Tag: Education

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Sydni Helms Memorial Scholarship Fund recently awarded five $2,000 scholarships to well-deserving students, continuing its mission of honoring Sydni Helms Hipp’s legacy by helping...

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates more than 160 spring graduates recognized as Stephen D. Lee Scholars for achieving a cumulative 4.0...

CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) and AmFirst recently recognized Gerrita Cleghorn of West Point Middle School and Kerrie McCluskey of Good Hope Middle School...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has selected Lindsey Howard as the next principal of Holly Pond Elementary School, pending approval by the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College has been selected by the Institute of International Education (IIE) to receive an IIE American Passport Project grant that...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Middle School’s new addition has passed inspection and will be ready for students when school starts in August. The expansion...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Adriana Skutchan to the Cullman County Board of Education as the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Four Cullman County Schools sophomores recently participated in the 2026 Alabama Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) seminar. Bailey Wilkerson and Dru...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Board of Directors of St. Bernard Preparatory School this week announced a series of leadership appointments it said “will strengthen...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Preston Boyd as the next principal of Good Hope High School. Boyd...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Wallace State Community College a $10,000 grant to support family literacy.  The funds...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 745 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester. To...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Together We Grow Foundation, a nonprofit supported by Alabama Farm Credit, recently announced the awarding of 11 scholarships totaling $27,500 to students pursuing education and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regular meeting on May 19, the Cullman City School Board approved facility upgrade bids, changes to athletic services and personnel decisions.  One of the approved bids was from Singer H&R...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced May 19 that it received $10,500 from the Alabama Community College Systems in a rapid, special-request...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently celebrated the success of students who have earned their high school diplomas, certifications and industry-recognized credentials...

CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary School, originally called City School upon its opening in 1936, has been a part of Cullman’s history for almost...

MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Sarah Kate Dockery, a senior majoring in aerospace engineering from Cullman, is among 24 Mississippi State students receiving the 2026...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools “continues to demonstrate strong academic achievement and student growth, according to data from The Education Scorecard, a collaboration between two of...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education is launching a new summer camp for elementary school students interested in science and...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host two STEAM camps next month for students entering fourth through seventh grades. The camps will...

CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Paul’s Lutheran School on Wednesday, May 29, announced Erin Smith as its new school administrator, saying it was “ushering in...

Updated May 16, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the graduation of more than 120...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter celebrated student achievements at its annual awards banquet on Friday, May 8.   Animal Science Instructor...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College celebrated the Respiratory Therapy Class of 2026 during a recent pinning ceremony recognizing 30 graduates transitioning from students to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week announced the appointments of three new principals for the upcoming school year: Dr Emy Hogland at...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Dental Hygiene program celebrated the success of more than 25 students who completed the program and are ready to...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Critter Crew delivers hands-on natural science education throughout north Alabama, partnering with schools, homeschool groups and community events. Through interactive STEAM programs,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools on Tuesday, May 5, held its 2026 Military Signing Day at the Cullman County Board of Education office,...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Kiah Lake was awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 1, in Montgomery. Kiah...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jackson Haynes was awarded the Tagged for Greatness Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 1, in Montgomery. Jackson...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Annalee Allen was awarded the Tagged for Academic Excellence Scholarship at the Alabama Cattlemen’s Foundation (ACF) Scholarship Banquet held Friday, May 1, in Montgomery....

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) held its innaugural Career Fair on April 30, inviting students, employers and community members to learn about different career options.   Jeff Johnson, assistant principal and...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation recently hosted its 14th annual Scholarship Celebration Brunch, recognizing the generosity of its donors and celebrating...

LOGAN, Ala. - Harmony School held a program Thursday, April 30, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America. Students, faculty, staff, families and community members gathered for an evening of charming performances.   Event organizer Heather Lynn said the program was...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Sixth-grade students across Cullman will have the chance to step outside the classroom and interact with nature during the upcoming FAWN program,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Cullman County Child Development Center teamed up with Wallace State Community College to organize a food drive for the college’s on-campus pantry,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 100 educators and healthcare professionals gathered at Wallace State Community College last week for the Department of Nursing Education’s annual workshop,...

TROY, Ala. - Colton Lindsey of Cullman was among the students recognized for outstanding achievements in academics, leadership and service during Troy University's Sorrell...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville Elementary and Hanceville Middle School on Wednesday, April 29, hosted a special event commemorating America’s Semiquincentennial – the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Aspen Institute on Wednesday, April 29, named Wallace State Community College one of 25 semifinalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence....

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School Robotics competed for the second consecutive year in the Northern Gulf Coast Regional MATE ROV Competition. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Discovery Hall Programs hosted...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced Student of the Year and Teacher of the Year awards, presented Thursday, April 24, during...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette is recommending Trett Hardman as the next principal of Fairview High School. A Fairview...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 150 Wallace State Community College students were inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) during the 2025–2026 academic...

CULLMAN, Ala. - A local alternative education program aims to combine academics with life skills and give families more time together.   Lauren Rainwater, who founded and owns Captivate Learning Center,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple students and educators were honored at the 2026 State of Education Breakfast community breakfast hosted by the Cullman Area Chamber...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville students will mark America’s 250th birthday Wednesday with a community celebration centered on patriotism, student performances and recognition of veterans and active military...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School Principal Dr. Brad Stapler will be leaving Fairview at the end of the school year to pursue a...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For Hanceville native Shawn Doss, the path from a college drafting lab to mission fields across the globe was anything but expected — but it...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation marked its 30th anniversary during its 15th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards brunch on Tuesday, April 21, at Loft 212.  The...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education at its April 21 meeting recognized student award winners.   Cullman High School Junior Grayson Gay was recognized for recently...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will host the State of Education community breakfast Friday, April 24, from 9-11 a.m. at the Bailey Center on the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Board of Education at its April meeting approved two administrative moves. Dr. Chad Shannon has been named principal...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Several members of the Dripping Springs Chapter of DAR attended the JROTC Awards Dinner at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) on April 17, 2026.  There, they awarded DAR Bronze JROTC...

BREMEN, Ala. - The 1936 Club at Cold Springs High School earned a CLAS School of Distinction Award for State School Board District 6, placing it among just four programs in the...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Two Wallace State Community College students were recognized by the Alabama Community College System at its 31st annual All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program on...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools officials marked the district’s ongoing growth on Thursday, April 16, holding two ribbon-cutting ceremonies for new and planned facility expansions. Alabama State...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Various county school students on Tuesday, April 14, met at The Venue at Cotton Creek for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Cullman County Poultry Cook-off.    Students competed in two categories: Casseroles...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host an exclusive Watch Party for the premiere of its episode of The College Tour on Wednesday, April...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Psychology Instructor Casey Harbin said he did not intend to become a teacher. After earning degrees in history and psychology from...

With the 2025-2026 school year coming to a close, registration for next year is now open at Cullman Christian School. The school welcomes families to learn more about enrolling,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Sacred Heart School at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is sponsoring a fundraising walk from the church’s mission church, St. Boniface in...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College hosted the first-ever Jill of All Trades event in Alabama on Friday, April 10. Hosted across the campus, the one-day...

CULLMAN, Ala. – First-grade students of Cullman City Primary School recently took the stage in a vibrant performance of “The Day the Crayons Quit” — a celebration of creativity, confidence and...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, April 3, families gathered at the Sportsman Lake Park Wildflower Garden for a hands-on event called the “Butterfly Buffet,” hosted by Barefoot University.   Alex...

CULLMAN, Ala. - East Elementary Fifth-Grade Teacher Lacy Cameron has been named one of 16 finalists (commonly known as the "Sweet 16") for the...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Monday, April 6, visited Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) to present the 2025 Safe School Award...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently named Destiny Marsh and Abbey Holcombe February Employees of the Month.  Teacher of the Month: Destiny Marsh, Kindergarten, Vinemont Elementary School  Destiny Marsh is a...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County’s top high school math students recently competed in the Cullman County High School Math Tournament, showcasing their knowledge and problem-solving abilities across three divisions: Geometry, Algebra II...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After taking the Cold Springs Lady Eagles to the Final Four in her first year as head basketball coach, Paige Adams...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) students from Cullman County Schools gathered at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) on Tuesday, March 24, to compete...

CULLMAN, Ala. - After more than three decades in education, West Elementary School Principal Dr. Jay Page is retiring this June. Page has spent more...

LOGAN, Ala. - Fifth graders at Harmony School are picking up important life lessons through the Pixies and Pirates girls’ and boys’ clubs, where they focus on leadership, service and...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College (WSCC) has announced the launch of TITAN (Tool & Die Industry Training for Advanced Needs), a new apprenticeship program...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools held a career fair on March 19 at Desperation Church. The event gave residents a chance to browse employment opportunities and meet with employees within...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County’s top middle school math students gathered March 13 at Wallace State Community College for the 2026 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament,  After a...

FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Alabama Mountains Rivers & Valleys (AMRV) Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) recently gathered with Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and local leaders to announce a $15,000 grant for the installation of a new sunshade structure...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College on Thursday, March 19, announced that Kenneth Sparks with Mazda Toyota Manufacturing Company has been named president of its Federation for Advanced...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Nearly 100 students have been inducted into honor societies since the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year at Wallace State Community...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Friday, March 13, over 130 high school students from 35 schools across the state gathered for a welding competition at...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Cullman County sophomores got a firsthand look at future career possibilities during Wallace State Community College’s annual Showcase event on Tuesday, March 17.  The...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its March 17 meeting approved two principal contracts and recognized outstanding students and faculty.   The board approved a three-year contract for Allison Tuggle...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College has introduced a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant Program. WSCC Program Director, Diagnostic Imaging / Assistant Dean of Health Science Dr. Jim Malone spoke briefly at an...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College welcomed six new members as participants in the Powerful Partnership initiative, bringing the total number of participants to 30...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The West Point High School JV Scholars’ Bowl team won the Alabama Scholastic Competition Association (ASCA) JV State Tournament March 6 at Wallace State Community College.   Coach Lee Henry said the great thing about winning...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School was presented with a $5,000 grant from the TVA to support the school's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.  - Alabama Public Television recently announced the winners of its 2026 APT Young Heroes Scholarships. Among the three winners is Cullman High School Junior Grayson...

BREMEN, Ala. - Cold Springs High School’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter had an outstanding showing at the FCCLA State...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools will host its annual career fair later this month, offering prospective employees the opportunity to meet with school...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College said it is excited to announce the launch of Back on Track, an initiative to build pathways...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Students at Cullman City Primary School took part in the school's annual Book Buddy Adoption, giving K-2 students a chance to make a...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College Health Science programs are now accepting applications for fall 2026 admission. The college offers more than a...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools recently announced Amanda Bailey and Amber Jones as its January Employees of the Month.  Teacher of the Month: Amanda...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will host its first Jill of All Trades event on April 10, from 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m., introducing...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The lesson plan was glowing, literally, at Cullman City Primary School recently as students had a chance to learn about how...

CULLMAN, Ala. – Recently, Cullman County Schools students in grades 7-12 had the opportunity to hear from nationally recognized speaker Damon West as he...

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board opened its meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at East Elementary School by recognizing employees and students...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Elementary School was recognized Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Alabama State Board of Education meeting for an extraordinary accomplishment –...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. -  Wallace State Community College is in the midst of a wide-ranging campus transformation driven by long-term planning, enrollment growth and evolving...