Cullman High career tech cyber program shares vision for Community SOC program at State Security Council Meeting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At the Aug. 25 Alabama Security Council Meeting hosted by the Alabama Office of Information Technology (OIT) in Montgomery, Cullman High School...
East Elementary launches innovative new book club program
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School in Cullman launched a brand-new reading initiative this year, with fifth-graders serving as the kick-off group for a...
Cullman City Schools named 2026 Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction District
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has been named a 2026 Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction District by the Alabama School Counselor Association (ALSCA), recognizing...
City Board of Education approves contract with North Alabama Agriplex, sets budget hearings
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Board of Education at its meeting on Aug. 18 approved a contract with the North Alabama Agriplex through 2028.
Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff explained, “The...
Cullman City Schools among Alabama’s best in 2025–26 ACAP results
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools “continues to demonstrate what is possible when resilient students, supportive families and dedicated educators work together toward a common goal: helping...
Cullman High’s Wayne Cook named 2026 Alabama Thespians Troupe Director of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Theatre Director Wayne Cook has been named 2026 Troupe Director of the Year by the Alabama Educational Theatre...
CHS opens new STEM and career tech center
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, Aug. 7, officially cut the ribbon and opened the new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)...
Cullman City School Board welcomes new teacher, Lacey K. H. Wood
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held a special-called meeting on July 30, approving the contract for Lacey K. H. Wood. Wood will serve...
Cullman City Schools back-to-school info 2026-2027
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools will welcome students Tuesday, Aug. 11, for the 2026-2027 school year.
Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff told The Tribune, "In all five of our schools, students and families can expect...
City Schools: ‘Cullman High School Class of 2027 achieves stellar ACT performance’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools this week said the Cullman High School Class of 2027 has earned the highest ACT performance of any class over the...
City School Board recognizes student Isaac Heinze for perfect ACT score, approves transfer for tennis project
CULLMAN, Ala. - During its regular meeting on June 16, the Cullman City Board of Education recognized Cullman High School student Isaac Heinze for earning a perfect...
City school board approves bids for facility upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regular meeting on May 19, the Cullman City School Board approved facility upgrade bids, changes to athletic services and personnel decisions.
One of the approved bids was from Singer H&R...
‘A living piece of history’: East Elementary celebrates 90th anniversary
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School, originally called City School upon its opening in 1936, has been a part of Cullman’s history for almost...
Cullman High celebrates FFA members
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter celebrated student achievements at its annual awards banquet on Friday, May 8.
Animal Science Instructor...
State of Education: Students, teachers honored
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple students and educators were honored at the 2026 State of Education Breakfast community breakfast hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber...
CCS Foundation celebrates 30 years, recognizes award winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation marked its 30th anniversary during its 15th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards brunch on Tuesday, April 21, at Loft 212.
The...
City school board spotlights students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education at its April 21 meeting recognized student award winners.
Cullman High School Junior Grayson Gay was recognized for recently...
State of Education breakfast April 24 at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host the State of Education community breakfast Friday, April 24, from 9-11 a.m. at the Bailey Center on the...
Shannon named principal of West Elementary School; Gragg named assistant principal of Cullman Middle School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education at its April meeting approved two administrative moves. Dr. Chad Shannon has been named principal...
First graders shine in ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ musical at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. – First-grade students of Cullman City Primary School recently took the stage in a vibrant performance of “The Day the Crayons Quit” — a celebration of creativity, confidence and...
East Elementary’s Lacy Cameron named Alabama Teacher of the Year ‘Sweet 16’ finalist
CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary Fifth-Grade Teacher Lacy Cameron has been named one of 16 finalists (commonly known as the "Sweet 16") for the...
CCPS receives Safe School Award for second year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday, April 6, visited Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) to present the 2025 Safe School Award...
West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page set to retire in June
CULLMAN, Ala. - After more than three decades in education, West Elementary School Principal Dr. Jay Page is retiring this June.
Page has spent more...
Cullman City School Board approves contracts for 2 principals, recognizes students, faculty, staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its March 17 meeting approved two principal contracts and recognized outstanding students and faculty.
The board approved a three-year contract for Allison Tuggle...
CCPS receives TVA grant for STEM program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School was presented with a $5,000 grant from the TVA to support the school's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)...
‘Book Buddy Adoption’ for Read Across America at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School took part in the school's annual Book Buddy Adoption, giving K-2 students a chance to make a...
CCPS turns lights on – and off – for glowing STEM lesson
CULLMAN, Ala. - The lesson plan was glowing, literally, at Cullman City Primary School recently as students had a chance to learn about how...
City school board recognizes students, employees
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board opened its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at East Elementary School by recognizing employees and students...
Cullman City Schools celebrates Career & Technical Education Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Cullman City Schools said it is proud to celebrate the growth, innovation...
McWane on the Move: Superhero Science comes to Cullman City Primary School
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School had a chance to learn some of the real science behind fictional superpowers when the...
5 local students selected for 2026 Alabama All-State Elementary Choir
CULLMAN, Ala. - Five students from East Elementary and West Elementary auditioned and were selected for the 2026 Alabama All-State Elementary Choir. This is...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: Jan. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its last meeting recognized educators, approved contracts and reviewed personnel actions during its regular meeting.
During...
Cullman City Primary School named 2025 Safe School Award winner
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School is one of just nine schools in the state of Alabama to be awarded a 2025 Safe...
City school system celebrates 5 new National Board Certified Teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools welcomed five more teachers who recently achieved National Board Certification.
Nicole Heptinstall - East Elementary School - Certification in...
Ribbon cut on Phase II of Cullman Middle School expansion
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools hosted a community open house Sunday, Jan. 11, with City and State officials cutting the ribbon on Phase...
Cullman City Schools announces 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools on Friday announced its five Teachers of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year.
“These outstanding educators represent the...
City of Cullman supports Cullman City Schools capital improvement plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Earlier this week, leaders with the City of Cullman met with officials from Cullman City Schools to celebrate the continued commitment...
City School Board honors achievements, Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its final regular board meeting of the year Tuesday evening at Cullman High School, recognizing...
‘Simple joy of being outdoors’: East Elementary Garden Club hosts Christmas celebration
CULLMAN, Ala. – Community members gathered at East Elementary Friday evening, Dec. 5, for a warm and festive Christmas celebration hosted by the school's...
Cullman City Schools honored with Alabama School Counseling Program of Distinction Awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has seen its guidance counseling programs honored among the best in the state this past year, with several...
Cullman City Schools Foundation launches ‘Paws for the Holidays’ giving campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman City Schools Foundation (CCSF) has launched its “Paws for the Holidays” year-end giving campaign, inviting the Cullman community to...
West Elementary to host Veterans Day program Nov. 5, 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary School will host its annual Veterans Day program for the community on Friday, Nov. 7, in the school gymnasium. There...
Pumpkins on the loose in Cullman elementary STEM project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools brought some fall-time flair to the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum this month — just in...
City School Board approves vape and AI policies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, approving a full slate of policy updates, personnel changes and...
City School Board approves employee incentive pay
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education has approved a resolution to provide one-time incentive payments to all employees. The board said...
CMS among just 5 Alabama schools to reach i-Ready learning stretch goals
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman Middle School reached an achievement only five other schools in Alabama could claim this year, hitting stretch goals on i-Ready...
Cullman City Schools: 6th-grade students, programs to remain at East, West for remainder of school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, announced that sixth-grade students and programs will remain at East and West Elementary...
Who are the ‘Hay People’? CCPS students learn about Oktoberfest
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With the annual Oktoberfest celebration kicking off in Cullman, young Cullman City Schools students had the opportunity to learn a bit...
State, national leaders visit CATA, CHS, highlighting CTE
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy and Cullman High School welcomed state and national leaders recently as part of a statewide campaign to...
Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt
Literacy and STEM Collide in Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. -- It’s dinosaur time in Cullman elementary schools, with a recent project blending literacy, retention,...
City school board approves budget, declares emergency project for CHS baseball field
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, when it discussed the budget, and emergency...
Sparking curiosity: STEM Day returns to CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual STEM Day at Cullman City Primary School returned the week of Sept. 8, with expanded stations and activations for...
Cullman City School Board: Aug. 19 meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board held its regular board meeting and first FY2025-2026 budget hearing on Aug. 19. A budget was...
Cullman City Schools presents proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which the board said reflects a strong commitment to academic...
Cullman City Schools: ‘Strong start to 2025-2026 school year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The halls of Cullman City Schools are bustling once again as 3,200 students returned on Wednesday, Aug. 6, marking the beginning...
City school board meeting notes: Aug. 5, 2025
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education met Aug. 5, to address a series of action and personnel items.
The board awarded bid...
Cullman City School Board, City Council forge stronger partnership for student safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - In a stated “significant move toward enhancing safety measures within Cullman City Schools,” a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: July 28
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met July 28 to discuss personnel matters and action items before the start of the new...
Cullman City Schools construction progress update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The new school year is quickly approaching, and with it, major updates are happening for Cullman Middle School, Cullman High School...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: July 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met Tuesday morning for its regular meeting to discuss facility updates, staffing and student programming that...
‘Learning doesn’t stop in the summer’
Governor Kay Ivey visits STEM camp at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools (CCS) and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) teamed...
Cullman City Schools gives update on community-driven strategic plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is more than two years into a strategic plan created to position the school system for the future....
Cullman City Board of Education receives clean audit for 2024 fiscal year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education on Tuesday, June 24, announced the results of the fiscal year 2024 financial audit conducted...
Cullman City Schools: 2024-2025 year in review
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the 2024-2025 school year comes to a close, the Cullman City Board of Education is looking back at a year...
Cullman City Schools working to double number of pre-school students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Learning can never start too soon, according to Cullman City Schools, which said it is actively working to grow its pre-kindergarten...
CCPS kindergartners shine in ‘Barnyard Moosical’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kindergarten students at Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) brought a joyful and fun musical celebration to the stage last week, as...
STEM education comes to life at CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - STEM education came to life at Cullman City Primary School last week with a show that — literally — blew the...
Cullman elementary students enjoy STEM Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from East and West Elementary Schools spent Thursday, May 1, making marshmallow catapults, learning computer code and more as part...
Bradberry announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Jill Bradberry recently announced her candidacy for Place 1 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Bradberry’s announcement, unedited and...
Harrison announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cheryl Gable Harrison recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Harrison’s...
Cullman City Schools to open out-of-district kindergarten registration May 8
CULLMAN, Ala. - Parents with young students outside the Cullman City Schools district who are interested in enrolling their children as out-of-district students will...
City school board honors Faulk, Kennedy
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its April meeting named Employees of the Month. Support Services Coordinator Hayden Faulk and Technology...
Carter announces re-election bid for Cullman City Board of Education
Updated April 25, 2025, at 8:33 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Amy Carter recently announced she is seeking re-election to Place 5 on the Cullman...
James Brumley of Cullman City Schools honored with 2025 Morton-Smith Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - James Brumley, chief school finance & operations officer at Cullman City Schools, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Morton-Smith Award by...
Cullman students win in statewide app design challenge
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two students at West Elementary School in Cullman won the region in a statewide contest to design and build innovative new...
Cullman City School Board: March meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, began with awards and recognitions.
Jonathan Hayes was recognized...
Cullman City Schools Summer STEM Camp set for July
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just because summer is on the way, it doesn’t mean learning needs to stop — and that’s exactly why Cullman City...
Cullman City Schools: 6th-graders to remain at West, East next school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, March 7, announced an adjustment to its sixth- grade transition plan due to ongoing construction delays...
Cullman City Schools job fair set for March 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is hosting a job fair on Thursday, March 20, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Cullman City Primary School.The district...
Cullman City Schools, CPRST join forces for Summer STEM Camp
Notice from Cullman City Schools and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism:
We are excited to invite K-8 students to our Summer STEM Camp, where...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: February
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Feb. 18, the Cullman City School Board recognized multiple individuals and groups for their accomplishments.
Cynthia Parker,...
Marshall honors CCPS for Safe Schools award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School was honored for its efforts and commitment to school safety, with the campus one of only six...
Cullman City Schools releases update on strategic plan, accomplishments
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, Cullman City Schools is celebrating the accomplishments of its current school board this January...
Cullman City Council celebrates police promotions, commits funds to library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening recognized four promotions by the Cullman Police Department. Chief Joey Duncan and Patrol Major...
City school system on display at Cullman City Council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday evening gave plenty of attention to Cullman City Schools, presenting its annual check to support...
Cullman City Council enters into maintenance agreement with ALDOT
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council held its second November meeting at Cullman City Hall on Monday and approved a resolution to enter...
New covered pickleball courts open at Donald E. Green Active Adult Center
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s active community has a new home for pickleball with the recent opening of covered courts at the Donald E. Green...
Cullman Intermediate School, CHS Career Tech/STEM wing projects moving forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - Some long-awaited Cullman City Schools projects took a major step forward this week, with the Cullman City School Board awarding bids...
Cullman City Council swears in new police chief, passes $188M 2025 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday swore in Joey Duncan as police chief, effective Oct. 1, 2024, filling the post being...
Cullman City Council passes zoning amendment to govern vape shop locations and signage
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 22, approved an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to govern the location and...
Council honors Cherri Drake for 28 years of Planning Commission service
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 8, presented a certificate of commendation to Cherri Drake, thanking her for 28 years...
Cullman City Council enacts mobile business ordinance, increases parks and rec staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday approved an ordinance to govern “mobile vendors (food trucks), pushcarts, ice cream trucks and mobile...
Cullman’s Peetz earns full ride to Yale
CULLMAN, Ala. – For Cullman High School student Sophie Peetz, Yale University was always a dream, never even close to fathomable – in her...
Welcome to the new school: CMS cuts ribbon on first wing of new construction, expansion
CULLMAN, Ala-- Cullman Middle School celebrated a major milestone in its ambitious renovation and expansion project, with the opening of the first phase of...
A last walk down (around) memory lane
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School’s (CMS) signature round building was opened one last time to the public on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10, 2023,...
Cullman City School Board approves personnel changes
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board on Thursday approved several personnel changes.
Three new hires were in attendance: Carson Aaron and Jarrod...
Learning never stops: West Elementary hosts summer reading camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary School has spent recent weeks hosting its three-week summer reading camp, offering kindergarten to third-grade students a chance to...
Cullman Middle School expansion on track
Construction continues at Cullman Middle School, which is in the midst of a large expansion that will add 16 classrooms and several new amenities....
City schools placed on heightened awareness Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Schools campuses on Thursday were placed on heightened awareness due to perceived threats.
According to Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle...
Kallhoff on search for East Elementary principal
CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for the new East Elementary School principal is underway after David Wiggins announced his retirement last month. Cullman City...
