Homewood’s Edgewood Elementary School recently was recognized by the American Heart Association for raising more than $55,000 through the Association’s Kids Heart Challenge. According to a press release from the AHA, this makes Edgewood Elementary one of the top fundraising schools in the state. Edgewood launched its Kids Heart Challenge in February, also … [Read more...]

The Finley Committee last month named its 2022 Finley Character Awards winners, recognizing Dr. Alice Turney, principal of Riverchase Elementary school, as the faculty winner; Rotimi Kukoyi as the senior winner from Hoover High; and Audrey Rothman as the senior winner from Spain Park High.In nomination letters, Turney’s colleagues said her “superpower” was her commitment to … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]