By Jeff Devine
The public schools within the Dale County area have a lot to celebrate. One outstanding aspect is the excellence and achievement of our students. From Carroll High School’s October students of the month to the celebration of students who scored high on their ACT college admissions exams, here are just some of the students who have demonstrated excellence and strength of character.
Ariton Elementary Celebrated Mrs. Tyler’s Class for earning a 100 on the Kinder’s i-Ready Lessons!
Congrats to Mrs. Tyler’s Class. Photo below
Carroll High School’s October Students of the Month are as follows:
D’Cori McIntyre
Lacy Echols
Keoni Cornegay
Desmond Parker Smith
Kyran Bonner
Tyson Bonner
Layla English
“Your achievements make Ozark City Schools stronger every day!” the announcement started.
The Dale County Chronicle congratulates these students on their recognition and achievements!
D.A. SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL RECOGNIZES THE STUDENTS WHO MADE THE HONOR BAND:
Noah Pattberg, Addie Smith, Tionna Harrington, Alexis Thomas, Jenna Tice, Major Farrier, Lilly Davis. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS, MAKING THE SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR BAND!
LISENBY PRIMARY SCHOOL RECOGNIZES PEER HELPERS WHO VISITED WITH LPS VETERANS TO SHOW RESPECT AND APPRECIATION FOR THEIR SERVICE.
Photos of the peer helpers are included below.
SOUTH DALE MIDDLE SCHOOL (SDMS) Recognizes Student for Positive Office Referral
SDMD announced today that they are recognizing a young student for earning a “Positive Office Referral” for demonstrating qualities the school looks for in their representatives.
“We are so proud of Bennie for earning a Positive Office Referral today,” SDMS announced.
“During our school assembly, he stepped up as a true leader—showing respect, responsibility, and kindness when it mattered most,”
The school encouraged Bennie, saying, “Keep shining, Bennie! Your example makes our school a better place.”
SDMS also recognized their November Students of the Month:
“We are proud to recognize and celebrate our Students of the Month for November! These outstanding students have shown exceptional effort, character, and dedication to their studies,” the school announced.
🌟 8th Grade: Knowlen Bryant
🌟 7th Grade: Maura Hernandez
🌟 6th Grade: Terell Clark
🌟 5th Grade: Jaycee Suggs
“Your hard work and positive attitude have not gone unnoticed — keep up the amazing work!”
G.W. LONG HIGH SCHOOL:
Long High School recently released its list of Seniors and Juniors who scored a 30 or above on their Composite ACT college admissions test. To put these accomplishments into perspective, a 36 is the highest possible score a student can achieve for their composite ACT. Congratulations to the following students:
Composite (Average of Reading, English, Math)
Connor Baker (Jr.) 31
Isabelle Deloney (Jr.) 30
Bea Anderson (Sr.) 33
Emma Cannon (Sr.) 33
Grace Hines (Sr.) 35
Hadley McCall (Sr.) 33
Austin Rogers (Sr.) 34
Ngunlin Sang (Sr.) 30
English Scores:
Isabelle Deloneu (Jr.) 32
Ashlyn Strickland (Jr.) 30
Bea Anderson (Sr.) 35
Emma Cannon (Sr.) 35
Grace Hines (Sr.) 36 (Perfect Score!)
Hadley McCall (Sr.) 35
Libby Miller (Sr.) 31
Austin Rogers (Sr.) 34
READING SCORES:
Conner Baker (Jr.) 32
Matthew Pritchett (Jr) 33
Ester Rosales-Chipahua (Jr.) 30
Ashlyn Strickland (Jr.) 30
Kayln Woodham (Jr.) 33
Bea Anderson (Sr.) 35
Emma Cannon (Sr.) 34
Grace Hines (Sr.) 36 (Perfect Score!)
Hadley McCall (Sr.) 36 (Perfect Score!)
Austin Rogers (Sr.) 36 (Perfect Score!)
Ngunling Sang (Sr.) 34
MATH SCORES:
Conner Baker (Jr.) 31
Ella Hicks (Jr.) 30
Grace Hines (Sr.) 34
Austin Rogers (Sr.) 32
Allison Trawick (Sr.) 30
Blayne Wood (Sr.) 31
SCIENCE SCORES:
Hadley McCall (Sr.) 32
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THESE HARD-WORKING STUDENTS WHO ACHIEVED EXCELLENT SCORES ON THEIR ACT COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS!

Mrs. Tyler’s Class at Ariton Elementary all earned a 100 on their Kinders i-ready Lessons. Congratulations!

South Dale Middle School recognized Bennie for his positive office referral, an honor that shines a spotlight on students who demonstrate the positive qualities the school looks for in their student representatives. Congratulations to Bennie!

Students at G.W. Long who scored at least a 30 or higher on their Composite ACT. A 36 is the highest possible score, and these students deserve credit for their hard work and scholastic achievement!

G.W. Long Students who scored a 30 or above on their ACT. Congratulations!
STUDENTS PICTURED BELOW ARE THE LISENBY PRIMARY SCHOOL PEER HELPERS WHO HELPED WITH THE VETERANS PROGRAM. THESE STUDENTS ARE RECOGNIZED FOR HELPING THE SCHOOL PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LPS VETERAN FAMILIES. CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE STUDENTS FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND!




