Chamber recognizes Students, Teachers of the Year
An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that teacher Amanda Stidham is a teacher at East Elementary School. She is a teacher at Cullman City Primary School. We regret the error.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2023...
Spreading the STEM message
Cullman City Schools superintendent, school board teach STEM strategy at state level
Cullman City Schools has been leading the charge with an expansive, innovative approach to Science, Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education at every level — and system leaders recently had a chance to...
An unexpected retirement: EES principal David Wiggins to retire after 17 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School Principal David Wiggins on Tuesday announced his retirement to staff and coworkers. Wiggins, who has been principal at the school for 17 years, is a community favorite, with a generation of kids getting one of his famous high-fives...
Cullman City Schools announces teachers of the year
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Schools is pleased to announce its elementary and secondary teachers of the year for 2023-2024.
This year’s honored educators are Cullman City Primary School first grade teacher Amanda Stidham, and seventh grade Cullman Middle School English teacher Katie McGee.
The two...
‘Think outside the box’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School have always gotten some exposure to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), but this year the school is taking young learners even deeper into the concepts with a special curriculum and approach unique at the...
ALEA: ABCs of back-to-school safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Somewhere between purchasing school supplies, packing lunches and selecting outfits for the first day of a new school year, parents and their students should make time to review the ABCs of back-to-school safety.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor said,...
Cullman City, County Schools returning to normal operations Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - After reaching out to both the Cullman City and Cullman County School Systems, it has been confirmed that both will be returning to a normal schedule beginning Monday, Jan. 25.
According to Cullman City Schools’ Trent Moore, “Back to normal in person tomorrow for city.”
Cullman County...
Cullman City School Board approves new personnel, prepares for upcoming school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its regularly scheduled meeting at its central office Tuesday morning and provided an update on facility upgrades, COVID-19 policies for the upcoming school year and approved a handful of new personnel members. After approving the...
Cullman City Board of Education honors top teachers, school nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board recently named its elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year and honored its school nurses for their service during the pandemic.
Teachers of the Year were:
Blakely Burns, East Elementary School, Elementary Teacher of the Year Linda Bean, Cullman...
CHS responds to reports of weapon possession
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the morning of May 12, it was brought to the attention of the Cullman High School administration that a CHS student may have a weapon in his/her book bag. In conjunction with the School Resource Officer, the CHS administration acted...
Cullman City Schools amend mask mandate, effective Monday, April 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Statement from Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff:
"As Governor Ivey intends to remove the mask requirement from the public health order on April 9, 2021, the Cullman City School System will amend the procedure on masks/facial coverings as well. Effective Monday,...
Bringing out the best: Cullman City Schools begins “grab and go” meal distribution
CULLMAN, Ala.
- Cullman City Schools (CCS) on Monday began distributing “Grab and Go Curbside
Meals” to students 18 and younger from the lunchroom at West Elementary School.
Each student in the drive-through line received two days’ worth of breakfasts
and lunches.
Cullman High School Principal Kim Townson Hall,...
City school board holds 1st FY2020 budget hearing
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its first proposed budget hearing for the upcoming fiscal year Monday, with its regular board meeting following shortly after the hearing. Chief Financial Officer of Cullman City Schools, Russell Raney, gave a presentation to the...
Cullman first responders practice safe school drills
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the new school year right around the corner, there are lots of things for students, teachers, parents and administrators to think about, including school safety. The Cullman Police Department (CPD) has been thinking about school safety as well and has...
Cullman City, County Schools closed Tuesday; other closings
Updated 1-28-19 at 6:12 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 29 due to the threat of winter weather.
List of known closures:
Cullman City Schools
Cullman County Schools
Winston County Schools
Walker County Schools
Blount County Schools
Wallace State Community College
City of Cullman administrative...
Cullman City, County Schools on 2-hour delay Tuesday
CULLMAN - Due to the threat of hazardous road conditions and black ice, Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay Tuesday morning, Dec. 11.
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CPD: No left turns onto 13th St. NE from 2nd Ave NE before and after school
A sign on Second Avenue Northeast informs motorists that left turns onto 13th Street Northeast from Second Avenue Northeast are prohibited before and after school. (Cullman Police Department, Google Maps)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Police Department is reminding drivers that during certain times before and...
Traffic stop leads to intent to distribute meth charge; suspect was out on bond for previous trafficking charge
David Reynolds (Cullman Police Department)
CULLMAN - A traffic stop on Tuesday resulted in a Cullman man being charged for multiple offenses, including intent to distribute methamphetamine.
The Cullman Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit officers initiated a traffic stop on a black Harley Davidson motorcycle with...
LIST: Monday early dismissals, closings due to weather
CULLMAN - The threat of significantly severe weather on Monday has triggered several early dismissals around the Cullman area. According to the National Weather Service in Huntsville, "Severe thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday afternoon and spread eastward ahead of an approaching storm system....
Cullman County, City Schools under increased security due to online threats
LATEST: Source of Good Hope threat identified.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Both Cullman County Schools and Cullman City Schools will have increased security Thursday, following online threats made Wednesday night.
Ed Roberson, chief financial officer of Cullman County Schools, said while county schools are not on soft...
City, county schools on 2-hour delay Thursday
CULLMAN - Both Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 18.
Check back for updates on other delays or closures.
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Complete list: school, business, org. closings; road closings
Last updated: 1-17-18, 2:24 p.m.
CULLMAN - North Alabama, including the Cullman area, remains under a Wind Chill Advisory until noon Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Here's a list of delays and closings in The Tribune's coverage area. Check back for updates.
CLOSED: Cullman City Schools will be closed...
(UPDATED) List: Closings and delays due to winter weather
UPDATED Jan. 16, 2018
CULLMAN - North Alabama, including the Cullman area, remains under a Wind Chill Advisory until 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.
Here's a list of delays and closings in The Tribune's coverage area. Check back for updates.
CLOSED: Cullman City Schools will be closed...
ALERT: Closings and early dismissals
CULLMAN - Cullman County is under a winter weather advisory until 3 p.m. today. Below are the closings and early dismissals announced so far. This list will be updated.
Cullman County Schools will dismiss at 10:30 a.m.
Wallace State will close at 11 a.m.
Cullman City Schools...
List: Closings due to Irma
CULLMAN COUNTY - Below is a list of known closings due to Hurricane Irma's expected impact on the Cullman area. This list will be updated as closings are reported.
Cullman City Schools- closed on Monday, Sept. 11 and Tuesday, Sept. 12; this includes all after-school...
Tornado watch until 8 p.m.; County, city schools cancel afternoon, evening activities
CULLMAN COUNTY - Both Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools have canceled all afternoon and evening activities for Thursday, as the area is under a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. tonight.
According to the National Weather Service:
Brief tornadoes will be possible this afternoon and...
Patrick Riley- Just a Janitor?
My mother always says, ‘You got to get out there and work. Be independent and take care of yourself.’ And I do.”
Patrick Riley, CHS janitor
CULLMAN - Patrick Riley is someone special. The janitor at Cullman High School (CHS), he seriously loves his job and...
Cullman City/County Schools close Thursday, among other agencies
CULLMAN – Both Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Thursday due to the immense amount of snowfall. Both Dr. Doreen Griffeth (City School superintendent) and Dr. Craig Ross (County School superintendent) said no classes will be held Thursday, Feb. 26.
Warming Shelter:...
