By Emily Williams Hundreds of parents and students gathered Sept. 30 at what will become Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge for the school’s grand opening – a year early. The building now is home to Jefferson County’s Gresham Elementary School. After renovations, it will open as a Vestavia Hills elementary school in August 2019. During last month’s introductory event, … [Read more...]
A Tradition of Its Own: VHECH Promotes Its Promise in Heights Heroes Races
By Ingrid Howard Alicia Hunsberger, principal at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights, said she isn’t a runner. But because she loves being a part of the community, she puts that aside during VHECH’s annual fundraising event, the Heights Heroes 5K and Fun Run. The idea for the fundraiser came together after Hunsberger first became principal at the school two years ago. … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Board of Education Names Freeman New Superintendent
Dr. Todd Freeman has been named the next superintendent of Vestavia Hills City Schools. The city’s school board chose him unanimously to become the system’s seventh superintendent. The decision was announced Jan. 31. Freeman is superintendent of Sylacauga City Schools in Talladega County, a position he has held since 2013. Before that, he spent 20 years as an educator, … [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...]
Crossing Lines: The Old Berry School Changes Hands, Now Belongs to Vestavia
By William C. Singleton III The former Berry School property is officially a part of Vestavia Hills now. In recent weeks, the city of Vestavia has annexed the 38.5-acre property off Columbiana Road, and the city school board has closed on the sale of the property for $11 million from the Hoover school system. The property houses a school building, which has been used as a … [Read more...]