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News and Announcements
More of the page links are operational at this time but don't be surprised if a link takes you nowhere. This website is undergoing renovations. Important updates will continue to be posted but updates will be infrequent during the summer as our server is being cleaned up.
School start date rescheduled to August 18, 2010
New Alex Superintendent Jim Washburn announced on July 15 that the start of the 2010-2011 school year will be pushed back until August 18, 2010. Elementary enrollment is scheduled for August 13 and High School and Middle School enrollment will be held from August 9 through August 12. More specific information will be posted as soon as it is available. Elementary supply lists will be posted soon as well.
Download Elementary School supply lists:
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Grades 1 through 5
The Alex-Bradley PTO is now online. Click on the link to the left to go to their page.
Alex gives new school leaders old-fashioned, southern-fried welcome
New Alex Superintendent and Elementary Principal Jim Washburn (left) and his wife Liz, along with new High School and Middle School Principal Judd Matthes (right) get to know Alex residents at the Block Party on July 24.
Two hundred plus gathered in Alex on Saturday, July 24, to welcome new Alex Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Jim Washburn and family and new High School and Middle School Principal Judd Matthes at a Block Party sponsored by the Alex-Bradley Parent Teacher Organization. A free fish-fry at the Alex Community Center highlighted the festivities, which also featured specialty item vendors, produce sales and attractions operated by Alex school organizations and sports groups.
Alex residents Keith Alcorn, Coye Langford, Jay Otey, Todd Otey and Danny Stewart manned the fish fryers, producing heaps of southern fried, locally caught catfish served to the crowds with homemade potato salads, beans, locally grown watermelons and other fixins. Adam Carl Brown of Bradley and Robert Williams acted as official "fish tasters" and tested each freshly fried batch, pronouncing them all perfect. Earl Marsh of Alex was designated as "fish runner" and carried the hot trays of fish to the serving line.
Those who organized and served the meal and operated the PTO concession included PTO officers Crystal Alcorn, Carrie Anderson, Regina Baker, Diana Boatwright, Nicole Baumann and Sandra Trotter and PTO members Marsha Franklin, Misty Hunter, Shirley Ketchum, Tom and Traci Ketchum and Teresa Moore and Alex Mayor Sue Adams. James Byrd set up the sound system used during the festivities and Charley Baker provided general assistance. The Alex Branch of the First National Bank and Trust of Chickasha donated bottled water, the Alex Little League donated concession items and Carl Goleman of Alex helped with the cost of the watermelons.
The Alex 4-H, sponsored by Alex teacher Betty Seely, operated a putting green during the Block Party. The Alex School chapter of Future Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), sponsored by teacher Lindsey Bunch, operated a ring toss. Alex Softball, assisted by Buanita Woods and Alex coach Eric Yeiser, washed cars for donations and the Alex Technology Students Association (TSA), sponsored by Valerie McCauley, hosted a dunk tank.
The potato salads provided by Alex families for the meal were entered into a Potato Salad "cook off" judged by Superintendent Washburn and Principal Matthes. After much deliberation, tasting and re-tasting, the judges awarded first place honors to Melinda Orr and second place to Sue Moore, both of Alex. The potato salad queens each received an apron for their efforts.
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Sue Moore, left, and Melinda Orr, right, were winners of the Potato Salad Cook-Off. |
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Alex residents enjoyed food, fun and fellowship during the Block Party on July 24. |
The Alex-Bradley PTO is accepting donations of Kleenex, Clorox wipes, Germ-X, gallon size freezer bags and copy paper for the upcoming school year.
Also, the PTO is selling school supply kits for $30 (including Backpacks) for grades Pre-K through 5th. If you would like to purchase one of these kits for your child or donate one to a family in need please let a PTO member know by July 24, 2010. (Contact information for the PTO is listed on their web page).
Alex graduate turned pro photographer captures essence of Alex history
Professional photographer and 2005 Alex High School graduate Rachel Morris Phillips captured the essence of Alex history when she photographed the generations of Alex students and residents who attended the Alex all-school reunion held here on July 3, 2010. After graduating from Alex, Rachel earned her degree in Photography Technology from the Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Rachel operates her freelance professional photography business, Photography by Rachel, from her studio located at 119 S. Main in Alex. She also teaches photography and Photoshop classes at the Chickasha Technology Center. All Rachel's photographs of the 2010 Alex all-school reunion can be viewed online and purchased here. She generously donated the excellent photos below. Examples of Rachel's entire outstanding body of work can be viewed at her website, Photography by Rachel.
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| Alex history: Long-time Alex residents GT and Mary Ruth Parks attended the Alex all-school reunion on July 3. GT attended Alex School until leaving during his Junior year in 1938 to began training for induction into the Army in preparation for World War II. GT is one of several honored Alex WWII veterans. He was awarded a High School Diploma from Alex High School in 2002. Mary Ruth graduated from Cox City School in 1944. The couple will be married 64 years in September 2010. | Future graduate: Alex Sophomore Cody Alexander is shown here with his mother, Candy Stewart, at the Alex all-school reunion. Cody plans to graduate from Alex in 2013. Candy, a graduate of Blanchard High School, helped serve the reunion meal prepared by Alex graduates Coy and Marla Langford and the entire Carr family. |
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| Putting it all together: These Alex Alumni Association officers organized the Alex all-school reunion. From left to right: Elanna Chitwood, Class of '63, Secretary; Nancy Witt, Class of '67, President; Bobbie Lou Drummond, Class of '52, Treasurer. |
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| Coming home: These Alex alumni enjoyed food, fun and fellowship at the all-school reunion on July 3. |
Home-grown Independence Day
Alex held its 2010 Independence Day festivities on Saturday night, July 3. Families gathered on Main Street to visit before the sun went down. Many Alex alumni who attended the Alex all-school reunion also held on July 3 were present for the celebration. The Alex-Bradley PTO grilled delicious 'dogs and burgers as the crowd enjoyed old-fashioned gun fights staged by local area residents. A live country band headed by Larry Able churned out toe-tapping music. The evening was capped by a fireworks display that lasted almost an hour. Thanks to Larry Able and everyone else who organized this event.
Your website finished the 2009-2010 school year with over 25,000 hits. Outstanding!
School Board
The agenda for the 06-03-10 school board meeting was posted on the school board page on 06-02-10. The minutes from the 05-13-10 school board meeting were also posted.
What will happen to this website when the school year ends?
In preparation for next year, the current sports and organization pages will be archived in PDF format to allow you to download a copy of each page to save or for printing. Links will be added to each page.
What happens to all the media featured on this website throughout the year?
- Most of the photos have been burned on (very large) DVDs. You may purchase a full set of the 2009-2010 photos for $20.
- Copies of the Alex High School Athletics 2009-2010 video featured at the Athletic Banquet on 05-11-10 can be purchased for $20 each.
- Please call 405.785.6711 or email the webmaster to purchase photos or videos.
