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Douglas Frederick, a Prince of Peace Catholic School eighth grade student, won the school’s annual National Geographic Bee. Read more

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Photo by Jon Anderson.

Burke, 52, is in her eighth year as an assistant principal at Bumpus and 31st year in education. Read more

Middle Schools

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Photo by Jasmyne Ray.

The Student Activism for Women club, founded in 2017 by a group of senior students, is striving to empower female students through community service and activism. Read more

High Schools

Berry Middle School addition proposal

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The 18-classroom addition still requires approval from the Hoover school board. Read more

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The award is given each year to one Hoover City Schools employee and one senior at each of the two public high schools in Hoover. Read more

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The 26-member First Edition jazz band performed with renowned trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and trumpeter Todd Stoll. Read more

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Bluff Park Elementary’s bicentennial project included expanding the amount of books in its bilingual library, in addition to purchasing electronic translators to assist parents and students. Read more

Elementary/Intermediate Schools

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Carey is in her 18th year of teaching and fifth year as an instructional support teacher at Hoover High. Read more

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Darroch serves as the technology coach for Bluff Park, Deer Valley and Greystone elementary schools. Read more

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When John Montgomery came to Hoover High School more than seven years ago as an assistant principal, he thought he might stay a few years and move somewhere else. Read more

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The new Riverchase Career Connection Center will help fulfill that mission, Superintendent Kathy Murphy told the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce. Read more

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Jason Gaston 11-13-18

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Jason Gaston has been the media and public relations coordinator for Hoover City Schools since September 2007. Read more

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Hoover school board 9-13-18

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The board also discussed classroom additions at two schools and approved a pay raise for classified employees. Read more

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Montgomery, who has been an assistant under Hulin for 7 1/2 years, will take over when Hulin retires at the end of December. Read more

High Schools

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Prince of Peace Catholic School celebrated National Red Ribbon Week Oct. 22-26 by promoting a week of service to others. Read more

Private Schools

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Submitted by Renee Stewart, Brock’s Gap Intermediate

Students at Brock's Gap Intermediate School participated in National Unity Day on Oct. 24. Read more

Elementary/Intermediate Schools

Ami Weems

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Weems has been in education 17 years, all at Deer Valley Elementary. Read more

Elementary/Intermediate Schools

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Hoover City Schools Superintendent Kathy Murphy has been named District V Superintendent of the Year. Read more

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Fifteen high school marching bands are expected to participate in Hoover High School’s 2018 Invitational Marching Festival on Oct. 20 at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Read more

High Schools

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Here is the list of leaders expected at various schools. Read more

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