By Emily Williams As the end of the school year fast approaches, springtime in many Alabama schools is not only devoted to fitting in those last-minute lessons and preparing for final tests and exams. It also is a final chance for students to band together and give back to the community. According to the American Cancer Society of Alabama, approximately 80 schools, … [Read more...]
Taste and See: VHECH Puts Arts on Display to the Community With Fundraiser
By Emily Williams Once a year, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights faculty, staff and parents join together to create an event that puts the school’s arts program on display for the entire community. The Taste of the Heights fundraiser, to be held April 17, initially was created as a way to highlight the school’s yearly art show. The event not only raises funds for the … [Read more...]
Fairytale Breakfast for a Cause: Vestavia High’s Relay for Life Hosts Princess and Superhero Breakfast
By Sarah Kuper At least 300 Over the Mountain preschoolers and their parents ate breakfast with favorite princesses and superheroes as part of Vestavia Hills High School’s Relay for Life fundraiser. High school volunteers dressed as Disney princesses and comic book heroes, posed for photos and signed autographs during the event, held Feb. 24. Area merchants donated coffee, … [Read more...]
Spartans Four on the Floor
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook won its fourth boys basketball state championship in six years Saturday in a dominating 73-49 victory over Mobile’s McGill-Toolen. The Spartans were led by junior Trendon Watford’s 26 points, 12 rebounds, five blocked shots, three assists and one steal. Senior Sean Elmore complemented that with 20 points, sparked by 6-of-10 from beyond the arc, … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Board of Education Names Freeman New Superintendent
Dr. Todd Freeman has been named the next superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools. The city’s school board chose him unanimously to become the system’s seventh superintendent. The decision was announced Jan. 31. Freeman is superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools in Talladega County, a position he has held since 2013. Before that, he spent 20 years as an educator, … [Read more...]