Prattville, Autauga, & Elmore County Student Spotlights – November 2025

Pine Level hosted its annual Literacy Day, bringing families together for a fun and meaningful celebration of reading. Guests were invited to enjoy the book The Perfect Square and then participated in a creative classroom activity alongside their children. The event was a wonderful opportunity to promote literacy, encourage family involvement, and celebrate the joy of reading together. It was a fantastic day filled with imagination, learning, and family fun!

Pine Level Elementary students celebrated Attendance Awareness Month throughout September with great enthusiasm! The month-long focus on the importance of showing up to school every day paid off, as all grade levels reached an impressive 95% attendance rate or higher. To celebrate this achievement, students were treated to an exciting glow party, marking a fun and rewarding end to a month dedicated to building strong attendance habits. Way to go, Pine Level!

The Marbury Northstar Marching Band and the Marbury Cheerleaders brought energy and excitement to Pine Level Elementary School by welcoming students to school ahead of the big Homecoming game! Their school spirit helped build anticipation and spread cheer, creating a festive atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. It was a great way to kick off the celebration and show what Bulldog pride is all about!

Autauga County Schools is proud to partner with the McWane Science Center to ignite STEM excitement among elementary students across the district. The Superhero Science and Amazing Robots interactive demonstrations provide dynamic and engaging presentations that inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, and innovators.

Elementary students are working hard in the outdoor classroom and garden, putting their hands-on learning into action. As they plant, water, and care for the garden, they are not only exploring science and nature but also developing important life skills such as teamwork, responsibility, and patience. The outdoor setting encourages curiosity and problem-solving, allowing students to see the results of their effort grow right before their eyes. Through these experiences, they’re learning that hard work, care, and cooperation can lead to meaningful and rewarding outcomes.

Prattville Intermediate School held its first HOUSE Meeting of the year on October 10th.
The theme was Heroes Among Us, as our PIS students celebrated everyday heroes and learned how to be heroes themselves through kindness and courage.

Autauga County Schools officially broke ground on Billingsley School’s new Applied Science Livestock Teaching Lab, a first-of-its-kind facility that will redefine how students engage with agriscience education. State and community leaders were present to celebrate the nearly $2 million investment in career and technical education, alongside Autauga County Board of Education members and district leadership “Today marks more than just the start of another construction project,” said Superintendent Woodfin as he addressed the ceremony’s guests with a message of progress, equity, and opportunity. “It marks the next chapter in our commitment to educational excellence and career readiness. This new lab is an investment in the future of education for students interested in agriscience — fostering innovation, sustainability, and hands-on learning in the animal science field.”

ACS students and peer transition group sponsors from Prattville Elementary School, Prattville Junior High School, and Prattville High School traveled to the Military Child Education Coalition’s Global Training Summit in Atlanta, Georgia! Students learned how to best serve the district’s military-connected students by networking and collaborating with hundreds of students from across the county while learning from some of the nation’s most influential leaders, subject matter experts, and educators on military-related topics. In addition to the conference, MCEC treated GTE attendees to a visit to the Georgia Aquarium during their conference stay.

Faculty and staff at ECTC went pink during October emphasizing the importance of education and early detection of breast cancer and honoring those who have battled the disease. In addition to many staff members wearing pink throughout the week, the team competed in a step challenge and hosted a survivor celebration for staff members who have experienced breast cancer.

Congratulations to the Marbury High School XC teams for placing first in both the girls’ and boys’ meets this weekend — a first in school history!

Prattville Intermediate School traded their usual fashion for flannel shirts, denim overalls, and straw hats as a part of Dress Like a Farmer Day today in tribute to the hardworking spirit of local farmers. The PIS cafeteria even served fresh cabbage from JSJ Produce, giving students a taste of farm-to-table goodness from HL Johnson’s nearby Lowndes County farm.

The Elmore County Technical Center’s Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026 is Educators in Training instructor Emily Ryan. Mrs. Ryan joined the ECTC staff in 2021 and works diligently each day to prepare the next generation of educators.

Prattville Kindergarten School welcomed its new military families with Muffins for our Military, a heartwarming event to celebrate the incredible military families who’ve joined PKS this year! This event not only welcomes these families but also provides valuable community resources to help them acclimate to the area quickly, enabling them to make the most of their time in the Prattville community.

Prattville Intermediate School celebrated Rock Your School Day on October 3rd. Our students and teachers showed up dressed and ready to rock for a day full of energy, creativity, and learning.

The PIS PE Department would like to give a huge shout-out to our first students to be inducted into the 2025-2026 “XXV Mile Squad”. These students have already logged 25 miles (or more) during PE for this school year. We are so proud of their determination — Go Lions!!

The Medical Sciences students at the Elmore County Technical Center hosted their annual blood drive during early October. More than 100 students, teachers, and community members donated, surpassing their goal for the drive!

ECTC Assistant Principal, Kenyatta Harris, was named the AASSP (Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals) District IV Assistant Principal of the Year!