4 Cullman High musicians selected for All-State Band
Congratulations to the following Cullman High School Band students for being selected to the Alabama All-State Band.
Tessa Adkins - Clarinet
Ashlynn Teeling - Contra Alto Clarinet
Branson Danecker - French Horn
Connor Gurley - Percussion
Being selected for the All-State Band is the highest honor bestowed on individual...
Powered Down: City schools shutdown cellphone use on campuses
CULLMAN, Ala. - Entering the third week of enforcement of the Cullman City School System’s preexisting cellphone policy has yielded positive results so far, according to Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff.
“To be clear, this isn’t a ban, we’re just enforcing our existing policies on cell phone...
City school board announces personnel changes; holds salaries steady
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...
CHS Theatre wins Best in Show at state Trumbauer Festival
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...
Planting a seed for an agricultural career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students interested in pursuing a career in agriculture or wildlife — or just looking to learn more about nature and the outdoors — have plenty of options in Cullman City Schools.As part of Cullman City Schools’ general agriculture career tech program,...
‘A sticky situation’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The PTA Spring Fundraiser paid off with a silly surprise for some students at West Elementary School last week. Several students at West Elementary who met their goal of selling at least two boxes of chocolate bars as part of the...
West Point sweeps 2018 Cullman Co. Scholars’ Bowl Tournament; 3 schools qualify for state middle school competition
West Point High School posted this photo of its team to the school’s Twitter page, with a note that the team has won the county tournament for six years and is 36-0 in tournament competition since 2012. / Photo courtesy West Point High School
CULLMAN...
Cullman City Schools raises substitute pay for teachers, support and CNP workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is temporarily raising the pay for substitutes, to ensure local schools are able to remain adequately staffed during this time.
Substitute pay for teachers will increase from $75 to $125 per day, pay for support substitutes all increase from...
Joint session: city school board, council come together, talk traffic, annexation
Cullman City School Board Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson and members of the board listen as Mayor Woody Jacobs speaks.
CULLMAN - The Cullman City Council and Cullman City School Board held a joint, informal round table discussion Monday about several shared concerns, including traffic congestion...
Cullman City Schools Oct. 5 COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 13 students currently absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, October 5, according to the latest school attendance data.Cullman Middle School reported four positive student cases, Cullman High...
City school board celebrates student, teacher achievements
Cullman Primary School art award winners Ty White, Maddie Seidel and Wyatt Barker with Dr. Susan Patterson, left, and Principal Tricia Culpepper, right
CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, the Cullman City School Board met at the board office with a long list of items on...
New members officially join Cullman City School Board
Back row, l-r: Lee Powell, Jason Neal and Chris Branham. Front row, l-r: Suzanne Harbin, Dr. Susan Patterson and Joey Orr. Photo courtesy of Cullman High School on Twitter.
CULLMAN - Three new members officially took their seats on the Cullman City School Board Thursday...
2014 Student and Teachers of the Year
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...
CHS, WSCC teaming for college and career event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local students and parents will have a chance to learn more about the college and career opportunities available right here in Cullman County at the upcoming Cullman City Schools/Wallace State Community College Career & College Exploration event.The event is set for...
Cullman City School Board says farewell to Patterson
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Cullman City School Board noted that the day’s meeting was the last for Dr. Susan Patterson as system superintendent. An amendment to Patterson’s contract was approved, under which she will step down April 1, but stay on with...
Two-week mask mandate at CMS, EES due to increase in COVID-19 cases
CULLMAN, Ala. - With positive COVID-19 cases among students continuing to increase in Cullman City Schools, a temporary two-week mask mandate is now needed at Cullman Middle School and East Elementary School to slow the spread. Per protocol, if students are properly wearing a...
From beaded bracelets to Disney: Cullman special education students learn new skills while fundraising
CULLMAN, Ala. - Special education students from Cullman Middle and Cullman High School are using their creativity and talents to help raise money for a trip to Walt Disney World in February 2022. The students are taking orders for trendy personalized beaded bracelets and...
JROTC Program Builds Confidence and Teaches Responsibility
VINEMONT – The Junior ROTC Program at the Cullman Area Career Center has taken off in just its third year. Colonel Bud Jones and Sergeant Chad Ullery teach sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school the qualities of citizenship, leadership, responsibility and physical training.
The...
Dripping Springs Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors good citizens
The Dripping Springs Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution honored outstanding seniors from each of the area high schools as DAR Good Citizens. Students were judged on personal qualities of integrity, dependability, leadership, patriotism and service. They submitted essays...
Helpers on parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s an annual tradition for Cullman Primary School students to meet and learn about “community helpers” across the Cullman area, teaching young students about the important roles everyone from police to postal workers play in their daily lives. But with coronavirus...
Books to battalions: Highlighting Cullman High School’s Isaiah Barnett
CULLMAN, Ala. - Isaiah Barnett will soon begin his senior year at Cullman High School. Shortly after his graduation in 2022, he will be leaving for boot camp with the United States Marine Corps. He signed with the Marines on his 17th birthday.
Barnett became...
Readers ask: Why does school seem to start earlier each year?
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...
Math class heads to the garden at West Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. - The outdoor classroom at West Elementary already serves as an innovative green space to learn more about nature and science, but with a bit of creativity, it can also be a massive, plant-filled fraction work sheet!
Third grade teacher Sharyn Hollingsworth and...
City school child nutrition workers recognized
Shown left to right are Dr. Susan Patterson, Donna Avery, Tina Bates, Amy Emmert, Sabrina Yarbrough and Michelle Nix. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman City Schools’ Child Nutrition Program managers were recognized by Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson at Monday night’s meeting...
Card catalog 2.0
(Photo courtesy of Cullman City Schools)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The card catalog is so last decade. These days, students have shifted to an online catalog system to make browsing the library stacks a whole lot faster and more efficient. The best part? Kids are all...
Cullman High no. 18 in state in 2018 ‘U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools’ report
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...
Real-life superhero at Cullman Primary School
CULLMAN, Ala. - A first-grade student in Mrs. Allison Bates’ class at Cullman Primary School will be a stem cell donor this week for his younger brother, who was born with severe sickle cell disease. Azrael Coleman is a 100% match for his 5-year-old...
Cullman scores early and often in rout of Hartselle
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...
CHS opens sensory lab for students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is becoming even more creative in finding new ways for students to engage and succeed, with the campus adding a sensory lab to serve as a therapeutic space for the development of all students.
Sensory rooms have become a...
Military Bound- Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - 2021 Cullman High School graduate Allie Heaton has pondered joining the military since she was a small child. She explained, “I started really having an interest in the military around 3 years old. I know the typical response when asked why...
Patterson earns National Superintendent Certification
Cullman City School Board President Suzanne Harbin, left, presented the certificate to Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson at this week’s board meeting. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson was honored recently for earning National Superintendent Certification. Patterson was...
‘Amazing things’: State Dept. of Education Superintendent visits CCPS to celebrate reading award
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit from Alabama State Dept. of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey and a delegation of state officials.
Cullman City Primary School was...
Cullman City Schools Sept. 14 COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 22 students currently absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, September 14, according to the latest school attendance data.Cullman High School reported eight positive student cases, Cullman City...
‘Bold vision’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools kicked off two of its most ambitious expansion projects in years on Tuesday, with work officially underway on expansive additions at Cullman City Primary School and Cullman Middle School. The projects will bring much-needed classroom space, as well...
West Elementary’s Shaddix named state school counselor of the year
Left to right are West Elementary Principal Dr. Jay Page, West Elementary Guidance Counselor Elizabeth Shaddix and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Elizabeth Shaddix, guidance counselor at West Elementary School, has received statewide recognition, being...
Bomb threat called in at CHS on Monday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - An anonymous bomb threat was called in to the Cullman Police Department at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday night in regards to Cullman High School.Cullman Police and school administrators responded immediately, and police are searching the building. Nothing has been found...
Kim Hall named CHS principal at today’s school board meeting
CULLMAN - While the East Elementary School Archery Team was honored and recognized for winning a world championship, other big news came from Tuesday's regular meeting of the Cullman City Board of Education. Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson announced the hiring of Kim Hall as...
Cullman City Board of Education honors top teachers, school nurses
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board recently named its elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year and honored its school nurses for their service during the pandemic.
Teachers of the Year were:
Blakely Burns, East Elementary School, Elementary Teacher of the Year Linda Bean, Cullman...
Harmful TikTok spreading through the public school system
CULLMAN, Ala. - TikTok “challenges” can often be some of the quickest trending content on social media, whether harmless or harmful, and the latest creation is no different. The “devious licks challenge” is actively encouraging students to steal from their schools, and/or damage school...
Mayor Makes “Teacher Appreciation Week” Proclamation; Dr. Susan Patterson Awards Teachers of the Year
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...
Cullman City Schools names new principals for CHS, CCPS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has named the new principals who will take over at Cullman High School and Cullman City Primary School next school year.Allison Tuggle, the current Cullman High School assistant principal, will be the new principal at Cullman High School...
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, for students and educators past and present to bid bittersweet goodbyes and walk the halls one final time. Pockets of...
Cullman City Schools closed Tuesday for inclement weather
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...
Cullman High holds ‘Safety Summit’ to share plans, procedures for school threats
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...
ASDE releases details on school report cards
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),...
Cullman City School Board meets with honors for students and introductions of new teachers and administrators
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman School Board met on Tuesday night where the East Elementary School (EES) Archery Team was recognized for their recent National Archery in the Schools State Championship win and undefeated season.
Four competitors were recognized for receiving the National...
Cullman City Schools sets post-pandemic plan for 2021-2022 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - With vaccines roll outs and COVID-19 cases on the decline, Cullman City Schools is laying the framework for what the 2021-2022 school year will look like. Thankfully, it should get things largely back to how they were pre-pandemic — with a...
Among the literacy elite
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has been named one of only two Science of Reading spotlight districts by the Alabama State Department of Education, in honor of the system’s progressive and creative approach to literacy and reading education in primary and elementary grade...
8 area principals participating in new leadership academy
Eight area principals are participating in the Principal Leadership Academy. Pictured left to right are: Robin Netherton (Vinemont High School), John Hood (Good Hope High School), Mike Jones (West Point Intermediate School), Kevin Sullins (Harmony School), Tonya Cupp (Good Hope Primary School) and Vicky...
City school board meeting notes- Jan. 22
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...
2014 Student and Teachers of the Year
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...
Cullman Middle School band camp builds music and marching skills
CULLMAN – Members of the Cullman Middle School (CMS) band met Wednesday for their third day of band camp. The band is preparing for its performances during the upcoming middle school football season.
CMS Band Director Linda Bean said her band does something a lot...
Salary schedule concerns raised to Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools held their final Budgetary Hearing for Fiscal Year 2022 Monday, Sept. 13. The same presentation given by Chief School Financial Officer/ Chief Operating Officer James Brumley at the first Budgetary Hearing last Thursday was made once more to...
Bearcat GROWLS prowls into Depot Park
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...
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...
Cullman City Schools among top systems in the nation for board-certified teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has always made it a priority to attract and cultivate the most qualified educators possible, and now the system is being commended for that effort. Cullman City Schools has been recognized among only four systems in the state...
Harbin seeking 4th term on city school board
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...
CHS teacher chosen to review proposals for upcoming foreign language conference
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...
Go ‘under the sea’ with ‘The Little Mermaid’ at Cullman High April 12-14
In her treasure trove of human “whoozits and whatzits galore,” Ariel (played by Marie Bean) wants to be “where the people are.” / W.C. Mann for The Tribune
CULLMAN - On Apr. 12-14 Cullman High School (CHS) Performing Arts will present Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”...
Cullman High School’s Claude Thomas named Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High school senior Claude Thomas was recently recognized for being named the Will Fowler Fine Arts Student of the Year at Cullman High School. The Fine Arts Student of the Year award has been in existence for a few years,...
Contracts approved at City Board of Education meeting Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education held a called meeting on Thursday afternoon at their central office, with members Chris Branham, Joey Orr and Amy Carter, and Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff in attendance to approve various action items on the agenda.
The retirement...
West Elementary students help spread love of reading with donation to the Imagination Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary’s sixth graders on Thursday presented a donation to the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County. Vice President of the Friends, Oakleigh Calahan, accepted the check on behalf of the organization.
In the spirit of giving, the students raised...
City Schools Foundation recognizes outstanding alumni, teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation on Friday held its 11th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Luncheon held in Tillman Hall on the campus of Cullman High School.
The late Dr. Rhonda Quick was awarded the 2019 Distinguished Alumna with her sister
Regina...
(Updated) 30th Annual Mud Creek Marching Band Festival makes return to Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School on Saturday hosted 31 marching bands at the 30th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival. With the festival’s growing popularity, bands traveled in from outside the state as well, with one such band having traveled from Mississippi to attend....
(Updated) City School Board votes 3-2 to oust Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill
Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill is shown in June 2017. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board voted 3-2 Tuesday night not to renew Cullman Middle School Principal Lane Hill's contract at this end of this school year. More...
State Superintendent of Education Mackey, others visit Cullman City, County Schools
Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey, left, stands with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Cullman Area Technology Academy Principal Billy Troutman. Mackey toured several schools in both the Cullman City Schools and Cullman County...
CHS cleared following Monday night bomb threat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School has been cleared, following a bomb threat that was called in to Cullman Police in regards to the school on Monday night.An anonymous bomb threat was called in to the Cullman Police Department at approximately 8:20 p.m. Cullman...
CMS students find the science in pond water
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...
AG Strange invites schools to submit applications for Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards of Excellence
MONTGOMERY - Attorney Gen. Luther Strange is inviting public and private schools throughout the state to submit applications for the 2016 school year Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards of Excellence. The program was reinstituted by Strange in 2013 with a new emphasis on encouraging...
‘So creative’
CULLMAN, Ala. - When it comes to art, inspiration can come from anywhere. For Cullman City Primary School student Wilson Carter, he only had to look as far as the name at the top of his classroom.
Wilson, who just finished kindergarten at CCPS, won...
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 own words, at least. However, for the educators in her life who fostered her interest in health sciences and her...
Cullman High School hosts college readiness event with WSCC
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) and Wallace State Community College (WSCC) came together on the CHS campus on Monday evening to offer an event that could allow parents and students an opportunity to learn how to prepare for their next possible course...
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...
Liberty Learning Foundation holds Thursday kickoff rally at CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - Liberty Learning Foundation hosted their official kickoff rally for Cullman High School’s ninth grade class Thursday. With several programs already established in Cullman City Schools, the program being implemented with this year’s freshman is the Citizen Promise Program. Cullman is the...
Cullman High Band’s Dinner with the Drumline: Awesome Music and Mad Dog Mike’s Famous Bar B Que
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...
CHS Named 18th Best Public High School in Alabama
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...
Cullman Police Dept. announces new route plan for Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department, in coordination with Cullman High, Middle and Primary Schools announced this week a new school driving route plan.
CPD Patrol Captain Jeff Warnke said the work was done in tandem with the schools to ensure that the students’...
East Elementary Named 2015 CLAS Banner School
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...
CHS hosts annual College and Career Fair
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;...
Cooking up a culinary career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students who are hungry for a career as a chef or nutritionist in Cullman City Schools have a full menu of study options. The school system offers a food, wellness and dietetics program as part of its expansive career tech programs...
Cullman City Schools selects Teachers of the Year for elementary, secondary levels
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has selected its Teachers of the Year at the elementary and secondary levels. April Dean (elementary) and Christopher Smith (secondary) are the educators named to the top accolades. Dean is a fourth-grade teacher at East Elementary School, while...
Open houses, orientation set for Cullman City Schools 2021 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2021 school year is almost here, and Cullman City Schools are preparing to welcome parents and students back to campus for open houses, a welcome return after the tradition went virtual and socially-distanced last year as a precaution due to...
CCPS hosts Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday
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...
Cullman City Schools’ ‘Hat Day’ fundraiser raises $1,179 for United Way
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sporting everything from cowboy hats to baseball caps, hundreds of students across the city of Cullman recently got a chance to tweak the normal dress code — but don’t worry — it was all in good fun and for a good...
Cullman City Schools gives COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has seen a total of 42 positive cases of COVID-19 among both students and school staff since the beginning of the new school year on August 11 through Tuesday, August 17.East Elementary School has had 10 students and...
Annual ‘Dinner with the Drum Line’ Supports CHS Percussion Program
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...
City schools recognize distinguished alumni, teachers of the year
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...
East Elementary presents OKLAHOMA!
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...
The beat goes on
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...
Nuggets of wisdom: Milo’s Hamburgers partners with Cullman area schools to launch “Wisdom Week”
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Milo’s Hamburgers has announced its partnership with five Cullman elementary schools to host “Wisdom Week” to encourage positive character development in celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary. The program, called “Nuggets of Wisdom,” coincides with Milo’s recent chicken nugget launch...
Reading with ‘Ivan’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fourth-graders at East Elementary School recently received a reading time surprise when Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Award-winner “The One and Only Ivan,” sent a message to their classes.
Cullman City Schools fourth graders have spent the month reading the New...
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...
City schools summer feeding program kicks off at WES, CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. - School may be out for summer, but lunch is still being served at Cullman City Schools for local children —a week’s worth at a time.
The summer feeding program will provide a box of free meals for students on Tuesdays beginning on...
‘Their work is fantastic’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Though getting students to work at core subjects like math and reading are obviously critical this school year, Cullman Middle School art teacher Fharis Richter is making sure the arts aren’t lost in the shuffle for aspiring Cullman City Schools students. Seventh...
Cullman City Schools amend mask mandate, effective Monday, April 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - Statement from Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff:
"As Governor Ivey intends to remove the mask requirement from the public health order on April 9, 2021, the Cullman City School System will amend the procedure on masks/facial coverings as well. Effective Monday,...
Cullman High ranked no. 14 in state in U.S. News 2019 Best High Schools rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. News and World Report on Tuesday released its 2019 Best High Schools rankings. Cullman High School is ranked number 14 in the state of Alabama among public schools.
"Cullman High School is ranked 14th within Alabama. Students have the opportunity to...
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...
Mask mandate allowed to expire at CMS, EES
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools would like to thank East Elementary School and Cullman Middle School students and parents for their positive response to the two-week mask mandate. In two weeks, the percent of students absent due to testing positive for COVID-19 decreased...
Liberty Learning Foundation to launch new high school programs at CHS this fall
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning fall 2021, Cullman will be embarking on a mission in preparing students to be life, career, and citizen ready. The Liberty Learning Foundation has developed several educational courses to be newly implemented within Cullman City Schools for both seventh and...
Not-so-creepy crawlies
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...
