Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across our community. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with their families and schools to celebrate their achievements!

I-Ready Mascot Visits ACS

Autauga County Schools welcomed Snargg, a horned, blue, dog-like alien mascot for the i-Ready program, in preparation for the reading and math assessments before the holiday break. Snargg made the leap from the virtual world he lives in as part of i-Ready’s connected learning system to reality as he made his way around the district’s elementary schools.

Mayor Reads to Prattville Primary School

Thank you to Mayor Bill Gillespie, Jr. for taking time to read to Prattville Primary School students before the holiday break! Having special guest readers reminds students to always be on the lookout for the next great adventure in the pages of good book.

Autauga County Schools Celebrate Inclusion

Inclusion is more than a policy – it’s a mindset, a commitment, and a celebration of differences that bring everyone together! ACS celebrated Alabama Department of Education’s Inclusion Week with special activities at each school leaving all students feeling valued, included, and empowered to succeed.

Montgomery Academy’s Johnson Named Football Coach of the Year

Montgomery Academy Coach Robert Johnson has been named the 3A Football Coach of the Year by the Alabama Football Coaches Association. Winners were nominated by their peers, recommended by a committee, and certified by a vote of the ALFCA Board of Directors.

Pine Level Elementary Students Engage in Hands-On Science Fun

At Pine Level Elementary School, third grade students in Mrs. Chandler’s class were actively engaged in a hands-on science activity from AMSTI, students engaged with Wisconsin Fast Plants to observe their rapid growth and unique traits. By carefully examining variations such as leaf color, stem color, and stem shape, students develop hypotheses about how environmental factors—light exposure and water availability—might influence these traits. Students then designed experiments to systematically test these factors, planning to manipulate one variable at a time while keeping others constant. This inquiry-based approach not only enhances their understanding of genetics and inheritance but also fosters critical thinking and scientific reasoning as they explore the relationship between the environment and plant characteristics.

Heart of WES Award!

Let’s kick off the new year by recognizing Mrs. Hilary Hoover, our January Heart of WES Award recipient!
Mrs. Hoover is an outstanding 3rd-grade teacher whose sweet spirit and genuine love for teaching and learning inspires everyone around her. Her dedication to her students’ growth, both academically and personally, shines through in everything she does.
The Heart of WES Award celebrates faculty and staff members who go above and beyond to create a positive, nurturing environment for our students. Mrs. Hoover truly embodies this by fostering a love for learning and encouraging her students to reach their full potential every day.
Congratulations, Ms. Hoover! Thank you for the kindness, passion, and excellence you bring to Wetumpka Elementary School. You are truly making a difference!

Prattville High Lady’s Basketball Success

Congratulations! Prattville High School’s Lady Lions emerged as the North Bay Haven Charter Buzzer at the Bash Basketball Tournament Champions, beating out top teams from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama during the holiday break.

High Honors for PCA Player and Coach
PCA’s Emma Cate Carter was named 4A All-State Player of the Year for volleyball, and PCA Head Coach Kaylon Cantrell was named 4A All-State Coach of the Year.

Wetumpka Elementary Celebrates the 100th Day of School

On Friday, January 24, we marked a major milestone—100 Days of School! Our building was buzzing with excitement as we celebrated this special day.
Some students got creative and dressed like they were 100 years old!
Classrooms were filled with 100 days of school projects and activities that showcased creativity and learning.
Hundreds of snacks were enjoyed by all.
And most importantly, hundreds of smiles brightened our school as we celebrated together.

Autauga County Celebrates Rising Report Card

Autauga County Schools continues to celebrate an increase in the district’s state report card score! The system increased its overall score by one point over the previous year, bringing the grade up to an 84/B. Contributing factors to the rising score included more schools than ever setting campus records for high scores, a three-point rise in the district’s graduation rate, a dramatic decrease in chronic absenteeism, and a two-point increase in overall academic achievement.

Prattville-Autauga Character Coalition Award Grants

Thank you to the Prattville-Autauga Character Coalition for investing in education! The organization’s Character Education Grants funded six grants that provide additional resources to help instill the importance of good character in future community and business leaders, including the continuation of Prattville High School’s Peer Helpers program, completing Prattville Junior High School’s outdoor garden area, a new multi-media approach to character education at Prattville Intermediate School, and virtual counseling resources for the district’s new virtual school, Autauga Virtual Academy.

Pine Level Students Learn to Play Ukulele

4th and 5th grade students are learning how to play the ukulele at Pine Level Elementary School! PLES received the Teach for Tomorrow Grant from the Guardian Credit Union to purchase the ukuleles in 2024. These instruments allow students to work on multiple musical concepts as well as fine motor skills, hard work, and self-confidence all while having so much fun!

ACS Celebrates Prattville High and Marbury High Band Programs

Autauga County Schools is home to two standout high school band programs that recently completed successful competition seasons! Prattville High School’s Pride of Prattville and Marbury High School’s Northstar Band have set the bar high and are gaining recognition for their passion and excellence in the arts, along with some new hardware that showcases their skill and hard work. Read more: https://bit.ly/41tG6DV

Wetumpka Middle Band Students Selected All-County

We are incredibly proud of the 17 Wetumpka Middle School Band students selected for the All-County Honor Band this weekend! These talented musicians were chosen by audition and proved they are among the best in the county. After only 9 hours of rehearsal, they delivered an outstanding concert performance today. They represented WMS with skill, dedication, and pride—congratulations to all!

Educational Grants Awarded to ACS by Autauga Education Foundation

The Autauga Education Foundation awarded $42,000 in educational grants to nine of the district’s schools to fund student-centric projects that help fulfill the district’s mission of fostering students in academically rigorous environments, where everyone is known and valued, by creating pathways designed for success.