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CCS 101
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Calhoun County Schools will host its second CCS 101 class.  Last years was a success, and we want to start getting applications for the 2025-2026 School Year. This class is meant to give participants an inside look at our education system from PreK to Graduation. This will include, but is not limited to, information pertaining to curriculum, special education, finance, and facilities.  It will consist of three classes  held at a later determined date from 6:00pm - 8:00pm with dinner provided.  If you would like to participate, please indicate by filling out the form linked above. Spaces are limited. 

ARI Back to School Literacy Activities
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The Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) is a statewide K-3 initiative committed to supporting the development of high-quality instruction that will prepare all students with the literacy skills needed to meet or exceed grade-level standards. Check out their Back to School Blog.

Welcome Mrs. Finley!
Welcome Mrs. Finley!

Please welcome Mrs. Shannon Anthony Finley, the new Principal of Alexandria Elementary School!

Please welcome Mrs. Shannon Anthony Finley, the new Principal of Alexandria Elementary School! 

Mrs. Finley has been an educator for 25 years and is a graduate of Alexandria High School. She began her career at AES in 1999 where she taught first, second, and third grade. While at AES she achieved National Board Certification in Early Childhood (2006), and earned state recognition as Alabama’s Elementary Teacher of the Year (2009-2010). As an elementary teacher of the year, she traveled throughout Alabama doing presentations and workshops for teachers.

Mrs. Finley served as assistant principal at Alexandria High School from 2015 to 2017 and was named Principal at Alexandria Middle School in 2017, where she’s served since. She is married to Keith Finley and they have two kids, Reagan and Eric. 


Mrs. Finley looks forward to returning to where she started and is excited about the adventures ahead as Alexandria Elementary School Principal!