program, twice as much food was being distributed as normal. It took a large group, but these Wetumpka High Theatre Guild members and Guild moms showed up to serve Wetumpka. The Wetumpka High Theatre Guild’s tenets are Integrity, Service and Commitment. Thank you to all who helped!
