By Martha Jackson

Morgan County Schools’ First Class Pre-K programs are accepting online pre-registration applications for the 2022-2023 school year through March 22.  

Pre-registration is open to all children who will be 4 years of age Sept. 1 and who are residents of Alabama. Children who are eligible to attend kindergarten are not eligible for Pre-K.   

Registrants must provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate, which may be uploaded into the online pre-registration site or submitted directly to the local First Class Pre-K school/program. Registrants must also provide proof of residence: either a current utility bill or copy of a lease or  mortgage. This also may be uploaded into the online pre-registration site or submitted directly to the local First Class Pre-K school program.  

Public school system Pre-K programs could have zoning requirements that determine eligibility for attending a program at a particular school. Contact the school for attendance zone information.   

Upon enrollment, a child’s immunization record must be provided to the school or program.  

You can go online to pre-register at prek.alaceed.alabama.gov.   

Acceptance into a First Class Pre-K program is strictly through a random selection drawing. The parent or guardian does not have to be present at drawing. Email notices of  acceptance status will be sent in mid-April. 

The random selection drawing will be held March 24 at 9 a.m. at the virtual and ERC room behind Priceville Junior High School. 

If you need assistance accessing the online application, contact a local First Class Pre-K school/program. You can also contact Tanya McCain, tjmccain@morgank 12.org, or call 256-309-2153.  

Falkville Town Wide Yard Sale  

The Town of Falkville will hold a yard sale April 29-30, starting at 7 a.m. Everyone who wishes to participate must register at the Falkville Town Hall for the yard sale.  

For more details, you can go to the Town of Falkville on Facebook. 

Falkville School Activities 

The Falkville High School Beauty Walk will be held Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. There will be junior high and high school divisions.  

Special Strawberry Festival Announcement 

The W2 Produce and Strawberry Festival will be held April 29-30. Car show participants and vendors are welcome; the fee will be $35 per day for non-food vendors and $65 per day for food vendors. 

For more information call 256-476-6115.