Continuing a tradition dating back to 1908, preachers from around the country will preach at the Cathedral Church of the Advent each weekday of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 2. This year’s series is set to also commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Advent’s founding in 1872. Each year, people gather to hear the daily sermons and eat lunch. Each … [Read more...]
Spring Valley School Encourages Kind Pledges
Each year, the Kind Club at Spring Valley school invites students, teachers and staff to write Kind Pledges.The club is a student organization dedicated to promoting self-respect and kindness toward others in the school and the community. The Kind Pledges program is in partnership with Kind Campaign, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that … [Read more...]
Finley Committee Recognizes Hoover ‘Teachers in the Trenches’
Three Hoover teachers were recognized recently by The Finley Committee for going beyond the call of duty to serve students and the school district. The Teachers in the Trenches awards honor educators whose dedication and kindness make an impact on students’ lives beyond the classroom, according to a statement by Hoover City Schools. One teacher each from elementary, … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook City Schools Names Teachers of the Year
Each school in the Mountain Brook City Schools district has named its Teacher of the Year for the 2021-22 school year. Out of the teachers awarded, two were selected as District Teachers of the Year. The Elementary District Teacher of the Year was awarded to Laura Rives, and the Secondary District Teacher of the Year was granted to Tami Genry. Laura … [Read more...]
Be Kind: Hoover, Other OTM Schools Promote Kindness, Condemn Bullying
By Ally MorrisonIn an effort to take a stand against bullying, Hoover City Schools and its partners dedicated a week to promoting and cultivating an atmosphere of kindness in the school system and community. Be Kind Week, which this year had the theme “Kindness Begins With Me,” was held Feb. 12-19. The Wednesday of that week, Robert F. Bumpus Middle School students … [Read more...]