CCBOE personnel changes approved June 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting this week the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved the following personnel items. (Printed as received)
Principals
Transfer of Eric Dickerson from Assistant Principal/Teacher, Cold Springs High School to Contract Principal of Cold Springs High School, effective July 1,...
Wallace State releases Spring 2019 President’s and Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College congratulates the 804 students named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 Semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester...
Helen Glasscock retires from St. Bernard after 52 years in education
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are people around Cullman today who don’t know that St. Bernard Abbey’s school used to be a college, but Helen Glasscock knows. She graduated from there summa cum laude (“with highest honors”), and came back to teach there for 14...
Personnel changes top county school board meeting agenda
CULLMAN, Ala. - During its June meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved and recognized several changes in personnel for the 2019-20 school year. Most notable were four transfers of assistant principal to principal: Eric Dickerson will be the new principal at...
2 local students earn degrees from Trevecca Nazarene University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - On May 4, Trevecca Nazarene University celebrated the University's 118th Commencement Convocation. The University conferred more than 1,140 degrees during the Saturday morning ceremony.
Local graduates include:
Matthew Austin Davis, of Cullman. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts.
Madison Taylor Rusk, of...
Local student earns degree from Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. - Six hundred twenty-two students graduated from Union University May 18 during spring commencement services of the 194th graduating class on the university's Great Lawn.
Local students who earned degrees:
Carolina Holbrook, of Cullman - Master of Urban Education
Brent Ellis, president of Spring...
3 local UA students participating in Summer 2019 Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - More than 280 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program for summer 2019.
Among the students participating are:
William Hicks, of Cullman,...
2 Cullman County students earn $1K Alfa Foundation scholarships
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two local college students will get a little relief when tuition bills come due for the 2019-2020 school year thanks to a $1,000 scholarship awarded through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.
Cullman County recipients are:
Lillimae Allen of Cullman is a...
3 local students earn degrees from Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2018-2019 academic year. The spring semester includes graduates from the Troy campus. Term 4 graduates include students at Troy's...
2 local students earn degrees from Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. - The following local students were among more than 5,500 University of Mississippi graduates who received their academic degrees May 11, 2019 at the university's 166th Commencement:
Sydney Whittle, of Cullman, earned a Doctor of Pharmacy
Sarah Brickell, of Cullman, earned a...
Wallace State’s Adult Education Department conducts 2019 graduation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – It was nearly impossible to wipe the smile and exuberance off Marty Harris’s face during Wallace State’s Adult Education Commencement this week.
“I quit high school during my tenth-grade year and now look at me. I’m 44 years old and have earned...
Wallace State feeding folks and helping folks feed themselves
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The staff at Wallace State Community College (WSCC) is taking the threats of hunger and food insecurity seriously with two programs: one that helps feed students and one that offers them and folks in the wider community an opportunity to help...
Cullman’s Carter Daily finishes run in 3rd round of National Spelling Bee
Updated 5-28-19 7:49 p.m.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - This year’s Cullman County Spelling Bee champion, Carter Daily, a sixth grader at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, reached the third round of the 92nd Scripps National Spelling Bee this week.
Daily finished his run in the third round...
June 1 deadline approaching to apply for Wallace State Health Science programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The deadline to apply to most of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College is quickly approaching, with a June 1 deadline for applications. Most of the college’s Health Science programs accept new students for admission each fall through...
Cullman’s Will Hogue graduates from The King’s College
NEW YORK - Cullman native Will Hogue recently graduated from The King's College in New York City. Hogue received a Bachelor of Arts in Media, Culture and the Arts, with a concentration in Cultural Criticism.
The King's College is a Christian liberal arts college in...
Congratulations, West Point High School Class of 2019!
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26 at 4 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum. There are 133 graduates.
The class song is “September” by Daughtry. Class colors are...
Congratulations, Vinemont High School Class of 2019!
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26 at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum.
This year’s senior class of 78 graduates earned 29 scholarships totaling $249,068. Several members of the class also led...
Congratulations, St. Bernard Prep Class of 2019!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard Prep Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m. in the St. Bernard Abbey Church.
St. Bernard’s 2019 seniors have been awarded 66 scholarships totaling $4.6 million.
“I congratulate the Class of 2019, offer...
Congratulations, Fairview High School Class of 2019!
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School’s Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 6 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum. There are 12 senior honor society members of the 130 graduates.
Fairview High School Principal Chris Gambrill...
Congratulations, Holly Pond High School Class of 2019!
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 4 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum. There are 71 graduates this year, who earned more than $966,000 in college scholarships, not...
Congratulations, Good Hope High School Class of 2019!
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Class of 2019 will receive its diplomas Saturday, May 25, with 13 of those seniors graduating as members of the National Honor Society. Graduation is at 2 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake...
Congratulations, Cold Springs High School Class of 2019!
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at noon at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum.
There class has 72 graduates who earned an estimated 40 scholarships totaling approximately $250,000. There are...
Congratulations, Hanceville High School Class of 2019!
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School will hold its graduation ceremony Saturday, May 25 at 10 a.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum. The 96 seniors have earned a combined $1.3 million in scholarships.
The Class of 2019 chose the lilac as its...
Congratulations, Cullman High School Class of 2019!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at Wallace State Community College’s Tom Drake Coliseum.
Said Principal Kim Hall, “As you venture into this next phase of life, may you...
Congratulations, Addison High School Class of 2019!
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison High School will its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m. inside A.G. Hicks Stadium.
Principal Micah Smothers shared a statement regarding this year’s graduating class: “Congratulations to the Addison High School graduating Class of...
Congratulations, Meek High School Class of 2019!
ARLEY, Ala. – The Meek High School Class of 2019 will hold its graduation ceremony Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at Meek High’s Tiger Stadium. There are 52 graduates.
Meek High School Principal Marla Murrah said, “Congratulations to the Class of 2019 of Meek...
Congratulations, Cullman Christian School Class of 2019!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1310 St. Joseph Dr. NW, Cullman.
Shared Headmaster Josh Swindall: “I am extremely proud of each graduating senior...
Cullman City School Board honors student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board Tuesday evening celebrated the successes of many of its students.
The first group honored was the CHS baseball team, which won the 2019 AHSAA 6A State Championship last weekend. It was the fifth state title for Cullman...
Congratulations to the Cullman County Child Development Center Class of 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 today, Tuesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. in the CDC gymnasium.
Said Principal Chris Chambers, “The CDC family would like to express our joy for...
VHS’ Netherton, GMS’ Hood, WPES’ Taylor honored as Principal, Teachers of the Month
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...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene program graduates 27 students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Twenty-seven students were recognized at a pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 9 for graduating from the Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene program.
Dr. Sharon Alley, director of the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting program, said two words came to mind when...
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...
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...
St. Bernard Prep honors students
CULLMAN, Ala. - High school students at St. Bernard Preparatory School gathered in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center with friends and family to be recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the 2018-19 academic year. Headmaster, Fr. Linus Klucarits, served as master of ceremonies, opening...
Vinemont Christian Academy’s 2019 commencement this Friday
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Christian Academy’s 2019 commencement will be Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The service will be in the sanctuary of Soul’s Harbor Free Will Baptist Church.
This year our graduate is Riley Johnson, son of Joseph and Brenda Johnson of Vinemont.
The...
12 Cullman-area students graduate from Jacksonville State
Updated 5-16-19 at 5:54 p.m.
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University conferred degrees to 774 students at its spring commencement ceremony May 3, 2019 on Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium.
Cullman-area degree recipients included:
Laura Brock, of Cullman
Adam Estep, of Falkville
James Glasscock, of...
Incoming Wallace State students make up inaugural FAME class as sponsors announce selections
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Mechatronics program recently hosted its inaugural Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) signing as 13 students were announced as the first group to be sponsored by local business and industry.
The FAME program is a five-semester program, allowing students the...
Wallace State celebrates 53rd commencement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s 53rd commencement at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. More than 700 students participated in the ceremony, while a record of more than 1,800 will have earned degrees or certificates this...
Mark and Abigail Long, a father-daughter pair, graduate Wallace State together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Mark and Abigail Long circled this week for nearly a year.
Both father and daughter graduated together from Wallace State on Friday night as the college celebrated its 53rd commencement.
Mark Long, 44, earned a degree in Mechatronics, while Abigail, 17, graduated as...
‘She’s the teacher you would want your kid to have’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School teacher Shannon Bridges was surprised Friday morning at the school’s annual awards ceremony when she was named the Air Force Association (AFA) Alabama State Teacher of the Year for 2019. Bridges was first selected as the AFA Tennessee...
Holly Pond Elementary celebrates 61st annual Spring Festival
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Wonderful World of Disney took over Holly Pond’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night for the school’s 61st annual Spring Festival. The elementary students put on a magical show inspired by the many characters of Walt Disney. Leading the program...
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...
Central Alabama Community Foundation awards Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to Cullman’s Lillimae Allen
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) on Wednesday, May 8 awarded the Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship to a deserving student at Cullman High School. The scholarship was created in honor of Cullman native Fran Kay Schwaiger Weiss. This year’s recipient has...
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...
City School Board opens bidding for playground equipment
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board met for a special called meeting Thursday morning to open the bidding process for new playground equipment for the Cullman City Primary School. The new playground equipment will be added to the school’s interior playground.
Cullman City...
Gracie Hudspeth named 2019 Cullman County Career Technical Education Student of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Carmen “Gracie” Hudspeth, a Hanceville High School senior enrolled in the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science program, was recently selected as CATA’s 2019 Career Technical Education (CTE) Student of the Year. This year she completed studies at CATA to...
Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club wins Gumbo Gala trophy for 3rd straight year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Culinary Pride Club has won the Gumbo Gala trophy for the third consecutive year.
Wallace State’s Culinary team won the best student team seafood gumbo and the overall Chef’s Choice at the 14th annual Episcopal Place Gumbo Gala held in...
Wallace State holding commencement exercises May 10
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Vicki Karolewics will host Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Tom Drake Coliseum, starting at 6 p.m. More than 700 students are expected to participate in the ceremony, and more than 1,800 will...
CDC’s accessible playground underway; funds still being raised
CULLMAN, Ala. - After lots of waiting, hoping and fundraising, the Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) is seeing its new accessible playground start to take shape. Principal Chris Chambers took The Tribune on a tour this week.
Rather than rebuild the existing playground on...
Hooper joins staff at St. Bernard
CULLMAN, Ala. - The St. Bernard community welcomed Tyler Hooper (SBP ’07) to the Alumni and Development Office of the school in April. Hooper, a recipient of the General Excellence Award while at St. Bernard Prep, graduated with honors in 2011 from Samford University with...
Wallace State’s Rotaract Club makes donation for ‘Tame the Hunger’ drive
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Rotaract Club members know what it means to “give back.”Wallace State’s Rotaract Club, the student level of the professional Rotary Club, raised $2,500 during its Valentine Caramel Apple event this semester. The Cullman Rotary Club matched Wallace...
Wallace State students win record 71 medals at state SkillsUSA competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s students continue to set new records at the state SkillsUSA competition.
Wallace State had a record-high 71 individuals earn a medal at the event recently, including earning 31 gold medals – establishing another record.
The college had students compete in 36...
Cullman High ranked no. 14 in state in U.S. News 2019 Best High Schools rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. - U.S. News and World Report on Tuesday released its 2019 Best High Schools rankings. Cullman High School is ranked number 14 in the state of Alabama among public schools.
"Cullman High School is ranked 14th within Alabama. Students have the opportunity to...
Holly Pond Key Club raising funds for Children’s of Alabama, challenging removal of ‘God’ from club pledge
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Key Club of Holly Pond High School (HPHS) is working to remember its founder and longtime sponsor Bob Palys through acts of service and fundraising for Children’s of Alabama. This Wednesday, May 1, HPHS Key Club members will be...
Wallace State Community College named safest campus in Alabama
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College in Hanceville has been named the safest college campus in Alabama, according to a study released this week.
The Your Local Security study was based on U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security analysis and the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report. The...
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...
West Point production of ‘Newsies’ opens; public shows Friday-Sunday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - On Thursday morning, West Point High School Theatre opened the first in-school performance of Disney’s “Newsies” at Fairview High School’s auditorium. It wasn’t without its challenges: moving a cast and set from a converted gym across the county onto a real...
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...
Head Start, Kindergarten registration happening now
CULLMAN, Ala. - Head Start and Kindergarten registration is happening now for 2019-2020 school year. Here’s what you need to know.
Cullman City Primary School Kindergarten Registration
In-district early registration for first-time kindergarten students is taking place now through May 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Children...
CATA Building Construction students bring home state honors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two student teams from the Building Construction program at the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) last week brought home honors from the Alabama SkillsUSA 2019 State Championships.
CATA Building Construction teacher and SkillsUSA team sponsor Mike Burkett shared that Fairview High students...
Cullman-area students complete day of service in storm-stricken Lee County
Story submitted by Melody Basch
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ask someone what they think of the students of today and you will get answers all over the board. Unfortunately, a lot of it is negative. Teens are described as lazy, rude, lacking respect, with no vision...
Spread the news! West Point Theatre presents ‘Newsies’ this week
WEST POINT, Ala. - This Thursday, April 25, West Point High School Theatre will begin a four-day run of the Disney Broadway production “Newsies” with in-school shows; public shows will begin at 7 p.m. Friday. Due to the size of the set and limitations...
Wallace State students Lexie Riggins, Emily Dia recognized at All-Alabama Academic Team banquet
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State students Lexie Riggins and Emily Dia were recognized Friday at the Alabama Academic Team Scholars banquet held at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Prattville.
The All-Alabama Academic Team recognition program was founded in 1995 to complement the All-USA...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging students win Student Bowl trophy for 2nd year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Diagnostic Imaging program held on to the trophy it claimed last year when students came in first place at the Student Bowl for the second year in a row during competitions at the 72nd annual meeting...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers of the Month: Anna McSwain and Tim White
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month were honored and presented with their rides for the next month. Each teacher also received a $100 gift card.
Teachers are nominated by the principal or assistant...
City School Board celebrates teacher, student achievements
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board and Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson Tuesday evening celebrated the achievements of many students and their teachers.
Teachers of the Year recognized were:
Cullman City Primary School- Allison Bates
East Elementary School- Kelly Thrasher
West Elementary School and Cullman City Schools...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month: Welti Elementary’s Gina Webb
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Gina Webb has been named the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month for April. Representatives of both organizations visited Welti Monday morning, accompanied by Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and Special Projects Coordinator Dr....
West Point grad Tom Weaver’s composition performed at UA’s ‘Composers Present’ concert
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - University of Alabama student Tom Weaver, a graduate of West Point High School, had a musical composition performed by UA's Contemporary Ensemble at the "Composers Present" event April 12 in the concert hall of the Moody Music Building on the UA...
Daniel among first Wallace State Fast Track students
CULLMAN, Ala. - Charles Daniel was one of the first Fast Track students at Wallace State Community College, taking part in the pilot program in 2006 as a student at Hanceville High School. Today he is the assistant manager over maintenance, productions engineering and...
Tennis led Cullman chef to Wallace State, career
CULLMAN, Ala. - Ricardo “Rico” Nishimura was playing tennis for a college in Bristol, Tennessee, when he first visited Wallace State more than 13 years ago and decided his story must continue there.
“After a tough match against the Lions and falling in love with...
University of Alabama dance team visits Welti Elementary
WELTI, Ala. - A bad weather school closure may have canceled its February visit, but University of Alabama student dance team Dance Alabama! stayed true to its word and came to Welti Elementary School Friday morning. The student body was treated to performances of...
CCBOE says new tax already having a positive impact
CULLMAN, Ala. - Revenue from the new half-cent sales tax is bringing much-needed updates to area schools sooner than expected. At its meeting Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved a request of change order proposal for phase II of the...
‘Servanthood at its best’: CATA students, teachers headed to Lee Co.; donations welcome
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...
Cullman SGA practices leadership through service
CULLMAN, Ala. - Student leaders from Cullman High School’s (CHS) Student Government Association (SGA) on Wednesday spent the day learning about leadership and serving the community at the Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Curt’s Closet. At the clinic, students packed patient care kits for...
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,...
Wallace State’s Dr. Vicki Karolewics presented Shirley B. Gordon Award
ORLANDO, Fla. - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) recognized Dr. Vicki Karolewics, president of Wallace State Community College, with the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction during PTK Catalyst 2019, at the Society’s annual convention, in Orlando, Florida last week.
This award is given...
Cullman High’s ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens this week
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre on Monday morning opened a series of in-school performances of its spring production “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” leading up to public performances starting this Thursday.
The Tribune talked to CHS Theatre Director Wayne Cook, along with...
Big crowds make their way to 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival on sunny Saturday morning
CULLMAN, Ala.
– The gates opened for the 35th annual Bloomin’ Festival Saturday
morning and thousands made their way to St. Bernard Abbey for the arts and
crafts fair. Walking room was hard to come by within the first hour of the
gates opening and the crowds showed...
‘We all want our students to succeed’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Two years ago, Fairview High School scored a 68 on the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)’s report card. The school took the score personally and sought redemption. It succeeded. When the state report card came in last December, Fairview High...
Thank You, VISTAs! AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers recognized
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and Wallace State Community College celebrated National Service Recognition Day this week by providing lunch for all of the VISTAs at work in our community.
AmeriCorps VISTA, or Volunteers in Service to America, is a national service program...
A complex issue: Proposed sports complex draws fire; superintendent says right now all half-cent tax monies will go toward improving schools
"The project has not been shelved. The schedule for the sports complex has not changed because there never has been a schedule. It is a dream project that I hope to see come to fruition down the road, but right now all of the...
Cullman Christian School earns AdvancED accreditation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Christian School has been granted accreditation through AdvancED.
Cullman Christian School received word, following a March 29 AdvancED Board Meeting, that the school earned its accreditation status through the agency. Serving as a partner to 36,000 educational institutions across the United...
In the round: St. Bernard Theatre gets face-to-face with audience; shows Friday and Saturday
With its “theater in the round” staging, the cast of St. Bernard’s “The Wizard of Oz” gets up close with the audience. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Theatrical innovation is becoming the norm in the Cullman area: Cullman High School flying...
Montevallo and Wallace State-Hanceville announce partnership with ContinuUM program
MONTEVALLO, Ala. - The University of Montevallo and Wallace State Community College have announced a partnership to offer students an easy transition from the community college to the four-year public university. The formalized program, ContinuUM, offers Wallace State students guaranteed admission to UM and...
Applications being accepted for most Wallace State Health Science programs for Fall 2019 entry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The application process is now open for students wishing to apply to Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College. Most of the college’s programs select new students for admission each fall through a competitive application process. In most cases, the...
Wallace State Nursing sends team on global health outreach with Kenya Relief
A group of eight made up of Wallace State Nursing faculty and students will travel to Kenya March 27-April 7 for a global health outreach with Kenya Relief. A week of events were held March 18-22 in advance of their trip. Pictured from left...
Wallace State Nursing sends team on global health outreach with Kenya Relief
A group of eight made up of Wallace State Nursing faculty and students will travel to Kenya March 27-April 7 for a global health outreach with Kenya Relief. A week of events were held March 18-22 in advance of their trip. Pictured from left...
Cullman probate judge addresses lack of New Canaan votes in school tax referendum
Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown (Cullman County Courts)
CULLMAN, Ala. - During last Tuesday’s special school tax renewal referendum, the district in the New Canaan precinct that lies within the corporate limits of the City of Arab turned in no votes from any of...
Hanceville Elementary student raises $200 to buy lunch for classmates
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...
Cullman County Schools breaks new ground with theater production
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – In April, more than five months of coordinated effort will culminate in a new era of theater for students of Cullman County Schools, when Fairview High School hosts a production of “Sleeping Beauty” featuring students who auditioned from across the entire...
Giving from the Heart
CULLMAN — Cullman Caring for Kids received a huge and most pleasant surprise as trucks and trailers full of canned goods arrived from a drive at West Elementary School on Tuesday. There was debate over whether the actual number of cans was 6,471 or...
‘A perfect storm’
CULLMAN - “A perfect storm” is how Dr. Lavell Thrasher described the circumstances that led to a 3-2 vote by the Cullman City School Board to not renew Cullman Middle School principal Lane Hill’s contract. The board met Tuesday night for the first meeting...
Four of five School Tax Renewals pass by large margins; Arab district vote to be reviewed
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, four of the five school tax renewals that have stirred much local debate passed, renewing the one-mill and three-mill county-wide taxes, plus two of the three local district taxes. Of the 58,332 registered voters in the Cullman county, only...
County School Superintendent reveals “Project X,” talks school safety and facility improvements to come from new sales tax
CULLMAN - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette revealed “Project X” as a multi-use sports and event venue to be located in Cullman, on Hwy 157 near its intersection with I-65. The facility will be located behind Warehouse...
County School Superintendent reveals “Project X,” talks school safety and facility improvements to come from new sales tax
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Shane Barnette revealed “Project X” as a multi-use sports and event venue to be located in Cullman, on Alabama Highway 157 near its intersection with I-65. The facility will be located...
Voters will decide today on continuation of property tax allocation for schools
This image was sent from Cullman High School to parents on Monday morning.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters will head to the polls today, Tuesday, March 19, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. to vote on the continuation and renewal of an existing property tax allocation...
Schools, Chamber lobby for ‘yes’ votes in March 19 referendum
Image sent from Cullman High School to parents
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County voters can head to the polls tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. to vote on the continuation and renewal of an existing property tax allocation for schools. The tax is not...
Cullman elementary students show off art in annual showcase
West Elementary third grader Avary Russo shows off her artwork Friday night at the Cullman Civic Center. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pablo Picasso once said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he...
Wallace State hosting Fashion Show March 21 in recognition of National Women’s History Month
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Student Engagement and the Diversity Committee are hosting a Fashion Show on Thursday, March 21 at noon at the Burrow Center Recital Hall as the college recognizes National Women’s History Month.
The event is free and open to the public...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers, Principal of the Month: Michelle Pender, April Hays, Chris Chambers
(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...
