From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Schools is set to reopen in less than two weeks. Teachers are already back on the job — while students report back later this month. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams says the district is preparing for a school year — like no other. The first nine weeks of the school year will be virtual…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Dallas County and Selma City Schools — have set up feeding programs — to provide food security for children during the Coronavirus crisis. Alabama schools have been shut down because of Coronavirus. But since some students — don’t get enough to eat at home. Dallas County Schools is providing free meals — so children don’t…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Schools Strong Start Pre-K Center is pre-registering students for the upcoming fall semester and available slots are filling up. School officials say a high quality Pre-K program — gives children a firm foundation for learning. They say it also helps children transition from home life — into a school environment. School officials say…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Schools is looking to expand its transportation services in the district — to provide school bus pick up and drop off service — to hundreds of students. Students from School of Discovery — R. B. Hudson STEAM Academy — and Selma High — who live more than two miles away from school —…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Believe it or not — it’s only a few weeks away from the start of a new school year. And school officials in Selma are working hard to get everything ready. School superintendent Dr. Avis Williams says the final weeks leading up to a new school year are a busy time around Selma City Schools….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Education Report Card released last week has some Selma residents pointing fingers and placing blame but not at school officials. Selma City Schools got a “D” on the State Department of Education Report Card. School officials say a strategic plan is in the works that focuses heavily on teaching and learning. Residents say the…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma City Schools is officially under new leadership. Dr. Avis Williams has accepted a contract from the school board to lead the school system. Williams got a three year deal with an annual salary of $140,000 dollars. She also gets a $350 dollar a month car allowance and fifteen vacation days each year. Williams met…
The Selma City School Board has selected its new superintendent. Dr. Avis Williams of Tuscaloosa will be district’s new leader if she accepts the offer. She was chosen over four other finalist including interim superintendent Arthur Capers, Dr. Dee Ray Hill of Georgia, Dr. Avis Williams of Tuscaloosa, Dr. Robert Griffin of Selma and Dr. Regina Thompson of South Carolina….
From the West Alabama Newsroom –After two years on the job, Dr. Angela Mangum’s tenure as superintendent of Selma City Schools is coming to an end. Mangum submitted a letter of resignation and a proposed settlement agreement which the board accepted. This comes after Mangum was placed on leave two weeks ago after board members learned she was a finalist…
