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Vol. 6, Issue 8
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Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail receives national accolade

Trail Named No. 1 by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism Press Release

Alabama Beaches’ Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail received national recognition on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 when USA Today’s 10Best announced their Readers’ Choice Award winners for “Best Recreational Trail.”

Winning the nationwide competition, the 28+ mile trail – spanning nine ecosystems through Gulf Shores, Gulf State Park and Orange Beach – beat out a lengthy list of national competitors, including the Great Allegheny Passage (Cumberland, Md. to Pittsburgh, Penn.) and Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes in Idaho, to earn the coveted title.

“We are excited that USA Today’s readers have chosen the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail inside Gulf State Park as the number one recreational trail in the U.S.,” said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. “Alabama has a wide diversity of natural landscapes, and our recreational trails are the best way to explore the state from its mountainous northeast to its coastal habitats. We encourage everyone to visit Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Gulf State Park to check out the Backcountry Trail for themselves.”

Nominees for all categories in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. The nomination panel for each award category is displayed on its associated contest page. All voting is digital and the 10Best Readers' Choice Award contest is accessible on the 10Best.com website https://www.10best.com/?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508.

“Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have made the top ten list for several 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the past, including Best Small Beach Town and Best Small Town Food Scene,” explained Beth Gendler, President & CEO of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism. “Having our trail nominated by the experts and then chosen as the top recreational trail in the United States further confirms that Alabama’s Gulf Coast is truly more than just a beach. This award is a testament to the vision and partnerships of our two cities, Gulf State Park, and our state conservation and natural resources team.”

Gendler added, “I remember when the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail program started, and to watch as it has grown in mileage and popularity shows the value of and interest in outdoor recreation activities among our residents and visitors. It is such a tremendous asset to our community.”

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon echoed Gendler’s sentiment.

“The public investments in our Backcountry Trail here on the Alabama Gulf Coast have paid off for nearly two decades,” said Mayor Kennon. “We started with one section less than two miles long and now have a trail system reaching nearly 30 miles, connecting the City of Orange Beach to our 6,150-acre Gulf State Park and to our sister city, Gulf Shores. People clearly come to our destination seeking the beautiful beaches, but the trail system now attracts people who love to experience our coastal wilderness just minutes from the beach. Once on the trails, you experience a whole new world away from the busyness of the main highways, and we see the positive feedback from our visitors and residents. We have nearly 8 million visitors to Baldwin County annually, and the number of bikers, walkers, runners, and wildlife enthusiasts is remarkable as they choose our destination because of the trails and their offerings. We are so pleased to be recognized for the decades of hard work made by our staff
and community into this special amenity."?

For Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft, the Backcountry Trail provides a vital balance between development and nature.

“The Backcountry Trail provides the opportunity to experience the way the Gulf Coast was prior to the development of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach,” said Craft. “Gulf State Park and the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail system are an amazing buffer to the developed coast and creates a vital balance between the natural environment and our developed communities.”

For one Orange Beach city employee, the development of the trail and its new recognition is personal.

“When we were first developing the trail system and only had six trail spurs open, we were worried about advertising the trail to the public because we didn't want them to be 'underwhelmed',” explained Phillip West, Coastal Resources Director for the City of Orange Beach. “Fast forward 15 years, and now we have the honor of being named Best Recreational Trail in the country by USA Today's readers! We would not have won this award without our Maintenance Supervisor Brad Johnson and his team and their dedication, hard work, and passion they bring each and every day to keep the Orange Beach-maintained portion of the trail safe, beautiful, and accessible year-round.”

West continued, “We appreciate?everyone?voting for the Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry?Trail, and it seems fitting that Mr. Branyon's legacy lives on with a project that is so popular and appreciated?by so many. This has been an outstanding project for our community, and we now know the significance the trail has as a tourism asset. The Backcountry Trail project is a great example of how collaboration, teamwork and partnerships can create meaningful and impactful projects that improve the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.”

Here is the full Top Ten list of Best Recreational Trails, which can also be found online at https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-recreational-trail/?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508 (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.10best.com_awards_travel_best-2Drecreational-2Dtrail_&d=DwMDAw&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=gWgTmqp-01M7qaL3G8lMjvlr3A5Sm8I54sL5O53txWs&m=hkvT39jSPkc6AFove6SnaNpHxDrmaP59RSUaW8EW0zQ&s=MtYqm4CmFJABY09gTQiLo37-tsiTB508ebsXgFkx318&e=&utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508) .
- Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail (Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Ala.)
- Katy Trail (Missouri)
- Chessie Trail (Lexington, Va.)
- B-Line Trail (Bloomington, Ind.)
- George S. Mickelson Trail (Black Hills, S.D.)
- Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail (Austin, Texas)
- Little Miami Scenic Trail (Cincinnati, Ohio)
- Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail System (Greenville, S.C.)
- Great Allegheny Passage (Maryland and Pennsylvania)
- Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes (Idaho)

WKRG NEWS: Hugh Branyon Backcountry Trail voted ‘Best Recreational Trail’ in U.S. (https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/hugh-branyon-backcountry-trail-voted-best-recreational-trail-in-u-s/?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)

On Friday, the Coastal Resources Department held a "watch party" for city staff in the Council Chambers as the “Best Recreational Trail" award was officially announced at 11 a.m.

Coastal Resources' Brad Johnson, Recreation Facility Maintenance Coordinator, and Phillip West, Director, celebrate the award.

Being nominated as one of the Top 10 trails in the country was worth a celebration, but being voted No. 1 was icing on the cake!

Brad Johnson with City of Orange Beach Coastal Resources staff who help maintain the Backcountry Trail.

Council members Jerry Johnson and Annette Mitchell were on hand to celebrate with staff on Friday.
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Laissez les bons temps rouler!

"Let the good times roll!"

Mardi Gras has officially been celebrated for over 30 years in Orange Beach. The first parade was organized in 1993 and the good times continue to roll.

Don't miss any of the Mardi Gras festivities this year:

Saturday, February 18th

The Mystics of Pleasure parade and The Marshals will start rolling at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 18th on the normal Perdido Beach Boulevard route, traveling east from Wolf Bay Lodge to the 161/beach highway intersection just past the Publix shopping center.

Monday, February 20th

The Wharf’s Annual "Moon Pies on Main" parade and outdoor activities will be held on Monday, February 20th on Main Street. A Kid and Pet Parade kicks off the fun at 4 p.m., followed by activities and an evening float parade at 6 p.m. For details, go to go.alwharf.com/MoonPiesOnMain.

Fat Tuesday, February 21st

Orange Beach Fat Tuesday parade - 2 p.m., February 21st on Perdido Beach Boulevard. Find more details on the City Website's Mardi Gras page (https://www.orangebeachal.gov/427/Mardi-Gras?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508) .

https://www.orangebeachal.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2874/2023-Seafood-Festival-Poster-PDF?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508
31st Annual Seafood Festival and Car Show

The Annual Orange Beach Seafood Festival and Car Show (https://www.orangebeachal.gov/428/Seafood-Fest?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508) will return to the Wharf on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The 31st annual event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature the festival's first-ever Makos on Main parade with students and a Mako Mudbug Mania crawfish-eating contest.

The festival is the major fundraising event for the Makos Academics Arts & Athletics Club (MAAAC), which directly benefits Orange Beach schools. The original Orange Beach Sports Association, which started the Red Snapper Festival, was rolled into MAAAC when the new Orange Beach Middle/High School opened in 2019.

The annual festival features a full day of delicious food, 100+ artists from throughout the South, and music for the whole family to enjoy on two stages. In addition, there is a large Kids' Zone with activities, and a huge car show - featuring antique, classic and hot rod vehicles all along Main Street.

There is no admission charge to the event and plenty of parking. Volunteers from Orange Beach schools help park cars and donations are accepted in support of our schools.

Car Show

Each year, the open car show features antique, classic and hot rod vehicles. For 2023, the registration fee per car is $75 in advance and $100 day of the show. The lineup begins at 8 a.m. on the day of the event.  All vehicles must be in place by 9:30 a.m. Awards are presented to Top 10 cars. There will also be goody bags and prize drawings throughout the day.

2023 Seafood Fest Car Show Registration Form (PDF) (https://www.orangebeachal.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2704/2023-Seafood-Fest-Car-Show-Registration-update-PDF?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)

Register online on the MAAAC website (https://www.obmaaac.org/events?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508) . For more information on the car show, please email Jean Hogue (mailto:[email protected]) or call 251-200-8037.

https://www.obmaaac.org/events?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508

Entertainers

Mako Stage:
- 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Strickly Rivers
- 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.: Lisa Zanghi and LeeAnn Creswell
- 2 p.m.-4 p.m.: JERI

Main Street Stage:
- 11 a.m.: Makos on Main Parade
- Noon: Mako Mudbug Mania - Crawfish-eating contest
- 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.: Al & Cathy

Mako Mudbug Mania

Love crawfish! Think you've got what it takes to win the very first Orange Beach Seafood Fest Crawfish Eating Contest? Register now for $25 and show MAAAC what you've got. The winner receives a trophy and bragging rights until 2024! We'll see you on Main Street at 12 noon, Saturday, Feb. 25th. Register on the MAAAC website (https://www.obmaaac.org/events?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508) .

https://www.obmaaac.org/events?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508
Arbor Day tree giveaway returns Feb. 25

The City of Orange Beach will observe Arbor Day with the annual tree giveaway on Saturday, February 25th from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Trees will be given away in front of the Orange Beach Community Development building at 4101 Orange Beach Blvd.

The potted trees that will be given away will consist of a variety of hardwoods for citizens to plant in their yards. Some of the trees will include the following:
- Willow Oak
- Slash Pine
- Summer Red Maple
- Overcup Oak
- Shumard Oak
- Assorted evergreens

There will be a limited quantity per resident, which is defined as those who live within the city limits of Orange Beach.

Volunteers are always welcome! For more information, contact City Environmental Specialist Woody Speed at 251-981-1062 or
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

2023 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday - Feb. 24-26

Alabama will hold its 12th annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, beginning Friday, February 24, 2022 at 12:01 a.m. and ending Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 12 midnight, giving shoppers the opportunity to purchase certain severe weather preparedness items free of state sales tax.

A provision in the Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday law allows counties and municipalities to join the state by removing their own local sales and use taxes from the same items during the same weekend.

The Alabama Department of Revenue has compiled a list of all cities and counties participating in the 2023 Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday. Orange Beach and Baldwin County are participating in the Sales Tax Holiday. The full list of participating cities and counties is available at
https://revenue.alabama.gov/sales-use/sales-tax-holidays/alabama-severe-weather-preparedness-sales-tax-holiday/?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508.

The following list contains examples of items covered under the Severe Weather Preparedness holiday. Items that have a sales price of $60 or less per item:
 - Batteries: AAA-cell batteries, AA-cell batteries, C-cell batteries, D-cell batteries, 6-volt batteries, 9-volt batteries. (NOTE: coin batteries, automobile batteries, and boat batteries are not exempt.)
- Cellular phone battery
- Cellular phone charger
- Portable self-powered or battery-powered radio, two-way radio, weather-band radio or NOAA weather radio
- Portable self-powered light source, including battery-powered flashlights, lanterns, or emergency glow sticks
- Tarpaulin, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible, waterproof sheeting
- Ground anchor system, such as bungee cords or rope, or tie-down kits
- Duct tape
- Plywood, window film or other materials specifically designed to protect window coverings
- Non-electric food storage cooler or water storage container
- Non-electric can opener
- Artificial ice, blue ice, ice packs, reusable ice
- Self-contained first aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Gas or diesel fuel tank or container

Single-purchase items that have a sales price of $1,000 or less:

Any portable generator and power cords - used to provide light or communications or preserve food in the event of a power outage.

For more information about Alabama’s annual Sales Tax Holiday for Severe Weather Preparedness, visit
https://revenue.alabama.gov/sales-use/sales-tax-holidays/?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508.

Spring Sports registration now open

Registration is now open for Spring 2023 Orange Beach Youth Baseball, Softball, T-Ball, Tiny T-Ball and Sand Volleyball. Registration is open until Feb. 24th but don't wait until the last minute.

Registration details are as follows:
* TINY T-BALL (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orangebeach/activity/search/detail/511?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)  - Age 4 (co-ed) on May 1st, 2023 - $90 Registration Fee.
* T-BALL (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orangebeach/activity/search/detail/510?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)  - Ages 5-6 (co-ed) on May 1st, 2023 - $90 Registration Fee.
* BASEBALL - Ages 7-12 on May 1st, 2023 - $100 Registration Fee.
+ 8U Boys Baseball (ages 7-8) (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orangebeach/activity/search/detail/514?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)
+ 10U Boys Baseball (ages 9-10) (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orangebeach/activity/search/detail/515?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)
+ 12U Boys Baseball (ages 11-12) (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orangebeach/activity/search/detail/516?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)
* SOFTBALL - Ages 7-12 on Dec. 31, 2022 - $100 Registration Fee.
+ 8U Girls Softball (ages 7-8) (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orangebeach/activity/search/detail/517?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)
+ 10U Girls Softball (ages 9-10) (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orangebeach/activity/search/detail/518?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)
+ 12U Girls Softball (ages 11-12) (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orangebeach/activity/search/detail/519?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)
* SAND VOLLYEBALL
+ 12U Division (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orangebeach/activity/search/detail/513?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508)  - Boys and girls ages 10-12 years old on May 1, 2023 - $75 Registration fee
+ 16U Division (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/orangebeach/activity/search/detail/512?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508) - Boys and girls ages 13-16 years old on May 1, 2023 - $75 Registration fee

Find more information on the Youth Sports page on the City Website (https://www.orangebeachal.gov/264/Youth-Sports?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508) .

March 1 - Town Hall Meeting: Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and the City Council invite the public to a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, March 1st at the Orange Beach Performing Arts Center. The Town Hall will immediately follow the 5 p.m. City Council meeting and work session, which will also be at the Performing Arts Center. The mayor will give a presentation updating everyone on projects in the city, including transportation and capital improvements. As with all city town hall meetings, after presentations are done, the floor is open for anyone to ask questions.

March 11-12 - Festival of Art: 49th Annual Orange Beach Festival of Art (https://www.orangebeachal.gov/338/About?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508) - Saturday-Sunday, March 11th-12th

School News

Mako Athletics

Good luck to the Mako wrestlers Shayd Arboneaux, Hayden Scelson and Chase Sterling who are representing Orange Beach at the AHSAA State Wrestling Championships in Huntsville this weekend.

https://www.facebook.com/obmakoathletics/posts/pfbid0341QAZQenUpCDWVNaLV3D6c9wkerVpJ3JyGPctPfGBtBaYAhrGWJZq4boe36g6FHnl?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508

Also, congratulations to the Orange Beach girls and boys basketball teams for making it to the 4A state sub regional tournament earlier in the week. Great run, Makos!

Orange Beach Elementary School

Congratulations to February’s Kiwanis Terrific Kids

PreK - 2nd

Scarlett Lee, Max Cooper, Chapman Kimbro, Olen Lantrip, Brady Mills, Tanner Smith, Charlotte Brown, Hadley Wing, Barrett Griffin, Connor Woolston, Callen McCaghren, Parker Malone, Harper Slay, Ava Newton

3rd - 6th grade

Evan Stokely, Mattie Kate Hurst, Collin Pouncey, Noah Bruce, Ivey Lemon, Jack Galletta, Nassare Smith, Brooks Elliott, Luca Montelaro, Sawyer McCollum, Harper Morrison, Brentlyn Marshall, Jake Watts, Madison Crosslin, Addy Hodo, Brynn Barnett, Scout Smith

https://www.facebook.com/OrangeBeachElementary/posts/pfbid0RKSc5eYLdTrR9mszskdymJVuYEW51DojcZicf88ZuHEK95Xrskpv3xt8C8gWVcbfl?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508

Follow all of the latest happenings at Orange Beach City Schools on the Orange Beach City Schools Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OBMakos?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508) .

Orange Beach City Board of Education

Upcoming scheduled meetings and/or work sessions:
* Thursday, March 9, 2023, 4:30 P.M. Work Session followed by 5:30 P.M. Regular Meeting in Council Chambers

Find more information on the Orange Beach City Schools website at https://www.orangebeachboe.org/?utm_source=City+of+Orange+Beach+Community+Newsletter&utm_campaign=fa259445f7-Jan.+5%2C+2018+City+Newsletter%2C+Vol.+1+Issue+1_COPY_&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_50a576ca9e-fa259445f7-171456508.

School Websites

Orange Beach Elementary School: www.obschools.org.

Orange Beach Middle/High School: www.obcityschools.org.