Tag: Cullman County Schools
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
· ...
(Updated) 30th Annual Mud Creek Marching Band Festival makes return to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville High School on Saturday hosted 31 marching bands at the 30th annual Mud Creek Marching Festival. With the festival’s growing...
Cullman Area Technology Academy holds open house Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Technology Academy held an open house for their freshly renovated health science department Tuesday afternoon. The students stood...
Cullman County Schools announces new leadership hires
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education at its October 2021 meeting approved the hiring of four new leaders for the...
Editorial: High School marching bands—Cullman’s pride and joy
Last weekend, the City of Cullman was bustling as Oktoberfest celebrations were happening in Depot Park and the Cullman County Fair Parade made its...
‘The world needs more music’
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Several Cullman County band programs received a very pleasant surprise Thursday from State Representative Randall Shedd. The Vinemont, Holly Pond,...
Cullman County Marching Band Exhibition sees traditional return after last year’s...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 38th Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition took place this past Saturday at Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium. The yearly...
Cullman County Schools releases revised Covid-19 protocol
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff:Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for 10 days following the onset of symptoms...
Cullman County and City School students honor former Vinemont teacher Savanna...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. – A sea of red entrenched students across both City and County schools of Cullman today as they stood together to...
Parkside teacher a state finalist for the 2021 Presidential Award for...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Parkside teacher Tracey Jones has been selected as a state finalist for a 2021 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and...
Work-Based Learning ready to boost employability in Cullman’s growing industries
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Work-based learning opportunities are real-time educational strategies that provide students with genuine work experience. With these opportunities, students can apply...
Harmful TikTok spreading through the public school system
CULLMAN, Ala. - TikTok “challenges” can often be some of the quickest trending content on social media, whether harmless or harmful, and the latest...
Cullman County Schools Covid update
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers for Cullman County Schools. We are pleased to report that numbers are declining across...
Vinemont Middle School recognizes heroes on staff
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School made a huge shoutout to Nurse Paige Collett and Nurse Aide Michael Marotz this week on social media....
Another school bomb threat made Tuesday
WEST POINT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that a bomb threat has been called into West Point Middle School.
According to...
‘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....
Cullman County Schools release updated COVID-19 numbers
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has more than 10% of its district students out of school due to a confirmed positive test,...
Community Luncheon welcomes Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kalloff and Cullman...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Chamber of Commerce Community Luncheon returned to Stonebridge Farms on Thursday, and guest speakers Cullman City Schools Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff and...
Cullman County Schools to implement new vaping policy
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has a new stricter vaping policy to begin the 2021-2022 school year due to the increase in...
Update to mask guidance for 2021-2022 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health has released guidelines for public schools as the start of the 2021-2022 school year draws...
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...
Holly Pond Back-to-School Bash kicks off Aug. 7
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Town of Holly Pond will be hosting a Back-to-School Bash to kick off the new school year Aug. 7....
Local schools gather for Cullman County Media Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – All seven Cullman County schools were represented by cheerleaders, football players, volleyball players, band members, cross country runners and their coaches...
From Books to Battalions
Wendy Prince- Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Wendy Prince is a 2021 graduate of Holly Pond High School and will be joining...
Build-It-Better program begins fall 2021 for eighth graders countywide
VINEMONT, Ala. – With the upcoming school year, the 18-week Build-It-Better program will offered in established career preparation classes for eighth-graders countywide. The Tribune...
From books to battalions: Spotlighting Good Hope’s military-bound Aiden Gonzalez
Aiden Gonzalez
Aiden Gonzalez is a 2021 graduate of Good Hope High School and he will soon leave for the United States Navy. Aiden is...
Pouring on the STEAM
CULLMAN, Ala. - Given the demands of the modern career field, a growing number of educators consider early exposure to opportunities in science, technology,...
New principal named at Hanceville Elementary School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Tuesday approved the hiring of Stacie Olinger to be the new principal of Hanceville...
Books to Battalions: Holly Pond, Fairview, West Point
Caleb Knedlik- Holly Pond
Caleb Knedlik is a 2021 graduate of Holly Pond High School and will soon be leaving for the United States Army. Caleb...
United Way of Cullman County to host 4th annual “Stuff the...
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is partnering with Cullman County and City public schools to collect school supplies during its 4th...
State of the schools: County School Superintendent shares updates on system...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette before the June meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education meeting, offered...
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)...
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...
Cullman County Schools Summer Feeding Program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Beginning June 11, all students in Cullman County are eligible for free breakfast and lunch at the following lunchrooms:
Fairview
Holly Pond
Good Hope...
A Little Eagle with big dreams
CULLMAN, Ala.- Vinemont student Caden Crawford had one huge dream this school year and the Cullman County community wanted to help make it come...
Local elementary schools updating gym floors
CULLMAN, Ala. – Renovations on gym floors at Cold Springs, Holly Pond, West Point and Hanceville Elementary Schools began in May and work at...
Military Bound: Vinemont High School
VINEMONT, Ala. - The last couple of weeks have been busy as Cullman County and Cullman City Schools each held commencement ceremonies for the...
Summer School: county school system staying busy this summer with facility...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette shared a lengthy list of activities that will keep the county system busy...
Holly Pond High School’s new Home Economics classroom ready for 2021...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - For the past three years, Holly Pond High School has been waiting on their brand-new Home Economics classroom and it...
New principal named at Hanceville High School
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education on Monday approved the hiring of Daniel Wakefield as the new principal of Hanceville High...
Editorial: Education dedicated to community
The city and county schools always do an amazing job at taking care of Cullman’s students and with summer just around the corner, they...
Cullman County to add four additional Pre-K classrooms
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has been approved for state funding that will grow the district's Pre-K program. Four additional classrooms will be added...
Welti’s Preston Cook receives $500 scholarship in NASP National Virtual Archery...
WELTI, Ala. - Welti Elementary School’s Preston Cook was selected to receive a $500 scholarship this week following his participation in the National...
Pouring on the STEAM
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good things are happening at Good Hope Primary School; good enough to catch the attention of officials in Montgomery and...
Senior Walk returns to Holly Pond
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Class of 2021 from Holly Pond High School took part in one of the school’s newest traditions Wednesday morning by...
Scholars’ Bowl Scoreboard county wrap-up: West Point high school and middle...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - West Point’s high school and middle school teams in 2021 continued the dominant performance in Scholars’ Bowl that they have...
CCBOE commissions new mural
CULLMAN, Ala. - A new mural now graces the entrance to the Cullman County Board of Education building. The inspirational piece was painted by...
West Point Scholars’ Bowl team finishes fifth in nation
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School Scholars’ Bowl program has routinely been a juggernaut in competition under coach Lee Henry, but...
Cullman High School in top 10% in U.S. News and World...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, U.S. News and World Report issued its annual rankings of over 17,800 high schools across the...
Dripping Springs Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) honors good citizens
The Dripping Springs Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution honored outstanding seniors from each of the area high schools...
Nuggets of wisdom: Milo’s Hamburgers partners with Cullman area schools to...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Milo’s Hamburgers has announced its partnership with five Cullman elementary schools to host “Wisdom Week” to encourage positive character development...
CCBOE: Bus drivers cannot access some flooded roads
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) announced late this week that it had to relocate Wi-Fi-equipped buses from Smith Lake Park...
CATA teacher Ray Brauer dies after battle with COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Mechatronics teacher Raymond “Ray” Brauer passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24. According to CATA staff, Brauer...
Spicer, Erklenz named 2021 REHAU safety poster winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - REHAU Cullman once again partnered with Cullman County Schools to increase awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Every year,...
Cullman County Schools’ students to return to campus 4 days a...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students in middle school and high school will return to a four-day school week on campus beginning Monday, Feb. 8. (Monday,...
Ability to connect
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools’ students who may not have access to internet at home now have a little extra help with connectivity...
Cullman County Schools’ students return to Hybrid Learning Schedule Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Friday wraps up a remote learning period for Cullman County Schools. As planned, students will return to the Hybrid Learning Schedule...
Cullman County Schools going remote Jan. 6-15, limiting sports spectators Dec....
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County is seeing an increased number of COVID-19 cases. As of Dec. 14, Cullman County continues to be in the...
CATA students box up food, love, compassion for families in need
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Health Science students are taking empty boxes and turning them into an overflowing good deed. The...
West Point’s Yearwood named ASCA Secondary School Counselor of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its monthly work session and board meeting Tuesday afternoon and after a lengthy...
CCBOE: Most 6th-12th-grade students switching to hybrid schedule Nov. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools on Wednesday announced that all middle and high school students (grades 6-12), except for sixth-grade students attending Cold...
CCBOE’s Barnette praises bus driver for actions before, after wreck
Updated 10-23-20 at 9:33 p.m.
WELTI, Ala. – A wreck involving a vehicle and a Cullman County Schools bus Friday morning sent five students to...
Cullman County Board of Education passes $104M budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its monthly meeting Thursday evening passed a $104,020,602.84 budget for fiscal year 2021,...
Cullman County Schools reports 101 students quarantined due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has 101 students quarantined systemwide due to COVID-19, according to Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette.
In an email to The...
City, County students to get free breakfasts, lunches through Dec. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. - Starting Thursday, Sept. 3, all students in the Cullman City and Cullman County public school systems will receive free breakfasts and...
School Tools
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced Monday the launch of a new program to support elementary schools and students with...
CCBOE says all students will attend school online Wednesdays
Updated 7-27-20 at 8:32 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday announced that students choosing traditional instruction this school...
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...
City, county schools prepping for students
CULLMAN, Ala. - As schools prepare for the new year to start, The Tribune looked into how they are implementing COVID-19 prevention guidelines. We...
CCBOE discusses plans for returning to class
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its monthly work session and meeting Thursday night discussed plans for the return...
Cullman County Schools releases back-to-school guide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools this week released more information about what school will look like this fall. Its “Cullman County Schools Better...
CCBOE’s Barnette: Masks will not be required in school
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Monday released more details about what school will look like when it resumes...
Cullman County Board of Education prepares to reopen classrooms Aug. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday afternoon discussed plans to reopen schools and return to classrooms this fall....
CCBOE updates 2020-2021 school year calendar due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Monday night discussed changes to the 2020-21 school year because of the COVID-19...
County schools issue graduation ceremony instructions
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - As the Cullman County school system prepares to hold graduation ceremonies, principals have begun sending out instructions for those planning...
CCBOE prepares for in-person graduations, limits attendance
CULLMAN, Ala. - After announcing recently that in-person graduations will take place May 22-23 (www.cullmantribune.com/2020/05/08/cullman-county-schools-sets-in-person-graduation-dates) the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) is determining...
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...
Bringing out the best: 1st CCBOE food distribution day ‘huge success’
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Across Cullman County Wednesday, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Child Nutrition Program (CNP) staff, school staffers and teachers, central...
(UPDATE) State of Emergency: K-12 public schools to close March 19
Update 3-13-20 7:49 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday, following the news of Alabama’s first confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, issued a State...
CCBOE addresses coronavirus concerns, approves transfer of Garden City Elementary, recognizes...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette on Thursday evening addressed the coronavirus at the board’s regular business...
Coronavirus: Local schools, EMA prepared, not panicked
CULLMAN, Ala. – As of Monday evening, there are no reported cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which causes the disease known as...
Cullman mayor, council president, city school board weigh in on proposed...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Debate has been fierce and rumors have swirled since a 1-cent tax proposed by the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE)...
CCBOE holding community meetings ahead of March 3 school tax vote
CULLMAN, Ala. - The upcoming March 3 primary ballot will include a measure to create a new 1-cent tax to support schools. Cullman County...
CCBOE talks upcoming 1-cent tax vote; teachers, student honored
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its Thursday night meeting addressed the upcoming 1-cent sales tax referendum, which will...
CCBOE approves bid for new Holly Pond High School Family and...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at a special called meeting on Monday morning approved a bid from Boatner...
CCBOE elects new president, vice president; personnel notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) at its Nov. 14 meeting held elections for its officers. Wayne Myrex, who represents...
CCBOE honors outstanding teachers, talks state report card
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette and the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) took time during their regular November...
Where would the 1-cent tax money go?
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Oct. 10 passed a resolution asking the Cullman County Commission to set an...
ALSDE State Report Card: Cullman City, County Schools receive ‘A’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) on Friday released its 2018-2019 Alabama State Report Card, its report card for public...
CCBOE to county commission: Put 1-cent sales tax on March ballot
Updated 10-10-19 8 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) on Thursday night passed a resolution to request that the Cullman...
CCBOE takes aggressive stance against flu with new classroom disinfecting system
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) introduced a new classroom and facility disinfecting system this week as a proactive measure...
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....
Cullman County Board of Education reveals $102M proposed FY2020 budget
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday evening, Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) Chief School Financial Officer (CSFO) Ed Roberson unveiled a proposed $102,608,994.74 budget...
CCBOE’s Barnette honored as 1st-ever Blue Ribbon Superintendent
CULLMAN, Ala. - At Tuesday evening’s Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) meeting, Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette received a surprise as Dr. Judy Warden...
CCBOE honors Holly Pond bus driver, Fairview business owners with 1st...
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its meeting Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) issued its first Exceptional Service Awards of the 2019-20...
Wallace State/CCBOE partnership puts students on fast track to success
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tucked away on a corner of the Wallace State Community College (WSCC) campus is a collection of non-traditional classrooms designed to...
County and City high schools ban cell phones, CCBOE introduces new...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In July, Cullman High School laid out a new policy banning cell phones from classrooms, and the Cullman County Board of...
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....
CCBOE audit outlines Hanceville High violation, corrective action
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the July meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), the board welcomed State Examiner April Purser, who delivered the...
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...