Going green, earning green
CULLMAN, Ala. - While visiting the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) recently, The Tribune dropped in on teacher Mike Burkett in the Building Construction shop and discovered a cool project underway. Students are turning salvaged shipping pallets into fancy doghouses and storage buildings. Revenues...
Wallace State Nursing grad now naval lieutenant commander and member of Trump’s medical team
Naval Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Chris Lynn walks along the West Colonnade, which connects the West Wing to the Residence and is often seen as the backdrop to Rose Garden events at the White House.
HANCEVILLE - U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Christopher Lynn, RN, BSN, MBA,...
Saint Bernard Prep athletes recognized
Jaden Edge, Emma Tafazoli, Anna Myers and McKenna Kline
CULLMAN - Athletes at Saint Bernard were recognized recently for their performances in fall and winter sports during the 2016-17 academic year.
Athletic Director William Calvert touted athletic accomplishments and expressed his appreciation to the high number...
West Point High School presents “Shrek the Musical”
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School Theatre returned to the stage Friday with its production of “Shrek the Musical,” which will run through Sunday, April 11.
The Tony-winning Broadway show tells a familiar story for those who have seen the Dreamworks Animation mega-hit...
Local students named to Auburn University Dean’s List
AUBURN, Ala. – More than 30 area students were named to the Auburn University Dean’s List for the fall 2020 term. To meet Auburn University’s requirements for inclusion on the Dean’s List, the student must be enrolled for 12 credit hours exclusive of any...
EES teacher named one of Alabama’s top teachers
CULLMAN, Ala. - An East Elementary School teacher has been named a finalist for one of the most prestigious education honors in Alabama.East Elementary fourth grade teacher April Dean, who is already District VI Elementary Teacher of the Year, has been named a “Sweet...
Cullman City School Board announces revised start date, attendance plan
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Tuesday announced a revised start date for the 2020-21 school year. Instead of Aug. 19, school will begin Aug. 20. It also announced a modified attendance plan for the first several days.
On Thursday, 20,...
CCBOE approves $103M 2020 budget; Barnette’s contract extended 2 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Monday evening approved its budget for fiscal year 2020 in the amount of $103,065,916.39. The budget was built on an anticipated $103,757,419.96 in revenues, and is expected to raise the system’s ending fund balance...
DB Technologies holds grand opening at Wallace State Community College
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - DB Technologies recently held their grand opening at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) in the Bailey Center Friday, July 16. Among those present were Dr. David Branscomb of DB Technologies, Ted Clem of the Alabama Department of Commerce, Hanceville Mayor Kenneth...
Senior Dedication held at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saint Bernard recognized its senior class recently during a ceremony in the Abbey Church. Family members, along with the junior class, gathered Thursday, Oct. 1 to recognize the seniors and commend them for their leadership in the student body at St....
American Fire CEO and President Josh Whaley, a Wallace State grad, presents to Applied Technologies students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Josh Whaley, chief executive officer and president of American Fire, is a 1997 Wallace State Community College graduate and members of his company were on campus recently, discussing career opportunities with current Wallace State students enrolled in welding, HVAC, mechatronics and...
Congratulations to the Holly Pond High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Holly Pond High School Class of 2018!
Bottom row: (left to right): Sarah Harris, Logan Chambers, Jaydee Smith, Christopher Cofield, David Key, Kaitlynn Cole, Alexis Cummings, Alesia Taylor, Whitman Slaten, Isaac Smith, Griffin Morris, Kolby Holcombe, Antonia Smith, Saylah Daugherty and Baylee...
Cullman County Schools going remote Jan. 6-15, limiting sports spectators Dec. 15-Jan. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is seeing an increased number of COVID-19 cases. As of Dec. 14, Cullman County continues to be in the “Very High” risk category as determined by the Alabama Department of Public Health. With the two-week holiday break approaching, there...
Congratulations to the Good Hope High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Good Hope High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) Mikayla Adams, Zackery Akers, Breanna Allen, Hannah Allred, Carrie Baker, Cheyanne Barnett, Tiera Brooks, R.J. Bynum, Cody Canady, Kyle Carlton, Dylan Casewell, Shawn Casey, Josiah Cofer, Stephanie Cortes, Allison Crawford, Emily Creel, Madison...
Wallace State professor uncovers lost Civil War history
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Leading up to Black History Month, the just-released Winter 2020 issue of Alabama Heritage Magazine has as its cover story “’Fighting for Freedom’: Alabama’s USCT Soldiers.” The article tells of the escaped slaves from the Tennessee River Valley who joined the United States...
Brent Patterson retires as teacher from CHS
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Longtime Cullman High School teacher and varsity baseball coach Brent Patterson is retiring from the school as a teacher. Though he is retiring from teaching, it is still possible for Patterson to continue coaching baseball at Cullman High School in the...
Wallace State ranked Best Online Community College in Alabama in 2020; 16th in nation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has been ranked No. 1 among Alabama community colleges in the 2020 Best Online Community College Rankings and 16th in the nation, according to the Guide to Online Schools released by Optimal this week.
The national list includes...
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...
CCBOE names October Exceptional Service Award recipients
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday evening recognized its E5 Exceptional Service Award winners for October.
The recipients were:
Stephanie Blair, Cold Springs High School Family and Consumer Sciences teacher
Blair’s recommendation letter from the Cold Springs administration read, “Ms. Blair...
Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Begins Friday
MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s 10th Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, and end at midnight on Sunday, Aug. 9.
“This is a perfect opportunity for parents to purchase needed school supplies and get a tax break at the same time,”...
Good Hope Middle School students ‘Read Across America’
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Students and faculties of schools nationwide observed “Read Across America” Day March 2. Good Hope Middle School (GHMS) Library Media Specialist Stephanie Hood shared with The Tribune about her school’s observance, which included activities and festivities throughout the week.
Said Hood,...
CCBOE votes to sell Section 16 property
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday voted to sell the board's property on Smith Lake to R&D Lake Properties, LLC. This decision was approved by majority vote with Wayne Myrex abstaining from voting and Kenny Brockman opposing the sale....
Cullman City Schools to offer traditional, virtual options; classes begin Aug. 19
Updated 7-9-20 at 6:18 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools students will start the school year Aug. 19, according to a message sent to parents Thursday by Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson. Families will choose between traditional and virtual learning environments. The message said facial...
Jacksonville State University and Wallace State announce transfer agreement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University and Wallace State Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop pathways for transfer from the community college to the university.
“We look forward to the strengthening of a partnership that has existed between our institutions for...
Local students elected, earn honors at FCCLA 2020 State Leadership Conference
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 1,000 attendees from all over the state of Alabama traveled to Montgomery March 5-6 for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 2020 State Leadership Conference. This two-day conference offered FCCLA members opportunities to strengthen leadership skills,...
Honoring teachers past and present
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Education Retirees Association (CERA) gathered on Tuesday to celebrate Retired Teachers Day, as part of American Education Week. The week before Thanksgiving week is officially American Education Week, and the Alabama Legislature declared the Tuesday of that week to...
Cullman City School Board meeting Thursday addresses Fiscal Year 2022; recent bomb threats
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board called a meeting Thursday morning to discuss the Annual Budget Hearing of Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. This presentation was given by Chief School Financial Officer/ Chief Operating Officer James Brumley.
The full FY 2022 Budget Hearing Document...
St. Bernard Preparatory School Class of 2017
St. Bernard Preparatory graduation will be Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Abbey Church.
“God has blessed us by your presence on this campus. May he bless you as you walk into the adventure of life ahead.”
Proudly, Father Joel Martin, O.S.B.,...
Wallace State releases fall 2020 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Updated 2-3-21 11:58 a.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 780 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA...
Lockers: A yes or no for the 2021-2022 school year?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Due to the renewal of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s official guidelines for this school year, the option to sell lockers to students for the 2021-2022 year has been left up to each individual school. Fairview Middle School recently...
Cullman-area students named to UAB President’s, Dean’s Lists
Updated 6-30-20 at 9:51 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently released its Presidential Honors List and Dean’s List for spring 2020.
To qualify for the Presidential Honors List, undergraduate students must register and complete at least 12 semester hours of...
Cullman Savings Bank Foundation awards Wallace State scholarships to 19 area students
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, the Cullman Savings Bank Foundation, in partnership with the Wallace State Future Foundation, honored 19 county high school students named 2019 foundation scholarship recipients. In a luncheon at Top of the Town, each recipient was introduced and received an...
(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...
Congratulations to the Vinemont High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the Vinemont High School Class of 2018!
Front Row: Russell McDonald, Dalton Thomason, Derrick Ransom, Braxton McDuffee, Levi Rusk, Alex Smith and Ahren Higginbotham
Second Row: Colby Duckett, Corrina Saint, Alonso Salgado, Hannah Collins, Madison Harbison, Jamie Marotz, Marissa Kent, Kylie Williams, Ivy Whatley,...
Cullman City Schools giving all full-time employees $500 bonus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools will be rewarding every full-time employee with $500 in extraordinary compensation — effectively a “bonus” — next week, after an exceptionally challenging year due to the pandemic.
The school board, acting on the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson,...
Congratulations to the West Point High School Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the West Point High School Class of 2018!
(Listed alphabetically) Alyssa Adams, Levi Allred, Hunter Appling, Lucas Arwood, David Ashley, Gabriel Aufderhaar, Johnna Ball, Madison Ballard, Cody Bartik, Cameron Bates, Victoria Bell, Jonah Blankenship, Gabrielle Borella, Skyler Bowers, Samuel Briehn, Gaige Brown, Logan...
Wallace State Health Science programs taking applications for Fall 2020 entry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Applications are now open for anyone interested in enrolling in many of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College. Most of the programs accept new students each fall.
Applications are taken in for the following programs with a priority deadline...
CHS Class of ’54 celebrates 65th Reunion
CULLMAN, Ala. –The Cullman High School Class of 1954 met for lunch at Stone Bridge Farms Thursday to celebrate their 65th high school reunion. The classmates planned three days of activities including lunch Friday at the West Point Brandin’ Iron and breakfast Saturday morning...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene student worked as extra on ‘Black Panther’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — When Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene student Portia Watkins begins her career as a dental hygienist in a few short months, she will have at least a couple of conversation starters when she’s speaking to her patients.
Watkins, 26, of Phenix City, has worked...
Almost 100 graduate from Wallace State Nursing program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education recognized almost 100 students on Thursday, May 9, during a pinning ceremony that also recognized award winners.
“We will celebrate this group’s accomplishments, which are many, and witness the passing of the light...
Driving the Future, part 2: Good Hope Middle School takes top middle school honors at Auburn
GHMS Robotics team with its robot and recent awards.
GOOD HOPE - While high school robotics is becoming all the rage, some areas of the field are open to middle schoolers with enough nerve to play with the big kids. The BEST program, outlined in...
City school board recognizes members, faculty, athletes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board Tuesday evening recognized several on a day the schools also recognized the board for all it does. January is School Board Recognition Month and the Cullman City School Board was treated to a luncheon at Cullman...
Maci Key becomes Wallace State’s first National SkillsUSA Officer; WSCC trio wins national medals
Maci Key is the first Wallace State student to serve as a SkillsUSA National Officer delegate.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College students made a mark recently at the 53rd annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky, where students compete against...
Schools going online: city schools building on existing resources, connectivity limits county system
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. -
On Mar. 30, the Alabama State Board of Education is set to release instructions
about the schedule for the remainder of the semester, particularly the
possibility of a return to school on Apr. 6. In the meantime, considering the
very real possibility of extended...
Wallace State hosts 5th annual Career and Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Applied Technologies Division last week welcomed high school seniors and recent graduates to its fifth annual Career and Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day, complete with a ceremony and lunch celebrating students’ choice of a technical/vocational education...
Cullman High School Broadcast Network: Bringing Cullman High School (and more) to you
Abbie Kate Hancock, Carter Bowen, Noah Fondren and Wheeler Eastman broadcasting a bowling game.
CULLMAN - Evolution is a necessity in the world of news and communication, no matter the level in which you are involved. Take ESPN for example. The worldwide leader in sports...
Cullman High graduation set for May 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson on Friday afternoon said Cullman High School will have an in-person graduation ceremony May 22. The move comes as Gov. Kay Ivey loosened restrictions earlier Friday on social gatherings, lifting the 10-person-or-fewer rule as...
Cullman City School Board says farewell to Suzanne Harbin after 17 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board on Thursday afternoon recognized outgoing board member Suzanne Harbin for her 17 years of service on the board. Harbin has served since 2003.
Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson called Harbin “not only a board member but a friend,...
WSCC OT students contribute over $3,300 to Secret Meals for Hungry Children
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Monday, students and faculty of the Wallace State Occupational Therapy (OT) program met with representatives of Alabama Credit Union to present them a donation of $830 for their Secret Meals for Hungry Children student feeding program, bringing OT contributions to...
Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates 25 from program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than two dozen students from the Diagnostic Sonography program at Wallace State Community College were recognized during its annual pinning ceremony, with 25 crossing the stage in the James C. Bailey Center Auditorium.
Program Director April Sutherland remarked on the selflessness...
CHS Principal Kim Hall announces retirement
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After six years as principal at Cullman High School, and an entire career spent as a Bearcat, Principal Kim Hall has announced she will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year this spring.
Hall is a lifelong resident of...
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...
Local students earn degrees from Auburn University
AUBURN, Ala. – The following local students earned degrees from Auburn University in fall 2020.
Madison Angle of Cullman, BA
Olivia Benefield of Cullman, BS
Miles Bennett of Cullman, BS
Jessica Canaday of Cullman, BS
Richard Davis of Cullman, BS
Morgan Harrison of Bremen,...
‘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...
CATA Health Science students complete landmark program, reflect on remarkable year
CULLMAN, Ala. - This month, Cullman County high schools will graduate a group of students who will be ready to take off their caps and gowns, put on scrubs or uniforms, and go right to work in the health care field, thanks to a...
Get to know the Cullman County Child Development Center
Students' artwork lines the hallways at the Cullman County Child Development Center.
We're a school like any other school.”
CDC Principal Chris Chambers
CULLMAN - There are folks who think the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is a daycare facility, but it is far from that. ...
City school board passes $33.15M FY2020 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board approved the system’s FY2020 budget Tuesday night. The $33.15 million total budget includes a general fund budget of $26.44 million. This year’s budget is an approximate 4% increase from last year.
Chief School Finance Officer Russell Raney...
Pair of former Wallace State students win $44,500 on FOX’s ‘Beat Shazam’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State alum Emma Wright has been a loyal follower of the FOX game show “Beat Shazam” since its debut in 2017.
Wright and former Wallace State dual enrollment student Jazmin Bobo are now in the record books as “Beat Shazam” contestant...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State volleyball ranked 16th in NJCAA Division I preseason poll
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s volleyball team is ranked 16th in the NJCAA Division I preseason poll. The Lions open the season on Thursday at Cleveland State, ultimately seeking their 11th consecutive conference championship under coach Randy Daniel.
Returning sophomores for the Lions this...
Cullman County Schools sets in-person graduation dates
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has set graduation dates for all its 2020 seniors. Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette said high school graduation ceremonies will take place Saturday, May 23 at 6 p.m. at each high school’s football stadium. The Cullman County Child Development...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program offering online agriculture/horticulture classes this fall
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Career and Workforce Development program is offering an online extension of Small Farmer Training classes during the Fall 2020 semester.
Travis Kress, Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training manager, will teach each class through Zoom on Tuesdays from 5:30-7...
West Point scholars’ bowl teams win 8th consecutive county titles
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s Christine O’Leary shared the results of the 2019 Cullman County high school and middle school scholars’ bowl tournaments, both of which were dominated by West Point.
High school tournament
West Point continued its long-standing trend of powerful performances with a perfect...
Staff member killed at Mortimer Jordan High School
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — The superintendent says a staff member was killed Wednesday morning at Mortimer Jordan High School. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office says it was called just before 7:30 a.m.
The superintendent says it was an incident in the parking lot involving a...
CCBOE recognizes students, faculty; personnel changes
West Point Intermediate School’s Sonia Eady, left, pictured with Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, received a CCBOE e5 Exceptional Service Award. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) opened its meeting with recognitions of...
Cullman County School Board recognizes teachers, coaches at February meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Schools main office Thursday afternoon and had several honors and awards to recognize at the start of the meeting. First up was Vinemont Elementary School, which...
CCBOE approves more than $8M in campus improvement projects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Tuesday afternoon approved more than $8 million in campus improvement projects to be funded by a state bond issued through the Public School and College Authority (PSCA).
The PSCA-funded projects include:
Hanceville Elementary School classroom...
Stanley named to Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Mars Hill University
MARS HILL, N.C. - Jared Thomas Stanley, of Hanceville, is one of 333 students named to Mars Hill University's Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the Spring 2019 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a grade-point...
Cullman Middle School’s Jessie Godbee wins 2018 County Spelling Bee
Jessie Godbee with her parents David Godbee and Tanya Davis / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, Cullman County Schools hosted the 91st annual Cullman County Spelling Bee at Temple Baptist Church, crowning Cullman Middle School’s Jessie Godbee the winner in a field of...
Addison High School Class of 2017
Graduation will be on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 8 p.m. at AG Hicks Stadium.
“As always we at Addison have another outstanding senior class. This group has excelled academically and athletically. Because of their competitive spirit and desire to win, I believe they will...
St. Bernard Prep begins new school year with renovations, 3 new faces
Left to right: Will Drake, Jennifer Glassford and Michael Kastner
CULLMAN - Students at St. Bernard Prep School arrived on campus on Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, to participate in a day of orientation for the 2018-19 academic year. Of the 162 students enrolled, 40 registered...
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...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy program pins 37 graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 35 students graduated from the Wallace State Community College Respiratory Therapy program and were recognized at a special pinning ceremony on May 9.
Dr. Ken Crow, former chair of the Respiratory Therapy program, served as the guest speaker, addressing students...
Congratulations to the Addison High School Class Of 2018!
Row one: Oakley Gilbreath-valedictorian, Ben Robinson-class president and Emee Baldwin- salutatorian
Row two: Sarah Wilson, Payton Yarbrough, Josie Womack, Hannah Mertens, Julie Hatcher, Katlyn Anders, Cecilee Gaither, Felicia Warren and Gaea Hood
Row three: Jake Blackburn, Tyler Borden, Cayden Hayes, Bryant Ridgeway, Braxton Preuitt, Allie Townsend,...
Cullman County Board of Education extends, amends superintendent’s contract
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Thursday afternoon passed a “resolution to approve an extension and other amendments to (Superintendent) Dr. Shane Barnette’s contract.” Board members did not reveal the contents of the package during the meeting, but Barnette told...
Ivey calls for return to in-person classes; officials and parents respond
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a statement encouraging school systems using online virtual education to return to in-person instruction as soon as possible.
Her statement read:
“Due to COVID-19, 2020 has been an extremely challenging year for everyone, especially for our parents,...
Wallace State Sonography students encourage healthy hearts
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Students in Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program spent Valentine’s Day spreading the word about the importance of being aware of heart health.
The Sonography program at Wallace State offers as one of its degree options a specialization in Cardiovascular...
Cullman County Board of Education personnel notes, January 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Wednesday released the personnel measures approved at its meeting Tuesday afternoon.
The board approved the transfer of Karen Sparks from Contract Principal, Holly Pond Elementary School to Contract Principal, Holly Pond Elementary and Middle School,...
WSCC ATHLETICS: 2 teams, 42 student-athletes recognized for NJCAA academic achievements
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A pair of Wallace State Community College teams and 42 student-athletes have earned National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) academic recognition for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Wallace State’s women’s volleyball team achieved a 3.88 GPA, compiling the second-best mark among their volleyball national counterparts...
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...
Home Builders Association, Housing Authority each donate $25K to Wallace State Future Foundation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation recently received two $25,000 donations that create endowed scholarships for students at the college. An endowed scholarship ensures that funds will be available for those scholarships in perpetuity.
The Cullman County Home Builders Association donated...
Wallace State Community College releases spring 2021 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 689 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester...
County Schools awarded $5.5 million for renovations, repairs and upgrades
Pictured from left to right are: John Riley, president and CEO of Cullman Savings Bank; Shane Barnette, superintendent of Cullman County Schools; and Steve Glasscock, CEO and chairman of Merchants Bank.
CULLMAN - Special Projects Coordinator Dr. T.J. Franey of the Cullman County Board of...
CHS students receive ‘SAFE’ tags as part of mental health initiative
CULLMAN, Ala. – A new mental health initiative was put into place at Cullman High School Thursday to help with issues that some students face on a daily basis. “SAFE” tags with contact information for a crisis hotline were provided to each student to...
‘Future teachers’
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s no secret America is suffering from a shortage of teachers for the next generation, but a career tech program in Cullman City Schools is aiming to help address that need locally — and hopefully inspire some future educators to lead...
Substitutes needed immediately for Cullman City and County Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools System recently announced that they will be increasing the rate of pay for substitute teachers and Child Nutrition Program workers, effective February 1, 2022, - May 31, 2022.
This increase will be implemented through Cullman City Schools due to...
Gettin’ spiffy for the new school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools are gearing up for a brand new school year. Both systems resume classes Aug. 7.
“I am always in amazement at the amount of work and dedication our teachers and staff show each year to...
Crane Hill homeschool student finalist for $10K national memory championship
CRANE HILL, Ala. - A Crane Hill sixth-grader will embark this weekend on a voyage to become a national memory champion and earn a $10,000 grand prize.
Brady Phillips, 12, is one of 16 finalists in the National Memory Master competition. On April 30, Brady...
WSCC Nursing students prepare for SkillsUSA presentation
Wallace State Nursing students Taylor Brock, left, Paige Love, Megan Moore, and Nursing Instructor Heather Ashley are preparing for the 2019 Alabama SkillsUSA Leadership Conference, Championship and Career Expo, where they will make a presentation about the annual Let’s Pretend Hospital.
HANCEVILLE - Though they...
Cullman City Schools issues COVID-19 update
Cullman City Schools officials are keeping a close eye on COVID-19 cases in the area. If we determine that classes cannot be covered by substitutes or other school employees and safety becomes an issue, we will consider a pause in face-to-face instruction. We are not...
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...
Finding a new way to have fun
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kids are still having fun in P.E. class this year — their teachers and coaches just have to get a bit more creative in 2020.
With schools across the state and nation making adjustments to keep students as safe as possible during...
Cullman City, County Schools reaffirm commitment to in-person learning this fall
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City and Cullman County Schools on Thursday issued a joint statement with nine other school systems, reaffirming their decisions to bring students back to campus this fall.
The full statement is below.
The superintendents of Albertville City, Athens City, Colbert County, Cullman...
Sacred Heart School sends off students with drive-thru parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, which would have been their last day in class for the 2019-20 school year, the faculty and staff of Sacred Heart School (SHS) lined up along the street down the north side of the campus to bid their students...
Math whiz: West Point’s Lily Whitesell undefeated in 7 years of math competitions
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point High School senior Lily Whitesell will graduate next month with a highly unlikely record to her credit: seven consecutive first-place finishes at the Cullman County Math Tournament. In exams over subjects including sixth- and seventh-grade math, Algebra I,...
Saint Bernard Prep offers driving school to students
Abigail Curtis, of Cullman, is taking advantage of driving school offered at Saint Bernard Prep.
CULLMAN - Saint Bernard Prep School is offering REO Driving School to students wishing to obtain their driving permits and driver’s licenses from the state of Alabama.
About 30 students are...
Wallace State nursing faculty congratulated for job well done
HANCEVILLE - The faculty of the Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education gathered on Tuesday, Aug. 9 in celebration of a successful year that was topped off by the program’s achievement of earning the National League for Nursing’s prestigious designation as a...
Good Hope, Vinemont teams win county middle school math tournament
Good Hope Middle School's seventh-grade team
CULLMAN COUNTY - At the recent Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament held at Wallace State, teams from Good Hope Middle School (GHMS) took first place for sixth and seventh grades, while Vinemont Middle School (VMS) won the eighth-grade...
Cullman-area students named to UAH President’s, Dean’s Lists
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) recently announced its spring 2020 Dean’s List and President’s List.
The students recognized for academic excellence this semester include 1,160 Dean’s List honorees, along with 1,058 honorees to the President’s List.
To make the Dean’s List,...
Cullman County Board of Education announces 2021 graduation dates, times
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools is excited to announce the dates and times for high school graduation. All ceremonies will return to Wallace State this year.
For the first time, every graduation will be streamed LIVE on CCBOE's Facebook, YouTube and NFHS Channel free...
‘Back in the saddle’
HOLLY POND, Ala. - As the Holly Pond Bronco Marching Band performed last Friday, they did so under the direction of their new leader. Steven Porter recently took over the Holly Pond Band program and he is excited about returning to Cullman County. Porter...
