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!
Redland Elementary 2nd Graders Go to Law Day
Such a fun day learning about how a court room works with the trial of Goldilocks vs the Three Bears! The children also learned about the jobs of lots of different public safety first responders.
National Merit Program Recognizes Prattville High School Student
Pictured (L-R): Superintendent, Timothy Tidmore, Inman Hebert, and PHS Principal, Daniel Farris
Inman Hebert has been named a semifinalist in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Inman is one of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 68th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. This academically talented high school senior has an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 Nation Merit Scholarships worth $28,000,000 that will be offered next spring. To be considered for the National Merit Scholarship, semifinalist must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of competition. About 95% of the semifinalist are expected to obtain Finalist standing, and more than the half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship.
Inman is a senior at Prattville High School. He is involved in the band, where he plays the mellophone during marching season and the French Horn in concert season. He represented PHS as a member of the both the All-State Band and Orchestra. Inman is also a member of the French Club and the National Honor Society. Inman wants to attend the University of Chicago to major in political science. His dream is to work abroad for the State Department as a diplomat. His hobbies are playing chess and being a part of the Pride of Prattville Marching Band.
PCA Lady Panthers Volleyball Tournament Champions
The Lady Panthers defeated Dadeville (25-15, 25-7, 25-10) and ACA (25-19, 25-16, 25-19) to clinch PCA’s first AHSAA 3A Area 6 Volleyball Tournament Championship! Hannah Jones ‘23 was selected as the tournament MVP, and Baylee Rogers ‘26 and Coco Thomas ‘23 were named to the all-tournament team. The team advances to Super Region play with a 32-18 record.
Prattville High School Band Receives Superior Ratings
After Hosting a successful 38th Annual Heart of Dixie, having a Thursday Night Ballgame in Cramton Bowl and a Friday night Homecoming Dance, the Pride of Prattville hit the road to Pell City for their last competition of the season. The Pride of Prattville received all Superior Ratings for Band, Drum Majors, Percussion, Color Guard & Majorettes. In addition they were awarded Class AAAA Best in Class Percussion, Majorettes and Band. We celebrated with a Buc-ees Stop on the way home! Thank you to all who made this a successful competition season.
Billingsley Volleyball Team Finishes Strong
The Billingsley Bears Volleyball Team finished runner-up in the 1A Area 7 Tournament. They cinched a bid to the South Regionals held at Cramton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery to compete for a spot at State Finals.
Wetumpka Elementary Celebrates Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday
Students and teachers made no bake apple pie and construction paper pot hats, and sang happy birthday to the man who loved apples.
Pine Level Students Study Social/Emotional Learning
Students at Pine Level have begun social/emotional learning within the curriculum this year. Mrs. Franklin’s Kindergarten class has incorporated saying positive affirmations first thing in the mornings. Affirmations not only boost self-esteem and promote a growth mindset, but they also help combat intrusive negative thoughts. This is a powerful tool for kids who are struggling to manage emotions.
Autaugaville School Pre-K Visits Prattville Airport
Pre-K students from Autaugaville School recently visited the Prattville Airport for a fun and educational field. They were able to attend a program presented by Pilots and Paws. Pilots and Paws is an organization where volunteer pilots fly rescue animals to safety. The students viewed a video with a cute song to learn what the volunteer pilots do and how they could help animals in shelters. Students were able to sit on the plane for pictures and had the opportunity to see a plane land and taxi on the runway. The students had a blast and this activity enhanced their current unit of study on “PETS”. Each child received a PnP coloring book and answered questions to earn a free t-shirt. Their teacher received a RADAR’S DEAM PnP children’s book for the class. For other teachers interested in this trip, which targets students in grades K-2, please contact Elisabeth Gardner at 334-324-5001 or the Prattville Airport at 334-361-0060.
National Merit Recognizes Belle Sheppard of Prattville High School
Halle “Belle” Sheppard, a senior at Prattville High School, has been named as a National Merit Commended student. Belle is involved in many extracurricular activities at PHS. She is a member of the Prattville High School Archery Team, the Prattville High School Lady Lions Soccer team, National Honor Society and the Student Government Association. Belle also will be recognized as an AP Scholar of Distinction during our Homecoming Game. This is one of the highest levels of AP Recognition. In order to reach this level, Belle made a score of a 3 or higher on 5 or more of the Advanced Placement exams she has taken all while maintaining an AP average of a 3.5 or higher. Belle is a member of our Military community and would like to attend Oregon State and study business.
Prattville Primary Enjoy Dine and Dash Day
In September, we had beautiful weather for our Dine and Dash, and our second graders did a great job at the YMCA for their water safety. Our PPS leaders are continuing to rock it!
See You at The Pole at Prattville Christian
PCA students, faculty members, and families gathered together in prayer during yesterday’s See You at The Pole rally with schools across the nation. Led by PCA’s Chapel Leadership team, this dedicated time of prayer refocused the campus on the truly important things in life.
Congratulations to PCA’s Baylee Rogers
Baylee Rogers ’26 made the 1,000th assist in her varsity volleyball career as just a freshman last week! At this level of play, Baylee is poised to shatter previous program records over the next few years.
ECTC Hospitality Students at reIMAGINE
Hospitality & Tourism students from the Elmore County Technical Center attended the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce reIMAGINE Women’s Summit in September! Students greeted and checked in guests with swag bags as well as helped make the cookies for the event.
Fire Safety at Billingsley School
The Billingsley Fire Department provided fire safety demonstrations and information to Billingsley School students in grades kindergarten through sixth. The students were each given fireman hats and a bag filled with fire safety reminders.
Granola with the Grands at Billingsley
Billingsley School hosted a “Granola with the Grands” snack to celebrate Grandparents Day. The day was a huge success with a record number of grandparents enjoying a beautiful day and picnic with their grandchildren.
Elmore County High Congratulates Homecoming Court
2022 Homecoming Court—Front Row: Kynslee Bishop, Addi Ray, Rachel Allen, Courtney Sides; Middle Row: Addison Hicks, Sydney Boardwine; Back Row: Ally Orr, Bailey Arnold, Jayla Brooks, Payton Jackson
Homeschoolers Take on the World
Wearing national costumes spanning half the world, local homeschoolers revel in the cultural differences of various countries in Europe, Asia and Africa during the World Geography Feast at Academy Days Co-op recently. Pictured are the male and female costume contest winners from each class.
In addition to wearing national costumes, the homeschoolers and their parents sampled a broad assortment of native dishes and admired geography students’ projects on display. During the feast, two retired missionaries shared fascinating stories, songs and photos from their 35 years in Africa.
The Academy Days Co-op, held weekly during the school year at Eastmont Baptist Church, is designed for preschool through high school students to learn subjects difficult to teach at home or best taught in group settings. Visit AcademyDays.com for more information.
Elmore County High Celebrates Youth Leadership Students
Congrats to Emily and Sara Marin on being selected for the Youth Leadership Elmore County program!
ECTC Students Represent at Get Involved Fair
Medical Sciences students represented ECTC at the Elmore County High School Get Involved Fair sharing about the benefits of taking courses and getting involved in Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) at the Elmore County Technical Center.
EDGE Virtual Offers Driver’s Ed
Did you know that The Edge Virtual School has Driver’s Ed? Mr. Martin Jackson is our assistant principal as well as our certified Driver’s Ed teacher. The Edge is Elmore County’s free virtual public school. We are constantly growing and adding more programs to better serve our community. To find out more, please call 334-514-3931.
Elmore County Technical Students Learn About PPE
Medical Sciences students from the Elmore County Technical Center have been learning about appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for medical settings and demonstrated their proficiency in a dress rehearsal.
