Tag: Education

GOOD HOPE, Ala. The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope’s...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Emma Hankey, a rising senior at Cullman High School, was one of twenty-five high school seniors to attend the fifth Huntingdon...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Nearly two dozen employers were on hand recently to recruit more than 100 Wallace State Nursing students nearing the end of...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The new school year is quickly approaching, with Cullman City Schools commencing on Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Cullman County Schools following...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Six athletic teams at Wallace State Community College have been honored with NJCAA Academic Team of the Year designations for the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently hosted a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Camp for area elementary school students at...

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University (Jax State) celebrated a momentous occasion on Tuesday with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Center for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Young learners from kindergarten through eighth grade spent a couple of weeks this summer learning everything from how to design roller...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School teacher Robin Cook has been named a 2024 Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) Alfred Lerner Fellow.Cook was...

BAILEYTON, Ala. – The Parkside Outreach Program is gearing up for its third annual Back-to-School Bash. This family friendly event will feature a host...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At the monthly meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), the board discussed and approved newly increased supplements for...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This week, Wallace State Community College hosted local elementary school students for a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Academy...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) Principal Elizabeth Shaddix has been awarded the prestigious Chiquita Marbury Award for School Administrator of the...

GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Annie Williams made a lot of great memories over her years as a Raider and in this...

CULLMAN, Ala. - With students away from campuses for the summer, Cullman City Schools is full steam ahead working on renovations and improvement projects...

Local students named to Mississippi State University's spring 2024 President's, Dean’s Lists MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Students on the President's List at Mississippi State achieved...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education is accepting applications for admission to the program in the Spring 2025...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Nicholas Ruse, 19, a 2023 Cullman High School graduate studying electrical engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, helped his...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Recent graduates of Wallace State Community College’s Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program achieved a 100% pass rate on all attempted American...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A dozen Wallace State Community College students brought home medals after competing at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference this...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - George Brady is a 70-year-old retired veteran from Ensley who has lived a life marked by a dedication to service and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - It might be summer vacation, but the learning never really stops at Cullman City Schools.The district’s summer learning camp ran from...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) on Friday, June 21, 2024, recognized Cullman County Schools for its recent Community Report...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College congratulates the 671 outstanding students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the...

Participants can apply to programs with openings for fall 2024 HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Health Science programs will host an application advising...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 531 students enrolled in UA Early College during spring semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named...

Vinemont’s Lily Whitesell graduates from Rhodes College MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Lily Whitesell of Vinemont, Alabama, has graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Science...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Point High School’s Scholars Bowl team, a perennial powerhouse, just capped off a one-for-the-history-books season with a third-place finish at...

WASHINGTON D.C. - The Aspen Institute on Tuesday, June 11, named Wallace State Community College a finalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community...

WEST POINT, Ala. - Cullman County Schools kicked off this year’s Summer Feeding Program on Monday, June 10.   Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane...

Troy University announces Spring/Term 4 graduates TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the Spring...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year. May Staff Member of the...

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is set to launch two innovative degree programs within the College of Health Professions and Wellness...

Crane Hill’s Jordan Moore makes Mississippi College President's List CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Students in Wallace State Community College’s Machine Tool Technology program recently won second place in the Phillips Machinist Student Competition sponsored...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Registration is now open for summer career training courses offered through Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development....

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- More than 100 student athletes from all 12 sports teams at Wallace State Community College were recognized by the Alabama Community...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Adult Education Department recently hosted its 2024 graduation, recognizing students who earned their General Education Development (GED)...

Semester II - 2024 St. Bernard Middle School Honor Roll Seventh grade Aaron Cortes-Villegas Sipsey Drake Silas Krische Reise Rigsby Caroline Sanders Eighth grade Norah Bissot Ella Cron Ella Davis Anastasia Hazard Avery Hines Merry-Carmen Pichardo Tony Ranelli St. Bernard...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Birmingham-Southern College held its final commencement ceremony on Friday, May 24, in Bill Battle Coliseum, celebrating 245 members of the Class...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Kindergartners at Cullman City Primary School on Tuesday, May 21, presented “Lemonade!” a 20-minute musical for friends and family to mark...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its monthly meeting Monday, May 20, heard a very positive update from Superintendent...

WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team will attend the National Academic Quiz Tournaments' High School National Championship Tournament...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Eight seniors from Cullman County accepted positions with various companies at the inaugural North Alabama Academy of Craft Training (ACT) signing...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Prior to the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) monthly meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette recognized multiple student-athletes and scholars for...

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama has announced 23 latest inductees into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society for the 2023-24 academic...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its May 20, 2024, meeting approved Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette’s recommendation to hire...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recognized more than 75 graduates at the first of two pinning ceremonies for...

Cullman’s Caleb Norman named to spring 2024 Dean's List at Belmont University NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Caleb Norman was named among the students who qualified for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Two Career Tech students from Cullman High School’s Educators in Training program, Anna Hill and Maddie Doyle, received first place at the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – West Elementary fourth and sixth graders participated in a “Genius Hour” program this year. “Mrs. Regan Caldwell, West Elementary School’s counselor, and...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program held a pinning ceremony on May 8, recognizing 26 students successfully completing the program...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Around 650 graduates participated in graduation ceremonies at Wallace State Community College on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Traditions Bank...

Local sophomores launch summer business VINEMONT, Ala. -  Two Vinemont High School students have decided to take their summer plans into their own hands and...

CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) recognized Parkside and Cullman Area Technology Academy on Monday as Schools of Distinction...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Two Wallace State Community College students were recognized recently at the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) All-Alabama Academic Team Banquet in...

HANCEVILLE, Ala.  — Wallace State Community College’s Respiratory Therapy program held a pinning ceremony on May 8, recognizing 23 students successfully completing the program...

CHS art student Lane McLeod wins U.S. Congressional Art Competition CULLMAN, Ala. - A young artist from Cullman High School has won the prestigious Best...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County is knee-deep in preparations for its community education classes that are set to begin on May...

WASHINGTON D.C. – On May 7, the Aspen Institute named Wallace State Community College as a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The UA Department of Art and Art History is proud to announce the six recipients of our Outstanding Student Awards for...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Robots staged a mini-takeover at West Elementary School this week, but don’t worry, they were thankfully all under student control as...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recently inducted more than 80 students into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).  Vice President for...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrating scholarship recipients and their donors at its recent...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is set to host its 13th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Luncheon on May 7....

CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration is now open for students who live outside Cullman City Schools’ city limits, but would still like to potentially attend...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - On Thursday, May 2, seniors at Holly Pond High School were peppered with lessons on how to be an adult...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County 4-H Club recently hosted its annual County Round Up, bringing together over 100 enthusiastic young members from both...

WPHS Scholars Bowl team finishes 2nd in nation at national small school championship WEST POINT, Ala. — The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools’ new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Day made its way to the elementary schools this week, as...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On April 27 and 28, Saint Bernard Prep’s Drama Department put on “Wonderland!,” an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School Principal Dr. Johnny Whaley on Wednesday, May 1, announced that he has accepted a position with the Alabama...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Since he was a child, Mason Holmes has been running outside to play. Whether it was camping or floating down a...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 26 medals from the 2024 Alabama State Leadership and SkillsUSA Championships held this week in...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At Cullman City Primary School (CCPS), the pursuit of excellence is not just a goal, but a serious commitment. Under the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday, April 22, issued a proclamation naming May 6-10, 2024, as Teacher Appreciation Week in the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting in April, the Cullman County Board of Education, along with Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, recognized students...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Over 1,700 Cullman County students made their way to Temple Baptist Church Tuesday for a special presentation on mental health from...

TROY, Ala. -  Troy University recognized students for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and service during the annual Honors Convocation on April 15 at...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama recently swore in the new 2024 Student Government Association members. The following students were elected to either the...

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -  Mattilen Nelson of Cullman has been named a 2024-2025 Jax State Nursing Ambassador. Jax State Nursing Ambassadors are a select group of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced recently that Suzanne Harbin, vice president of advancement and innovation at Wallace State...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School is reaching out to the community for assistance to replenish its emergency clothing closet. The school has a...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Vianney Verdin Maldonado was named Student of the Year and Jackie Donaldson...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A few Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students have spent the last handful of weeks constructing a new outdoor classroom area...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 State of Education luncheon on April 12, featuring Wallace State Community College...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Brandon Smith's story is more than an academic journey from student to esteemed math instructor. His story is a testament to...

CULLMAN, Ala. -Cullman High School hosted its first STEM Day recently, a partnership with local industries and associations to showcase the many career and...

Winners honored during Farm-City Awards, including state's 2024 Farm of Distinction AUBURN, Ala. - Agritourism was on display during the annual Farm-City Awards Program April...

VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Elementary and Vinemont High School recently received the Purple Star School designation from the Alabama Purple Star Schools Program. This...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Some say cursive writing it is a dying skill. For the Zaner-Bloser publishing company, that couldn’t be farther from the truth....

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools is gearing up for kindergarten registration for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. Families interested in enrolling their children...

Women in Diesel Meet and Greet When: April 11Time: 5 to 7 p.m.Where: WSCC Diesel Technology  BuildingRegister: www.wallacestate.edu/womenindieselinfo  HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College’s Diesel...

WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School (WPHS) Scholars Bowl team has been on a white-hot streak in the quiz world, winning...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will hold Admission Workshops on Saturday, April 6, and Saturday, May 18, for anyone seeking...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School this week received a grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support its Science, Technology, Engineering...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held a special-called meeting on Monday, April 1. The purpose was to address two...

Important Note: You MUST initially register at the school in which you are zoned. A school zone transfer request form will be made available...

BIRMINGHAM, AL (03/26/2024) Birmingham-Southern College will cease operations on May 31, 2024, following an 18-month effort to obtain bridge funding from a $30 million...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education recognized two of its athletic teams. Good Hope High School’s Girls’...