The Homewood Board of Education recently announced that Dr. Justin Hefner will serve as superintendent of Homewood City Schools. Heftern, a Homewood resident, will step into the role beginning Aug. 17. He will replace Dr. Bill Cleveland who announced his retirement in February after 29 years in education. “For 10 years my wife and I have lived and raised our children … [Read more...]
OTM School Systems Pencil in Plans for Fall, but They Might Have to Use the Eraser
By Emily Williams and Caroline Rice Though coronavirus responses related to schools are subject to change daily, one thing is certain: many high school students will be learning through an online platform during the fall 2020 semester. Parents have pushed for learning options that offer different levels of online and in-person instruction. Hoover Hoover City … [Read more...]
Start Up the Bands: Band Directors at OTM Schools Face Challenges in Preparing for Football Season
By Emily Williams and Caroline Rice The impending school year is commonly portrayed as a rebirth of sorts, filled with promises of a new year, a new routine and perhaps even a new you. At the center of all that opportunity is one of the most spirited American trademarks – football season. The Friday night athletic productions draw the community together after school hours to … [Read more...]
The Graduates
Editors note: We reached out to local schools and collected graduation messages to the Class of 2020 from some of our areas top ranking graduates, featured student speakers and valedictorians. Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills students are featured here. We’ll include others in our next issue. Mountain Brook High SchoolJohn Nathan, honor graduate Obviously, this is not … [Read more...]
A Side of Science: Homewood Schools Partner with McWance Center to Distribute STEM Activity Cards
Homewood City Schools and McWane Science Center recently partnered on a new program to combine lunch and science during the school Covid-19 closure. Homewood City Schools provided free meals to children under 18 during the school closures this spring, and each meal packet included a Science Challenge card provided by the education department at McWane Science … [Read more...]