Every month we compile a list of students doing great things across our community. We have so many talented students in our area. River Region Parents joins with their families and schools to celebrate their achievements!
WSFA’s Josh Johnson Visits Daniel Pratt
DPES 4th graders got a special visit from WSFA’s chief meteorologist, Josh Johnson, as they begin hurricane tracking lesson. These students are learning more about geographical terms, weather patterns, and how experts in the field identify and predict storms.
Daniel Pratt Visits STARBASE
Fifth graders from Daniel Pratt Elementary School have been enjoying hands-on STEM learning at STARBASE this month. STARBASE Maxwell is a unique and innovative Department of Defense (DoD) STEM awareness and outreach program that creates a bridge between DoD and civilian communities while sharing their expertise in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Culinary Program Serves Charcuterie at ECTC
Students from the Culinary Arts and Hospitality & Tourism programs at ECTC provided a charcuterie board as refreshments for visiting dignitaries on campus.
Club Fair at Elmore County Tech Center
Students across multiple high schools in Elmore County participated in club fairs on their campuses where ECTC was set up to share about our programs, CTSOs, and cooperative education.
Literacy Day at Pine Level Elementary
At Pine Level Elementary School, Miss Pack’s kindergarten class is getting geared up for Literacy Day. After reading “Beautiful Oops,” students were given a blob of paint and had to create something beautiful out of it. They used their imagination to create something and be able to tell a story. Tomorrow we will add faces, stickers, crayons, markers to the objects they have created.
PIS Participates in PHS Homecoming Parade
Students from Prattville Intermediate School had a great time participating in Prattville High School’s Homecoming Parade! Each year, PIS sixth-graders vote for a Homecoming King, Queen and Court. These students float their way through downtown Prattville, displaying their HOUSE colors and showing both their Cougar and Lion Spirit!
ECTC Congratulates Teacher of the Year
ECTC is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, Automotive Service Technology instructor DJ Warren! Mr. Warren joined the ECTC staff in 2015 at the inception of the Automotive Service program which has grown in the last few years to include dual enrollment through Trenholm State Community College.
Girls on the Run at PIS
Prattville Intermediate School’s fall season of Girls on the Run began Wednesday, September 4th. Each season, 16 girls participate in the national program that inspires girls to find their inner strength and increase their physical activity. The girls will put their news skills to the test at their end of season Celebratory 5k on November 9th at Cloverdale Park.
WHS JROTC Moves to ECTC Campus
Wetumpka High School’s JROTC moved to the ECTC campus this year where it also serves students from Elmore County High and Holtville High. Students have been practicing proper flag etiquette including how to fold a flag for storage.
ECTC Students Attend College + Career Day
Seniors from across Elmore County visited with more than 60 different college, military, and business representatives at the annual College + Career Day event on September 4 at the Wetumpka Civic Center.
PIS Hosts House Mania for Families
Prattville Intermediate School hosted an exciting evening of HOUSE MANIA! Families learned about the Ron Clark House System and how it has been implemented at PIS. Students had a chance to showcase their HOUSE pride with their energetic chants and awesome HOUSE attire. We are very excited about how our HOUSES will positively impact our students and our school this year!
ECTC Welcomes Congressman Barry Moore
Recently, Congressman Barry Moore met with the Superintendent Richard Dennis at the Elmore County Technical Center. The Tech Center Director Emilie Johnson gave Congressman Moore a tour of each department and gave him an opportunity to meet the Staff and Students. The Tech Center programs are on the cutting edge of technology to help prepare our students to go enter the workforce or further their education. The Superintendent also had time to share some challenges and issues that our School system is facing. It is very refreshing to have Congressman Moore take the time to see what is going on in Elmore County and help make a difference.