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Local Baldwin County construction students take part in community service project
Students in the building construction program at the South Baldwin Center for Technology are no strangers to thinking outside of the box; literally. Most recently, they built three cabinets to house … more
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The Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope was buzzing on Friday night as Baldwin County Education Coalition hosted their annual "Evening of Education Champions" event to benefit the district's future teacher program.
Baldwin County Schools host annual fundraiser event
The Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope was buzzing on Friday night as Baldwin County Education Coalition hosted their annual "Evening of Education Champions" event to benefit the district's future teacher … more
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MICAH GREEN / GULF COAST MEDIA..Baldwin County Schools’ Superintendent Eddie Tyler at the Baldwin Prep Academy groundbreaking.
Baldwin Prep construction still on track
Baldwin County Board of Education members gathered on Jan. 18 for their first school board meeting of the new year, approving a temporary utility easement for the construction of Baldwin Preparatory … more
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Chantelle McPherson, a teacher at Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette, recently attended a breakfast celebration and check presentation at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The event was organized to honor recipients of the 2023-2024 Future Shipbuilder STEM Grant awards. McPherson was among the awardees, securing a $5,000 grant for her innovative project titled "Project Anatomy in Clay."
Baldwin County High School teacher awarded Future Shipbuilder STEM Grant
Chantelle McPherson, a teacher at Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette, recently attended a breakfast celebration and check presentation at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The … more
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Orange Beach Expect Excellence program to put on 'The Wizard of Oz'
Students in Orange Beach's Expect Excellence after school theater program will be kicking off February with a classic story. "The Wizard of Oz" opens Feb. 1 at the Orange Beach Performing Arts … more
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Fly High Goose Foundation offering $10K in career and technical scholarships to Baldwin County seniors
The Fly High Goose Foundation, a local nonprofit, announced a new scholarship program that will award $10,000 to students pursuing training in a career technical field. According to a Jan. 15 press … more
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The No Hate High School Tour, celebrating its milestone anniversary this year, aims to reach 250 high schools in 50 cities across America. And Foley High School is set to host the No Hate High School Tour on Jan. 29.
BMX Pros bring entertainment and education to Foley High School
According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, one in every five high school students reports being bullied during the school year. In an effort to address this issue, ASA Entertainment … more
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Bayside Academy’s 2024 Spelling Bee contestants pictured left to right. In the front row: Nizar Morrar, Nicholas Goleash, Griffin Jacobs, Annabel Kimbrell and Sarah Kell. In the back row: Jeremy Ou, William Roberts, David Green, Mary Kathryn Jacobs, Abby DiMatteo, Natalie Johnson, Anne Riley Williams, Bennett Lieb, Mary Helen Williams and Fenn Schlesinger.
Bayside Academy Spelling Bee showcases talents of middle school spellers
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, fifteen spellers in grades 4–8 showcased their linguistic prowess at the Bayside Academy Spelling Bee. Notably, this year's tournament featured two sets of siblings: … more
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Baldwin County Public Schools to cancel classes Tuesday due to icy conditions
Due to anticipated severe cold weather, Baldwin County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday and will commence classes with a late start on Wednesday. BCPS released a notice on Jan. 15 from … more
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College Counts scholarship application open for students across Alabama
Once again, applications for Alabama's 529 College Counts college savings fund scholarship are open to eligible students across the state. Per an official release, the scholarship offers awards of … more
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When Baldwin County students face hunger, The Backpack Program steps in
The brisk air marks the end of winter break, as students across the county are returning to their classrooms to begin a new semester and settle into a new routine. However, for students enrolled in … more
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Orange Beach schools to delay Tuesday start amid severe weather threat
Schools across Baldwin County are canceling, changing, delaying and generally adapting to imminent severe weather expected to hit the area Monday night into Tuesday morning. A weather system … more
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Severe storms with damaging winds and possible tornadoes loom, while coastal areas face a high risk of rip currents and surges up to 10+ feet tonight through Tuesday night. Stay informed, stay safe.
After-school activities canceled ahead of severe weather system approaching Baldwin, Mobile counties
In a critical update provided by the US National Weather Service Mobile Alabama and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the imminent arrival of an extraordinary weather system … more
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Recent data indicate that over 60% of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level. However, learning experts say that the trend is reversible. By utilizing a few tools, tips and ideas, you can support the literacy journey at home and on-the-go.
How to support early readers at home
Recent data indicate that over 60% of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level, with performance particularly low due to the lingering effects of the pandemic. The good news? … more
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The 2023 court (pictured above). Tickets to the pageant are $15 and can be purchased from any pageant participant, and will be livestreamed through a link that will be posted on the program's Instagram and Facebook pages.
Dogwood Trail pageant and scholarship program celebrates 64th year on Eastern Shore
The annual Dogwood Trail pageant and scholarship program is gearing up to celebrate its 64th year at the Fairhope Civic Center on Jan. 13. This year, 44 participants will compete for one of the … more
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Rouge Regent Carol Salsamendi Community Service Award Winner Beverly Dillon Smith and committee chair Judy Culbreth at Nix Center, December 14, 2023. Following the ceremony.
Local DAR chapter honors Fairhope woman with annual community service award
Members of the Ecor Rogue chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) gathered in the festively decorated Nix Center in Fairhope to honor Beverly Smith, the 2023 recipient of the … more
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Gulf Shores High School Horticulture and Environmental Management teacher Will Tuggle hands off small potted trees to students that will be planted.
Gulf Coast Media's 2023 Year-in review: In education, 3 school systems adjust to growth, plan for the future
This year has proven to be quite the year for schools across Baldwin County, as the opening of the highly anticipated Baldwin Preparatory Academy draws near, Baldwin County throws its hat in the ring … more
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Studies show there aren't nearly enough afterschool and summer learning programs. For every child in an afterschool program, four more are waiting to get in.
America rallies for afterschool programs
Afterschool programs keep children safe, inspire them to learn and give working parents the peace of mind that comes with knowing their kids are supervised and learning after the school day ends. … more
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The Alabama State Department of Education released its annual report cards last week to grade schools and districts across the state on everything from academic performance to career readiness from the 2022-23 school year.
Report cards released for local Baldwin County schools, districts
The Alabama State Department of Education released its annual report cards last week to grade schools and districts across the state on everything from academic performance to career readiness from … more
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Cadets Landon Ward, Arthur Zamprogno and Grace Godwin pose with their families holding their certificates for a scholarship to attend an accredited private pilot license training program for the summer of 2024.
Three Daphne AFJROTC students receive scholarships to attend flight academy this summer
Three students in the Daphne High School AFJROTC program will be soaring to new heights this summer after they were selected to receive scholarships to attend an accredited flight training program. … more
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