Alcoa Intermediate reports steady enrollment; students win national AI competition

Aug 25, 2026

AIS Principal Amber Harper reported enrollment of 502 students and declining chronic absenteeism; four AIS students were named national champions in the Presidential Artificial Intelligence Competition and presented at the White House.

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Amber Harper, principal of Alcoa Intermediate School, told the board the school's total enrollment is 502 students (3rd grade: 164; 4th grade: 177; 5th grade: 161) and said district and school chronic absenteeism numbers are decreasing. Harper described recent data and leadership meetings focused on measurable goals and announced club time and tutoring starting the week after the meeting.

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