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With August approaching, Shoals’ school districts are releasing information on important dates regarding back to school information. Such information includes orientation dates, locker rental dates, schedule pick up dates and back to school dates. These dates have been released by the school systems.

Florence City Schools have released orientation dates and times for all their schools.

W.C. Handy School orientation is on Saturday, August 3 at the Early Childhood Development Center.

The Forest Hills orientation date is August 4. Kindergarten orientations will be at 2 pm. 3rd and 4th-grade orientation will be at 3 pm. 1st and 2nd-grade orientation will be at 4 pm.

Harlan orientation will be Tuesday, August 6 at 5:30 pm.

Weeden orientation will be on Sunday, August 4 at 2 pm.

Hibbett orientation will be Tuesday, August 6 from 5 – 6 pm.

Florence Middle orientation will be Tuesday, August 6 from 3 – 4 pm.

Florence Freshman Center orientation will be on Sunday, August 4 from 2- 4 pm.

Florence High School orientation will be on Sunday, August 4 from 2 – 4 pm.

All Florence City Schools will start classes on August 8.

Tuscumbia City Schools will have a Back To School Expo on July 30 from 9 am to 12 pm. All Tuscumbia City Schools’ Students are encouraged to attend. The Expo will be held at Deshler Middle School. Immunizations, physicals, information on special services, vision screening, hearing screening and registration help for new students will be provided. School mint registration must be completed before entering the Expo.

Tuscumbia City Schools go back to school on August 6, 2019.

Sheffield City Schools go back to school on August 7.

Muscle Shoals City Schools will return to school on August 1.

Muscle Shoals City Schools have released dates for picking up class schedules.

Howell Graves Preschool class posting schedule will be Sunday, July 28 at 3 pm.

Highland Park and Webster Elementary Schools class posting schedule will be on Friday, July 26 at 4 pm.

McBride Elementary School class posting schedule will be on Monday, July 29 at 4 pm

Muscle Shoals Middle School class posting schedule will be on Monday, July 29 at 4 pm.

Muscle Shoals High School schedule distributions will on three separate days. Seniors and Juniors may pick up their schedule on July 4. Seniors can pick it up at 9 am. Junior can pick it up at 10 am. Sophomores can pick up their schedule on July 25 at 9 am.

Freshmen schedules will be handed out at Freshmen Orientation on Tuesday, July 30.

Lauderdale County Schools go back to school on August 7.

Colbert County Schools return to class on August 8

Elysia Tucker, LPC, ADCis the Executive Director ofSouthern Wellness Services, Inc.

First things first. Addiction can happen to anyone, regardless of income, status, education, or age. The 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) indicated that 21.7 million people aged 12 or older needed help with an addiction in 2014. It [...]]]>

Elysia Tucker, LPC, ADC
is the Executive Director of
Southern Wellness Services, Inc.

First things first. Addiction can happen to anyone, regardless of income, status, education, or age. The 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) indicated that 21.7 million people aged 12 or older needed help with an addiction in 2014. It is likely that at some point in your life, you will be acquainted with someone who is struggling with addiction. Here are some ways you can help:

• Stay positive. Asking for help is a major act of courage. It can be easy to focus on all the damage that comes with addiction, but now is not the time. Encouragement goes a long way on the road to change.
• Connect your loved one with a health care or mental health professional that specializes in addiction. Some people feel more comfortable speaking to a physician or counselor about their addiction; and this gives your loved one the opportunity to get answers to his/her questions in a safe and confidential environment. The American Society of Addiction Medicine website has a “Find a Physician” feature on its home page. There is also a provider directory on the Alabama Department of Mental Health website.
• Assist in finding treatment options. Scientific evidence proves that treatment does work, and that recovery is possible. However, identifying the right treatment can be overwhelming and scary. You can help by learning about the different treatment options, and offer your support as your loved one chooses the one that is right for him/her.
• Remember that, just like with other chronic diseases, it may take multiple treatment attempts to find the one that works. Encourage your loved one to keep at it, even when things get hard.
• Take care of yourself. An empty cup has nothing to pour into others. Keep in mind that your loved one’s addiction is not your fault or your problem to control. Taking time to practice self-care and recharge can greatly impact how you handle your loved one’s situation. The Al-Anon website has a list of local meeting times available for those needing support.

For more information on treatment options, call 256-284-7080 to schedule an appointment.