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Hoover names tech coach Karen Darroch as 2018-19 Elementary Teacher of the Year
Darroch serves as the technology coach for Bluff Park, Deer Valley and Greystone elementary schools. more
OMHS students form climbing club
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. more
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No more rhetoric, time to serve 'all students,' Hoover superintendent says
The new Riverchase Career Connection Center will help fulfill that mission, Superintendent Kathy Murphy told the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. more
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Hoover schools PR director Jason Gaston named 2018-19 Employee of the Year
Jason Gaston has been the media and public relations coordinator for Hoover City Schools since September 2007. more
Chelsea Middle teacher receives Unsung Heroes grant
Chelsea Middle School teacher Charlsie Wigley recently received a $2,000 grant from Voya Financial as part of their Unsung Heroes program. more
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Superintendent retires after 42 years in education
Retiring Shelby County Schools Superintendent Randy Fuller was honored Nov. 1 for his 42 years in education, including 12 as Shelby County superintendent. more
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Chelsea Park receives grant for playground equipment
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. more
‘Fitness and fun’ as Mt Laurel Elementary hosts Turkey Trot
Mt Laurel Elementary will host its annual Turkey Trot fundraiser, a one-mile fun run and walk, on Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. more
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Planting a seed
In the 280 corridor, Chelsea Middle School and Chelsea Park Elementary were among the 200 Alabama Bicentennial Schools. more
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Hoover school support employees plead with school board for pay raises
A school system committee has recommended raises for secretaries, registrars, bookkeepers, custodians, bus drivers, child nutrition workers and maintenance workers. more
Submitted by Nina Marie Costa
Greystone Elementary wins $3,000 from Chrysler’s Cars for Classrooms fundraiser
On Sept. 27, Chrysler brand provided Greystone Elementary with a $3,000 check as a runner up recipient in a recent grand prize sweepstakes, Cars for Classrooms fundraiser, hosted by Chrysler brand. more
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Hoover school board approves $13.5 million renovation contract for Riverchase career center
Stone Building was the lowest of three bidders for the project, which is slated for completion by the end of June 2019. more
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8 Spain Park students earn National Merit Semifinalist status
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. more
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Hoover school board passes $191 million budget for fiscal year 2019
The budget projects $13.3 million will be needed to convert the former Riverchase Middle School into a skilled trades center called the Riverchase Career Connection Center. more
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Oak Mountain students to host Shelby County Schools leadership conference
While the conference will only last one day, students will be able to continue learning and building leadership skills. more
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Foundation gives $35,000 in grants to Hoover teachers
Here’s a look at the projects that received regular grant money this year. more
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Chelsea High addition, Oak Mountain Elementary STEM lab open doors to students
Seeking to accommodate rising enrollment, Chelsea High School will begin the new academic year with a new, two-story wing on the school’s northeast side. more
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Assistant superintendent finds new role in career center
Dodson helped with the acquisition of the building from Pelham City Schools and has been heavily involved in plans for renovation and the career programs that will be there. more
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School bus driver shortage, strong demand causing challenges for Hoover
School officials are hiring extra bus drivers to help take care of an unexpected demand for bus service. more
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Hoover City Schools celebrates 30 years at back-to-school gathering
Superintendent Kathy Murphy encouraged faculty to build upon the vision of those who started the school system and keep fulfilling dreams. more
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