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COVID-19 doesn't stop 2020 Hoover City Dad Brigade back-to-school cleanup
Several hundred volunteers showed up at 16 Hoover public schools Saturday to help clean up the campuses prior to the Aug. 20 return of students. Read more
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Hoover schools to start with 'staggered' instruction schedule 1st 4 weeks
For the first four weeks of school, students will come either Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday, Superintendent Kathy Murphy said. Read more
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2020 Hoover City Dad Brigade back-to-school cleanup set for Saturday, Aug. 8
Volunteers are asked to come to Hoover's public schools to help with projects such as as pressure washing, weeding, spreading pine straw, painting, bush and tree trimming, and small repairs. Read more
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Jefferson State offering scholarships for dual enrollment students
Dual enrollment offers high school students the opportunity to earn high school and college credit simultaneously. Read more
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Hoover schools delay start for 2020-21 academic year, require masks
School will start Aug. 20 instead of Aug. 6, and all students must wear masks on buses. Masks also required in school for grades 3-12; encouraged for pre-K to second grade. Read more
Metro Roundup: Sinnott named Alabama Teacher of the Year finalist
When students return for the fall semester, whether or not Sinnott has the title of "Alabama Teacher of the Year," he said he wants to be prepared to lead them in a world that has seen a lot of change in just a few months. Read more
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AEA releases expectations for reopening of Alabama schools
The AEA believes any reopening plan has to not only ensure the health and safety of all students and educators, but also prioritize long-term strategies for student learning and educational equity. Read more
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State superintendent lays out plan for reopening schools
Mackey said schools will be opening in the fall, but online learning remains an option for those who choose it. Local boards of education will work under the recommendations of their superintendent. Read more
Clifford inducted into education honor society
Clifford was chosen based on her high academic achievement, worthy ideals and evidence of leadership attributes. Read more
Destination Hoover International awards 2020 scholarships
Destination Hoover International chose Adelle Knight of Hoover High and Juan Luis Contreras of Spain Park High as its scholarship recipients for 2020. Read more
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18% of parents in Hoover schools uncomfortable with August return
At least 20% of parents responding to a Hoover City Schools survey said they would prefer complete virtual school for the 2020-21 school year. Read more
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Jeff State holds virtual graduation
The virtual commencement exercises included individual recognition for each student, celebratory content and social media filters. The ceremony was designed to deliver unique moments of celebration and mobile engagement using interactive content. Read more
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
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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
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