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Graduation means colleague farewells, too

Seeing old and new grown-up friends move on leaves a void. Graduation is always hard for this teacher ...

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Graduates urged to be team players

“True fulfillment comes when we work to help others,” said Class of ’18 senior class president Jackie Adan. ...

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PHS student writes play

“I’m writing a play,” PHS senior Isabella Finley volunteered in Competitive Writing.

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Awards Night 2018

With newly originated and returning scholarships, military awards, college and university scholarships, along with senior and underclassmen recognition, ...

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Writing about writing

Calling students to write letters to authors revealing how books change their perspectives about the world or themselves—this ...

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Students finish children’s book assignment

Writing students are working in my classroom afterschool and having this discussion. Our children’s book assignment begins in ...

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Time for take-off

“Have you read your email? Because you really need to read your email,” said Maria Fernanda Quintana Garcia, ...

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Teens gain perspective on distracted driving

“How old do you have to be to drink alcohol?” Judge Lara Alvis asks Pelham High School juniors ...

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Students stand, speak for causes

Inspired by Maya Angelou, my students prepare to stand for their causes. To speak today, students must stand. ...

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Burnette Farms Market bringing sweetness to spring

Excited to take some photos of the Burnette’s work-in-progress that’s sure to bring Pelham sweetness this spring, I ...

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PHS Lit Mag receives state award

“And Pelham High School Literary Magazine, ‘More than Words,’ Phoenix edition!” As the announcer shouted these words, the ...

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Students’ potential revealed in writing

Writing is never over. Deadlines come; writers release their work. Following release, the hours become waiting, and more ...

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Saturday study sessions fostering focus, success

“Raise your hand if you’re A+ College Ready,” Diann Frucci asked.

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Incoming freshmen excited about transition

Eighth great parents’ night marked the end of February’s whirlwind of meetings for planning Pelham’s 2018-19 school year. ...

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Rec center marked off Billy’s bucket list

Pelham Parks and Recreation Director Billy Crandall makes kids’ dreams come true in Pelham, Alabama.

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