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Chamber names 2020 scholarship winners
The winners were chosen based on academic achievement, financial need and contributions to the community. Read more
Hoover Service Club gives $45,000 in scholarships to 2020 graduates
The scholarships and awards were made possible by Hoover Service Club fundraisers and a $2,500 grant from the Jefferson County Commission. Read more
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Hoover High salutes Class of 2020 'world changers' with 'social distancing' graduation
“Uncertainty may be the new norm, but we all have the power to charge forward with hope and optimism," Hoover High valedictorian Abhinav Gullapalli said. Read more
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Spain Park celebrates graduation for Class of 2020 at Hoover Met
All students and guests were required to wear masks, but Hoover officials were determined to give Spain Park's seniors their graduation experience. Read more
Photo courtesy of Hoover City Schools
South Shades Crest Elementary to get second pre-K classroom
The Hoover school system has received a grant from the state to add a sixth pre-K classroom for the 2020-21 school year. Read more
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Hoover's decision to hold big graduation celebrated by some, derided by others
Some people say it's irresponsible given the continued COVID-19 outbreak, but others say the Class of 2020 deserves an in-person ceremony. Read more
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Hoover school officials announce graduation details for Hoover, Spain Park
The ceremonies will be at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, and each graduate will get four tickets for guests. Read more
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Hoover schools to open new center for elementary behavior issues
Beginning with the 2020-21 school year, elementary school principals will have the option to send students who demonstrate extreme non-compliance with school rules and the code of conduct to a new Early Learning Center. Read more
Photo courtesy of Kimberly Carns.
Virtual class now a reality for thousands of Hoover kids
Nearly 13,000 students enrolled in Hoover public schools are finding themselves learning from home for the last two months of the school year, thanks to the COVID-19 disease that has wreaked havoc around the world. Read more
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COVID-19 won't impact Hoover schools' local tax revenues for 2020, CFO says
The Hoover school district already had received 99.7% of its expected local tax revenues for fiscal 2020 by the end of February. Read more
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Hoover schools gearing back up to start alternative instruction Monday
Seniors are done with classes and considered to be graduated, but all other students to receive online instruction, take-home packets. Read more
Photo by Ingrid Schnader.
Metro Roundup: Shades Cahaba students organize plastic straw ban
The plastic straw ban was organized by five fourth-grade students at the school after their teacher, Rebecca Smith, asked them to think about ways they could make a difference. Read more
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Hoover public schools to resume April 6 through alternative instruction
The governor ordered all public schools in Alabama to start back through online instruction, take-home packets or other necessary means. Read more
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Hoover schools ready to expand mentoring program
While children have parents, teachers and counselors who love them, sometimes it helps to have someone outside the home and from outside the school listen to them, encourage them and be a role model for them. Read more
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Hoover schools to close Monday instead of Thursday
Schools will remain closed until at least Monday, April 6. Read more
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Rocky Ridge Principal Dil Uswatte named 2020 National Distinguished Principal for Alabama
Uswatte, principal at Rocky Ridge for five years, found out she won the award in a surprise ceremony at her school. Read more
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Senior Will McCrite, teacher Chrissy Roe named 2020 Finley Award winners at Spain Park
McCrite was chosen from among 389 seniors at Spain Park, and Roe was selected from among about 1,880 employees in Hoover City Schools. Read more
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Hoover High's Sophie Griffies wins 2020 Finley Award for character among 683 seniors
The award is given annually to a senior at both Hoover and Spain Park high schools and to a Hoover City Schools faculty member who has outstanding character. Read more
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Hoover school board opposes effort to mandate longer summer breaks
Hoover school officials said decisions about school calendars should be made at the local level. Read more
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Rocky Ridge principal 1 of 3 Alabama finalists for national designation
Dil Uswatte has been principal at Rocky Ridge Elementary for five years. Read more
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