JROTC honor guard members in uniform posting the American and state flags at the CLAS Banner Schools Awards Luncheon ceremony
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CLAS Recognizes Schools of Distinction & Names Banner Schools

ByAlyssa Godfrey

Montgomery, Ala – April 27, 2026: CLAS recognized thirty-two Schools of Distinction across the eight State School Board Districts and announced the 2025 CLAS Banner Schools on Monday, April 27, 2026, during an awards luncheon in Prattville, Alabama. The CLAS Banner School program was created in 2001 to recognize schools in Alabama that showcase outstanding programs and service to students. Each school was nominated for this award by their superintendent with 189 schools nominated statewide.

DISTRICT 1

Banner School: Alma Bryant High School, Mobile County Schools

Schools of Distinction:
  • Alma Bryant High School, Mobile County Schools
  • Dauphin Junior High School, Enterprise City Schools
  • Grand Bay Middle School, Mobile County Schools
  • Semmes Elementary School, Mobile County Schools

DISTRICT 2

Banner School: Houston County Career Academy, Houston County Schools

Schools of Distinction:
  • Houston County Career Academy, Houston County Schools
  • Mount Olive Primary School, Russell County Schools
  • Opelika High School, Opelika City Schools
  • Russell County Middle School, Russell County Schools

DISTRICT 3

Banner School: Sylacauga High School, Sylacauga City Schools

Schools of Distinction:
  • Fayetteville School, Talladega County Schools
  • Helena Middle School, Shelby County Schools
  • Meadow View Elementary School, Alabaster City Schools
  • Sylacauga High School, Sylacauga City Schools

DISTRICT 4

Banner School: STARS Academy, Tuscaloosa City Schools

Schools of Distinction:  
  • Skyland Elementary School, Tuscaloosa City Schools
  • STARS Academy, Tuscaloosa City Schools
  • Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools-Elementary, Tuscaloosa City Schools
  • Westlawn Middle School, Tuscaloosa City Schools

DISTRICT 5

Banner School: Tuskegee Public School, Macon County Schools

Schools of Distinction:
  • George P. Austin Junior High School, Linden City Schools
  • Pine Level Elementary School, Autauga County Schools
  • Robert E. Lee Elementary School, Satsuma City Schools
  • Tuskegee Public School, Macon County Schools

DISTRICT 6

Banner School: Brindlee Mountain Elementary School, Marshall County Schools

Schools of Distinction:
  • Brindlee Mountain Elementary School, Marshall County Schools
  • Cherokee County High School, Cherokee County Schools
  • Cold Springs High School, Cullman County Schools
  • Lincoln Elementary School, Talladega County Schools

DISTRICT 7

Banner School: Florence Middle School, Florence City Schools

Schools of Distinction:
  • Florence Middle School, Florence City Schools
  • Harlan Elementary School, Florence City Schools
  • Hatton Elementary School, Colbert County Schools
  • L. E. Willson Elementary School, Sheffield City Schools

DISTRICT 8

Banner School: Mountain Gap Middle School, Huntsville City Schools

Schools of Distinction:
  • Fort Payne High School, Fort Payne City Schools
  • Hampton Cove Elementary School, Huntsville City Schools
  • Mountain Gap Middle School, Huntsville City Schools
  • Roger B. Chaffee Elementary School, Huntsville City Schools

“Congratulations to these outstanding Alabama public schools for exemplifying meaningful learning experiences happening across our state. Their success reflects the dedication of educators, students, and communities working together to create impactful opportunities every day. We commend each school’s stakeholders for their continued commitment to excellence and their relentless pursuit of growth and achievement,” said Farrell Seymore, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS).

This program would not be possible without the generous sponsorship provided by American Fidelity Assurance, Bailey Education Group, and Ward Scott Morris Architecture, Inc. CLAS appreciates the invaluable support of these sponsors to the Banner School Awards program.

About CLAS: CLAS, the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools was founded in 1969 by a small group of school leaders to provide targeted professional development and support for Alabama’s public school administrators.  CLAS now serves thirteen affiliates representing public school/school system leaders.  CLAS provides the framework to connect dedicated school administrators and other successful leaders with a network for professional growth and support.  CLAS is the premier professional learning provider for administrators in public schools in the state of Alabama.

Photos: [View full photo gallery] [Awards luncheon recording]

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