Zora Ellis Jr. High

Zora Ellis Jr. High It is our vision to promote excellence and accountability through empowerment and respect. Zora Ellis Jr. E.A. McBride serving as principal. Mr. Dixon Jr.

The faculty and administration of Zora Ellis Junior High School believe that the school is representative of the community in which it exists and that each student is a unique part of that community. The staff accepts the responsibility of assisting in the intellectual, physical, and social development of the student. The first classes for the education of the children of Talladega city were held

in the Old Northside School until 1908. Later, classes were housed in the Old Graham School with high school classes grades 9 through 12 being conducted upstairs and elementary classes held downstairs. High School was originally built as the first Talladega High School in 1924. The first graduating class was in 1928 with a total of 34 graduates and Mr. A new wing of the school that included a new library, science lab, fourteen additional classes and two new bathrooms was built in 1959. In 1974, a new building was completed to house Talladega High School and the old building became known as Talladega Middle School. Talladega Middle School housed grades 6, 7, and 8. Troy Griffin was the first principal of the school. The old portion of Talladega Middle School was renovated in the summer of 1985. During that same year, the mayor of Talladega proclaimed a Zora Ellis Day in honor of a beloved retired Talladega High School English teacher. At that time, Talladega Middle School was renamed Zora Ellis Jr. High School and housed only grades 7and 8. High School, which was located across the street from Zora Ellis, became Dixon Middle School and housed grade 6. High School has continued to house grades 7 and 8 for the students of Talladega City Schools since 1985. During the summer of 2003, the old portion of Ellis was updated and received central heating and cooling systems. Presently, there is a principal, assistant principal, counselor, media specialist, secretary, bookkeeper, and approximately thirty-six teachers and staff. The school enrollment is 340. The campus includes a gymnasium, lunchroom, band room, stadium, special education cottage, baseball field and Harwell Auditorium. The staff recognizes that students come from different backgrounds and that student ability levels range from low achievers to gifted. Therefore, the curriculum is designed to give each student the best education possible. Students are encouraged to study, explore, and experiment beyond the regular class assignments. The faculty and administration strive to provide a program with sufficient depth to encourage students in their personal learning experiences and to motivate students to become well-adjusted and well-informed citizens who will make positive contributions to society.

04/14/2026

New Era. Old Standards.

The Talladega High School Volleyball Team and THS Jr. High Cheerleaders have teamed up to raise funds for their programs...
08/14/2024

The Talladega High School Volleyball Team and THS Jr. High Cheerleaders have teamed up to raise funds for their programs and they need your support. You can show your support by either purchasing a discount card or donating directly online - it's a simple 1-2-3 process. The fundraiser will run for 21 days, and any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Please consider sharing this post to help reach even more people. The athletes kicked off the fundraiser by reaching out to family and friends, and if you received a message, you're already one step ahead - they trust that you're a strong supporter. Every contribution makes a difference, and your support is truly appreciated!

Just a Reminder: Early Dismissal on May 23, 2024!
05/21/2024

Just a Reminder: Early Dismissal on May 23, 2024!

Just a Reminder: Parents, our Awards Day programs will be tomorrow at Harwell Auditorium. 7th grade at 1 pm and 8th grad...
05/21/2024

Just a Reminder:
Parents, our Awards Day programs will be tomorrow at Harwell Auditorium. 7th grade at 1 pm and 8th grade at 9:00 am!!!!

Help us fill the stadium for the Spring 2024 Talladega vs. Winterboro Varsity football game. Kickoff is at 6pm this Frid...
05/16/2024

Help us fill the stadium for the Spring 2024 Talladega vs. Winterboro Varsity football game. Kickoff is at 6pm this Friday. Visit Archies Shaved Ice truck to cool off because this game is about to be ON FIRE. " Don't forget to like, share, & post)

Congratulations!
05/14/2024

Congratulations!

05/10/2024
Zora Ellis Junior High School: The Last Ride. Our students had a blast and we are excited that they experienced Six Flag...
05/10/2024

Zora Ellis Junior High School: The Last Ride. Our students had a blast and we are excited that they experienced Six Flags Over Georgia for their school education day.

The concluding session of The Hope Institute reiterated the significance of character development in our schools, reinfo...
05/07/2024

The concluding session of The Hope Institute reiterated the significance of character development in our schools, reinforcing the crucial role it plays in shaping future generations. Thank you to our wonderful leadership team Sheila Chappell Valencia Cantrell and Principal Brittany Johnson for going above and beyond for “The Zora Ellis Junior High School”

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414 Elm Street
Talladega, AL
35160

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30pm - 4pm

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+12563155700

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