There are several positions openforstudentswho qualify for either the Head Start program or the Pre-K class at Nancy Smith Elementary School. Parents who are interested in having a child participate in either program shouldcontacttheschoolto determine if they qualify.

With three weeks of rehearsals under their belts, the Ragin’ Red Band will play for the first time this season at the annual Ice CreamSupperonMonday, Aug. 12 at the Bank Park.

An incident on Monday was definitely lit up by some serendipity with a truck fire speedily knocked down before it caused a serious wildfire. Late Monday morning, Aug.

In-person registration for the 2024-2025 school year will be held today and tomorrow (Aug. 8-9) at the high school campus for students enrolling at either the elementary or secondary campuses.

Jessica Watkins (above, l) gets a bag full of goodies from Val Estridge of First Financial Bank, along with other treats and gifts, during the AISD kick-off breakfast Tuesday.

Online registration for all returningAlbany ISD students is expected to open Aug. 1 (today), but could possibly be delayed a day or two, according to Leigh Lowe, director of student services.

OJAC summer calendar The Old Jail Art Center’s summer workshops got underway onMondayandWednesday of this week, with three more camps on the calendar for students in first grade and up.

Over the past few months, there have been several additions to the Old Jail Art Center’s Education and Interpretation Department, according to Education Director Erin Whitmore.