Congratulations, Cold Springs High School Class of 2019!
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at noon at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum.
There class has 72 graduates who earned an estimated 40 scholarships totaling approximately $250,000. There are...
WSCC advisor can identify with students she counsels
This is one in a series of stories celebrating Community College Month during April.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - When Amber Robinson, a success advisor in Wallace State Community College’s Center for Student Success, sits across her desk from an incoming or current student, she can identify...
Wallace State EMS program: Openings for spring 2021 in Basic EMT and Advanced EMT
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Emergency Medical Services program announces current openings for students interested in earning certificates in either Basic EMT and its new Advanced EMT option. Classes for the Spring 2021 semester will begin on Jan. 19.
Both the Advanced...
The Link community education courses beginning May 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County is knee-deep in preparations for its community education classes that are set to begin on May 13.
“The Link is driven to empower individuals and families to build sustainable paths toward self-sufficiency and resilience. We not only...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene Program celebrates Class of 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a pinning ceremony for its Dental Hygiene program's Class of 2025. The event celebrated the achievements of 25 exceptional graduates who have successfully completed the rigorous program and are now ready to begin their professional...
West Point Scholar’s Bowl Team Headed for National Championship
Front row (l-r): Luke Watson, Zakk Waddell, Billy Ellis, Ross Wallace, Alyssa Price
Back row (l-r): Derik Arendall, Austin Frederick, Kohan Lovett, Will Parker, Tom Parker
WEST POINT - The West Point High School Scholar’s Bowl team is a force to be reckoned with, and they...
2020 Bearcats receive caps, gowns; graduation set for May 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cheers and congratulations could be heard over the back parking lot of Cullman High School Friday afternoon as members of the Class of 2020 drove through to receive their caps and gowns. An in-person graduation ceremony is set for Friday, May...
St. Bernard holds Senior Dedication Mass
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard seniors, the Class of 2023, were honored Sept. 29 with a special Senior Dedication Mass recognizing them as leaders of the student body of St. Bernard Prep.
Giving the homily at the celebration, Abbot Marcus Voss explained that all were...
Welcome back! Cullman City, County Schools, Sacred Heart head back to class
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was an exciting beginning to the new school year at East Elementary School Wednesday morning.
An enthusiastic Principal David Wiggins said, “This is my cup of coffee!” as he welcomed each student with his trademark laughter and high five.
Helping greet the...
Wallace State offers drive-in Wi-Fi from campus parking lots
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is offering free drive-in Wi-Fi access to students at the main campus in Hanceville and at both Oneonta campus locations.
Students can access the free Wi-Fi by selecting the Guest network from most parking lots near major buildings...
Cullman-area students named to UAB President’s, Dean’s Lists
Updated 6-30-20 at 9:51 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently released its Presidential Honors List and Dean’s List for spring 2020.
To qualify for the Presidential Honors List, undergraduate students must register and complete at least 12 semester hours of...
‘A total surprise’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School Band Director Nathan Kilgo recently reached and was celebrated for a big milestone: 25 years as head of the school’s band program.
During the Aggies’ Oct. 21 football game, the Aggie Band held its first alumni night in over...
Cullman-area students honored at Judson College
Katie Speer (left) with Assistant Vice President for Athletics Marsha Ford
MARION - Three Cullman-area students were recognized at Judson College’s recent Honors Convocation. The ceremony honored students who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in academics and in service at the college.
Freshman Jordan Hooks...
Wallace State nursing grads post high pass rates on licensure exams
Wallace State Nursing students posted high pass rates for their NCLEX exams, with 100 percent for Practical Nursing candidates and 91.9 percent for Registered Nursing candidates.
HANCEVILLE - The most recent graduates of the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education have once again...
Campbell, Page named to Berry College spring 2023 Dean’s List
ROME, Ga. - The Berry College Dean's List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying a class load of at least 12 hours during the semester.
Local students who wee named to the spring 2023...
Harmony School lunchroom staff recognized for outstanding service
CULLMAN, Ala. – Lunchroom staff members at Harmony School were recently recognized as the school’s Employees of the Month. The four hard-working women go above and beyond, according to Harmony Principal Kevin Sullins. Each day, despite the added difficulties of the pandemic, their pride...
St. Bernard Prep’s Madilyn Kerber named Bryant-Jordan Scholar-Athlete Region Winner
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School senior Madilyn Kerber has been named the Region 7, Class 1A Scholar-Athlete by the prestigious Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Program. She was recognized at the 40th Annual Bryant-Jordan Awards Banquet, held Monday, April 14, 2025, in the Sheraton Birmingham...
New Wallace State Dance Program begins this fall, headed by former American Ballet School in Paris Director Brooke Desnoës
Brooke Desnoës
HANCEVILLE - Brooke Desnoës, founder and artistic director of the Academie Americaine de Danse de Paris, today known as the Académie de l’Art de la Danse et de sa Pédagogie (AADP), is returning home to the Cullman area twenty years in France to...
CCBOE breaks ground on new gym at Cold Springs High School
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education approved the construction of a new gymnasium on the campus of Cold Springs High School and Board members, elected officials, school administrators, coaches and students gathered to break ground on the new facility Thursday morning....
West Point High School wins 2021 Alabama Scholars’ Bowl tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Scholars’ Bowl team finished its 2020/21 season as the top 5A team in the state of Alabama, earning first place honors in the state tournament. West Point played Holtville High School in the championship match, winning...
CCBOE recognized nationally for Community Report publication
CULLMAN, Ala. - The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) on Friday, June 21, 2024, recognized Cullman County Schools for its recent Community Report publication.
The report showcases the school system and highlights each school in the district. It can be viewed at ccboe.org/community.
"This Community...
Nurses recognized during National Nurses Day, National Nurses Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College is celebrating National Nurses Week and National Nurses Day, honoring the thousands of alumni who have passed through its doors.
National Nurses Day on May 6 kicks off National Nurses Week, which ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale. The year 2020 is the 200th anniversary...
WSCC students bring home 35 medals from State SkillsUSA competitions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Students from Wallace State Community College are bringing home 35 medals from the state SkillsUSA competition held this week in Mobile. There were 21 first-place winners, 10 second-place winners and four third-place winners.
Diesel Technology students swept the Diesel Equipment Technology category,...
East Elementary students use robotics to create unique art
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School used rolling robots to create artwork, as part of the school’s broader robotics and coding curriculum. Young learners across all grades participated in the project, which utilized Sphero Spark Robots — essentially ball-like robot devices that can...
Holly Pond’s Garrett named to UA Dean’s List for summer term
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 383 students enrolled during summer semester 2022 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List with an academic record of 3.5 (or above) or the President's List with an academic record of 4.0 (all A's).
Local...
Wallace State Criminal Justice Department launches new Corrections degree option
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Criminal Justice program has added a new Corrections degree career option.
Classes for the new major include Introduction to Corrections (CRJ 150), Correctional Institutions (CRJ 156), Community Based Correction (CRJ 157), Issues in Correction (CRJ 259), Correctional Rehabilitation...
CHS principal meets with U.S. reps to talk education needs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall is serving as the interim coordinator for the National Association of Secondary Schools in the State of Alabama, where she represents middle school and high school principals from Alabama in Washington DC.She recently spent a...
Cullman City Primary School kindergarten registration info for 2025-2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School is looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, with calendar dates and registration information now available for incoming kindergarten students.Kindergarten registration detailsA parent meeting for incoming kindergartners is set for 5 p.m. on March 4, 2025, in...
WSCC Nursing to host free health fair July 11 in the Bailey Center
Sue Morgan, left, listens as Wallace State Nursing students Karlie Tolbert and Erin Wise share information about making wise food choices during the CELEBRATE Health Fair held June 13 at the Wallace State Community College Oneonta Center. The Nursing program will host an event...
‘Lessons from an Invisible Child’
CULLMAN, Ala. - In preparation for the 2022-23 academic year at St. Bernard Prep, all teachers and staff members recently spent three days in meetings, professional development and their classrooms, anticipating the arrival of more than 130 students.
Cullman’s nationally known speaker, Jenny Nolen, traveled...
“Shrek” delights crowds at Cullman High
CULLMAN - On Friday evening, Cullman High School’s (CHS) Performing Arts gave a public performance of “Shrek: The Musical” at the CHS auditorium. The show wasn’t simply a rehash of the movie with singing; plot twists here and there easily kept veteran Shrek fans...
Wallace State celebrates industry partners, student success
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development celebrated its successes by showing appreciation to the people who have worked with its programs to provide training and education to more than 7,000 area residents in the last year.
“The purpose...
Cullman City Schools Foundation honors teachers, alumni
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Foundation on Thursday, April 6, hosted its 12th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Luncheon. The event honored Teachers of the Year, as well as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award and 2023 Distinguished Service Award winners.
“On behalf...
Rep. Corey Harbison speaks on the recently filed HB622 bill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Rep. Corey Harbison, R-Good Hope on Tuesday afternoon filed HB622, a bill that, if passed, would allow Cullman County voters to decide on a state constitutional amendment that would make the role of Cullman County Schools superintendent an elected, instead of...
Saint Bernard students recognized for achievements; scholarships total more than $6.4M
Christian Service Award winner Sam Chiodo, Headmaster Dan Baillargeon and Father Bede Marcy
CULLMAN - At ceremonies held in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center on May 11, 2017, students of St. Bernard Preparatory School were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the 2016-17 academic year....
New nursing students attend orientation session at WSCC
HANCEVILLE – About 200 new nursing students attended orientation Tuesday at Wallace State Community College. During the day-long event, the students were given information about when to expect certain classes to be taught, their uniform scrubs, text books and equipment they will need, financial aid and...
In the round: St. Bernard Theatre gets face-to-face with audience; shows Friday and Saturday
With its “theater in the round” staging, the cast of St. Bernard’s “The Wizard of Oz” gets up close with the audience. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Theatrical innovation is becoming the norm in the Cullman area: Cullman High School flying...
Holly Pond’s Elizabeth Thompson interns with Alabama Farmers Federation
Elizabeth Thompson
MONTGOMERY - The Alabama Farmers Federation welcomed Elizabeth Thompson to its Organization Department for a summer internship May 9. Thompson, a junior majoring in agricultural economics at Auburn University (AU), will work at the Montgomery home office until August.
“I am excited to have...
Cullman County Schools releases back-to-school guide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week released more information about what school will look like this fall. Its “Cullman County Schools Better Together Recovery Plan for 2020-2021” guide for parents and FAQs were published to the system’s website, www.ccboe.org.
The system announced last...
West Point Performing Arts celebrates the season with “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
WEST POINT - Ty Parker and the students of the West Point High School Performing Arts program are hard at work. The band may have finished its marching season, but it hardly paused to catch its breath before jumping into its next project: a...
Alabama School of Fine Arts open house Nov. 5
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Alabama’s award-winning arts and sciences school, the Alabama School of Fine Arts (ASFA), will open its doors to prospective students and families on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, with sessions at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
ASFA is Alabama's only public...
More than 80 athletes named to ACCC Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that more than 70 student athletes earned recognition by Alabama Community College Conference for academic excellence for the Spring 2023 semester by obtaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Student athletes who earn a GPA of...
City of Cullman, City Schools receive $400K in ARC grants, announces Gov. Ivey
MONTGOMERY - Improvements and enhancements are coming to seven Alabama communities with the help of $1.4 million in Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grants announced today by Gov. Kay Ivey. Of that total, a combined $400,000 was awarded to the City of Cullman and Cullman...
Cullman Primary School named 2021 finalist for Dr. Louisa Moats Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School has been named a 2021 finalist for the prestigious national Dr. Louisa Moats Award. The school was selected as one of six finalists for excellence in implementing the science of reading, as well as the Language Essentials...
Cullman Christian School purchases Beech Ave. property
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School has officially purchased the Beech Avenue property it has called home since 2020. The school purchased the property from the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. (CCCDD) for an undisclosed amount, according to school officials. The...
WSCC Sonography program pins more than 30 graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College (WSCC) Diagnostic Medical Sonography program presented pins to more than 30 students who graduated from one of the two pathways the program offers. Thirteen students completed the Cardiovascular Pathway and 25 completed the Abdominal/Obstetrics pathway.
Mattie Hice...
Wallace State Sonography students encourage healthy hearts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students in Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program spent Valentine’s Day spreading the word about the importance of being aware of heart health.
The Sonography program at Wallace State offers as one of its degree options a specialization in Cardiovascular...
CCPS Principal Shaddix honored as State Administrator of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) Principal Elizabeth Shaddix has been awarded the prestigious Chiquita Marbury Award for School Administrator of the Year, sponsored by the Alabama Department of Education.Presented annually at the Alabama Educational Technology Conference, the award honors Chiquita Marbury's...
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Local students named to Mississippi State University's spring 2024 President's, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Students on the President's List at Mississippi State achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework...
Wallace State Child Development extends deadline for Spring 2021 applications
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Child Development program has extended its application deadline for spring 2021 entry through Jan. 1, 2021.
The Child Development program at Wallace State offers four short-term certificate options, a certificate option and associate degree options, including one...
Wallace State Diesel Technology students Zachary Benefield, Kyle Keck inaugural recipients of Alabama Trucking Association scholarship
Wallace State students Zachary Benefield and Kyle Keck were recognized this week by the Alabama Trucking Association as recipients of the inaugural scholarship in the program. Pictured, are, from left, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, students Zachary Benefield and Kyle Keck, ATA Foundation...
Word whiz!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard Preparatory School eighth-grader Carter Daily won the Cullman County Spelling Bee Monday night.
The winning word? “Sibilant”
Daily is something of a word whiz around Cullman County. He won the inaugural Cullman County Fair Spelling Bee in 2018. He also won...
McSpadden, Hamby named September CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who is going above and beyond in their profession.
Teacher of the Month: Becky McSpadden, Good Hope Middle School
Pictured left to right are Lesley Hembree/Good...
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn participates in 2017 Mountains to Gulf expedition
Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn holds a snake during her time on the Mountains to Gulf: Helping Teachers Make Connections expedition, hosted by the Montgomery-based Legacy, Partners in Environmental Education.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State biology instructor Connie Briehn recently had the opportunity to participate...
Chamblee named new Cullman County Schools transportation director
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Kyle Chamblee as the next Cullman County Schools transportation director.
Chamblee is currently the principal of Vinemont Middle School. He will replace Jeff Harper, who recently announced his retirement.
Chamblee will oversee day-to-day operations...
Cullman County Schools releases revised Covid-19 protocol
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff:Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for 10 days following the onset of symptoms or the positive test result. Individuals should be 24 hours without fever or fever-reducing medications and experience symptom improvement before...
Birmingham-Southern College announces closure; operations to cease on May 31, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, AL (03/26/2024) Birmingham-Southern College will cease operations on May 31, 2024, following an 18-month effort to obtain bridge funding from a $30 million state loan program conceived and enacted to save the 168-year-old, nationally ranked liberal arts institution.
The College Board of Trustees voted...
WSCC Alumni Association trips offer entertainment galore
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For anyone who loves to be entertained, the Wallace State Alumni Association has the perfect day trips for you to enjoy a day of music and more.
Seats remain for the Alumni Association’s May 16 trip to Nashville for a cruise down...
Hanceville MS students learn Cursive is Cool
Beginning in August, Mrs. Cathi Bradford, Hanceville Middle School’s sixth-grade English teacher, reintroduced and began reinforcing cursive writing with her sixth-grade students.
Students are taught the three Ps of penmanship: pencil position, paper position and posture. Following these foundational basics, students learn the “why” behind...
Wallace State students Challie Johnson, Taylor Urech recognized at All-Alabama Academic Team banquet
Wallace State was well represented at the All-Alabama Academic Team banquet. Pictured are, from left, Wallace State interim Dean of Students Jennifer Hill, students Taylor Urech and Challie Johnson and Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics.
PRATTVILLE – Wallace State students Challie Johnson and Taylor...
Holly Pond High School Class of 2017
Graduation will be on Saturday, May 20 at 4 p.m., at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
“I would to take this opportunity to congratulate the 2017 graduating class of Holly Pond High School. You have worked hard and accomplished many great...
Wallace State Occupational Therapy Assistant program pins 60 students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The largest graduating class for Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program participated in a pinning ceremony recognizing their accomplishments. Sixty students walked across the stage to receive their pin. “Congrats, here we are — we’re done; we’re finished; it’s...
5th-grade scholars win West Point High Invitational
Team members are, from left to right: John Davis Yovino, Brodie Henry, Eli Taylor and Katie Beth Yovino. / Lee Henry
WEST POINT - The West Point Intermediate School Scholars’ Bowl team ended its season by finishing in first place at the West Point High...
Hanceville High School student to hold candlelight vigil for local teens injured in car crash
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “This is not the way we would like to end our summer or start the school year,” Hanceville High School Junior Logan Quick said. Early Thursday morning, four Hanceville teens were injured, two critically, when the car they were in struck...
Wallace State adding Women’s Flag Football in Fall 2025
HANCVEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is one of several Alabama community colleges that will add women’s flag football to its athletic offerings, as announced Tuesday by the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC).
“Adding women’s flag football to Wallace State’s athletics is an incredible opportunity to...
Cullman County Schools addresses bus incident, bullying concerns
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools is addressing concerns from parents and the community following a recent student fight on a school bus that was recorded and widely shared online.
In a statement released earlier this week, the district said the matter was “handled swiftly...
West Elementary temporarily relocates three classes for mold testing, cleaning
CULLMAN, Ala. - Three West Elementary School classrooms impacted by the potential discovery of mold will be temporarily relocated while the affected areas are tested and cleaned for the new school year.Cullman City Schools is having the air quality tested in the entire school...
Drone used in speed experiment at St. Bernard Prep
Photo: Conor Berry shares his drone with Mr. John Burks for the Physical Science Class project at St. Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - A remote control drone was recently used as part of a speed experiment in physical science class at St. Bernard Prep. While the...
Nursing Alumni Connection to Focus on Pharmacology
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association is hosting its annual Nursing Alumni Connection on Friday, April 22 in the Center for Science and School of Nursing. “Pharmacology Update: Medications Matter” is the focus of the event that provides up to six...
Cullman’s Cody Goodwin commissioned as 2nd lieutenant in US Army
HENDERSON, Tenn. - In a historic moment for the school, Freed-Hardeman University's spring 2025 commencement ceremony celebrated the first-ever commissioning of an Army officer, as new graduate Cody Goodwin, from Cullman, officially transitioned from student to second lieutenant in the United States Army. This...
Cullman’s Annalee Allen earns $1,000 Alfa Foundation Scholarship
Annalee Allen of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Allen, a freshman at Wallace State Community College majoring in poultry science, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.
Since 2014, the Alfa Foundation has awarded $1,050,000 to deserving students through its scholarship program, which...
Wallace State students win two SkillsUSA gold medals and six medals overall at national competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Jacob Humphrey, Chase Blakey and Benjamin Brownlee each earned gold medals at the 55th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Ky., over the weekend, collecting the first gold medals for the college ...
3 Cullman-area students named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2019/2020 academic year. Full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who...
St. Bernard Preparatory School Class of 2017
St. Bernard Preparatory graduation will be Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Abbey Church.
“God has blessed us by your presence on this campus. May he bless you as you walk into the adventure of life ahead.”
Proudly, Father Joel Martin, O.S.B.,...
St. Andrew’s hosting Back-2-School Bash Aug. 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Andrew’s Global Methodist Church in Cullman is hosting its Back-2-School Bash on Sunday, Aug. 4, from 2-4 p.m. St. Andrew’s is located at 615 Main Ave. SW.
The Back-2-School Bash will feature a variety of activities, including games, inflatables and frozen...
West Point Scholars’ Bowl team finishes fifth in nation
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School Scholars’ Bowl program has routinely been a juggernaut in competition under coach Lee Henry, but the team surpassed its own expectations this year with a fifth-place finish at the national tournament. Without a single senior...
Cullman City School Board honors student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board Tuesday evening celebrated the successes of many of its students.
The first group honored was the CHS baseball team, which won the 2019 AHSAA 6A State Championship last weekend. It was the fifth state title for Cullman...
CCBOE talks winter bus safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has tips for bus riders this winter.
Tips include:
Dress warmly and get to bus stops early
Wear bright colors if possible so that drivers can see you in foggy weather
Stand back from the bus stop to give buses space in...
Montevallo and Wallace State-Hanceville announce partnership with ContinuUM program
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo and Wallace State Community College have announced a partnership to offer students an easy transition from the community college to the four-year public university. The formalized program, ContinuUM, offers Wallace State students guaranteed admission to UM and...
Wallace State earns Apprenticeship Ambassador designation from US Department of Labor
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been selected as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the United States Department of Labor.
The Department of Labor’s newly announced Apprenticeship Ambassador Initiative seeks to create a national network of employers, labor organizations, industry association, program sponsors, educators,...
ADPH releases Back to School Toolkit with COVID-19 recommendations for K-12 schools
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) recently released its “Back to School Toolkit,” a guidebook for school systems statewide to use as they return to the classroom this month amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
In its introduction, the Toolkit states, “The...
Taylor, Gay named May CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in their professions.
Teacher of the Month: Jessica Taylor, reading specialist, West Point Elementary School
(Pictured left to right are...
‘Keeping It Real’ with area 9th-graders
Cullman High School ninth-grader BriAnn Payne, left, works with volunteer Michael Burchett during this week’s “Keeping It Real” program at the school. The program is put on by Cullman Area Workforce Solutions. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Economic Development Agency’s...
Editorial: Education dedicated to community
The city and county schools always do an amazing job at taking care of Cullman’s students and with summer just around the corner, they don’t plan to slow down. This summer, both the City and County Schools are implementing a Summer Feeding Program.
Here in...
Health Science application advising session offered June 27
Participants can apply to programs with openings for fall 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Health Science programs will host an application advising session on Thursday, June 27, at 2 p.m. for anyone interested in applying for programs with openings remaining for the...
CMS implements schedule change in effort to limit COVID-19 contacts, reduce contact tracing needs
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Middle School implemented an updated schedule format this week in an effort to limit COVID-19 contacts and cut down on the amount of contact tracing required among students, and officials say the new system is already making a major impact.
The...
Paul J. Kim to speak at St. Bernard Sept. 21-22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Saint Bernard Preparatory School on Monday announced a special event featuring one of America's most sought-after Catholic youth and young adult speakers, Paul J. Kim. The event is set to take place Sept. 21-22, 2023, in Room 100 of the Swisher...
CCBOE releases personnel changes
CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board approved a number of personnel items, including a set of contract and supplement non-renewals that were approved after a 37-minute executive session that was closed to the public, at its meeting on May 21. Affected personnel were...
Wallace State graduates first students from online Child Development program
Nathaniel Butler (left), Lucy Michaus Chavez, and Amy Hill, are three of several graduates of the Class of 2017 from Wallace State Community College’s Child Development program, the first cohort to complete the new online format of the program.
HANCEVILLE — The 2017 graduating class at...
Second Opportunity option at Wallace State Community College gives student a chance to apply to health science program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Jamesha Reese was happy for the opportunity to learn more about health science programs at Wallace State Community College with openings for the fall 2021 semester.
“I wanted to explore my options,” Reese said.
Reese missed out on one of the limited openings...
FAITH: ‘The harvest is ripe’
Bibles & Backpacks blesses hundreds ahead of school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday, Aug. 2, Commissioned for Christ held its first-ever Bibles & Backpacks event at the Cullman County Fairgrounds, with a mission to serve families in need — physically and spiritually — as...
Wallace State student Bryant Simmons named Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship semifinalist
Simmons, 32, will graduate with a degree in forensic psychology next month.
“It blew me away when I learned I was a semifinalist. It’s a big deal and definitely the biggest honor I’ve achieved academically,” Simmons said. “My mother and father didn’t graduate college...
CCBOE Expands Health Science Program
CULLMAN – The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), formerly known as the Cullman Area Career Center, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Health Science Program. This program expansion will meet the growing needs of students pursuing careers in health or medical related fields...
37 Cullman-area students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. - Thirty-seven Cullman-area students were named to the Dean’s List (GPA of 3.75 or higher) at Auburn University for the Spring 2019 semester.
Mikayla L. Adams, of Logan
Tucker O. Adkison, of Vinemont
Seth W. Andrews, of Cullman
Dalton McKenzie Bright, of Hanceville
Libby J. Burroughs, of...
‘Golden Apples’
CULLMAN, Ala. - At Cullman City Primary School (CCPS), the pursuit of excellence is not just a goal, but a serious commitment. Under the guidance of Principal Elizabeth Shaddix, the dedicated faculty and staff work to instill in students the belief that striving to...
Woodall, Butts named CCBOE/AmFirst November Employees of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced that Derrick Woodall and Karen Butts were named November Employees of the Month.
Teacher of the Month: Derrick Woodall, HVAC instructor, Cullman Area Technology Academy
"Derrick exemplifies dedication, professionalism and a genuine passion for student success," said Adam...
Wallace State graduate and PSA Airlines pilot Aaron Mathis visits Flight Technology/Aviation program
Aaron Mathis, left, was instructed at Wallace State by program head Bert Mackentepe.
HANCEVILLE – Aaron Mathis once navigated through Wallace State’s Flight Technology/Aviation program and ultimately wanted to serve as a strong ambassador for the college.
He’s definitely fulfilling that promise to himself.
After establishing...
Head Start, Kindergarten registration happening now
CULLMAN, Ala. - Head Start and Kindergarten registration is happening now for 2019-2020 school year. Here’s what you need to know.
Cullman City Primary School Kindergarten Registration
In-district early registration for first-time kindergarten students is taking place now through May 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Children...
County School Board approves bond for capital improvements
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Education held a special called board meeting Thursday morning and approved Superintendent Shane Barnette’s request to issue bonds for school improvement projects. The $15.4 million in bond proceeds will be used along with local funds that...
Spicer, Erklenz named 2021 REHAU safety poster winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - REHAU Cullman once again partnered with Cullman County Schools to increase awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Every year, REHAU organizes a poster contest that not only recognizes students, but also serves as a way to promote safety in...
