By Reed Strength Over the summer, 21 teachers embarked on an eight-day journey across Alabama to learn more about the state’s bountiful biodiversity and natural beauty. Of those, eight were from the Over the Mountain area, including four from Deer Valley Elementary, two from Oak Mountain Intermediate and two from Homewood City Schools. Those two Homewood teachers, Lisa Lucas … [Read more...]
Hollywood Fan Club: House Tour Opens Doors Into Historic Homewood Neighborhood
By Donna CorneliusIt didn’t take Dana Garvin long to become a firm fan of one of Homewood’s most popular neighborhoods.“I’ve lived in Birmingham most of my life but just moved to Hollywood about four years ago, and I absolutely love it,” she said. “This neighborhood is the perfect combination of charm and history while being close to the newest … [Read more...]
Safety and Security: Schools Look for Ways to Prevent the Next School Shooting Plot
By Sam Prickett Feb. 14’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, was the eighth recorded school shooting of 2018 and, with 17 casualties, among the deadliest high school shootings in American history. It was also the deadliest school shooting overall since 2012’s Sandy Hook elementary massacre in Newtown, Connecticut, which killed 28 … [Read more...]
Turn It Up!: Homewood Dads Rock It out for Homewood Schools Foundation Fundraiser
By Sarah Kuper The Homewood City Schools Foundation will host its fourth annual fall band jam on Nov. 9 at Good People Brewing Company. The event is called “Grateful Dads” because the live entertainment is provided by two local bands that feature Homewood dads. The band 3 Legged Dog includes Homewood dads Danny Whitsett, Chris Hoke, Brian McCool, Bret … [Read more...]
OTM School Systems Adapt to Growing Student Populations
By Emily Williams Across the Over the Mountain area, public school systems have been taking advantage of the summer season to make improvements on their facilities. Whether renovating existing structures or adding new ones, Homewood, Hoover, Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills are making room to accommodate their growing student bodies and faculty. Homewood The Homewood City … [Read more...]