By Laura McAlister Journal EditorWhen students return to Brookwood Forest Elementary Aug. 16, they’ll be greeted by a new principal.Nathan Pitner replaces Yvette Faught as principal. Faught retired at the end of the 2010-11 school year.“I have some awful big shoes to fill I know,” Pitner said. “But it is nice to be able to come into a school that has done so … [Read more...]
State’s Top Superintendent Credits Others for School System’s Success
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorThere are three ingredients to a great school system, according to Dr. Jamie Blair, superintendent of Vestavia Hills public schools: great students, great parents and great teachers.Those ingredients, Blair said, earned him the title of State Superintendent of the Year for 2011. Blair was chosen from eight finalists for the award, … [Read more...]
Playing with a Purpose
By Matthew Terwilliger Journal InternEdgewood Elementary has installed a new playground fitness circuit, recognizing childhood wellness as an important part of educating students.The fitness circuit, which opened the first of May, is different from a traditional playground. It’s targeted not just for play but for full fitness-focused physical … [Read more...]
Principal, Teachers Prepare for Opening of New Hoover School
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorHoover has a new school, but its building is all too familiar to many in the community.In an effort to alleviate overcrowding, the city system has implemented a realignment plan that will go into effect this school year. At the heart of the plan is a new intermediate school that will be housed in the old R.F. Bumpus Middle School … [Read more...]
St. Francis Holds Spirit Day
St. Francis Xavier students enjoyed Spirit Day at the end of the school year to celebrate their learning successes for 2010-2011.Faculty members and administrators selected “I Choose a Challenge” as the theme for academic, behavioral and spiritual goals for students throughout the school year.The theme is based on the book “Do Hard Things” by Alex and Brett Harris. … [Read more...]