‼️FYI‼️
Coffee County has been upgraded to an Enhanced Risk (3 out of 5) for severe storms overnight tonight. The timing has generally remained the same.
SEVERE WEATHER SUMMARY
--What changed? Mainly an increase in the risk of tornadoes, some of which could be strong, in addition to large hail.
--Main hazards: scattered damaging wind gusts 60-70 mph, a few tornadoes (a couple could be strong) and large hail (up to 1” or greater).
--Timing: earliest arrival of 3 AM CT, with most likely arrival from 4-7 AM CT.
SEVERE WEATHER OVERVIEW: A squall line will race through our region overnight tonight. The squall line itself will have the potential to bring damaging wind gusts and a few isolated brief embedded tornadoes. If any supercells develop in advance of the squall line, then stronger tornadoes and medium-large hail could be expected.
As this is an overnight event please make sure you have multiple, reliable ways to receive weather alerts.
LATE SEASON FROST/FREEZE SUMMARY
--Behind the storms, cold air will revisit us again for a few days. Tuesday morning looks to be windy with wind chills in the 20s, with temperatures right below freezing. Wednesday morning will feature another freeze but light to calm winds will keep the wind chills bearable. Later in the week temperatures rebound with plenty of sunshine.
Elba City Schools is Hiring!
We are currently accepting applications for a Chief School Financial Officer (CSFO).
Interested applicants can apply here:
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We are currently accepting applications for a Chief School Financial Officer (CSFO).
Interested applicants can apply here:
https://hiretrue-prod.com/hiretrue/ce3/job-board/e64590f9-2bf7-449a-83a5-2e87b4bbf959?subdivision=Elba%20City
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FYI: Weather Alert for March 11/12.
Red Bus will be running late in the morning, Monday March 9, due to not having a driver to cover the route. We ask that if you have any way to get your child to school by an alternate route in the morning please do so. We apologize for the inconvenience. The afternoon route will run its regular schedule.
We are so proud of our Elba FCCLA students and all they accomplished at the Alabama FCCLA State conference in Montgomery this week. Taylor Day wrapped up her year serving as the 2025–2026 Vice President of Membership and she took the stage one last time in her officer role. Her leadership this year has meant so much to our chapter. A huge congratulations to Kayden Moseley, who was officially installed as the 2026–2027 Vice President of Advocacy and Partnership! We are so excited to watch her represent our school and make an impact across the state. Our competitors did an amazing job as well: * Hillary Hudson and Mary Brooklyn O’Neal – 1st Place, Sports Nutrition Level 2, earning a berth to compete at the National FCCLA Conference in Washington, D.C. this summer! * Keelie Moseley – 3rd Place and Gold Medal, Teaching Strategies Level 3 * Skylar Mitchell – Gold Medal and 6th Place, Job Interview Level 3 * Taylor Day, Easton McKelvy, and Matthew McCart – Silver Medal, Sports Nutrition Level 3 We could not be more proud of these students. Their hard work, dedication, and courage to step out and compete truly paid off.
This year Southeast Gas will distribute $140,688 directly to 20 public school systems in 2026 as part of its yearly Give Back to School initiative.
This year, Elba City Schools received $2,150. Elba Councilman and Southeast Gas Board member Gappa Wise and Elba City Schools Superintendent Donny Powell collaborated on how to best use the funds for their system.
In addition to the Give Back to Schools initiative, Southeast Gas offers a Community Service Scholarship for high school seniors who attend public schools it serves. This year, the scholarship amount increased to $2,000 to lift more of the financial burden from students.
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Our hometown is proud to cheer on Cole Shehee as he takes his talent to one of the biggest youth rodeos in the country--the Junior Patriot in Fort Worth, Texas!
Cole will be competing in tie-down roping, and what makes this even more impressive is that he's only been roping for just one year. In that short time, his hard work and determination have already paid off--earning him two qualifications this past fall to compete at this prestigious event.
The Junior Patriot isn't just any rodeo--it draws top youth competitors from across the nation and boasts over $1,00,000 in payouts, making it one of the most competitive and exciting stages in youth rodeo today.
Cole's journey is a true example of grit, dedication, and God-given talent. From long hours in the practice pen to stepping into the arena under pressure, he continues to rise to the challenge and represent our community with pride.
We couldn't be more excited to watch him chase the opportunity. Join us in wishing Cole the very best as he competes in Fort Worth--we know he's going to make our hometown proud!
Cole will be competing in tie-down roping, and what makes this even more impressive is that he's only been roping for just one year. In that short time, his hard work and determination have already paid off--earning him two qualifications this past fall to compete at this prestigious event.
The Junior Patriot isn't just any rodeo--it draws top youth competitors from across the nation and boasts over $1,00,000 in payouts, making it one of the most competitive and exciting stages in youth rodeo today.
Cole's journey is a true example of grit, dedication, and God-given talent. From long hours in the practice pen to stepping into the arena under pressure, he continues to rise to the challenge and represent our community with pride.
We couldn't be more excited to watch him chase the opportunity. Join us in wishing Cole the very best as he competes in Fort Worth--we know he's going to make our hometown proud!
A wonderful performance by The Elba High School Marching Tiger Band at their spring concert today, our last for Director of Bands Mr. Shaun Hammonds.
Through countless rehearsals, performances, competitions, and long days, he has poured his heart into our students and our program.
His passion for music and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact-not only on the sound of our band, but on the lives of the young people he has mentored along the way.
As he begins a new chapter in his life, we want him to know how much he is appreciated and how deeply he will be missed. The legacy he leaves behind will continue to resonate for years to come.
Thank you, Mr. Hammonds, for everything you have done for Elba High School and our students. We wish you the very best in all that lies ahead!
🚨Softball games today are canceled and will be rescheduled🚨
Troy University POPulus visited Elba City Schools today and delivered an outstanding performance! Students and faculty from across the system were in attendance, and we truly enjoyed the energy, talent, and excitement they brought to our campus. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with our school community!
Representatives from each Career and Technical Student Organization at The Elba Career Academy attended the Coffee County Commission meeting, where they were honored to receive a proclamation recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Coffee County Commission for their support of career and technical education and for inviting our students to participate in this special occasion. Opportunities like this help highlight the importance of preparing students with the skills and experiences needed for future success.
Elba City Schools would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Elba City Schools Blessing Crew for the words of encouragement and delicious goodies shared with our staff today!
Our faculty and staff truly appreciate your prayers, kind words, and thoughtful treats. It means so much to have members of our community take the time to stop by and remind our team how valued and appreciated they are.
We are grateful for the continued love and support you show Elba City Schools!
Elba City Schools is now using our notification system to call, text, or email parents each day their child is absent from school. We believe this will be a valuable tool to help families stay informed and support strong attendance.
As with any new system, there may be a few minor issues to work through at first. We appreciate your patience as we work to keep you informed in a timely and accurate manner.
Please make sure your contact information in PowerSchool is current and correct. If you need to update your phone number or email address, you can do so in PowerSchool or contact your child’s school for assistance. Thank you for partnering with us to support student success!
As with any new system, there may be a few minor issues to work through at first. We appreciate your patience as we work to keep you informed in a timely and accurate manner.
Please make sure your contact information in PowerSchool is current and correct. If you need to update your phone number or email address, you can do so in PowerSchool or contact your child’s school for assistance. Thank you for partnering with us to support student success!
Elba City Schools Calendar for 2026-2027!
Additional notes: October 9, December 18, and May 20 are half days. *Homecoming is October 9. *Graduation is May 18.
Today's Softball game has been postponed until February 27th.
Today, Elba City Schools was proud to participate in a Professional Learning Day provided by the Alabama State Department of Education focused on The Collaborative Roadmap: Navigating Pre-Referral to IEP Implementation.
This training strengthened our understanding of the pre-referral process and effective IEP implementation as we continue working together to support every student’s success.
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The Elba Career Academy is excited to share how proud we are of all of our SkillsUSA participants! We are especially proud to announce that Earl Tolentino who placed 1st and Mateo Jimenez who placed 2nd at the district competition will now advance to the State Competition in Birmingham. We would also like to recognize Ethan Danley. We are proud of his hard work, dedication, and commitment to representing The Elba Career Academy. Congratulations to these students for their outstanding achievements, and we wish them the best of luck as they represent The Elba Career Academy at the state level!
