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    Area Bands Gather Together to Showcase Their Talents

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    Cullman County’s 31st Annual Band Exhibition a Success   CULLMAN – The 31st Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition was held this past Saturday. The event took place at 6 p.m. at the Oliver Woodard Stadium at Cullman High School. Nine Cullman County bands performed their halftime shows for...

    James Spann visits East Elementary sixth graders on Monday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Sixth graders from East Elementary received a visit on Monday from ABC 33/40’s, and Alabama’s favorite, weatherman James Spann. Everyone gathered at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church to hear Spann present on the science involved in predicting weather, geography and the...

    Mayor Makes “Teacher Appreciation Week” Proclamation; Dr. Susan Patterson Awards Teachers of the Year

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    Education makes dreams come true and we appreciate our teachers for the efforts they make to ensure each child reaches their full potential when it comes to education.” Mayor Townson   CULLMAN – To celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Day, Cullman Mayor Max Townson issued a “Teacher Appreciation...

    CHS Named 18th Best Public High School in Alabama

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    CULLMAN - U.S. News and World Report has released its annual ranking of public high schools, and in the state of Alabama, Cullman High School came in at 18th and was awarded a silver medal based on state assessment performance, graduation rates and college...

    CCPS hosts Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School held their annual Veteran’s Day program on Wednesday morning, but this year came with an added twist—it was a Veteran’s Day Parade for the Primary students and their beloved veterans. CCPS Principal Tricia Culpepper spoke on the school’s...

    ‘We want to prepare students’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools (CCS) is gearing up to launch a new citizenship program that aims to impact hundreds of local students in the coming years.  CCS, the Liberty Learning Foundation and the City of Cullman are partnering with the American Character and...

    Substitute Teacher Workshop Held

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    CULLMAN – Cullman City Schools is experiencing a shortage of substitute teachers and lunchroom staff. Last Thursday, a substitute teacher and lunchroom training was held at the Cullman Board of Education central office. School officials hope that the training will result in the added...

    Cullman Middle School earns Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award

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    Cullman Middle School (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - Cullman Middle School (CMS) has earned the Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award from Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. (BRSE). CMS Principal Lane Hill told The Tribune, “Last year, toward the end of the school year,...

    Stuff The Bus campaign begins July 16

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The 4th annual Stuff the Bus campaign is kicking off this weekend! This yearly event is organized by United Way of Cullman County and is partnering with Cullman City and County schools to ensure that all teachers and students have the...

    Back-to-School sales tax holiday set for Aug. 5-7

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    CULLMAN - The 11th Annual Alabama Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will begin Friday, Aug. 5 at 12:01 a.m., and will end at midnight on Sunday, Aug. 7.           Cullman County and city will be participating in the event again this year, each waiving local sales tax...

    Cullman guitarist headed from Wallace State to Belmont

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    Case Graham having fun at Guitars and More, where he works as an instructor. CULLMAN - Belmont University in Nashville is a pretty high goal for a teenage amateur guitar picker.  Its music program is considered the best in the South, and in various polls...

    Picture perfect

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - If you want to take good photos, you first need to understand how a camera actually works. That’s the approach Cullman High School art and photography teacher Elizabeth Miller is taking with her students as they learn the fundaments of photography...

    CHS school paper a ‘Hilight’ for journalism education for almost a century

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - In a wider landscape where understanding media literacy has arguably never been more important, Cullman High School’s decades-old student-run newspaper remains an innovative teaching tool to do just that.Cullman High School teacher Jennifer B. Calahan, the school’s English Language Arts Department...

    Cullman Primary School Participates in National Day of Prayer

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    CULLMAN — On Wednesday, September 23, students, teachers and parents from Cullman Primary School participated in the 2015 ‘See You at the Pole’ prayer event. The group gathered together at the flagpole in front of the school and prayed for their teachers, their students and...

    CHS Theatre wins Best in Show at state Trumbauer Festival

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    CULLMAN - Cullman High School’s theater department won the highest honor at this year’s state Walter Trumbauer Festival, taking home the Best in Show title for its performance of “Scrooge: The Musical.” The state Trumbauer Festival, which took place Dec. 1-2 at the University of...

    Mythology comes alive at East Elementary School’s ‘Gallery Walk’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - A recent art project reached across history — and grade levels — at East Elementary School, as sixth graders brought their study of The Odyssey to life with a “Gallery Walk” which fourth graders were able to explore. Sixth grade teacher Laura...

    AdvancED recommends Continued Accreditation following review of CCS

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    CULLMAN – The AdvancED external review team, under the direction of Dr. James Brown, reported to the Cullman City Board of Education they would be recommending Cullman City Schools for continued accreditation after their recent review of all schools in the system.    AdvancEd is the...

    Cullman High holds ‘Safety Summit’ to share plans, procedures for school threats

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    Panelists listen as Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper talks about police response procedures.  L-R Joey Orr, John Anderson, Jason Neal, Chris Branham, Gail Swafford and Kay Bell / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - In the wake of the recent tragic school shooting in Florida, and following...

    Bearcat Band gets new uniforms

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    Cullman High School Bearcat Band members model the band’s new uniforms. / Photo courtesy Mary Hovater/CHS Band Boosters/CHS “Southerner” CULLMAN - After years of fundraising including a hard push at the end to cover cost overruns, the Cullman High School Bearcat Band finally has its...

    2014 Student and Teachers of the Year

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    Cullman is home to some of the best and brightest students and teachers in the nation. Last Monday night, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 2014 State of the Schools/Student and Teachers of the Year dinner to celebrate and honor these wonderful...

    Notes from May 24 special-called city school board meeting; lunch prices going up, personnel changes

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held a special-called meeting early Thursday morning. The top item on the agenda was an increase in school lunch prices, followed by several personnel changes. Lunch prices for the 2018-2019 school year at East Elementary, West Elementary and...

    CHS broadcast team ranked top in state

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    Bishop Lee on the Cullman High School Broadcast Network’s virtual set / John Drake CULLMAN - Did you know that Cullman High School (CHS) has its own broadcast network?  It does, and it’s really something.  Recently, the school’s faculty-led and student-staffed broadcast team, the Cullman...

    East Elementary fifth grade classes use Easter egg hunt to reinforce language lesson

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - An East Elementary School fifth grade class headed outside Monday for a post-spring break Easter egg hunt while practicing their English language lesson.  Fifth grade teacher Nina Jones said she used the egg hunt with school back in session the day after...

    Editorial: Education dedicated to community

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    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...

    The beat goes on

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    Doug Teuscher, assistant director of bands at Cullman High School and Cullman Middle School, instructs students during a pre-band camp practice with percussionists at Cullman High School on Thursday. (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) CULLMAN – On Thursday, members of the percussion section of the...

    EES Shoots to Nationals

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    Some of the best young archers in the country took aim at a national title  recently and the archers from East Elementary Archery team traveled to Kentucky to compete on the national stage.     “We have a very consistent, hardworking team,” EES Archery Coach Brant...

    2015 State of the Schools/Student & Teacher of the Year

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    HANCEVILLE – Life is a never-ending lesson, and school is full of the best teacher ever – experience. A symbolic testimony to this statement was alive and well this past Thursday night as teachers, students, parents and supporters sat eagerly awaiting the results of...

    City school board proclaims October Dyslexia Awareness Month

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    Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson recognizes members of the Cullman Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter, sponsored by Lucas McCollum, center. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board met Tuesday, where it adopted a resolution declaring the month of October Dyslexia...

    State releases “A-F Report Card” for 2015-2016; wide range of results throughout Cullman County

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    CULLMAN - The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)-established system to monitor the academic achievement of all of Alabama's public schools is called the Alabama Accountability System (AAS). The AAS recently released the long-awaited and controversial 2015-2016 ALSDE “A-F Report Card,” albeit without letter...

    2nd-grader Emma Potter wins statewide reading award: tickets to Iron Bowl

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    West Elementary second-grader Emma Potter, with her family, after winning tickets to this year’s Iron Bowl / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - A second-grade Auburn fan received a special surprise Friday afternoon at West Elementary: tickets to next week’s Iron Bowl. Emma Potter received the tickets...

    CMS students find the science in pond water

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    There’s life and biology teeming pretty much everywhere if you look closely enough—and students at Cullman Middle School spent the past several weeks learning that lesson up close and personal. Cullman Middle School science teacher Erin Williams has been helping lead several seventh-grade classes through...

    WES students learning business, economics with ‘Monopoly Mondays’

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     CULLMAN, Ala. - There’s a reason Monopoly has remained a mainstay board game since the 1930s — it’s fun, challenging, and includes some valuable and fundamental lessons about economics and business.  West Elementary School teacher Sharyn Hollingsworth brought those teaching points to her sixth grade...

    A Great Heart is Reflected On the Head

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    CULLMAN - On Thursday the principal, faculty and students of East Elementary witnessed heroic acts of courage and love when 12 boys and one custodian shaved their heads to show their support for classmate Hannah Dawson and her younger brother Kaeden. Ten-year-old Kaeden is...

    Cullman High School Class of 2017

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    Cullman High School graduation will be on Friday, May 26 at 7 p.m. in Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State. "Congratulations to the Class of 2017! Your hard work has paid off and your future is bright. Make the most of...

    “Shrek” delights crowds at Cullman High

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    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...

    Talking Tolkien

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - It might be pushing 85 years old, but J.R.R Tolkien’s classic novel “The Hobbit” is still finding new fans — and just found plenty more at Cullman Middle School.To give her English language arts classes a bit of fantasy flair this...

    Preventing the ‘summer slide’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City School students received a reading boost this summer, as West Elementary School hosted its second annual literacy camp in an effort to prevent the “summer slide” of students forgetting some of what they’ve learned over the summer break.  The camp...

    Barnette, Patterson talk snow days

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    Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, left, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right, weigh in on the effects of such a long break in the middle of the school year. / Tribune file photo, Cullman City Schools CULLMAN - With area students...

    City school board meeting notes- Jan. 22

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its monthly meeting on Monday in Tillman Hall on the Cullman High School campus. The board approved all items on this month’s agenda, beginning with the nomination for school board president. Current president Suzanne Harbin was...

    Not-so-creepy crawlies

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at East Elementary School are learning about how animals receive and interpret information with their senses — and to make sure that lesson burrows deep into their minds — they’re handling some harmless millipedes to see those senses in action. “These...

    Plenty of new business covered at Cullman City School Board meeting

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    CULLMAN -  In addition to what was arguably the biggest news of this morning’s Cullman City School Board meeting- the transfer of Cullman High School Principal Dr. Elton Bouldin to the new Virtual School- 21 new business items were also on the table. The board...

    Cullman City Schools closed Tuesday for inclement weather

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, August 31, due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida expected to impact the Cullman area with storms and wind.“Based on the latest forecast from the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Huntsville office, our area...

    East Elementary Named 2015 CLAS Banner School

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    Fourth-grade teacher Kristin Nunn said it best - character is the most important thing that we teach.” Principal David Wiggins CULLMAN – East Elementary School (EES) on Monday was named a 2015 CLAS Banner School by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS). Out of 178 nominations across...

    East Elementary’s inaugural Shamrock Shuffle takes off Saturday morning

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    CULLMAN - The inaugural Shamrock Shuffle 5K and 1-mile color run, hosted by the East Elementary School (EES) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), will kick off at 7 a.m. Saturday morning at the school. The course will navigate runners through the East Historic District, and...

    Bearcat GROWLS at Depot Park Aug. 13

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    CULLMAN - Several local organizations are coming together to support students who need help with school supplies. Bearcat GROWLS (Growing Resources for Our Winning Local Schools), an event whose organizers hope will become an annual one, will take place at Depot Park on Saturday,...

    Cullman County Schools canceled Thursday due to winter weather

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    CULLMAN – Each day this week parents have waited to hear if their children would be attending school on time, on a delayed schedule, or if their child's classes would be canceled altogether, as was the case Thursday, January 19.  “In the interest of doing what...

    Harbin seeking 4th term on city school board

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    CULLMAN - Suzanne Fuller Harbin today officially announced her candidacy for the Cullman City School Board, Place 5. “I want to ensure the continued quality of education in Cullman City Schools,” said Harbin. “I have been honored to serve on a board of education for...

    Cullman High Band’s Dinner with the Drumline: Awesome Music and Mad Dog Mike’s Famous Bar B Que

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    It feels awesome to be able to help the band that I love. These kids are awesome, they’re not like us back in the ‘80s; they are actually polite and not as rebellious as we were!” Mike Hays, owner of Mad Dog Mike’s Famous Bar...

    City schools plan, prioritize for future growth

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    Members of the Cullman City School Board discuss issues with representatives of each city school at the board’s annual capital planning meeting on Tuesday. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held its annual capital planning meeting Tuesday morning to...

    City Schools seeking Distinguished Alumni nominations

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is now taking nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards. These awards have been established to recognize and honor the accomplishments of our outstanding graduates, community supporters and promising CCS graduates. By celebrating these role...

    ASDE releases details on school report cards

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    Cullman City Schools received an overall grade of 91. Cullman County Schooled received an overall grade of 85. (Cullman Tribune file photos) Updated 1-29-19 at 3:47 p.m. MONTGOMERY - When the Alabama State Department of Education (ASDE) released its report card for schools in December, (www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/12/28/state-report-card-cullman-city-schools-receive-cullman-county-schools-receive-b),...

    Welti’s Aliyah Ryan Named 2016 Cullman County Spelling Bee Champion

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    The key to my success would be studying a lot and working hard.” Aliyah Ryan   CULLMAN - The 2016 (89th annual) Cullman County Spelling Bee was held on Monday night, Feb.1 at Temple Baptist Church in Cullman.  Twenty-four third- to eighth-grade contestants from schools throughout Cullman...

    2016 State of the Schools Address Given; Students and Teachers of the Year Awarded

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    Photo: Cullman City Schools Secondary Teacher of the Year, Cullman High School's Jackie Donaldson, with her daughter.   HANCEVILLE - Tonight, April 7, the 2016 State of the Schools Address was given at Wallace State Community College. Superintendent Susan Patterson of Cullman City Schools and...

    Recognitions highlight city school board meeting

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board’s meeting for September took place Tuesday evening in the central office boardroom. Recognitions were the highlight of the meeting with Premier Bank awarding Technology Innovation Grants to four area teachers. Recipients were Savannah Wood of East Elementary School...

    Cullman High promises crowd pleaser with spring production of “Shrek: The Musical”

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    A recent rehearsal for "Shrek: The Musical" CULLMAN - After last year’s “Beauty and the Beast,” Cullman High School Theatre (CHST) chose to stick with the animation adaptation idea, but has taken a decidedly different twist on the fairy tale genre with “Shrek: The Musical.” ...

    Remembering Our Heroes

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    CULLMAN - East Elementary School held their Veterans Day program on last Thursday for students, faculty, staff, parents and community members to attend with an especially moving presentation called the White Table Ceremony. Cullman County 4-H Agent Assistant, Mrs. Raydonna Sims, narrated the presentation...

    City School Board candidates address overcrowding, AP classes and funding at forum

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    CULLMAN - Cullman City School Board candidates participated in a public forum last night at Cullman High School. The Cullman City Education Association (CCEA) hosted the event, which was sponsored by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and The Cullman Times. For the first hour,...

    City school board votes to demolish structures on its 3rd Ave. property

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman City School Board held a special-called meeting Wednesday morning to discuss some last-minute details before the new school year starts Aug. 9. Chief among the items on the agenda was a request to demolish all structures on a piece of...

    Annual ‘Dinner with the Drum Line’ Supports CHS Percussion Program

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    We have had an amazing turnout; it seems the parents, community, fans and friends around the town have really enjoyed the evening.” Adam McDowell, Associate Director of Bands and Percussion Director at Cullman High School CULLMAN – The Cullman High School Bearcat Band’s Drum Line held...

    6th Annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Luncheon To Be Held on April 4

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    The 6th Annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Luncheon will be held Friday, April 4 at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church in Christ Hall. Doors will open at 11 a.m. and the program will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $25 each and will...

    City schools recognize distinguished alumni, teachers of the year

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    Image shows Cullman Middle School Teacher of the Year Brent Hill, center. Photos by Jay Betts CULLMAN - Cullman High has ample reason to be proud of its alumni, as evidenced at Friday’s Cullman City Schools Foundation Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon. Among those honored this...

    Cullman Middle School construction update

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – In May 2022, construction of new buildings at Cullman Middle School began. However, according to the Cullman Middle School Principal Jake Johnson, the construction schedule has had a few setbacks due to some supply chain issues. “We hope to move into the...

    CHS’ annual Big Band Dance coming to Civic Center this Friday; dance to raise funds for new band uniforms

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    CULLMAN - This Friday, Feb. 3, Cullman High School (CHS) will host its 21st annual Big Band Dance at Cullman Civic Center from 7-9 p.m. (come 30 minutes early for dance instruction).  Live music will be provided by the CHS Jazz Band under CHS...

    Cullman Fire Rescue firefighters and EMTs help train future medical professionals at CHS

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    CULLMAN - Members of Cullman Fire Rescue, both firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) recently had the opportunity to help train Cullman High School Medical Professional Academy (CHSMA) students in the proper placement of IVs. The group was led by Lt. Gary Mikus. “Special thanks...

    Bearcat GROWLS prowls into Depot Park

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    This event is a way the community can come together to help make sure every child has a great start with the right tools. Every child deserves that.” Mary Hovater   CULLMAN – Depot Park was hopping on Saturday afternoon, as the new event, Bearcat GROWLS, took...

    City school board awards contracts for East, West Elementary roofs; personnel changes announced

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    CULLMAN - This week, the Cullman City School Board approved recommendations from Stephen Ward & Associates, Inc. to award a contract to low bidder Porter Roofing Contractors, Inc. from Morrison, Tennessee for roof replacement at West Elementary School and to award a contract to...

    County schools closed remainder of week due to flu; city schools monitoring situation

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    Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, seen here on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, made the decision to close county schools Thursday and Friday. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette made the decision to close...

    2014 Student and Teachers of the Year

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    Cullman is home to some of the best and brightest students and teachers in the nation. Last Monday night, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce held the 2014 State of the Schools/Student and Teachers of the Year dinner to celebrate and honor these wonderful...

    East Elementary presents OKLAHOMA!

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    CULLMAN – The students at East Elementary School will present the Broadway Musical, Oklahoma! On Friday, April 25th at 7 p.m. and this Saturday, April 26th, at 1 p.m. Both public performances will be in the school gym.   Doors will open at 6 p.m. Friday...

    CHS hosts annual College and Career Fair

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    CULLMAN - On Monday night, Cullman High School hosted its annual College and Career Fair for students. The event gives students, especially seniors, a chance to speak with admissions counselors and students from several colleges and universities from all over the state of Alabama;...

    City BOE approves 2023 FY budget

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education’s (BOE) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) James Brumley reviewed the 2023 FY budget on Thursday for the second time as required by law and to accommodate board members who were not in attendance at the first...

    City school board announces personnel changes; holds salaries steady

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    CULLMAN - At its last meeting before the start of the new school year, the Cullman City School Board approved the following personnel changes. Employment: Samuel Long, West ES Special Education instructional assistant Kim Davis, East ES custodian Jennifer Hill, East ES third grade teacher Harris Crumbley, Cullman Primary...

    City school board previews budget, recognizes achievements

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    Dr. Jay Page, principal, left, was among representatives of West Elementary to accept the school’s 2017 Beautification Award from PALS. Joining him were, from left, Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, Mrs. Ginger Culver and Mr. Joe Duke. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - The Cullman City School...

    CHS Band presents spring concert

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    Tonight's concert was out of this world!” Stacey Johnston-Parmer, band parent   CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, May 5, the Cullman High School band held their annual spring concert in the school’s auditorium The CHS symphonic band, concert band and jazz band performed for a captive audience. The...

    ‘Volunteerism and service’

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The summer feeding program in Cullman City Schools has been providing meals for hundreds of local children over the past two months, and all that hard work is fueled with the help of students themselves in volunteer roles.  Student volunteers from Cullman...

    Robots, Kids and Lots of Fun and Competition!

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    HANCEVILLE – Schools from all over North Alabama gathered at Wallace State’s coliseum on Friday to compete for the title of BEST Robotics Team. BEST - Boosting Engineering Science and Technology, is designed to excite students about science, technology and engineering through a hands-on,...

    City school board approves emergency repairs to East and West Elementary

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    The Cullman City School Board met in an emergency session Friday morning to approve emergency repairs for East and West Elementary Schools. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) CULLMAN - In an emergency session Friday morning, the Cullman City School Board approved a proposed plan for...

    Cullman High’s Burroughs selected as AP Reader

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    Denise Burroughs / Courtesy of Cullman High School NEW YORK – Denise Burroughs, an AP English literature teacher at Cullman High School, has been selected to participate in the College Board’s Annual AP Reading in AP English Literature. Each June, AP teachers and college faculty...

    City schools’ employees receiving 1-time stipend; personnel changes

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    The Cullman City School Board (Nick Griffin for The Tribune) CULLMAN - The Cullman City Board of Education held its monthly board meeting Tuesday and got the new business items started by approving a one-time stipend for all Cullman City Schools (CCS) employees. The stipend...

    Old-fashioned games help Cullman Primary School earn ‘School of Distinction’ honor

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    Old-fashioned games helped Cullman City Primary School earn the "School of Distinction" honor. / Cullman Primary School CULLMAN - On Monday, Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) was recognized as a School of Distinction by the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) at an awards...

    Cullman High no. 18 in state in 2018 ‘U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools’ report

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    CULLMAN -  U.S. News & World Report on Wednesday released its annual Best High Schools rankings. Among Alabama high schools, Cullman High School came in at no. 18. Of CHS, which has a 95 percent graduation rate, the report said, “Cullman High School is ranked...

    CHS to participate in USA Baseball National High School Baseball Invitational in 2017

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    CULLMAN - A special meeting of the Cullman City School Board was held Tuesday morning, when Cullman High School was given permission to contract with the USA Baseball organization so that the CHS baseball team can participate in the USA Baseball National High School...

    City School Board holds meeting 2 days before public forum

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    Photo: Vicki Miller, a fifth-grade science teacher at West Elementary School, was recognized by the board as one of three Alabama finalists for the Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.   CULLMAN - Cullman Mayor Max Townson and members of the city council...

    Cullman scores early and often in rout of Hartselle

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    Needing a win to stay in contention for the Class 5A, Area 15 regular season title, the Cullman Bearcats got what they needed Tuesday night in a very entertaining fashion.   Cullman soared over rival Hartselle 104-77, scoring the most points in one game in front...

    City school board approves contract for CMS storm damage repairs

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    The Cullman City School Board met early Wednesday morning at a special called meeting. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN - At a special called meeting early Wednesday morning, the Cullman City School Board approved a bid from Creative Aluminum Products of Jasper for repairs to awnings...

    Cullman Primary School Set to Celebrate 20 Years

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    CULLMAN - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next week with fun-filled events scheduled for the facility and students to honor the exciting commemoration. With its current enrollment of approximately 510 primary students and 100 head start students, CCPS provides...

    City schools placed on heightened awareness Thursday

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    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, there were two incidents. The first was a Snapchat video from 2018 that resurfaced across 17 states Thursday morning. He...

    City of Cullman, City Schools receive $400K in ARC grants, announces Gov. Ivey

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    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...

    Much-loved CMS secretary set to retire after 12 years

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    CULLMAN - After 12 years on the job, Cullman Middle School Secretary Wanda Edge is retiring from her position at CMS. Edge said she knew it was time to call it quits when she looked forward to going home more than she ever had. “You really...

    Cullman City Schools Launches Stakeholder Survey

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      CULLMAN – The Cullman City Schools Strategic Planning Team has developed a survey to enable all stakeholders to have their voices heard as the team outlines long-term priorities, goals, and strategies for the school system. Now online at surveymonkey.com/r/GO_BEARCATS, the survey is open to parents,...

    CHS grad Will Raney named National Advanced Placement Scholar

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    CULLMAN - Will Raney, a 2016 graduate of Cullman High School, was recently named a National Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar by The College Board.  As noted by the College Board, a National AP Scholar Certificate is awarded to students in the United States who receive an average...

    Annual percussion dinner raises funds for Cullman bands

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    Guests at the annual “Dinner with the Drumline” event enjoyed dinner and a show. / Nick Griffin CULLMAN - The Cullman High School and Middle School Bands held their annual “Dinner with the Drumline” fundraiser event Thursday night and the Cullman High School cafeteria was...

    Readers ask: Why does school seem to start earlier each year?

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    Classrooms all over the county, like this one at Hanceville Middle School, are ready to welcome students back to class. / W.C. Mann CULLMAN COUNTY - Many of us old timers can remember when we started school the Wednesday or Thursday before Labor Day, with...

    CCPS helpers celebrate ‘brown day’ in a special way

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, Cullman City Primary School celebrated their Kindergarten Color Day with brown. All kindergarten students were encouraged to dress in brown to participate, but two kindergarteners, twins named Cash and Camber, took it just a bit further.  Cullman City Primary School...

    CHS teacher chosen to review proposals for upcoming foreign language conference

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    Cullman High School’s Sara McCutcheon has been chosen to review proposals for presentations at the 2018 ACTFL Annual Convention and World Languages Expo in New Orleans. / Cullman High School CULLMAN - Cullman High School foreign language teacher Sara McCutcheon has been chosen from among...

    Cullman High’s Hembree selected for Advanced Placement Reading

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    Josh Hembree and family/ Courtesy of Cullman High School, Kim Hall NEW YORK – Josh Hembree, an AP Calculus teacher at Cullman High School, has been selected to participate in the College Board’s Annual AP Reading in AP Calculus. Each June, AP teachers and college...

    City School Board meets for PR training

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    CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning at the Red Door Café the Cullman City School Board – Kim Addison, Brenda Howell, Suzanne Harbin, Board President Jason Neal, Board Vice-President Steve Sides and City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson – met to receive public relations training...

    Dr. Bouldin retires following 28 years of service

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      CULLMAN -–On Thursday at 2 p.m. at the central office of the Cullman City School System, Dr. Elton Bouldin read a prepared statement thanking the board, the teachers he has worked with over his 28 years in education, along with fellow administrators and students for their support...

    CCBOE Announces Timeline for Selecting Next Superintendent

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    CULLMAN – The Cullman City Board of Education announced in their special called board meeting the timeline for selecting the next superintendent. The superintendent vacancy will be posted beginning September 1, 2015 and remain posted for 30 days as required by Alabama law. Steve...

    Kallhoff on search for East Elementary principal

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – The search for the new East Elementary School principal is underway after David Wiggins announced his retirement last month. Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff is heading the search for Wiggins’ replacement. Kallhoff is currently putting together a team that will be...