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Hoover officials almost ready to demolish part of old Bluff Park school
Some classrooms deemed unsafe and outdated are to be torn down, while the nearly 100-year-old part will be preserved and renovated. Read more
Photo courtesy of Jason Gaston/Hoover City Schools
Hoover schools seek grant money to expand pre-K program
There is now one pre-K classroom at five schools, and officials are seeking grants to add six more pre-K classrooms, including at two new schools. Read more
Hoover school board member shares need for mentors for students
A pilot mentoring program already is operating in four Hoover schools and is set to be expanded to other schools. Read more
Photo courtesy of Kristin Bundren.
Spain Park science teachers win national instruction awards
Two teachers from Spain Park High School and Berry Middle School were recently recognized as 2019 national winners of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover schools superintendent proposes calendar for 2021-22
Her proposal, set for a vote by the school board on Dec. 10, would start the 2021-22 school year on Aug. 10 and allow a full week out for Thanksgiving. Read more
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Hoover High marching band captures 2019 state championship
The 190-member competition band won among five schools competing in Class 7A. Read more
Photo courtesy of Jill Spero
Prince of Peace 7th-graders explore marine life in Mobile Bay
The students took a field trip to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Read more
Photo courtesy of Riverchase Day School
Riverchase Day School runs lemonade stands to battle childhood cancer
Children at the school raised $3,690.13 with this year's effort. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan
Nine Hoover schools named among 'America's healthiest schools' for 2019
Nationally, 355 schools from 23 states made the list put out by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Federal judge rules against Hoover school system in 3-year special ed case
The judge ruled the school system erred in its process for assessing whether a girl struggling with psychological and emotional issues merited special education services. Read more
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Niche website ranks Hoover school district No. 4 in Alabama, 133rd in nation
Hoover schools Superintendent Kathy Murphy shared numerous rankings with the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Read more
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Guardians of 6-year-old girl sue Hoover school board over sexual assault claim
The guardians claim school officials failed to protect the 6-year-old girl after numerous sexual assaults by other first-grade girls. Read more
Hoover officials delay decision on 2021-22 school calendar
District officials say they will seek more feedback about priorities with another survey, likely after Thanksgiving. Read more
Photo courtesy of Connie O'Brien.
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School moves to the historic Titusville community
Holy Family Cristo Rey’s board acquired the former Center Street Middle School on June 11, 2019 from the Birmingham Board of Education. Renovations and upgrades were made over the summer in time for classes to begin on August 8. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover school board eyes $205 million budget with $15 million deficit for 2020
However, the budget includes $19 million in capital projects such as an 18-classroom expansion at Berry Middle School. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Schools foundation gives record amount of grants for 2019-20
The Hoover City Schools Foundation this year is giving out a record $64,000 in grants, thanks to successful fundraising initiatives, Executive Director Janet Turner said. Read more
Meet your new PTA, PTO, PTSO presidents
Here are the presidents of the parent organizations at each Hoover school and what they said about their goals for the 2019-20 school year. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson.
Hoover City Schools career center opens in Riverchase
After more than two years of planning and renovation work, the Hoover school system’s Riverchase Career Connection Center is now open and running. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
Hoover schools see small rise in enrollment so far for 2019-20
But registration to ride buses is up 8 percent — by 664 students. Read more
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Hoover dedicates Riverchase Career Connection Center
The 92,000-square-foot facility opens Aug. 8 with five academies covering health science, fire and emergency medical services, cyber innovation, skilled trades, and food and hospitality. Read more
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