By Ben Johnson Journal Intern Some kids spend their summers making crafts at summer camp. Harrison Jones spent his learning how to be a rock star.Harrison Jones, a junior at Mountain Brook High School, has been playing the drums since he was in the fourth grade. Last July, he spent 10 days in Los Angeles at Grammy Camp, a summer camp designed to teach upcoming … [Read more...]
Bluff Park Holds Fundraising Drive
Bluff Park Elementary School kicked off its first fundraising campaign of the year with pep rallies for all the students on Friday, August 24th. Bill Lavenby, the Charleston Wrap area representative (pictured with the students) came to school and displayed several items that are for sale and some of the great prizes available to students who participate in the school's … [Read more...]
Going to the Dogs
Some four legged friends have enrolled in a new class called Barkology 101 to help enhance student learning at Hoover’s Crossroads alternative school. The New Beginnings program was awarded a grant from the Hoover City Schools Foundation this summer to fund the new class. Eight students and five dogs from the schools Personal Development Class were chosen to work together in … [Read more...]
Library Concert Celebrates Summer Readers
The Emmet O’Neal Library children’s department threw a party for its summer readers July 24, with pizza and a concert by children’s musician Roger Day and the Mosquito Burrito Band.This summer’s “Dream Big” reading program featured reading incentives, book giveaways, visiting performers and programs, including puppet shows, live theater and animal exhibitions.This year, … [Read more...]
Crestline Elementary Has New Playground
Crestline Elementary students will start the school year with a brand new playground. The facility is the first handicap-accessible playground in Mountain Brook.Funding came from the school’s annual PTO fundraiser, Boosterthon, and other sources. Boosterthon gave students the opportunity to participate in the fundraising efforts for their new play equipment. Students found … [Read more...]