Dad Brigade gives schools a facelift

Almost 400 volunteers, including around 70 students, came together for the first project of the Hoover City Dad Brigade on Aug. 1. At every elementary school, the volunteers painted, planted flowers, assembled benches and shelves, caulked windows, cleaned sidewalks and more to prepare for the first day of school.

“The whole idea was to unite our entire city school system,” Board of Education President Derrick Murphy, who started Hoover City Dad Brigade, said. “I’m just excited that our school system came together for this large event. It’s a remarkable thing that represents the community.”

The volunteers will be recognized at the Sept. 14 Hoover Board of Education meeting at Hoover High School at 6 p.m.

"We are currently planning the next Hoover City Dad Brigade event to take place this spring," Murphy said. "I will announce a definite date and plan in the month of January."