March 10, 2005 RSS feed / Education

College tuition assistance available

A conservative estimate of college costs for a full-time student runs from $10,000-$30,000; high cost colleges can run from $40,000-$100,000. More...

UAB offers summer program for children with ADHD

The University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB) will be offering a six-week Summer Treatment Program for children ages 6-12 who have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or associated behavorial disorders such as Oppositi More...

JIS poster contest winners

Jackson Intermediate School participated in the poster contest sponsored by Dr. Stanley Beard during More...

Jackson Area Chamber offers three scholarships

Three scholarships are available through the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce: More...

JA students read to by baseball team

In celebration of Read Across America, the Jackson Academy kindergarten and first grade classes of Debbie Lankford and Darlene Jacobs, received a special treat. Members of the JA baseball team shared stories during storytime and signed autographs. More...

University of Mobile offers night classes for elementary education majors

The University of Mobile will hold an information session on Wednesday, March 30, at 10 a.m. at the Oakdale Education Center for those interested in learning about new night courses leading to a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. More...

Food that’s in when school is out

The Bay Area Food Bank is working to make sure that no children at Wilmer Baptist Church, Rock of Faith Baptist Church, Angel of Zion Ministries, Operation Mobile, My Fathers House of Prayer Inc., all of Mobile County and Alabama State University at More...

Clarke County Education Association offers scholarships to local seniors

The Clarke County Education Association will be offering a $500 scholarship to one senior from each high school in the Clarke County School System. More...

Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce offers adult computer class March 18

The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring an Adult Computer Education Class on Friday, March 18 from 1-3 p.m. at the Alabama Southern Community College Jackson campus. More...

JA math team competes

The Jackson Academy math team competed in the District Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) math contest on Feb. 14 in Mobile. The team placed fourth, behind Faith Academy who won first, Cottage Hill, second and South Choctaw, third place. More...

JIS Student Activity Center dedication today

The dedication of the Jackson Intermediate School Student Activity Center is Thursday, March 10 (today) at 6 p.m. More...

Area students receive Academic Olympics Medals March 4 at Alabama Southern Community College

Alabama Southern Community College hosted its 14th Annual Academic Olympics on Friday, March 4, 2005, on the Monroeville campus. More...

Sarah Stevens receives Presidential Scholarship to UM

Sarah Stevens, a senior at Jackson High School, has been awarded a $20,000 Presidential Scholarship to attend the University of Mobile. More...

Completed scholarship applications are due soon

Lillian P. Andrews Foundation Scholarship The Lillian P. Andrews Foundation Scholarship applications are due by March 18. More...

GES students release balloons

Students at Gillmore Elementary School in Jackson celebrated Dr. Seuss More...

JIS hosts ‘Invention Convention’

Jackson Intermediate School conducted its More...