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Elkmont Lions Club Smoking Railroad Street BBQ Cook-Off

May 13 & 14

Enjoy this Backyard Division Cook-Off in downtown Elkmont, AL.  Entry fee is $100.  

Spaces are 20 ‘x 20′.  Categories include ribs and chicken.  

Grand Champion Prize is $200 and Reserve Champion Prize is $150.  

1st – 5th places awarded in each category.  Contact Larry or Susan at 256-732-4493.

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SUPPORT THE ELKMONT HIGH SCHOOL BAND

Elkmont Band Booster Auction

May 7 at 6:00 PMJ

Join the fun at the Elkmont High School gym located at 25630 Evans Avenue.
Great items to bid on, face painting, games, refreshments and more. 

Who Knew?

The Elkmont Center is a happenin' place for those 60 years and older.  Check out all the things that are there.  Click on the "Town Information" tab.  You will be surprised what is available fo  our "seasoned" folk.

"Baker's Books for Babies"

Marissa Baker a senior here at Elkmont is heading up another book drive called "Baker's Books for Babies." She is asking all students, staff, parents and the people of Elkmont for your partnership to help make this a success. The book drive will continue through Friday, May 6th, 2011. Donated books may be delivered to the EHS library and placed in the Baker's Books for Babies box. Books collected will be distributed to newborn families at Athens Limestone Hospital and also through programs at the Family Resource Center. Thank you for your support and help.

What's Going on at School Next Week?

First Annual Leadership Day

Elkmont High School is having its first annual Leadership Day which will be on April 27, 2011, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Leadership Day is a wonderful event in which Elkmont students showcase their talents and skills in a variety of activities both in and out of the classroom.  There will be an opening ceremony in the New Gym from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Tours and classroom visits will be offered following the ceremony from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  You are invited to come and visit Elkmont School on this very special occasion.  If you have a child participating, please remind him or her  to dress appropriately for this unique day.  

Community Spirit Important at Elkmont High School

If a person were to walk down the halls of Elkmont High School, he or she might notice students using varieties of technologies, engaging in distance learning classes where teachers instruct from half a state away, or working on science experiments that would amaze the student from ten years ago.  Although the faculty and staff at Elkmont High School take great pride in the academic performances of our students, we are also very proud of what our students do outside of the classrooms.  Programs such as the National Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Students  and numerous other positive experiences are promoted on a continual basis  by our faculty, staff, and students, and it is through these types of programs that some of our students’ greatest accomplishments are noted.   

One such example of our students’ accomplishments is the activity of giving back to the community through interaction at Halloween with students in grades kindergarten through six.  The Annual “Boo at the Boss” night is held around Halloween every year. Not only do the younger children look forward to this wonderful event every year, so do the student athletes and faculty as well.  The athletes and faculty work different candy stations all dressed in their Halloween attire. This wonderful community activity was suggested by former football Coach Don Jacobs and his wife Jodi as a positive event where young children from the community could interact with athletes.  Not only do the younger students enjoy the act of trick or treating, but this night teaches all involved the importance of giving to others.   In a time where teenagers are often accused of thinking only of themselves, on this night the thoughts of our high school athletes are only of providing enjoyment for Elkmont’s children.  

Another way our students are making their mark on our school and community in positive ways is through our local National Beta Club and its community involvement program.  Our local chapter is very active in the community where they make a difference in many ways. Earlier in the fall of this school year the young men and women of our high school club traveled to the community of Veto and painted an historic church to help preserve the community’s heritage. Next, as the holidays approached, three barrels were placed outside the school office to collect canned goods for the less fortunate. Sponsored by the Beta Club, this activity was made into somewhat of a competition in that the students wrapped the barrels to represent the college football rivalries, such as Alabama, Auburn and other teams. (By the way, the Alabama barrel collected the most and won.) But the real winners were the students who were a part of making those who were in need holidays much brighter.

A third example of a caring and heart-touching event that occurs during the school  is one that is held in the spring of each year.  Our Beta Club, along with students from other Limestone County Schools help out at the Limestone County Special Olympics held locally at Tanner High School.  Beta members are partnered up with special athletes to be their “Buddy” for the day. The Beta students have the honor of escorting the special athletes and making sure the participants are at the events and on time for the events in which they are participating.  It is an experience the special athletes and the Beta students will never forget. In fact once a person has attended this activity, it is one in which he or she wants to become a part of every year.  This event also represents the unity of Limestone County Schools in the best and most productive way, and it is very close to my own heart as my son participates in this wonderful activity every year.   

In conclusion, the Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlisle states, “A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.” As you can see, Elkmont as well as all Limestone County Schools are making every effort to instill in our students the importance of giving back to their community and a genuine love for their friends, family and neighbors. It is so important that as educators we teach our students values as well as academics to enrich their lives and help them become more productive citizens.  In the end the greatest learning experiences may not be those inspired by the technologies of the future, but rather by those that are embedded deep within our souls and are as old as human existence.


Kenny Jordan

Bailee Robinson - National Basketball Honors

Article by - Athens News Courier
HANCEVILLE – Bailee Robinson has capped off her Wallace State Community College basketball career with national recognition.

After leading Wallace State’s women’s basketball team in a plethora of categories and guiding the team to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I national tournament, Robinson was named this week as a NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American selection.

The 5-foot-6 guard from Elkmont was first on the team this season in points per game (14.0), assists (76), steals (68), 3-pointers made (68), 3-point percentage (68-for-163; 42 percent) and free-throw percentage (80-for-98; 82 percent).

Robinson and the Lady Lions finished 21-9, captured the program’s sixth Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Region 22 championship by winning four games in four days and advanced to NJCAA Division I national tournament, marking the program’s first national tournament appearance since 2003.

“Bailee is certainly deserving of the honor after the great year she had. Time after time she stepped up and carried us. She’s always been a great leader on and off the court and in the classroom too,” said Wallace State coach Larry Slater. “Bailee is a super, super person, and I’m real excited for her. She has a great opportunity to continue her basketball career and education at UAHuntsville.”

During the late-season surge, Robinson collected ACCC Tournament MVP honors after overcoming a mild concussion and averaging 15 points in a four-game span. She was also chosen as an ACCC All-Region 1st team member based on regular-season play.

As a freshman, Robinson finished with team highs in scoring (9.1 ppg) and assists (5.3) en route to being named a second-team All-Region performer.

Robinson, who will graduate Wallace State in May with a 4.0 grade point average, has signed to play for the UAHuntsville Lady Chargers next season.

Robinson becomes the first Wallace State women’s basketball player to garner an All-American nod since Jessica Young was an honorable-mention selection after the 2008-09 campaign. Robinson’s All-American selection represents the fourth different Wallace State program to produce an All-American in the last two years.

ELKMONT HIGH BASEBALL SCHEDULE

Remaining Baseball Schedule:

April 16 @ 2 pm - JV double header at Elkmont vs. East Limestone
April 18 @ 4:30 -  Varsity/JV vs. East Lawrence
April 19 @ 4:30 -  Varsity double header at Elkmont vs.  ABS

First Annual Leadership Day

Elkmont High School is having its first annual Leadership Day which will be on April 27, 2011, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Leadership Day is a wonderful event in which Elkmont students showcase their talents and skills in a variety of activities both in and out of the classroom.  There will be an opening ceremony in the New Gym from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Tours and classroom visits will be offered following the ceremony from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  You are invited to come and visit Elkmont School on this very special occasion.  If you have a child participating, please remind him or her  to dress appropriately for this unique day.  

LOOKING FOR GREAT BBQ?

Smoking Railroad Street Barbeque Cook-Off Backyard Division May 13&14, 

More Information:

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