This week, the Advertiser-Gleam profiles Jennifer Williams, a first generation college graduate in her family who now serves as the chief academic officer in the Schools of
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This week, the Advertiser-Gleam profiles Jennifer Williams, a first generation college graduate in her family who now serves as the chief academic officer in the Schools of
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I am a teacher (ACT Prep, writing) and grant writer at Douglas High School. For many years, I was the primary and elementary music teacher.
Every student has a unique career pathway. Not every graduating senior is bound for a 4-year university. Many students focus on career technical education, plan to attend a community college, or build skills from on-the-job training, according to the Marshall County Economic Development Council.
A total of 286 students enrolled in UA Early College during summer semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the director's list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher.
Snead State Community College’s Public Relations/Marketing team was recognized during the annual Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association (ACCSPRA) Pyramid Awards banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 6.
Four women showed what could be accomplished when they worked hard and had resources at their disposal to help them find success. These four women were the guests of honor at a recent graduation ceremony celebrating the first completers of the Modern Manufacturing for Working Women program a…
April Purser, audit manager for the State Examiners, gave a brief overview of findings in the Marshall County Board of Education audit report during one of two meetings this week.
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For over a decade, the Medical Prep Program at Marshall Technical School has hosted an annual Pink Glove Dance during the month of October, globally known as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month."
Brindlee Mountain High School observed Homecoming last Friday night.
The County School Board formally approved these coaching assignments at the last Board meeting.
The Marshall County School Board met twice this week to discuss and approve the Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
Guntersville City Schools Supt. Jason Barnett has been named “Superintendent of the Year” for Alabama District 9. As such, he is in the running for “Superintendent of the Year” for the entire state.
Snead State Community College is kicking off its 125th anniversary by inviting the community to a special event.
The new 5-year capital plan approved by the City School Board at its last meeting puts the price tag of a new Guntersville High School at $60 million.
The Guntersville City School Board has honored Guntersville Middle School counselor Calley Kutner for earning the state's "Counseling Program of Distinction" designation.
The University of Alabama awarded over 1,400 degrees during its summer commencement ceremonies on August 6.
Friday nights at Chorba-Lee Stadium are always filled with excitement. The competition on the field, the spirit on the sidelines, and the pageantry of the Crimson Guard makes for an enjoyable evening.
Grace Classical Christian Academy opened its doors for the first time this month, welcoming 21 students to its inaugural class.
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Guntersville residents might have noticed the images going around lately of the lunches at Guntersville City Schools. The delicious-looking food is beautifully plated and has been having a bit of a “viral” moment on social media.
The Marshall County School Board met briefly this week and only had positive remarks on their current financial status going into the upcoming school year.
Two local college students were among a group of 100 who earned a $1,000 scholarship through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.
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Guntersville Middle School had a 2-hour delay getting classes started Monday morning and an unsuspected culprit was to blame.
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They worked in the heat for two weeks and worked on a field totally new to them at Guntersville Middle School rather than Guntersville High School due to the construction.
Construction is underway at Asbury High School on a new entrance, two new classrooms and enlarging the lunchroom.
Douglas High Schools FFA has once again grabbed National attention.
The Marshall County Board of Education met Tuesday to go over some new back to school protocols focused on safety.
School starts in the Marshall County Schools on Monday and the County School Board approved a number of personnel actions at its meeting this week to prepare for that. They included
Jacob Andrews of Owens Cross Roads was named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain…
When I was first hired as the principal at Guntersville High School, I shared a quote that has quickly become a valuable slogan for me in terms of my job and my life. The quote was used as an email tagline from Mrs. Tamara Rowell, a teacher at Geraldine High School. It simply states, "To be …
The grounds of Guntersville Elementary, Cherokee Elementary and Guntersville Middle Schools all got a sprucing up Saturday, courtesy of a group of dads and their kids.
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a mock school shooting response drill on Aug. 5.
Lindsey Hornbuckle, longtime English teacher at Guntersville High, is the new assistant principal at the school.
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It has been a busy summer of upgrades in the Guntersville City School system. Maintenance director Jeff Mims talked about it at Monday night’s City School Board meeting and had a slide show to add a visual element for the Board members.
This summer, 165 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program.
These Marshall County students have received scholarships to attend Snead State Community College, in addition to the county students and Guntersville students who were listed earlier:
Socrates once wrote, "The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new."
The Arab FCCLA brought home first in the nation. Pictured are, from left, bottom, Haley Nickel, Emma Stewart, Savannah Mooney, Elise Mayberry, Aubrey Elrod, Claire Cantrell and Nevaeh Nickel; back, Brandi Cantrell, Ella Phillips, Lily Wagner, Tatum Monroe, Aliza Kalber, Aidan Cox and Dawson …
Every English teacher knows they’ve got a great novel inside them if they can just find the time to write.
GHS Anchor Club members Cera Fortner, Caroline Smith and Katelyn Collins recently attended the Anchor International Leadership Summit in Rochester, NY.
15 and 14-year-old sisters DeZaray and Zakiya Richey and their club the Canvas Queens Girls Club are leading a drive to help kids who need school supplies. They’re seeking donations for the drive.
Snead State Community College had 11 students to attend the 2022 FBLA-PBL National Leadership Conference in Chicago.
Snead State Community College student-athletes are continuing to raise the bar in the classroom.
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KDS DAR School is pleased to share that after years of serious structural issues and incorrectly constructed dimensions, the school’s track is being demolished to make way for a new state-of-the-art track and field complex.
Brindlee Mountain High School and Arab High School attended the National Leadership Conference in San Diego, California, from June 29 through July 5 for Family, Community, and Career Leaders of America (FCCLA). Up until 1999m FCCLA was known as Future Homemakers of America (FHA). This organi…
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3rd graders at Cherokee Elementary ranked among the top in the state for the Reading Subtest of the Alabama Comprehension Assessment Program (ACAP), as part of the Alabama Literacy Act. The new data was released by the Alabama State Department of Education earlier this week.
The County School Board approved these personnel actions at last week's Board meeting:
The following Marshall County graduates have been awarded scholarships to continue their education at Snead State Community College:
These Guntersville High School grads have received scholarships to continue their education at Snead State Community College:
Three Marshall County students made the Dean's List at Samford University for the 2022 spring semester Dean's List. That requires a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Emilea Elaine Thrasher of Guntersville, Alabama was awarded a BA in Art at the University of the South's 2022 commencement ceremonies held in All Saints' Chapel on the Sewanee campus on May 7.
These Marshall County students made the President's List (all A's) and the Dean's List (all A's & B's) at Jacksonville State University for the spring term:
