With any major change comes uncertainty.
Now that the new Benjamin Russell High School is well underway with construction, the Alexander City Schools Board of Education, staff and administration are discussing what will come with the move to the new high school as well as ACS superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes’ plan to consolidate the remaining schools at the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
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