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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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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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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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Assistant Superintendent Ron Dodson to lead Hoover's new skilled trades center
Dodson will become director of the Riverchase Career Connection Center on Oct. 1. more
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Back-to-school tax holiday set for July 20-22
For the second year in a row, the back-to-school tax-free weekend will take place in July. more
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Cooper signs off after 10 years on school board
Only a few people have been asked to serve more than one five-year term on the Hoover school board, and Green Valley resident Earl Cooper is one of them. more
Hoover school board gives Superintendent Kathy Murphy $20,000 raise, plus longevity incentive
Murphy's salary now will be $218,900, and she will get a $40,000 bonus if she stays employed with Hoover five years. more
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58 Hoover school employees to be reassigned due to rezoning
The rezoning plan approved by a federal judge in December also is expected to move an estimated 1,900 to 2,200 students to new school zones. more
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Spain Park Class of 2018 celebrates achievements, friendships at graduation
Family and friends filled the Pete Hanna Center at Samford University to watch about 400 Spain Park seniors complete their high school careers. more
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Hoover Service Club awards $34,000 in scholarships to Hoover, Spain Park students
The club today also honored two students from each Hoover middle school for outstanding academic performance and citizenship. more
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Greystone, Berry teachers honored in Montgomery among top educators in state
Greystone Elementary's Carol McLaughlin was in the top four finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year, and Berry Middle's Lincoln Clark was in the top 16. more
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Hoover school board considers $20,000 raise, longevity incentive for Superintendent Kathy Murphy
Board members Earl Cooper and Craig Kelley said the school district can't afford to lose Murphy and needs her for the long term. more
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Greystone educator among final four for 2018-19 Alabama Teacher of the Year
McLaughlin teaches second grade at Greystone Elementary School. more
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Hoover City Council appoints Riverchase resident Amy Mudano to school board
Mudano is a research associate and epidemiologist at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and has been heavily involved with parent-teacher groups at Riverchase Elementary and Berry Middle School. more
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Hoover schools chief Kathy Murphy named 1 of 7 semifinalists for state superintendent
The Alabama Board of Education is working to narrow the list to three finalists who will be brought in for interviews. more
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Hoover schools chief Kathy Murphy applies for state superintendent job
Murphy is one of 41 applicants who are seeking to lead the Alabama Department of Education. Seven semifinalists are to be named Friday. more
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Hoover needs classroom additions at 4 schools, but no third high school in next 10 years, officials say
A consultant is projecting the school district will add 1,500 students over the next 10 years. more
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Cool temps, warm food greet guests at 2018 Denim & Dining fundraiser
The event at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium raised money for the Hoover City Schools Foundation. more
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