Mountain Brook Junior HighThe 2011-2012 Mountain Brook Junior High freshman cheerleading squad recently returned from camp at Mississippi State University with several top honors. Over four days, 900 girls competed in various cheerleading categories.MBJH faculty member Helen Pruet coaches the ninth grade squad. Gail Magnus oversees all the MBJH cheerleader … [Read more...]
Students, Schools Step Up to Help Storm Victims
Area schools have come together after the April tornados to raise money for the victims who were devastated by the storms. In addition to schools accepting donations, students have hosted lemonade stands in several communities. The money raised will be given to the Red Cross, and also to buy supplies for neighboring families left without homes.Below are some of the many … [Read more...]
‘Forest Fling’ Celebrates Spring
Brookwood Forest Elementary celebrated its annual spring festival, Forest Fling, April 15. Students played carnival games, climbed inflatables, participated in arts and crafts and snacked on popcorn, cookies and sodas.Popular booths included hair color spray, fake injury bandaging, face painting and finger painting. Students also enjoyed the cake walk, Pucker Powder sour … [Read more...]
HHS Scholars Bowl Team Wins NAQT
The Hoover High Scholars Bowl team recently won the NAQT (National Academic Quiz Tournament) and finished first in Alabama.The team will compete as the state’s representatives at the High School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta May 27-29. … [Read more...]
LPMS Students Win Imagination Contest
Liberty Park Middle School students Logan Holyfield, Luke Arrington, Jack Hart and Francisco Hernandez recently placed first in the Alabama Destination Imagination competition.Destination Imagination involves problem solving, engineering, drama and creativity.The students’ challenge was to build a 20” x 20” x 20” box and then create a tool that would fit in the box. The … [Read more...]