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    Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard county wrap-up: West Point high school and middle school teams dominate

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - West Point’s high school and middle school teams in 2021 continued the dominant performance in Scholars’ Bowl that they have enjoyed over the last several years with undefeated regular seasons and sweeps in their respective county tournaments. To top it...

    Cullman County Schools releases revised Covid-19 protocol

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff:Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for 10 days following the onset of symptoms or the positive test result. Individuals should be 24 hours without fever or fever-reducing medications and experience symptom improvement before...

    West Point named Grand Champion at Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament

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    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 approves facility upgrades, property transfers

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    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...

    Cold Springs High named top school in county system

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    System-wide achievements, improvements on display at board meeting    CULLMAN, Ala. - School achievements and facility improvements were on full display as the Cullman County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon. Cold Springs High School was named the county system’s School of...

    Meet William Evan Curtis, Holly Pond’s new band director

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    William Evan Curtis HOLLY POND - After 25 years on the job, many awards and a generation of loving former students, Luette Benefield has left behind a big pair of shoes to fill at Holly Pond High School (HPHS).  A young man born about the...

    From books to battalions: Spotlighting Good Hope’s military-bound Aiden Gonzalez

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    Aiden Gonzalez  Aiden Gonzalez is a 2021 graduate of Good Hope High School and he will soon leave for the United States Navy. Aiden is new to Cullman County, having moved here recently from California, though even before the move, he had already decided to...

    ‘Servanthood at its best’: CATA students, teachers headed to Lee Co.; donations welcome

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, April 18, a group of students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), led by Health Science teachers Tracy Smith and Adrian Basch, will travel to storm-stricken areas of Lee County to join in tornado relief efforts and deliver...

    Pouring on the STEAM

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    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,...

    Inaugural County School Career Fair set for Friday at Good Hope High School gym

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools will host a Career Fair on the campus of Good Hope High School in the school’s gym on Friday.   Richard Orr, assistant superintendent Cullman County Schools, said the Career Fair is great opportunity for principals to meet future applicants...

    Good Hope Middle School debuts new gym, library and office space

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday for the new Good Hope Middle School gymnasium, library and office space. Ground was broken on the project 18 months ago, and the facilities are ready in time to welcome students for the...

    New principal named at Hanceville High School

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    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...

    Liberty Learning Foundation to launch new high school programs at CHS this fall

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    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...

    County Scholars’ Bowl Tournaments: West Point dominance continues

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    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...

    State of the schools: County School Superintendent shares updates on system activities and programs

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette before the June meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education meeting, offered a detailed update on activities, programs and plans of the county school system. He shared the results of expanding funding...

    CATA students compete in state SkillsUSA competition; 3 headed to nationals

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    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...

    Cullman County Schools hires director of Special Education

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education, at its January 13 board meeting, approved the employment of Lana Tew to be the district’s next Director of Special Education. Tew is a 26-year veteran educator and currently holds the same position in the...

    Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force welcomes new chairperson, secretary

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force recently named a new chairperson and new secretary. At its last meeting, Chairperson Kathy Wilson and Secretary Blakely Hopper stepped down. Wilson asked current members if anyone was willing to step into the roles,...

    Update to mask guidance for 2021-2022 school year

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health has released guidelines for public schools as the start of the 2021-2022 school year draws near. As we have learned from the past year, information and recommendations are subject to change quickly. Below is the...

    Summer School: county school system staying busy this summer with facility improvements, learning projects

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    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...

    Fairview Theatre Works presents ‘I and You’

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    In a two-character play set in one room, Macie Burgin and Matthew Baughman shared the stage without a pause for more than an hour. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune) FAIRVIEW - On Sunday afternoon, Fairview High School’s Fairview Theatre Works presented “I and You” at...

    Fairview Elementary students enjoy house party

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    Fairview Elementary students, faculty and staff gather together, showing off their new T-shirts, at the school Friday morning. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune) FAIRVIEW - The Aggies at Fairview Elementary participated in an exciting house party Friday morning. This year, the students have been...

    VEX Robotics competition at Holly Pond High draws teams from across Alabama

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    HOLLY POND - Cullman County’s first VEX Robotics competition was held Saturday at Holly Pond High School (HPHS). Fifteen teams from across the state came to compete in the Star Struck State Qualifier, which was facilitated by members of the Jacksonville State University (JSU)...

    (UPDATED) STATE REPORT CARD: Cullman County Schools receive a ‘B’; City Schools an ‘A’

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    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 High Quiz Bowl team to compete in 2022 National Championship Tournament

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High Quiz Bowl team is preparing to represent their school in a 108-team national competition—The National Academic Quiz Tournaments' Small School National Championship Tournament—Friday, April 22. The event will take place at the at the Hyatt Regency...

    Cullman County students, teachers recognize school board members

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    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...

    District upgrades totaling $15.4 million to begin soon

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    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...

    Cullman County Schools encouraging participation in Substitute Teacher Orientation in January

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools will be holding an orientation for 2022’s substitute teachers on Jan. 11, 12 and 18. The orientations will be held in two different time sessions, the first being at 8-11 a.m., and the second from noon –...

    West Point 8th grader Brodie Henry is county 2021 Scholars’ Bowl MVP, middle school and high school!

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    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...

    Elementary students give musical performances at Vinemont Music and Art Fair

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    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...

    Hanceville’s Wakefield stepping down after 13 seasons to take HMS principal job

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    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...

    Cullman County Schools Covid update

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    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...

    Holly Pond student honored for saving child’s life at Guntersville Dam

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    Dayden Floyd, wearing Bronco green, was honored for saving the life of a young child at Lake Guntersville on Mother’s Day. Image courtesy of WBRC FOX6 News. HOLLY POND - The word "courage" can mean different things to different people. For some, it means doing...

    Build-It-Better program begins fall 2021 for eighth graders countywide

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    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...

    Cullman Area Technology Academy students manufacturing parts for NASA, International Space Station

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    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...

    New principal named at Hanceville Middle School

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved the hiring of Dr. Susan Patrick to be the new principal of Hanceville Middle School. Patrick is a 27-year veteran of the school system and is currently the assistant principal at Cold...

    CCBOE thanks school resource officers, approves more than $2M in facility improvements

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    Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette poses with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the system’s School Resource Officers Thursday at the Cullman County School Board meeting. / W.C. Mann HOLLY POND - In the wake of recent violent school tragedies across the country, the...

    State report card: Cullman City Schools receive A; Cullman County Schools receive B

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    Cullman County Schools received a B and Cullman City Schools received an A for the 2017-2018 school year, according to the preliminary report card released by the Alabama State Department of Education on Friday. (Cullman Tribune file photos) MONTGOMERY - On Friday morning, the Alabama...

    Cullman County Schools present their updated Covid-19 guidelines for 2022

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    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...

    West Point Scholars’ Bowl team finishes fifth in nation

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    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...

    Another school bomb threat made Tuesday

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that a bomb threat has been called into West Point Middle School.  According to CCSO Communications Director Chad Whaley, deputies and investigators are on scene now.  Proper procedures and protocols are being followed to ensure...

    Military Bound: Vinemont High School

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    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...

    World of imagination

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    BAILEYTON, Ala. - Kids will be headed back to school in less than two weeks, and at Parkside School in Baileyton, the students will see some exciting new features. Parkside Principal Richard Orr and his faculty and staff have been busy creating a colorful...

    CCBOE celebrates student, faculty attendance achievements

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    Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette poses with a group of students who won prizes at Thursday night's school board meeting for perfect attendance. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune) CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) celebrated students...

    CCBOE announces May teacher, staff member of the month

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. Here are the choices for May 2022: Teacher of the Month: Leslie Arnold, 7th Grade Science, Fairview Middle "Mrs. Arnold has been a teacher...

    Vinemont Middle School Now Has Its Own News Team

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    VINEMONT – Mandy Redding, technology teacher at Vinemont Middle School, has much more equipment at her disposal this school year thanks to purchases made by the VMS administration.   The technology department at VMS is becoming highly equipped to handle the pressure of teaching technology to...

    VHS’ Netherton, GMS’ Hood, WPES’ Taylor honored as Principal, Teachers of the Month

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Tony Serra Nissan and The Cullman Tribune on Thursday visited schools across the county with Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) central office administrators to meet the system’s Principal and Teachers of the Month, and present them the keys...

    Cullman County Board of Education recognizes student achievements

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon took time at the beginning of its June meeting on Thursday to recognize Cold Springs High School students Madeline Mitchell and Piper Stricklin for their gold medals at state level Future Career...

    Cullman County Schools once again participating in Summer Feeding Program

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    CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Mondays through Thursdays from June 8 – July 12, hot meals will be provided at the following schools: Fairview, Good Hope Primary, Hanceville, Harmony, Vinemont, Welti and West Point. Bulk meal pick ups will be available in June at...

    Cullman man arrested after reported stabbing in Vinemont

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    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,...

    Military Bound: Good Hope High School

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    Beau Sterling- Good Hope High School   Beau Sterling is a 2021 graduate of Good Hope High School and will soon be reporting to basic training with the United States Army. He said of his decision, “For me, the Army was the best option. The Air...

    Holly Pond High School’s new Home Economics classroom ready for 2021 school year

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - For the past three years, Holly Pond High School has been waiting on their brand-new Home Economics classroom and it is finally here! When the new school year begins, this classroom will be available to all and has dozens of...

    22 Cullman County Schools receive Blue Ribbon awards at national conference

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    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...

    ASDE publishes school data dashboard; County superintendent responds to preliminary performance report

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    The Alabama State Department of Education published its new online dashboard system on Dec. 30, 2017. For now, the system includes only partial “report card” data and partial ACT Aspire results. The state “report card” will be released on Feb. 1, 2018. / Alabama...

    City and county schools review safety plans and seek to assure caregivers

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Following the May 24 attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 young children and two teachers dead, Cullman parents and caregivers have voiced their concerns over the safety of their school age children during the upcoming school...

    Hanceville Math Team state champions recognized at Wednesday Cullman County Board of Education meeting

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The State Championship winning Hanceville Math Team Cullman was recognized at the County Board of Education meeting last Wednesday. Members of the team include Luke Brown, Brady Cleek, Ivan Conway, Logan Lisle, Jessica Marshall, Dalton Pirkle and A.J. Stevens. Math Team...

    CCBOE passes $102M budget for FY2018-19

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    CCBOE Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (Tribune file photo) CULLMAN - At its meeting Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its final public budget hearing and passed a budget just shy of $102 million for the 2018-19 school year. Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette...

    CCBOE: Bus drivers cannot access some flooded roads

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) announced late this week that it had to relocate Wi-Fi-equipped buses from Smith Lake Park due to concerns over water levels, and that buses would not travel certain roads to pick up students due to...

    New Cullman County notification system ready for upcoming school year

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    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...

    CCBOE counselors gaining national attention

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    Left to right: Sharon Wilborn, Laura Rankhorn, Kim Crumbley and CCBOE Counseling Coordinator Karen Pinion at the 2018 ALACTE Professional Development Conference.  Photo courtesy Karen Pinion/CCBOE CULLMAN - It has been a busy year for the counseling staff of the Cullman County Board of Education...

    Hanceville Elementary student raises $200 to buy lunch for classmates

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School 2nd grader Aistin Jeffrey (AJ) Gable was recognized for his “charitable spirit” by Mayor Kenneth Nail at the town council Wednesday night. AJ gave $200 to his school’s cafeteria to help classmates pay lunch fees.  AJ was at the...

    Hanceville High School Math Team are Division III State Champions

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The second round of the state math tournament took place on Saturday, April 9 on UNA’s campus. Hanceville High’s math team placed 1st in Division III which is comprised of 1A-4A schools. Team members are Logan Lisle, Brady Cleek, Luke Brown,...

    CCBOE gives $500 supplement to full-time staff for efforts during pandemic

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday approved a one-time $500 supplement to all of its full-time employees aside from Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, citing their above-and-beyond efforts to continue educating students during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Barnette told...

    Vinemont High School Contemporary Music Ensemble performs at Karma’s Coffeehouse

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont High School’s Contemporary Music Ensemble held a free performance for the community at Karma’s Coffee House on Thursday afternoon. With a packed house, the talented musical group seamlessly executed songs spanning the decades including a heartfelt rendition of the Ben E....

    From Books to Battalions

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    Wendy Prince- Holly Pond High School  HOLLY POND, Ala. - Wendy Prince is a 2021 graduate of Holly Pond High School and will be joining the United States Marine Corps. She became interested in joining the military when she was just 12 years old.   Prince said...

    Wallace State hosts inaugural Cullman County Drone Race Friday

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County Schools seventh grades took part in the first Cullman County Drone Race at Wallace State on Friday in an obstacle course designed by the University of Alabama at Huntsville’s Systems Management and Production Center (SMAP). The young students honed their...

    CCBOE recognizes 2016-2017 student and staff achievements

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    Vinemont High School Principal Ferrell Runge, CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette, VHS Salutatorian Alex Millwood, VHS Valedictorian Landen Ballew and CCBOE member Mike Graves CULLMAN - It was standing room only at the Cullman County Board of Education Monday evening, as the board recognized the achievements...

    Vinemont Middle School recognizes heroes on staff

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    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...

    Books to Battalions: Holly Pond, Fairview, West Point

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    Caleb Knedlik- Holly Pond Caleb Knedlik is a 2021 graduate of Holly Pond High School and will soon be leaving for the United States Army. Caleb has always been interested in the army, explaining, “My great-grandpa was in the Army during World War II and he...

    Dripping Springs Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors good citizens

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     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...

    Cullman County Schools 1st Annual Career Fair attracts several prospective employees

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Cullman County Schools held their first annual Career Fair at Good Hope High School on Friday, April 8. Each Cullman County school had a booth set up to provide information to prospective educators. Anyone interested in working for the education...

    Holly Pond High School, 5th and 6th grade bands to perform at Pops in the Park event Saturday

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. - Pops in the Park is a spring concert and community event hosted at Governor’s Park brought to the town of Holly Pond by Holly Pond HS Band Director Steven Porter and the Band Boosters. Porters says there has been excitement...

    ‘The world needs more music’

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    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...

    West Point Veterans Day Program held with a packed gym in attendance

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - West Points’ Jim Boyd Gym was packed Wednesday morning with students excited to showcase their prepared songs and readings for the veterans in attendance for their Veterans Day program, which was predominantly student lead. Student council president Isaac Hoffpauir gave...

    Vinemont Elementary students get extra dose of history

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    Dr. Teeter shows students a map of the planned community of Vinemont. / Jacqueline Hill VINEMONT - Recently, fifth-grade students at Vinemont Elementary School got an extra serving of history on their plates as retired VES Principal Dr. Jane Teeter spoke about the history of...

    ​‘High-energy’ halftime show planned for Cold Springs

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    Cold Springs marching band members play music from their halftime show during band camp at Cold Springs High School. COLD SPRINGS – Band camps are in full swing throughout Cullman County, and The Tribune caught up with the Cold Springs marching band on Thursday on...

    County Schools’ Nutrition Director Adams Integral Part of Statewide Farm-to-School Initiative

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    I had never realized what a gem Cullman County was in terms of agriculture, and I began to wonder why we weren’t doing any farm-to-school activities.” Dr. Amber L. Adams   CULLMAN - Last month, the Food Bank of North Alabama (FBNA) and partners were one of...

    A Little Eagle with big dreams

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    CULLMAN, Ala.- Vinemont student Caden Crawford had one huge dream this school year and the Cullman County community wanted to help make it come true. On May 27, Caden’s mother, Megan Crawford shared a post on Facebook celebrating Caden’s completion of the third grade...

    Fairview FFA string band wins state competition

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. - At the 93rd annual Alabama FFA State Convention, held virtually this week, Fairview High School’s FFA string band took home top musical honors. On Tuesday, Fairview High School FFA sponsor and agriscience teacher Justin Miller took to social media to celebrate:  “Today,...

    CCBOE says new tax already having a positive impact

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    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...

    CCBOE awards contract for Good Hope upgrades, announces personnel changes; lunch prices going up

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    CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted to approve a maintenance department bid from P.G. Wells Enterprises, Inc. for electrical upgrades and renovations at Good Hope High School in the amount of $324,777.  This project will be paid...

    Independence Day Car Show To Benefit Fairview Marching Band

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    FAIRVIEW – On July 4th at Fairview Park, the Fairview Aggie Marching Band will hold its first annual car show. The show will begin at 10 a.m. and go until 2 p.m. The event will also feature music and food vendors. The car show is...

    Hanceville Elementary School honors Breast Cancer Awareness

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School students wore pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Wednesday. Teachers took photos and enjoyed moments with their students as they came together to honor those who have fought or are currently fighting breast cancer.  Statistics given...

    CATA students medal in SkillsUSA competition at Wallace State

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    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...

    Spain Park High finishes first in North Alabama BEST Robotics debut, Good Hope Middle School and Fairview High also advance

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    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...

    Cullman County Student of the Year Peyton Trotter on influence, inspiration and her future goals

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – With one glance at Peyton Trotter’s resume it’s easy to tell that the Fairview High School senior is an overachiever. With a higher than perfect grade point average, numerous extracurricular activities, college classes and part-time employment, it makes her a worthy...

    Cullman County students participate in 2nd Annual Military Signing Day

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Proud family and community members witnessed six members of the Cullman County school system class of 2022 participate in the second annual Military Signing Day at Desperation Church on Wednesday afternoon. The upcoming graduates made the commitment to serve and protect their...

    Fairview theater’s #Viral has powerful message for audience

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    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...

    Rhythm of the fall: 3 new band directors in Cullman County

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    Left to right: Bobby Patrick, West Point High School; Jesse James, Hanceville High School; Melanie Gonzales, Good Hope High School (Hayden Hyatt for The Tribune) CULLMAN – Three different Cullman County High Schools have new band directors for this upcoming school year. The Tribune spoke with...

    Hanceville Elementary School wins 1st place in Alabama PALS Clean Campus Program

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – First-grade teacher Michelle Pender of Hanceville Elementary School recently accepted the PALS Clean Campus Program award and $1000 scholarship for the school. This program competition was a scrapbook contest. Michelle said, “In the scrapbook, we submit all of our efforts for...

    Holly Pond choir and band celebrate the season

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    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...

    Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers, Principal of the Month: Michelle Pender, April Hays, Chris Chambers

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    (Left) April Hays (front row, second from right) is so attached to her students that, when we brought her out to see her Nissan Rogue, she brought them with her. (Center) Michelle Pender checks out the 2019 Nissan Rogue she’ll be driving for the...

    West Point Quiz Bowl team returns from National Championship; Brodie Henry honored as a Freshman Rising Star

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    WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School’s Quiz Bowl team recently returned from the 2022 High School National Championship (HSNCT) which took place on the weekend of Saturday, May 28. West Point High School joined 271 of the top high school quiz bowl...

    CCBOE releases personnel changes

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    CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board approved a number of personnel items, including a set of contract and supplement non-renewals that were approved after a 37-minute executive session that was closed to the public, at its meeting on May 21. Affected personnel were...

    Cornhole tournament fundraiser held at Vinemont Elementary for Christian Hart Memorial Scholarship

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary School Gym hosted The Christian Hart Memorial Cornhole Tournament Saturday, January 29. There were two divisions of Bring Your Own Partner games. The Social Division was $30 for entry and players could use provided house bags. The Competitive Division...

    Cullman County Schools announces April Teacher, Staff Members of the Month

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools, along with America’s First Federal Credit Union, recognizes a teacher and staff member each month. Teacher of the Month: Allison Morgan, 4th Grade, West Point Intermediate “Mrs. Morgan is an exemplary teacher and such a valued member of the West...

    Ivey announces 200 official Alabama Bicentennial Schools, including Good Hope High, Vinemont Elementary

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    MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday the 200 schools selected as official Alabama Bicentennial Schools. Good Hope High School and Vinemont Elementary School were among those named. Ivey was joined at the announcement by superintendents, principals, teachers, students and administrators from the selected schools...

    WPHS coach on paid administrative leave amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with a student

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    WEST POINT - A West Point High School coach and teacher was placed on paid administrative leave late last week following what school officials said at the time were "rumors" of alleged inappropriate conduct with a student. As of Thursday evening, Cullman County Schools Superintendent...

    Kaden Gay of Vinemont Middle wins 95th Cullman County Spelling Bee

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - The 95th annual Cullman County spelling bee took place at Temple Baptist Church on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. The contest began with words such as squirm, honeybee, tantrum, science and progressed in difficulty to words such as effusive, pervasive and...

    Vinemont High principal retiring; head football coach out

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    Vinemont High School Principal Ferrell Runge, left and Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette at the May 22, 2017 school board meeting. VINEMONT - Two big changes are coming to Vinemont High School for the 2017-2018 school year. The school will have a new principal...