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Hoover schools gearing back up to start alternative instruction Monday
Seniors are done with classes and considered to be graduated, but all other students to receive online instruction, take-home packets. Read more
Photo by Ingrid Schnader.
Metro Roundup: Shades Cahaba students organize plastic straw ban
The plastic straw ban was organized by five fourth-grade students at the school after their teacher, Rebecca Smith, asked them to think about ways they could make a difference. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Metro Roundup: Rocky Ridge Principal named 2020 National Distinguished Principal for Alabama
Uswatte, principal at Rocky Ridge for five years, found out she won the award in a surprise ceremony at her school. Read more
5th-grader named National Geographic GeoBee State Competition semifinalist
The National Geographic Society named Cooper Stein, a fifth-grader at Mt Laurel Elementary, as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee State Competition. Read more
Mt Laurel students discover positive health choices
Through interactive exhibits designed for kindergarten through fifth grade, the students learned about health and safety, and also how to make positive health choices both now and in the future. Read more
Shelby County, Hoover schools to close Monday instead of Thursday
Schools will remain closed until at least Monday, April 6. Read more
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Senior Will McCrite, teacher Chrissy Roe named 2020 Finley Award winners at Spain Park
McCrite was chosen from among 389 seniors at Spain Park, and Roe was selected from among about 1,880 employees in Hoover City Schools. Read more
ASFA senior, Chelsea teen named Presidential Scholar candidate
Alabama School of Fine Arts 12th-grader and Chelsea resident Samuel Borkent was selected by the U.S. Department of Education as a U.S. Presidential Scholar candidate. Read more
Photos courtesy of Cade Kuykendall and Zoe LaBreche.
Chelsea students raising funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Two Chelsea High School students are participating in a seven-week awareness and fundraising campaign for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Alabama/Gulf Coast Chapter. Read more
Photos by Leah Ingram Eagle.
Schools showcase successes with public
Spread throughout nine breakout rooms, featured subjects included social studies, science, math, English/language arts along with college/ career transitions, student leadership, social and emotional learning, career tech and STEAM. Read more
Photo courtesy of Oak Mountain Media.
Oak Mountain High School revives media program
Much of the credit for the return can be attributed to Oak Mountain High School senior Ryan Hall, who serves as the executive producer for Oak Mountain Media. Read more
Photo courtesy of John Milton.
OMHS Color Run returns to OMSP for 8th year
The run has grown each year, and last year, $45,000 was raised for cancer research. All of the profits are donated to the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover school board opposes effort to mandate longer summer breaks
Hoover school officials said decisions about school calendars should be made at the local level. Read more
Photo courtesy of Brooke Dunham.
CPES participates in state’s birthday celebration
As a Bicentennial School of Excellence, Chelsea Park was chosen to unveil one of the 20 monuments installed in the new Bicentennial Park outside of the Capitol building. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Spain Park theater departments offer variety in spring semester
The Spain Park High School the theater department has two big shows planned for the spring semester. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Berry educator named 2019-20 Hoover Secondary Teacher of the Year
Rebecca Besch from Berry Middle School is the 2019-20 Secondary Teacher of the Year for Hoover City Schools. Read more
Photo courtesy of Jason Gaston/Hoover City Schools
Hoover schools seek grant money to expand pre-K program
There is now one pre-K classroom at five schools, and officials are seeking grants to add six more pre-K classrooms, including at two new schools. Read more
Hoover school board member shares need for mentors for students
A pilot mentoring program already is operating in four Hoover schools and is set to be expanded to other schools. Read more
Jenna Powell, Jennaration Boutique
Most of the items at Jennaration Boutique are $50 or less, and they’re known for their personal service. You can shop at the store, online or through the app and join the Jennaration Boutique VIP page on Facebook. Read more
Photo courtesy of Cindy Warner.
MLES sends Napkinisms to patients at Children’s Hospital of Alabama
After hearing from guest speaker Billy Ivey, the founder of Napkinisms, students at Mt Laurel Elementary each wrote a Napkinism note to be sent to patients at Children’s Hospital of Alabama. Read more
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