CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its final regular board meeting of the year Tuesday evening at Cullman High School, recognizing award-winning educators, celebrating state champions and approving key financial and calendar items.
The board reported that Cullman High School was named an A+ School of Excellence by the Alabama State Department of Education, an honor awarded to schools demonstrating strong academic performance, rigorous instruction and a commitment to serving diverse student bodies. The designation was supported by qualifying scores on spring Advanced Placement exams, highlighting student readiness for college-level coursework.
A post from Cullman High School said, “Cullman High School is honored to announce its recognition as an A+ School of Excellence by ALSDE, a testament to the collaborative efforts of our teachers and students in achieving our AP goal. We are proud to be one of only four high schools in the state to receive this distinction.”
Several Cullman High School educators were recognized for their contributions to the A+ designation, including AP instructors in art, computer science, history, psychology, seminar, literature, language, math and science.
The board also honored Teachers of the Year from across the district:
- Caroline Tidmore of Cullman City Primary School
- Lacy Cameron of East Elementary School
- Kristy White of West Elementary School
- Morgan Johnston of Cullman Middle School
- Michelle Greenlee of Cullman High School
The board celebrated CHS cheerleaders for two Alabama High School Athletic Association state championships. Varsity Traditional and JV Game Day teams both earned Class 6A state titles. The program also posted strong finishes at multiple regional competitions throughout the season.
Board members approved the October 2025 financial report. Revenues and expenditures were within expected ranges for the first month of the fiscal year. The district reported $2.2 million in assets and a fund balance of $10.2 million.
The 2026–2027 academic calendar was approved, with the first day of school on Aug. 11 and the last day on May 27. Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff noted multiple long weekends, holiday breaks and a full spring break designed to minimize missed instructional time and give families plenty of vacation time.
Superintendent updates included progress on construction projects across the district, including middle school renovations, athletic field improvements and high school classroom expansions scheduled for completion before the next school year. Cafeterias across all five schools also received high health inspection scores, with the high school earning a perfect 100.
The meeting concluded with recognition of the City of Cullman’s continued partnership, including a $600,000 contribution toward the district’s capital improvement plan, marking the fifth installment of a $6 million commitment.
The next board meeting will be Jan. 20, at 5 p.m. at the central office.
