Helping Familes Initiative for Alabama’s 7th Judicial Circuit

08/18/2025

🚿 Towel Donations Needed! 🧺

Martha’s Hope is in need of towels so our clients can enjoy the dignity and comfort of a warm shower. A simple towel can make a big difference in someone’s day.

If you would like to donate, please contact the shelter at 256.954.7244.

08/06/2025

NOW ENROLLING STUDENTS IN GRADES 10-12 FROM THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL SYSTEMS:

Calhoun County
Anniston City
Jacksonville City
Cleburne County
Pell City
Talladega County (Lincoln High School and
Munford High School)

‼️GREAT NEWS‼️
It is NOT too late…..

Do you have a 10th -12th grade student that attends school in one of the above named systems who wants to take a class this upcoming school year at CREATE?

Reach out to your school and ask the principal or counselor to contact Melanie Brooks at [email protected].

We still have openings in our 3rd block (approximately 1:15pm-2:45pm) in the following programs:

• Law Enforcement

• Engineering

• Green Power

• IMPACT (Electrical/Mechanical Industrial Maintenance) which is a dual enrollment class in partnership with Gadsden State Community College.

Oxford City Schools
Anniston City Schools
Calhoun County Schools
Jacksonville City Schools
Cleburne County High School
Pell City School System
Munford High School
Lincoln High School
Senator Keith Kelley
Calhoun County Economic Development Council
Calhoun County Area Chamber & Visitor's Center
Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce
Pell City Chamber of Commerce
The City of Oxford, Alabama
The City of Anniston, Alabama
City of Jacksonville, Alabama
City of Heflin
East Alabama Now
The Calhoun Journal
The Anniston Star
Chad Robertson - Alabama House of Representatives District 40
Center For Applied Forensics at Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University
Chief Bill Partridge
Oxford Police Department
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office
Calhoun County Career Academy
Home Builders Association of Greater Calhoun County
East Alabama
Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama
Rural Hub

07/25/2025

All students enrolled in the Calhoun County School District will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-26 school year - no paperwork required!

Alexandria Elementary School
Alexandria Middle School
Alexandria High School Valley Cubs
Ohatchee Elementary School
Ohatchee High School
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Pleasant Valley High School
Saks Elementary School
Saks High School
Wellborn Elementary School
Walter Wellborn High School
Weaver Elementary School
Weaver High School-Bearcats
White Plains Elementary School
White Plains Middle School
White Plains High School

07/09/2025

🎉 Exciting news for Oxford City Schools families!

Three of our schools - DeArmanville, Oxford Middle and Oxford High - have received special federal grant funding by the State Department to offer free after-school enrichment programs for the 2025–2026 school year!

Through the OXCEL 21st Century After School Program, students will enjoy academic support, STEM projects, arts and music, fitness activities, college and career prep, and more—all in a safe, structured environment.

⏰ Programs run after school Monday–Friday (DES) or Monday–Thursday (OMS/OHS), starting this fall. For DES: This will replace the existing Extended Day Program. Students who previously attended Extended Day will need to apply to participate in OXCEL.

HOW TO APPLY:

📲 Learn more and complete a student application by visiting our website: https://www.oxfordcityschools.com/parent-and-students-clone-clone/oxcel-after-school-program-des-oms-ohs

✅ Student applications are due by Thursday, July 31, and The student’s primary contact will be notified via email of the status of the application by Friday, August 1, 2025.

We know many families will have questions about why this program isn’t available at all schools. These federal grants were awarded through a competitive process, and while not all campuses were selected by the State Department this year, we’re actively working to expand opportunities like this to more schools in the future. 💛🖤

Oxford Middle School - Oxford Alabama Oxford High School Yellow Jackets DeArmanville Elementary School

06/20/2025

Summer meals are ready and waiting for your kids and teens 18 and under! ☀️

Registration for meal distribution is open NOW ➡ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkefEggVs6UHEI4vY4ARf4GWfyswLv4SLUCzijt-wcAAGZnQ/viewform?usp=send_form

06/03/2025

05/30/2025

05/29/2025

Summer meals are ready and waiting for your kids and teens 18 and under! ☀️

Don’t forget—free meals are guaranteed only for those who pre-register through this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkefEggVs6UHEI4vY4ARf4GWfyswLv4SLUCzijt-wcAAGZnQ/viewform?usp=send_form

We can’t wait to see you! 🍎

05/29/2025

05/19/2025

05/14/2025

Exciting news is on the way! ☀️🍽️ Stay tuned for all the details about our summer meal program!

Oxford City Schools

05/14/2025