Game On: Everyone Wins! We are excited to celebrate the amazing talents of our student-athletes at the upcoming Super Fun Day 2025. The event is a collaborative effort between Brewton City and Escambia County Schools' Special Education Departments. Join us from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Brewton Municipal Stadium. A BIG THANK YOU to our generous sponsors for their support!
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April 22, 2025
T.R. Miller High School Welcomes New Principal, Dr. Adam Aldridge
Brewton, AL – T.R. Miller High School is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Adam Aldridge as its new principal. Dr. Aldridge brings with him two decades of experience in education, a deep commitment to student success, and a strong background in leadership and curriculum development. During his last four years as principal, Dr. Aldridge has led the school to three consecutive “A’s” on the State Report Card.
A native of Winfield, Alabama, Dr. Aldridge is a 2000 graduate of Winfield High School. He currently serves as principal of Winfield High School, where he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a passion for fostering academic excellence and student achievement.
Dr. Aldridge earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Agriculture Information Science and Education from Mississippi State University. He began his career as the high school agriculture education teacher at his alma mater, where he led his FFA chapter to multiple State Career Development Event (CDE) championships and national recognition in Forestry and Land Judging.
His dedication to education and professional growth led him to earn an Educational Specialist degree in Agriscience Education and a Doctor of Philosophy in Career and Technical Education from Auburn University. These accomplishments paved the way for a position as assistant professor in the Agricultural and Extension Education Department at New Mexico State University, where he worked as a teacher educator and student teacher supervisor. In addition to being a high school principal he is also an adjunct professor at Auburn University.
Brewton City Schools Superintendent Kevin Wieseman shared, “We are excited to welcome Dr. Aldridge to the T.R. Miller family. His diverse background, leadership experience, and passion for education will be tremendous assets to our students, staff, and community.”
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Adam Aldridge to T.R. Miller High School!! His first day starting at T.R. Miller will be June 2nd.
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T.R. Miller High School Welcomes Ronnie Cottrell as New Head Football Coach
Brewton, AL – April 8, 2025 –
Brewton City Schools is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ronnie Cottrell as the Athletic Director and head coach of the T.R. Miller Tigers football team. A distinguished alumnus and former player, Coach Cottrell brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his alma mater.
Coach Cottrell, a graduate of T.R. Miller High School, began his coaching career as an assistant at his alma mater. He further honed his skills as a student assistant at Troy University. Over the years, he has held head coaching positions at various high schools in Alabama, including Kinston, Flomaton, W.S. Neal, Carroll, Alma Bryant, Chickasaw, and most recently, Mobile Christian. At Mobile Christian, he led the team to a state championship and an impressive 15-0 finish in the 2023 season. Cottrell also won a state championship in 2012 as he coached Godby High School in Florida to a 5A title. Cottrell coached Godby from 2010-2013 before returning back to the high school ranks in Alabama.
In 2024, Coach Cottrell ventured into collegiate coaching, becoming the inaugural head football coach at Lighthouse Christian College in Gulf Breeze, Florida. Despite the challenges of building a new program, he successfully led the team through its first season.
Throughout his head coaching career, Coach Cottrell has amassed a remarkable record of 176-99, securing region championships at multiple schools along with his two state championships. His dedication to developing young athletes both on and off the field has earned him widespread respect in the coaching community.
"Returning to T.R. Miller High School is a full-circle moment for me," said Coach Cottrell. "I’m honored to lead the Tigers and build upon the rich tradition of excellence that this program embodies."
"Coming back to Brewton — the place where it all began — is a special homecoming, and I’m excited to give back to the community that shaped me."
Brewton City Schools and T.R. Miller will host Super Fun Day!!!!
Our 2025-26 BCS School Calendar was approved at the Feb. 17 board meeting. Take a look for important dates for next school year.
Notice of Cybersecurity Incident
On January 7, 2025, Brewton City Schools was informed of a cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, the education software provider that manages our district’s student information system. On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool discovered unauthorized access to certain customer information through its PowerSource portal.
The company has assured us that the breach has been contained, with no evidence of ongoing unauthorized activity or disruptions to operations. However, some personal information, including names, addresses, and email addresses, may have been affected. Importantly, social security numbers were not involved.
This incident affected schools not only in Alabama but also across the nation. In response, PowerSchool has enhanced its security measures, deactivated compromised credentials, and is offering credit monitoring and identity protection services to certain impacted individuals. Brewton City Schools is collaborating closely with PowerSchool and the Alabama State Department of Education to address the situation and ensure impacted individuals are promptly informed.
We will provide further updates as additional information becomes available.
State Report Cards have been released and we are proud of all the grades for our schools and district! Congrats BCS! We are proud of all of you!
