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Hoover school board to save $7.9 million by refinancing debt
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
Hoover school board considers borrowing $12 million for capital projects
The new debt would be combined with a much larger refinancing of debt. Read more
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Hoover City Schools 2019 Show Choir Showcase set for Friday night
Students from Hoover's five middle and high schools are scheduled to perform at Spain Park High School. Read more
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Hoover eyes December 2020 completion date for Berry Middle School addition
The 18-classroom addition still requires approval from the Hoover school board. Read more
Hoover committee takes nominations for 2019 Finley Awards for strong character
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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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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read more
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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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read 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. Read more
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