Glenwood School (Alabama)


Glenwood School is a co-educational private for pupils from grades K1 through 12. The school is located in Phenix City, Alabama, the seat of Russell County. It serves 577 students. The school is accredited by both the Alabama Independent School Association and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It was founded in 1970 as a segregation academy.

History

Glenwood was founded in 1970. It was granted tax-exempt status in 1984. Glenwood Academy has been described as a segregation academy.

Be healthy

Glenwood has an obesity prevention program.

Traditions

Glenwood has a number of traditions that have been carried on over the years. Every autumn, it holds a harvest festival and a Thanksgiving luncheon, both of which are meant to be opportunities for family members to come visit their children at the school. In the spring, the elementary school holds a field day in which athletics are the main focus. Meanwhile, year round chapel sessions are held which serve to reinforce students' moral character.

Notable alumni