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

Carleigh Mattox, a Prattville Junior High School student-athlete, was one of only nine softball players from Alabama selected to attend the USA 12U All-American Games in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this summer. Carleigh is a multi-sport athlete who understands the importance of hard work and being a positive role model for younger girls.

Pine Level Elementary recently held its much-loved annual Grandparents’ Picnic! Grandparents were warmly invited to join their students on the playground for a beautiful afternoon of lunch and laughter. The event was filled with smiles, sunshine, and special moments as generations came together to celebrate family and community.

The Lady Bears are in their flag football era, and came out strong with an inaugural shutout win. Winning the first game in Billingsley’s program history is more than just a mark in the win column, it’s a powerful statement about the team’s potential. “It shows that the hard work of the players and coaches is paying off and provides a positive starting point for future seasons,” said Coach Jason Fisher. “It sets a precedent of success and also gives us positive momentum and motivation. It motivates everyone involved – players, coaches, and even the school or community – to keep pushing forward. It’s proof that they can compete and win.”

Pine Level Elementary School was the recipient of a $10,000 donation from the Town of Pine Level, Alabama, to purchase ACAP testing materials, equipping students in grades 2-5 for continued success on the standardized test. PLES tied for the top-performing school in the district last year, so Mayor Zachary Bigley is confident that this donation will help them be “one step closer to becoming the best.”

Pine Level Elementary students proudly participated in Band Night with the Marbury Northstars! The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the band, honored the armed forces, and capped off the evening with a big Bulldog victory! It was an unforgettable experience filled with music, school spirit, and community pride!

Football players from Elmore County High School came to Eclectic Elementary School to encourage and read with students.

Congratulations! Marla Scott, a Prattville High School Counselor, was selected as one of the newest members of the Alabama Goes to College’s Educator Advisory Council. Ms. Scott will now have the opportunity to share her experiences as part of this statewide council, helping to expand college access by shaping resources, policies, and outreach efforts that empower Alabama students to pursue and achieve their dreams.

The Marbury High School Bulldog Squad was invited to participate in the 2025 KultureCity Ball. After being treated like celebrities on the ride up, students helped kick off the “I want a place” fundraising campaign to a sell-out crowd. What a tremendous honor for these students and their families to be involved in the life-changing work that will be an adaptive training facility like none other in the area.

Eclectic Elementary Students of the Month for August 2025 were recognized with a medal and given the opportunity to choose a friend to eat with at the Student of the Month table.

Pine Level Elementary 2nd grade students are diving into the world of economics by learning all about producers and consumers! To bring the lesson to life, students first became producers by helping create delicious cheesecake treats. Then came the best part – they got to switch roles and become consumers as they enjoyed the fruits of their labor. It was a fun and tasty way to make real-world connections to the classroom!

Student at Eclectic Elementary who won the International Dot Day Art Competition received a book character and a book! Volunteers helped all students “make their mark” with their own dot inspired artwork!

Lanieya Page, a Prattville High School senior, has been recognized as one of the nation’s top 20 flag football players! Lanieya has worked hard over the last few years to become a respected player, and with the help of her family, DNA, and a supportive athletic program, she has set her sights on even bigger goals for the 2025 season and beyond.

Students from Mrs. McMillan’s FACS class at ECHS celebrated Grandparents Day with kindergarten students at Eclectic Elementary.