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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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Hoover schools plan community meeting to discuss discipline for 'disruptive' speech
The meeting likely will be in early July, Superintendent Kathy Murphy said. Read more
Poll results: More than 80% oppose Hoover school proposal allowing discipline for off-campus conduct, speech
More than 775 people had taken the Hoover Sun and 280 Living poll as of 3:30 p.m. June 3. Read more
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SPHS bike club earns top rankings
Spain Park Mountain Bike Club team is made up of students in grades 6-12 from Berry Middle and Spain Park High School. Read more
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Spain Park launches 384 seniors from Class of 2019 into the world
Twenty-three percent of the graduating class ended with a GPA of 4.0 or higher. Read more
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Poll: Should Hoover City Schools regulate students' off-campus conduct, speech?
School officials are proposing a change to the code of conduct that allows school discipline for racist and sexist conduct or language, whether it occurs on campus, at home or online. Read more
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Hoover schools superintendent: We don't intend to police all off-campus conduct, speech
However, a proposed change would allow school officials to administer discipline when racist, sexist or other disparaging off-campus remarks substantially impact the school environment. Read more
Hoover schools consider prohibiting racist language by students off campus
A proposed change in the code of conduct would make it a class 3 (most serious) offense to engage in racist or sexist conduct or language, whether on or off campus. Read more
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Hoover Service Club awards $41,000 in scholarships to Hoover, Spain Park students
The club also gave out 2019 academic and citizenship awards to six Hoover middle school students. Read more
Hoover schools to hold early 2019-20 kindergarten enrollment Thursday
Elementary schools will hold kindergarten enrollment from 4 to 6 p.m. to help plan staffing for next year. Read more
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