Free tutoring program expands to four communities

Last year, the school system launched HYPE (Helping Young People Excel), an after-school tutoring program. By popular demand, tutoring service is expanding. 

Alexander City Schools has expanded a free tutoring service to several communities within the school district.

Last year, the school system launched HYPE (Helping Young People Excel), an after-school tutoring program taught by both current and former teachers. Program director Kenyatta Simmons explained that the school district has launched the service in four new locations: LifePoint Church, Springhill Youth and Adult Center (YAS), Laurel Heights YAS and Trinity United Methodist Church.

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.