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Photo by Jasmyne Ray.

Shelby County school system’s new superintendent, Lewis Brooks, was sworn in Jan. 3. Read more

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Mt Laurel Elementary celebrated Valentine's Day with a service project to "share the love" with others. Read more

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The school board chose not to borrow an additional $12 million for upcoming classroom additions and instead use money already in the bank. Read more

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The new debt would be combined with a much larger refinancing of debt. Read more

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Catherine Hinson, a sixth grader at Hilltop Montessori School, won two different school spelling bees held on campus recently. Read more

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Students from Hoover's five middle and high schools are scheduled to perform at Spain Park High School. Read more

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Their historic win will now take them to UCA’s National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando on Feb. 8. Read more

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When Chelsea Middle School eighth-grader Brandon Ridderhoff was called to the school media center, he wasn’t expecting to be handed a check for $1,000. Read more

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The 18-classroom addition still requires approval from the Hoover school board. Read more

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The award is given each year to one Hoover City Schools employee and one senior at each of the two public high schools in Hoover. Read more

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The Shelby County school system recognized its top educators for the year at the annual Teachers of the Year ceremony Dec. 3 at Oak Mountain High School. Read more

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Hilltop Montessori School held their 2018 Science Fair on Dec. 7. Read more

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Darroch serves as the technology coach for Bluff Park, Deer Valley and Greystone elementary schools. Read more

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At practices for Oak Mountain High School’s new climbing club, it’s common for team members to fall while attempting a climb. But they dust themselves off and try it again. Read more

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The new Riverchase Career Connection Center will help fulfill that mission, Superintendent Kathy Murphy told the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more

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Jason Gaston has been the media and public relations coordinator for Hoover City Schools since September 2007. Read more

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Chelsea Middle School teacher Charlsie Wigley recently received a $2,000 grant from Voya Financial as part of their Unsung Heroes program. Read more

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Retiring Shelby County Schools Superintendent Randy Fuller was honored Nov. 1 for his 42 years in education, including 12 as Shelby County superintendent. Read more

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Photo by Jasmyne Ray

The new additions to the playground will be made possible through a $1,000 grant from Parents for Healthy Kids through their Action for Healthy Kids program, in addition to funding provided by ALDI grocery stores. Read more

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Mt Laurel Elementary will host its annual Turkey Trot fundraiser, a one-mile fun run and walk, on Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. Read more

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