Beginner band program launched at Harmony School
Photo: Ty Parker teaching new band students at Harmony School
LOGAN - For those unfamiliar, Harmony School is a community school near Logan and Crane Hill in Cullman, and is an amalgamation of three communities. The school houses grades kindergarten through eighth, at which point...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month: Welti Elementary’s Gina Webb
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Gina Webb has been named the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month for April. Representatives of both organizations visited Welti Monday morning, accompanied by Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Special Projects Coordinator Dr....
Dozens of high-achieving students in academics and athletics recognized by Cullman County Board of Education Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education met on Monday with an agenda packed full of recognition for outstanding student performances.
Recognized in the meeting were:
CCBOE E5 Exceptional Service Award
Connie Guthrie – West Point Elementary Spur AideRhonda Bagwell – Harmony teacher
National Board Certified
LaKrishia...
School back in session
Stacey Jolley's homeroom gears up for to start of the school year on Wednesday. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
HOLLY POND - Cullman County Schools were back in session Wednesday morning with the usual hectic feelings that come with a new school year: parents have...
New principal named at Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Janet Turner to be the new principal of Holly Pond High School. Dr. Turner has worked in education for 24 years and specializes in data, school reform...
Vinemont High School Class of 2017
Graduation will be on Sunday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
“Congratulations to the senior class of 2017. I want to personally wish you the best in the future as you begin a new chapter in...
22 Cullman County Schools receive Blue Ribbon awards at national conference
Good Hope Primary School Reading Specialist Cindy Bailey, Principal Tonya Cupp and Math Coach Kristi Barnette are interviewed about their achievements at the school at the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National Conference in Orlando. (Photo courtesy Shane Barnette)
ORLANDO, Fla. - This past week, Cullman...
‘The world needs more music’
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Several Cullman County band programs received a very pleasant surprise Thursday from State Representative Randall Shedd. The Vinemont, Holly Pond, Fairview and Hanceville bands each received $5000 for their programs.
The news came as a total surprise. According to Vinemont director...
Cold Springs, Parkside Elementary Schools win state awards for reading
Parkside Elementary School (Tribune file photo)
MONTGOMERY - Cold Springs Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School have been named among 50 schools across the state to receive $20,000 each from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) for improvements in third-grade reading as measured by...
CCBOE holds Teacher Institute; Holly Pond High named 2018 Cullman County High School of Excellence
Good Hope High School/Cullman Area Technology Academy graduate Breanna Allen, center, with her health science instructors Tracy Smith (L) and Adriann Basch (R) (Photo courtesy CCBOE)
CULLMAN - On Thursday morning, 800 faculty and staff members of Cullman County Schools (CCS) met at Northbrook Baptist...
Congratulations, West Point High School Class of 2019!
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26 at 4 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum. There are 133 graduates.
The class song is “September” by Daughtry. Class colors are...
Cullman County Schools present their updated Covid-19 guidelines for 2022
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff: Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for five days (previously 10) following the onset of symptoms or the positive test result. The student or staff member may return on day six if the...
All Faculty and Staff of Cullman County Schools to Receive Crisis Management Certification
CULLMAN – On August 10, Cullman County Schools certified all of their school resource Officers, and their Safety Director, in a program called ALICE. The Safety Resource Officers (SROs) will then return to their schools to train and certify all school personnel.
ALICE is...
County Commission recognizes work of parks and rec staff
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at its meeting on July 16 recognized the Cullman County Parks and Recreation team for its efforts during the recent Fourth of July and Bassmaster Classic Tournament events held at Smith Lake Park.
“I want to thank the...
Preliminary renovations cost to Dafford Smith Stadium estimated at $2.7 million
FAIRVIEW – In a press releases issued by Cullman County Schools superintendent Dr. Craig A. Ross, the structural assessment of the Dafford Smith Stadium, conducted by Advance Structural Design Inc., has returned a with an estimated renovation cost of $2.7 million.
“We appreciate the work...
West Point Middle School scholar’s bowl takes 3rd at Wallace State Invitational
Pictured, left to right, are Ashton Lindsey, Ryan Hancock, Evan Franks and Brodie Henry. / Lee Henry
HANCEVILLE - West Point Middle School's sixth-grade scholar's bowl team placed third on Friday at an invitational tournament held at Wallace State.
Three sixth-graders from WPMS, Ashton Lindsey, Ryan...
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...
CCBOE audit outlines Hanceville High violation, corrective action
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the July meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), the board welcomed State Examiner April Purser, who delivered the results of the system’s 2017-18 fiscal year (Oct. 1, 2017-Sep. 30, 2018) audit. The full report only found one point...
CCBOE swears in new members, bids farewell to Speegle, Carter
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (right) with school board members (L-R) Jason Speegle (departing), Mike Graves (stepping down as president) and Chris Carter (departing) (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) welcomed...
Shelly and Rosie the turtles take up residence at Welti Elementary
One of the two newest additions to the Welti Elementary School Outdoor Classroom / W.C. Mann
WELTI - Welti Elementary School recently expanded its outdoor classroom with the addition of a turtle habitat, and its staff with the addition of two official school turtles: Rosie...
CATA students medal in SkillsUSA competition at Wallace State
CATA medalists, left to right, were: Savannah Sivley, Desirae Corbin, Maria Cortes, Dakota McDaniel, Karli Marler, Zach Stallings, Lillian Kaiser, Zack Warner, Adolpho Resina and Avery Hill. Medalists Raven Aldridge, Grace Allbright and Mackenzie Jones are not pictured.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - High school students from...
Volunteer in Public Schools & The Link of Cullman County Partner to Impact
Mentoring Cullman Youth a Worthy Endeavor
CULLMAN – In Cullman we are lucky to have several youth outreach programs that are dedicated to helping children who may be in trouble. Whether it is a child from a broken home or just a child whose parents...
(Updated) Good Hope finishes first at Cullman County Cheer Competition
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Good Hope High School hosted the third annual Cullman County Cheer Competition on November 6 where Good Hope Varsity finished with the title.
Good Hope Head Coach of the Varsity, JV and Middle School cheer teams Brandy Lowe, along with Sydney...
Fairview HS Principal Chris Gambrill announces retirement
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School Principal Dr. Chris Gambrill on Thursday, June 15, announced his retirement as a full-time educator.
"Dr. Gambrill has made a positive impact on thousands of young lives during his career in the Cullman County School System," stated Cullman County...
Welti’s Aliyah Ryan Named 2016 Cullman County Spelling Bee Champion
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...
Cullman County Schools breaks new ground with theater production
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In April, more than five months of coordinated effort will culminate in a new era of theater for students of Cullman County Schools, when Fairview High School hosts a production of “Sleeping Beauty” featuring students who auditioned from across the entire...
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette reflects on his 1st year on the job
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette has just completed his first year on the job.
My biggest thing is I don’t want there to be any excuse why a kid cannot graduate high school. I want to work toward getting everybody through a program and...
Cullman County students, teachers recognize school board members
Welti Elementary School Ambassadors show their appreciation to members of the Cullman County School Board. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) officially seated its board for the new session as students, teachers and...
Cold Springs Elementary plans Christmas concert with K – second grade
BREMEN, Ala. - A Christmas concert has recently been announced by Cold Springs Elementary Music Department. Their K – second graders will be participating in a showing of all of the fun, holiday music they have learned this year.
The concert will be held on...
Congratulations, Hanceville High School Class of 2019!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum. The 96 seniors have earned a combined $1.3 million in scholarships.
The Class of 2019 chose the lilac as its...
Cullman County Schools announces new leadership hires
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education at its October 2021 meeting approved the hiring of four new leaders for the school system: assistant superintendent, director of federal programs, director of instructional programs and technology coordinator. The new hires are a...
CATA students map the way to ‘Career Island’
Carter Robinson, Peyton Oden and Jacob Ryder delivered the treasure map to the Cullman dental office of State Sen. Paul Bussman (second from left) Tuesday. / Photo courtesy Carter Robinson
CULLMAN - Last week, three students from the county school system’s Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA)...
Vinemont Elementary welcomes new holiday tradition—a Christmas Tree Trail!
VINEMONT, Ala. - This Christmas season, Vinemont Elementary School (VES) has announced a new tradition. The brand-new holiday project, the VES Christmas Tree Trail, is now located directly in front of the elementary school and features at least eight Christmas trees that have been...
Welti’s Preston Cook receives $500 scholarship in NASP National Virtual Archery Tournament
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Preston Cook was selected to receive a $500 scholarship this week following his participation in the National Archery in Schools Program National Virtual Archery Tournament.
Of 15,683 archers who participated in the virtual shoot, 100 were randomly...
Good Hope Middle School student bests faculty, administration members in Rubik’s cube competition
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The student body of Good Hope Middle
School (GHMS) on Friday got a little break from the regular schedule to gather
outside and watch Bailey Tetro, an eighth grader who has become a prodigy with
the Rubik’s cube, take on two old-schoolers: GHMS...
Making art, nurturing artists
Ty Parker and a few of his performing arts students showing off progress on West Point High School's stage.
WEST POINT - In a day when arts programs are under increasing threat in schools across the country, some folks see things differently. The people of...
Cullman man arrested after reported stabbing in Vinemont
CULLMAN, Ala. - A Cullman man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing incident at the V&W Food Mart in Vinemont Friday, July 8.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies responded to the scene, where a V&W employee was reportedly harmed. According to the CCSO,...
More than 100 middle and high school students visit Wallace State
HANCEVILLE — More than 100 students in grades six through nine from area high schools visited the campus of Wallace State Community College on Thursday, April 24, so they can start giving serious thought about their college education.
The TRIO Talent Search program welcomed sixth...
Commission proclaims April Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month; discusses CR 222 plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting held Tuesday, March 19, the Cullman County Commission declared the month of April Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness Month throughout Cullman County. Cullman County Administrator John Bullard read the declaration that praised local nonprofit Cullman Caring for...
In last meeting of school year, CCBOE recognizes achievements
The Vinemont Middle School Archery Team won the county tournament, was the state runner up and placed in the top 30 out of 171 teams in national competition. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - For its last meeting of the school year, the Cullman...
Commission recognizes Animal Control Officer Jarrett, approves indigent burial process
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting on April 18, the Cullman County Commission recognized Cullman County Animal Control Officer Johnny Jarrett for his advancement in education; Jarrett completed a Code 3 course from Colorado State University and is now a Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator.
“Johnny, thank...
Holly Pond VEX Robotics team hosting first competition of its kind in Cullman County
Pictured L-R: Howard Cole, Zachary Ayers, Shawn Johnson, Rylan Griffen (front), Dexton Jones and Mikal Kitchens. Not pictured: Brett Henderson and Kelsey Griffen
HOLLY POND - The Holly Pond VEX Robotics team is comprised of several talented students and parent volunteers. With a rich history...
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...
Fairview theater’s #Viral has powerful message for audience
FAIRVIEW - Mark Dobbs, Fairview High School theater teacher and director of Fairview Theater Works, put together a simple yet powerful performance over the weekend at the school's auditorium. With assistant director Leah Rodriguez, light/sound technician Ally Grund and technical assistants Katie Tucker and...
Elementary students give musical performances at Vinemont Music and Art Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Vinemont Elementary School K - 5th grade classes gave performances at the first Vinemont Music and Art Fair on Tuesday. The annual music presentation has not been held for the past couple years, so this year, for the first gathering...
Barnette addresses CCBOE’s decision to display ‘In God We Trust’ in county schools
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted unanimously to authorize the display of the U.S. National Motto “In God We Trust” in the offices of each county system school and to allow teachers the option of displaying the...
Holly Pond choir and band celebrate the season
Director Evan Curtis and the Holly Pond High School Band wait for the choir to take the stage. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - On Thursday evening, the music programs of Holly Pond High School came together for the school’s annual Christmas concert.
The 74-member choir...
CCBOE says new tax already having a positive impact
CULLMAN, Ala. - Revenue from the new half-cent sales tax is bringing much-needed updates to area schools sooner than expected. At its meeting Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved a request of change order proposal for phase II of the...
Parkside teacher a state finalist for the 2021 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teacher
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Parkside teacher Tracey Jones has been selected as a state finalist for a 2021 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Alabama State School Board representative Dr. Cynthia McCarty visited Parkside this week to congratulate Jones. She and five...
District upgrades totaling $15.4 million to begin soon
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education, at a March 24 special called meeting, approved Superintendent Shane Barnette’s request to issue bonds for school improvement projects.
The $15.4 million in bond proceeds will be used along with local funds that have been saved...
Three new principals hired for Cullman County Schools
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education at a special-called meeting approved the hiring of three new principals.
· Caleb Elrod, Parkside
· Michael Lindsey, West Point Elementary
· Kristin Williams, Good Hope Primary
Caleb Elrod is currently the assistant principal at Fairview Elementary and...
Build-It-Better program begins fall 2021 for eighth graders countywide
VINEMONT, Ala. – With the upcoming school year, the 18-week Build-It-Better program will offered in established career preparation classes for eighth-graders countywide. The Tribune spoke with Michael Williams who, along with Scotty Cofer, will be teaching the class at Vinemont Middle School.
The Build-It-Better program...
Commission gives CR 222 update, approves renaming of juvenile detention center in honor of Chaney
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission met Thursday, Oct. 17, for its monthly meeting, during which Cullman County Engineer Philip Widner gave an update on the progress of the ongoing repairs of County Road 222 near the Interstate 65 Exit 305 interchange.
Widner...
West Point High School Fine Arts to present “All I Want for Christmas is You”
WEST POINT - The West Point High Fine Arts program is up to something, and it’s good! On Dec. 10 and 11 in the West Point auditorium, West Point High School Director of Bands Ty Parker and his students will present “All I Want...
Military Bound: Holly Pond, Vinemont and Cullman Christian School
Rylan Griffin- Holly Pond High School- Army
Rylan Griffin recently graduated from Holly Pond High School and was a member of the JROTC program. He will soon be leaving for the United States Army. Griffin said of his decision, “It’s something I have always wanted to...
Students get hands on with science, building outdoor classroom at Welti Elementary
Students construct a gravel pathway through Welti Elementary School’s outdoor classroom.
WELTI - Recently, kids got to take a little break from class, as they went out in shifts to participate in a workday for the construction of Welti Elementary School’s new outdoor classroom. With...
Logan VFD, others beefing up lake search and rescue capabilities
LOGAN, Ala. – The Logan Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) recently purchased a 21-foot SeaArk boat from Russell Marine in Dodge City to be used on Smith Lake for search and recovery operations. The department will also soon purchase Explorer MK II sonar equipment from...
Fairview Elementary School raises $7,404 through first Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser since the pandemic
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Elementary School students recently raised $7,404.00 for the American Heart Association through Jump Rope for Heart. The students asked the community for donations while they participated in different jumping exercises for two weeks in February during the Jump Rope...
(UPDATED) STATE REPORT CARD: Cullman County Schools receive a ‘B’; City Schools an ‘A’
Updated 2-1-18 7:18 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Alabama State Department of Education (ASDE) on Thursday released the 2016-2017 State Report Card, part of 2012's Alabama Accountability Act, which required the ASDE to come up with a report card to assign an overall letter grade for...
West Point Elementary Celebrates Earth Day by Planting Tree
I remember the first time I heard the term Earth Day. I was a teacher in 1970 and I heard on the radio they were having this big celebration and telling all about it.”
Ethalene Harbison
WEST POINT – On Thursday, April 21, third-grade students from...
Military Bound: Vinemont High School
VINEMONT, Ala. - The last couple of weeks have been busy as Cullman County and Cullman City Schools each held commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021. Each valedictorian and senior class president spoke poignant words. The top academic students of each class were...
Cullman County Schools Covid update
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers for Cullman County Schools. We are pleased to report that numbers are declining across the district.
As of Tuesday, September 14: Positive: 69 close contact: 242, which is 3.3% of the district's 9,425 students. Two...
CATA students compete in state SkillsUSA competition; 3 headed to nationals
Jacob Ryder, Peyton Oden and Carter Robinson display their treasure map after winning the SkillsUSA State Championship Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA)
CULLMAN COUNTY - Three Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students whose SkillsUSA community service poster project was featured in a recent Tribune article...
Vinemont Middle School recognizes heroes on staff
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School made a huge shoutout to Nurse Paige Collett and Nurse Aide Michael Marotz this week on social media. The post offered a huge thank you to Nurse Collett and Mr. Marotz for taking care of the students each...
CCBOE approves facility upgrades, property transfers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), at a special called meeting March 25, approved multiple facility upgrades and set in motion the disposal of two former school buildings to their local communities.
Construction projects
Vinemont High building flooring replacement contracted to Walker...
Notes from CCBOE special-called meeting on April 28
CULLMAN - On April 28, the Cullman County Board of Education held a special-called board meeting where the additional $68,862 needed for Fairview High School’s stadium renovation was approved. Work on the stadium, which had been stalled due to the need for more funding,...
Vinemont High School’s InSPIRESS Teams win UAH STEM Competition
VINEMONT – Two teams of Vinemont High School students took part in the InSPIRESS project in Huntsville in December. Both teams, Team M.A.R.E. and Team A.T.T.A.C.K., were named Overall Winners in their divisions on Dec. 11 at the University of Alabama at Huntsville (UAH)...
New Cullman County notification system ready for upcoming school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission has announced that the Cullman County EMA’s Cullman County Notification System has been set up for the upcoming school year.
Notifications for local emergencies, severe weather, special events and event traffic alerts will be delivered to registered phones...
Cullman Area Technology Academy students manufacturing parts for NASA, International Space Station
Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) machining program students and instructors who worked on the International Space Station stowage project as part of NASA’s HUNCH program pose for a photo at the school on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. A stowage compartment, machining form and sample...
CATA Precision Machining students sign with Wallace State
Caleb Schmale (center) and Garrett Smith (right), along with Garrett Evans and Jonah Moss (not pictured), joined students from other systems signing with Wallace State’s Machine Tool Technology program during Thursday's National CTE Letter of Intent Signing Day. (Photo courtesy Tim White/CATA)
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -...
Good Hope Middle School receives top award At BEST Robotics Championship
GOOD HOPE - Good Hope Middle School received the highest middle school award presented at the South’s BEST, or Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology, robotics championship held at Auburn University Dec. 3-4. The team received the first-place Middle School BEST Award, which is given...
West Point High School Class of 2017
Graduation will be on Sunday, May 21 at 4 p.m. at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
“I want to wish all the Classes of 2017 the best of luck. You are moving on to your next milestone in life. It is...
Spain Park High finishes first in North Alabama BEST Robotics debut, Good Hope Middle School and Fairview High also advance
Image: Good Hope Middle School celebrates after they learn they’ve advanced to Auburn in December for the regional competition.
HANCEVILLE - Spain Park High School put together an impressive debut at the 2016 North Alabama BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics competition on Friday...
Pouring on the STEAM
CULLMAN, Ala. - Given the demands of the modern career field, a growing number of educators consider early exposure to opportunities in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, or STEAM, to be of increasing importance. A group of Cullman County middle school teachers is...
West Point 8th grader Brodie Henry is county 2021 Scholars’ Bowl MVP, middle school and high school!
WEST POINT, Ala. - When West Point Middle School took first place honors in the recent county middle school Scholars’ Bowl tournament, 8th-grader Brodie Henry led the team, finishing as the overall high scorer of the event. There is more to the story, though--Henry...
Congratulations, Holly Pond High School Class of 2019!
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 4 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum. There are 71 graduates this year, who earned more than $966,000 in college scholarships, not...
Cullman Area Technology Academy Receives V-6 Engine from Toyota in Huntsville
Photo: Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama donated 45 V-6 engines produced at the Huntsville plant to tech schools in six counties. Shown here are Toyota Alabama President Jim Bolte and school representatives from Madison, Limestone, Morgan, Marshall, DeKalb and Cullman counties. (Business Council of...
2014 Hanceville Bulldog Scramble Equals Another Huge Success for the School
HANCEVILLE – Hanceville High School’s 15th Annual Bulldog Scramble was held this past Friday at the Cullman Golf Course. The Bulldog Scramble is the school’s major technology department fundraiser. This year, 15 teams of four (60 golfers total) arrived bright and early to enjoy...
Hanceville’s Wakefield stepping down after 13 seasons to take HMS principal job
Coach Daniel Wakefield looks on during Hanceville's game against Lauderdale County in the Northwest Regional on Feb. 21, 2018. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - After 13 seasons, Hanceville High School basketball coach Daniel Wakefield is stepping down. Wakefield will be the new principal...
West Point Scholars’ Bowl team finishes fifth in nation
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School Scholars’ Bowl program has routinely been a juggernaut in competition under coach Lee Henry, but the team surpassed its own expectations this year with a fifth-place finish at the national tournament. Without a single senior...
Unsung heroes: Cullman County Schools maintenance crews prepare for new school year
Phillip White and Ricky Smith check an electrical multimeter at Holly Pond Middle School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 14 facilities/maintenance crew members employed by the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) have had their hands full this summer, but that’s...
Open house and back-to-school dates for Cullman area schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below is the list of open house dates and times, as well as opening days for the Cullman City and County school systems and Cullman area private schools:
County schools:
Open houses - Monday, Aug. 5 from 4-7 p.m. (exceptions listed below)
Welti Elementary School- Monday, Aug. 5, 5-7...
Personnel changes top county school board meeting agenda
CULLMAN, Ala. - During its June meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved and recognized several changes in personnel for the 2019-20 school year. Most notable were four transfers of assistant principal to principal: Eric Dickerson will be the new principal at...
UPDATED: Four Cullman High School Seniors Involved in Hwy 31 Wreck
UPDATED: 05/28/2015 - 4:46 p.m.
CULLMAN – The wreck on U.S. Hwy 31 South occurred just south of the City of Cullman, around 1 p.m.
From Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick: Victoria Clements Smith, 30, of Hanceville died when the car she was driving crossed the median and hit a vehicle...
West Point named Grand Champion at Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - West Point’s Middle School math teams received the top spots in the sixth, seventh and eighth grade levels at the Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament at Wallace State Community College on Friday and named the overall winner and Grand Champion....
CCBOE names officers, approves bids for Cold Springs cafeteria renovation
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) elected its officers for the new term, naming Heath Allbright board president and Wayne Myrex vice president.
The board voted to add the position of accounting manager to the central office, moving previous local...
Cullman County Schools and the Cullman Electric Cooperative partner to offer power lineman/fiber optic training program
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) is partnering with the Cullman Electric Cooperative to add a Power Lineman/Fiber Optic Training Program to CATA beginning in the fall of 2022. The program will be open to current high school juniors and...
Congratulations, Good Hope High School Class of 2019!
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Class of 2019 will receive its diplomas Saturday, May 25, with 13 of those seniors graduating as members of the National Honor Society. Graduation is at 2 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake...
Summer School: county school system staying busy this summer with facility improvements, learning projects
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette shared a lengthy list of activities that will keep the county system busy through the summer, including several projects that have already been completed, some big projects that will only be started during...
‘Come Soar with Us’: Vinemont Schools embark on 50th anniversary celebration as new school year begins
Vinemont Elementary School student council members welcome parents and students to open house. (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - Vinemont Schools, along with others in the Cullman County Schools system, will be starting the new school year on Wednesday. Vinemont Schools will also begin...
CCBOE recognizes students, employees; land purchase approved; non-discrimination policy updated
Students from Welti Elementary School with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette
CULLMAN - Students, along with school system employees, were recognized at Thursday night’s Cullman County School Board meeting.
West Point High School’s Scholar’s Bowl team was recognized for winning first place at the...
West Point High team dominates countywide scholar’s bowl tournament
The winning team
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College hosted the annual Cullman County Scholar’s Bowl tournament on Friday, with county high school and middle school teams converging on the Hanceville campus.
Every year, county schools, along with St. Bernard Prep and Cullman High School, compete...
Good Hope Middle School debuts “Book Tasting” in new library
GOOD HOPE, Ala. — Good Hope Middle School's freshly inaugurated library came alive with an innovative "Book Tasting" event, conceived to promote diverse reading habits among students.
Crafted by the school's librarian, Stephanie Hood, the event encourages students to "sample" titles from a plethora of...
Cold Springs High School Class of 2017
Graduation will be on Saturday, May 20 at noon, at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
“Congratulations Cold Springs High School Class of 2017 graduates – You made it! I want to express my congratulations to each member of the 2017 graduating...
Cullman County Board of Education reveals $102M proposed FY2020 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday evening, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Chief School Financial Officer (CSFO) Ed Roberson unveiled a proposed $102,608,994.74 budget for the 2020 fiscal year, with total expected expenditures of $100,061,037.03. The total represents a roughly $1 million increase over...
New principal named at Hanceville High School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High School. Wakefield has worked at Hanceville for 19 years and is currently the principal of Hanceville Middle School.
“I’m very excited...
Pouring on the STEAM
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good things are happening at Good Hope Primary School; good enough to catch the attention of officials in Montgomery and draw a major player in the state’s science and technological education programs to drop in for a visit. On Thursday,...
County Scholars’ Bowl Tournaments: West Point dominance continues
West Point took top honors in the high school tournament, defeating regular season champion Good Hope by 20 points. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - Over the course of two Fridays, Cullman County’s high school and middle school scholars’ bowl tournaments were held...
CCBOE moves to speed repairs to facilities, vehicles
The Cullman County School Board held a brief special session on Thursday to speed up the process to repair property damaged in Monday’s storm. Pictured is Superintendent Shane Barnette surveying the damage to Welti Elementary on Tuesday morning. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - In a...
County school board welcomes new teachers, staff
Several new teachers and administrators were on hand to introduce themselves. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) officially approved its slate of new teachers and administrators.
Most prominent of those known to have come on board is...
