Westside named CLAS School of Distinction

Westside Elementary School in Demopolis is one of three in State School District 5 selected as 2018 CLAS (Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools) Schools of Distinction.

George Washington Carver Elementary School in Macon County and Satsuma High School will join Westside in being recognized at a luncheon Feb. 25 in Prattville at which time the CLAS Banner School from State School Board District 5 will be announced. 

Each school was nominated for this award by its respective superintendent. 

The CLAS Banner School program was created in 2001 to recognize schools in Alabama that showcase outstanding programs and service to students. 160 schools were nominated for this prestigious recognition.

In congratulating the three schools, Dr. Vic Wilson, executive director of CLAS, said, “The CLAS Schools of Distinction provide excellent examples of the significant learning opportunities taking place in public education in Alabama.  Further, the stakeholders at every School of Distinction are to be commended for striving for excellence daily.”

Wilson said the program is made possible by generous sponsors, including its Keystone Partner, LEAN Frog, and Foundation Partners American Fidelity Assurance, Classworks, Curriculum Associates, Edgenuity, and PowerSchool.

CLAS was founded in 1969 by a small group of school leaders to provide targeted professional development and support for Alabama’s public school administrators. It now serves ten affiliates representing each type of public school/school system leader. 

CLAS provides the framework to connect dedicated school administrators and other successful leaders with a network for professional growth and support.  It is the premier professional learning provider for administrators in public schools in the state of Alabama.