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6 days ago
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Opelika City School district names new superintendent
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — The Opelika City Schools Board of Education announced yesterday Dr. Kevin Davis as the district's next superintendent. Dr. Davis currently serves as principal of Muscle Shoals High School in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and brings more than 20 years of experience in public education. Throughout his career, he served as a coach, teacher, assistant principal, athletic director, and principal. Davis was also named the CLAS District 7A North High School Principal of the Year. 'I appreciate the trust and confidence of the Opelika Board of Education,' Dr. Davis said. 'I am honored to join this outstanding team, and I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work as we continue to strive toward our shared mission: educating every child, every day.' The district says community members consistently expressed that Davis shares genuine care and concern for all of his students. 'Dr. Davis has an outstanding record of success as a leader in education, and we are excited to welcome him as the next superintendent of Opelika City Schools,' said Dr. Kevin Royal, Chairman of the Opelika City Schools Board of Education. Davis will begin his new position on July 1, 2025. The Opelika City Schools Board of Education will announce details for a community meet and greet in the coming weeks to formally introduce Dr. Davis. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Muscle Shoals High School Principal named Superintendent of Opelika City Schools
MUSCLE SHAOLS, Ala. (WHNT) — Muscle Shoals High School Principal Dr. Kevin Davis has been named the new Superintendent of Opelika City Schools. Dr. Davis will be taking on his new role with more than two decades experience in public education. Previously, Davis has been a coach, teacher, assistant principal, athletic director, and principal. In 2024, he was named the CLAS District 7A North High School Principal of the Year and currently serves as President of CLAS District 7A. 'Dr. Davis has an outstanding record of success as a leader in education, and we are excited to welcome him as the next superintendent of Opelika City Schools,' said Dr. Kevin Royal, Chairman of the Opelika City Schools Board of Education. 'During the evaluation process, the most consistent quality attributed to Dr. Davis by his colleagues was his genuine care and concern for the welfare of all his students. We look forward to helping him build on the foundation of excellence laid by his predecessors,' Dr. Royal added. 'First and foremost, I want to thank God for blessing me with this incredible opportunity to serve as the next superintendent of Opelika City Schools. I also want to express my deepest gratitude to my family for their unwavering support throughout my journey. What drew me to Opelika was the deep-rooted sense of community and the genuine pride residents, families, and educators have in their schools. This is where people care deeply about students and are committed to educational excellence. I appreciate the trust and confidence of the Opelika Board of Education. I am honored to join this outstanding team, and I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work as we continue to strive toward our shared mission: educating every child, every day.' Dr. Kevin Davis Davis will begin his contract on July 1, 2025. Details for a community meet and greet to introduce Davis will be released in the coming weeks. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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Bentonville West principal named Arkansas High School Principal of the Year
CENTERTON, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Dr. Jonathon Guthrie, principal of Bentonville West High School, has been named the 2025 Arkansas High School Principal of the Year by the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators. Guthrie was surprised with the honor during a pep rally at the school on Apr. 5, where representatives from the association presented the award in front of students and staff, according to a Facebook post. The award recognizes an Arkansas secondary-level principal who demonstrates exceptional leadership and provides high-quality learning opportunities for students. Society of Professional Journalists recognize Arkansas college students Guthrie has served as principal of Bentonville West for the past 10 years Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-03-2025
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2025 SCCPSS Teacher of the Year
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A local teacher received a big honor on Thursday. Jennifer Hughes of Southwest Elementary School received the teacher of the year award at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah. The teacher of the year goes on to serve as the leader of the Professional Senate and holds a seat alongside board members at school board meetings. The overall principal of the year is Alfred McGuire of Woodville Tompkins. Tompkins joined WSAV for a segment of Winning Wednesday after being named High School Principal of the Year. You can watch Tompkin's Winning Wednesday segment by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
