New superintendent starts first full school year at Selma City Schools
Selma City Schools Superintendent Dr. David Scott is starting his first full school year leading the school system.
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Hyundai donates school supplies & uniforms to Selma City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama donates more than $12,000 dollars — to help Selma City School students prepare for the upcoming school year. HMMA and its team members purchased new uniforms — back packs — and school supplies for students to start the new school year. The company also made a $5000 dollar contribution to help…
Former superintendent of Selma City Schools dies at 65
Dr. Austin Obasohan, the former superintendent of Selma City Schools, has died at the age of 65.
One on one with Selma School Superintendent Dr. David Scott
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Schools has a new superintendent — and he has big plans for the school district. Dr. David Scott has been on the job now for about six weeks. He’s spent that time assessing the needs of the school system — and becoming familiar with the community. Scott says focusing on relationship — communication…
Millions of federal $$$ withheld from Selma City Schools
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The federal government has slashed nearly $9 million in funding from Alabama schools. And nearly half of that amount was cut from Selma City Schools. The U.S. Department of Education is withholding $4 million dollars in COVID relief funds from the rural school district. The district was using the money to help fund an ongoing…
Montgomery County Board of Education selects new superintendent amid controversy
Byrd, who served as superintendent of Selma City Schools, was selected with four yes votes votes over one other finalist.
Five finalists named in Selma City Schools superintendent search
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma City School Board is a step closer to finding a new permanent superintendent to lead the school district. The top five finalists from a nationwide superintendent search — were presented to school board — Tuesday night. They include — Dr. Elgin Dixon of Dublin, GA — Dr. Titus Hines of Hattiesburg, MS —…
Selma City Schools fights absenteeism, rewards students
Chronic absenteeism is a major issue in school districts all across the country. Selma City Schools has started a year-long initiative to try to ease the problem.
Selma City Schools implements chronic absenteeism initiative
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Chronic Absenteeism is a major issue in school districts all around the country. Selma City Schools has implemented a year-long initiative to try and mitigate the problem. The new initiative rewards the students at the school with the highest daily student attendance average each month. Sophia P. Kingston Elementary School achieved the honor for the…
Selma High School students mourn death of classmate
Students, teachers and staff at Selma High School are mourning the death of a 16-year-old sophomore.
