The Highlands School community has been very active over the summer. Head of school Kathryn Barr and social studies teacher Bo Garrett led a group of Highlands students and parents on a 10-day trip to Costa Rica. There, they visited a volcano and hot spring, kayaked along Lake Arenal and took a canopy tour.The group also hiked through the Santa Elena Biological … [Read more...]
Taking the Lead
Laurie King, Crestline Elementary Principal How long have you been at Crestline Elementary? I have been at Crestline since 1984. I was a special education teacher for 18 years, a reading coach for 5 years and the assistant principal for 5 years.I have worked under Dr. Mike Melvin for 17 years. He served as a tremendous mentor. When he left, I felt … [Read more...]
New at Hoover Schools
BLENDED ONLINE LEARNING:New online, high-school courses – known as Blended Online Learning - will be available to district seniors this fall taking English, government and economics. Students will still come to class during the week for other courses, but have the opportunity to take these courses from home for a fee.PARTNERSHIP WITH DISCOVERY EDUCATION:Hoover … [Read more...]
Three Is a Magic Number
Vestavia Hills High Wins ‘Triple Crown’ of AwardsBy Laura McAlisterJournal EditorAwards and honors are nothing unusual for many over the mountain schools. The systems earn top state rankings year after year and frequently appear on lists of the best schools in the nation. What is rare, though, is for one school to get three top honors in one year, which is what … [Read more...]
Homewood’s Healthy Choices
By Crystal CarrFor the first time in years, Homewood High School’s choir director Scott Thorne can feel a rush of waves under his feet as he water skis just off the sandy beaches of Alabama. He can shop wherever he pleases. He can play sports like he’s never played them before.Even tying his shoes is different after he lost 175 pounds through the Wellness … [Read more...]