Mobile and Baldwin County News
Saraland City Schools' four campuses welcomed 3,400 students back on the first day of the 2026-27 school year, including 1,000 second through fifth graders at Saraland Elementary.
Orange Beach students return to classrooms this week, with the school system marking the occasion with its annual Makos on Main parade.
Downtown Jackson kicks off the new school year Aug. 7 with a First Friday "Spirit Night" featuring school fundraiser vendors, live music and marching band, cheer and dance performances.
PEIR Community Center in Brewton will host a free Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, July 25, with backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and family activities.
As Baldwin County schools prepare to open, teachers spent weeks transforming bare classrooms into themed learning spaces for students.