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Yahoo
07-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
North Mobile Christian School introducing new educational options for 2025-2026
SARALAND, Ala. (WKRG) — North Mobile Christian School is introducing three new educational options for students in the 2025-2026 school year. According to a news release, the school is hoping to provide flexibility and creativity in its education with three new options: a four day school week, an optional fifth day and hybrid learning. Orange Beach Middle and High School, UMS-Wright Preparatory School earn 2024 Safe School Initiative Award 'We feel confident these options will allow us to increase enrollment, keep tuition costs affordable for families, and help attract and retain high-caliber, qualified teachers,' North Mobile Christian School principal Heather Cubitt said. The first option is the four day school week where all core classes are completed in four days. Students will attend school Monday through Thursday from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. each day. School officials said this will allow families to pursue personal interests, family time and relaxation on Fridays. The second option is the optional fifth day, which will be held on Fridays from 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Students will be able to engage in activities such as STEM, robotics, performing arts, foreign languages, music, art, tutoring and study units including cooking, gardening and technology. Local student-athletes make it official on National Signing Day 2025 The school release said this option allows students to explore their passions and discover new interests. The third option is the hybrid option where students will be able to attend classes on campus Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and learn from home on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with a certified teacher. Hybrid students can still participate in all extracurricular activities such as athletics and can opt in for Friday sessions, according to the school release. Those interested in learning more about the school's new options can contact the school to schedule a campus tour. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Justice Center coming to Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — An already existing office building will be transformed into a $20 million Justice Center in Gulf Shores, according to a city news release. Orange Beach Middle and High School, UMS-Wright Preparatory School earn 2024 Safe School Initiative Award The Gulf Shores City Council awarded Persons Service Corporation a $20,987,223 contract to complete the project. According to the release, PSC is transforming the former Sacred Heart Medical Office Building into the new Justice Center. Gulf Shores officials said this will help unite the police department, municipal courts, and the jail since they will all be in one complex. A new incident command center will also be part of the Justice Center and will 'enhance the continuity of operations during natural disasters and other emergencies,' read the release. Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said the current police station is outdated and doesn't provide the resources that the police officers deserve. 'This new Justice Center demonstrates our commitment to supporting the brave men and women who keep our community safe,' said Mayor Craft. A city-wide Staffing and Facility Needs Assessment was conducted in 2019-2020, which resulted in the identification of the current police station and jail property 'most urgently requiring replacement.' New Silverhill Elementary School opens, old school to be transformed Construction is expected to take 18 months and completion is targeted for summer 2026. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
