Homewood City Schools has promoted Mindy McBride to principal of Homewood Middle School and Rick Baguley to athletic director of Homewood High. McBride begins her new job July 1. For the past five years, McBride has served as an assistant principal for instruction in the Homewood school system, the past three of those years at Homewood High. Before that, she taught and … [Read more...]

Hoover City Schools celebrated the opening of the long-anticipated new Performing Arts Center at Hoover High with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25. The $15.4 million facility, which spans 36,000 square feet, marks a significant milestone for the district, according to a press release from Hoover schools. It addresses the longstanding need for a dedicated space to … [Read more...]

By Ana GoodCpl. Glen White knows to prepare for the unexpected as part of his everyday duties. White, who has been the school resource officer at Crestline Elementary for the past four years, said each day brings its own adventure. When standing in front of a group of kindergarteners, for example, telling them about when to call 911 and when not to call 911, or … [Read more...]

The Hoover Board of Education and its law firm have launched the search for a new city schools superintendent to succeed Dr. Dee O. Fowler, who is retiring in September, according to a press release from Hoover City Schools. “I do not have the words to adequately express my personal and professional gratitude for the opportunity to serve as superintendent of Hoover … [Read more...]

By Anne RuisiThe Eternal City awaits members of the Vestavia Hills High School marching band and concert choir, who are heading to Italy to perform during Rome’s New Year’s Festival.  “It’s super exciting,” said band Director Jerell Horton, who recently returned from Italy after a site visit to preview what his group can expect during the upcoming eight-day … [Read more...]