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18% of parents in Hoover schools uncomfortable with August return
At least 20% of parents responding to a Hoover City Schools survey said they would prefer complete virtual school for the 2020-21 school year. Read more
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Spain Park celebrates graduation for Class of 2020 at Hoover Met
All students and guests were required to wear masks, but Hoover officials were determined to give Spain Park's seniors their graduation experience. Read more
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Hoover's decision to hold big graduation celebrated by some, derided by others
Some people say it's irresponsible given the continued COVID-19 outbreak, but others say the Class of 2020 deserves an in-person ceremony. Read more
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Hoover school officials announce graduation details for Spain Park, Hoover
The ceremonies will be at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, and each graduate will get four tickets for guests. Read more
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Metro Roundup: Hoover schools to open new center for elementary behavior issues
Beginning with the 2020-21 school year, elementary school principals will have the option to send students who demonstrate extreme non-compliance with school rules and the code of conduct to a new Early Learning Center. Read more
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COVID-19 won't impact Hoover schools' local tax revenues for 2020, CFO says
The Hoover school district already had received 99.7% of its expected local tax revenues for fiscal 2020 by the end of February. Read more
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hoover breaks ground for 13-classroom addition at Berry Middle School
Actual construction on the $7.6 million project is set to begin Jan. 2 and should take 12 to 16 months, school officials said. Read more
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Spain Park science teachers win national instruction awards
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is the highest award given by the U.S. government to kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers of math and science, including computer science. Read more
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Hoover schools superintendent proposes calendar for 2021-22
Her proposal, set for a vote by the school board on Dec. 10, would start the 2021-22 school year on Aug. 10 and allow a full week out for Thanksgiving. Read more
Hoover officials delay decision on 2021-22 school calendar
District officials say they will seek more feedback about priorities with another survey, likely after Thanksgiving. Read more
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Hoover school board eyes $205 million budget with $15 million deficit for 2020
However, the budget includes $19 million in capital projects such as an 18-classroom expansion at Berry Middle School. Read more
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Hoover schools see small rise in enrollment so far for 2019-20
Spain Park High School’s enrollment of 1,637 students already is 40 higher than last year’s official count, but numbers should keep growing. Read more
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About 330 volunteers show up for 2019 Hoover City Dad Brigade back-to-school cleanup
The volunteers, mostly men and boys, helped spruce up school campuses prior to the return of students. Read more
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Hoover school board bans earbuds, headphones without principal permission
Superintendent Kathy Murphy held off again on a recommendation for a policy against disruptive speech. Read more
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Hoover schools chief proposes ban on cell phones, earbuds, headsets in classrooms
Students are becoming too disconnected from instruction, Superintendent Kathy Murphy said. Read more
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