Tag: Cullman County Schools
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers of the Month: Anna McSwain and...
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - On Tuesday, the Tony Serra Nissan/Cullman Tribune Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Month were honored and presented with their...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Principal of the Month: Welti Elementary’s Gina...
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...
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...
‘Servanthood at its best’: CATA students, teachers headed to Lee Co.;...
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Thursday, April 18, a group of students from the Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), led by Health Science teachers Tracy...
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...
Tony Serra Nissan-Cullman Tribune Teachers, Principal of the Month: Michelle Pender,...
(Left) April Hays (front row, second from right) is so attached to her students that, when we brought her out to see her Nissan...
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...
County Commission approves new half-cent sales tax to benefit Cullman County...
Cullman County School Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette addresses the Cullman County Commission Tuesday morning. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
Updated 3-12-19 12:50 p.m.
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Big gains for Holly Pond High; Exceptional Service Awards presented
Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette with Fairview Elementary’s County and North Alabama District Hoop Shoot winners Oaklyn Gardner and Lincoln Wright. (Photo courtesy Dr. T.J....
Child Development Center working toward new inclusive playground
Concept art for Phase I of the Cullman County Child Development Center’s inclusive playground. (Image courtesy CDC)
VINEMONT - The Cullman County Child Development Center...
State Superintendent of Education Mackey, others visit Cullman City, County Schools
Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey, left, stands with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and...
Cullman Area Technology Academy students manufacturing parts for NASA, International Space...
Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) machining program students and instructors who worked on the International Space Station stowage project as part of NASA’s HUNCH...
ASDE releases details on school report cards
Cullman City Schools received an overall grade of 91. Cullman County Schooled received an overall grade of 85. (Cullman Tribune file photos)
Updated 1-29-19 at...
Cullman City, County Schools closed Tuesday; other closings
Updated 1-28-19 at 6:12 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman City and County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 29 due to the threat of winter...
Cullman County students, teachers recognize school board members
Welti Elementary School Ambassadors show their appreciation to members of the Cullman County School Board. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday...
Cullman County teachers focus on tech at annual conference
West Point fifth-grader Ellorie Kate Harbison (right) explains how her wired-up banana keyboard produces musical notes on the computer. Teachers even got to try...
Cullman County Schools hosting tech conference at Fairview High today
FAIRVIEW - Cullman County Schools teachers are attending a technology conference at Fairview High School today, learning how to incorporate tech into their classrooms...
State report card: Cullman City Schools receive A; Cullman County Schools...
Cullman County Schools received a B and Cullman City Schools received an A for the 2017-2018 school year, according to the preliminary report card...
CCBOE swears in new members, bids farewell to Speegle, Carter
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (right) with school board members (L-R) Jason Speegle (departing), Mike Graves (stepping down as president) and Chris...
Cullman City, County Schools on 2-hour delay Tuesday
CULLMAN - Due to the threat of hazardous road conditions and black ice, Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools are on a two-hour...
Vinemont History Day offers students glimpse of the past
Brian Lacy, of the Cullman Electric Cooperative, speaks to students at Friday’s Vinemont History Day at Vinemont Elementary School. (courtesy Kim Brown)
VINEMONT - In...
Fairview students use Christmas program to give back to community
Fairview Elementary School’s second-grade class performed its Christmas program, “Christmas Shoes,” on Tuesday, collecting almost 500 pairs of shoes for those in need. (Christy...
22 Cullman County Schools receive Blue Ribbon awards at national conference
Good Hope Primary School Reading Specialist Cindy Bailey, Principal Tonya Cupp and Math Coach Kristi Barnette are interviewed about their achievements at the school at...
CCBOE names officers, approves bids for Cold Springs cafeteria renovation
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) elected its officers for the new term, naming Heath Allbright board president and...
CCBOE counselors gaining national attention
Left to right: Sharon Wilborn, Laura Rankhorn, Kim Crumbley and CCBOE Counseling Coordinator Karen Pinion at the 2018 ALACTE Professional Development Conference. Photo courtesy...
EMA, local school officials monitoring Monday, Tuesday severe weather threat
CULLMAN - With severe weather in the forecast for Monday night into Tuesday morning, the Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and local school...
CATA’s Carpentry Team wins state competition; Electrical Team places 4th
L-R: Dustin Burney, Karli Marler, Trevor Cheatham, Kenzie Jones and Colton Robison / Photo courtesy Mike Burkett
CULLMAN - Mike Burkett, building construction teacher at...
Cullman Savings Bank commits $100K to Cullman County Schools over next...
Left to right: Cullman Savings Bank Executive Vice President T’aira Ugarkovich, Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, Cullman Savings Bank President/CEO John Riley...
CCBOE celebrates student, faculty attendance achievements
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette poses with a group of students who won prizes at Thursday night's school board meeting for perfect...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office donates more than $15K to local schools
Sheriff Matt Gentry, center, is pictured with Cullman County Schools Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette, to his right, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan...
VMS students launch ‘The Eagle Flyer’
Left to right: John Eslava, Gracie Walker, Emma Dortch and Mildred Lemus work on this week’s edition of “The Eagle Flyer” at Vinemont Middle...
CCBOE passes $102M budget for FY2018-19
CCBOE Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette (Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - At its meeting Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) held its final...
Barnette addresses CCBOE’s decision to display ‘In God We Trust’ in...
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted unanimously to authorize the display of the U.S. National Motto “In...
Making the grade: Welti Elementary, Fairview Middle teachers named among top...
Welti Elementary faculty (Photo courtesy Gina Marie Webb)
CULLMAN - Niche.com, an online rating group described by Forbes Magazine as a kind of “Yelp” for...
West Point’s musical theater program continues under new directors
West Point’s theater department performed Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” in the spring. Shown left to right: Wardrobe (Jamie Myers), Cogsworth (Brendan Williamson), Chip...
Cold Springs, Parkside Elementary Schools win state awards for reading
Parkside Elementary School (Tribune file photo)
MONTGOMERY - Cold Springs Elementary School and Parkside Elementary School have been named among 50 schools across the state...
CCBOE holds first budget hearing for fiscal year 2019
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) this week at its regular meeting heard from Ed Roberson, chief financial officer, who conducted...
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...
How CCSO school resource officers spent their summer vacation
Sheriff Matt Gentry with his team of school resource officers: front row, left to right: Deputy Matthew Rutherford, Deputy Chad Whaley, Sgt. Randall Chambers,...
‘Come Soar with Us’: Vinemont Schools embark on 50th anniversary celebration...
Vinemont Elementary School student council members welcome parents and students to open house. (Christy Perry for The Tribune)
VINEMONT - Vinemont Schools, along with others...
CCBOE holds Teacher Institute; Holly Pond High named 2018 Cullman County...
Good Hope High School/Cullman Area Technology Academy graduate Breanna Allen, center, with her health science instructors Tracy Smith (L) and Adriann Basch (R) (Photo...
Saturday’s Cullman County ‘God and Country Ride’ to advocate for prayer...
CULLMAN – Saturday will be a big day for the Alabama Sons of Liberty as they, alongside the Christian Motorcycle Association, will be traveling...
Ivey announces 200 official Alabama Bicentennial Schools, including Good Hope High,...
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday the 200 schools selected as official Alabama Bicentennial Schools. Good Hope High School and Vinemont Elementary School...
Unsung heroes: Cullman County Schools maintenance crews prepare for new school...
Phillip White and Ricky Smith check an electrical multimeter at Holly Pond Middle School. (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN COUNTY - The 14 facilities/maintenance...
Hanceville’s Wakefield stepping down after 13 seasons to take HMS principal...
Coach Daniel Wakefield looks on during Hanceville's game against Lauderdale County in the Northwest Regional on Feb. 21, 2018. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
HANCEVILLE...
County school board welcomes new faces
Cullman County School Board meeting attendees mingle Tuesday evening. (Heather Mann for The Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education officially welcomed many...
CCBOE awards contract for Good Hope upgrades, announces personnel changes; lunch...
CULLMAN - On Tuesday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) voted to approve a maintenance department bid from P.G. Wells Enterprises, Inc....
CCBOE releases personnel changes
CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board approved a number of personnel items, including a set of contract and supplement non-renewals that were approved...
In last meeting of school year, CCBOE recognizes achievements
The Vinemont Middle School Archery Team won the county tournament, was the state runner up and placed in the top 30 out of 171...
Making of a scholars’ bowl powerhouse: Coach Lee Henry reviews busy...
The all-fifth-grade West Point Intermediate team won the sixth-grade division at the West Point High School Invitational in March. L-R: John Davis Yovino, Brodie...
Taking robotics to new depths: Fairview students take part in ROV...
The Fairview High School ROV team: CEO/Pilot Tre Kinney, CFO/Tether Operator Katie Golden, Marketing Director Jozi Jackson, Intern/Hydraulics operator Jarret Clayton and Faculty Assistant...
Fairview Theatre Works presents ‘I and You’
In a two-character play set in one room, Macie Burgin and Matthew Baughman shared the stage without a pause for more than an hour....
CATA students compete in state SkillsUSA competition; 3 headed to nationals
Jacob Ryder, Peyton Oden and Carter Robinson display their treasure map after winning the SkillsUSA State Championship Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy Mike Burkett/CATA)
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County school board recognizes team achievements
Cold Springs FCCLA State STAR Event Gold and Silver winners with Cullman County School Board Superintendent Shane Barnette (W.C. Mann for The Tribune)
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Parkside School earns Blue Ribbon Schools Lighthouse Award, named Blue Ribbon...
Parkside School, seen here on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, is located in Baileyton. (Nick Griffin for The Tribune)
BAILEYTON - April 2 was an exciting...
CATA students map the way to ‘Career Island’
Carter Robinson, Peyton Oden and Jacob Ryder delivered the treasure map to the Cullman dental office of State Sen. Paul Bussman (second from left)...
CCBOE moves to speed repairs to facilities, vehicles
The Cullman County School Board held a brief special session on Thursday to speed up the process to repair property damaged in Monday’s storm....
CCBOE thanks school resource officers, approves more than $2M in facility...
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette poses with Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the system’s School Resource Officers Thursday at the Cullman County...
A roaring good time: West Point High’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Wardrobe (Jamie Myers), Cogsworth (Brendan Williamson), Chip (Parker Lawrence), Mrs. Potts (Kim Harbison) and Lumiere (Micah Coucke) get ready for dinner. / W.C Mann,...
Cullman County, City Schools under increased security due to online threats
LATEST: Source of Good Hope threat identified.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Both Cullman County Schools and Cullman City Schools will have increased security Thursday, following online...
CATA shows off programs at bustling Open House
Students from CATA's heating and air conditioning program were on hand to speak to visitors at Thursday night's Open House. / Nick Griffin
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County schools see increase in attendance after flu shutdown
CULLMAN COUNTY - Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette reported on Wednesday that attendance numbers are up system-wide for both students and staff after...
County schools closed remainder of week due to flu; city schools...
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, seen here on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, made the decision to close county schools Thursday and Friday. /...
Cullman County Schools closed Thursday and Friday due to flu
CULLMAN - The Cullman County School Board has canceled classes for Thursday, Feb. 8 and Friday, Feb. 9 due to the flu. Below is...
CCBOE superintendent: please keep sick kids home
CULLMAN - Like seemingly every other institution these days, Cullman County’s schools are being hit hard by the flu. On Wednesday evening, County Superintendent...
‘Camp Rock’: West Point, Fairview join forces for countywide production
Ty Parker, director of bands and head of the performing arts department at West Point High School, is joining forces with Fairview High School’s...
CCBOE approves major repair project for Cold Springs HS; VHS InSPIRESS...
Vinemont INSPIRESS team (L-R): teacher/sponsor Shannon Bridges, Baylee Jennings, Hillary Holcomb, Jamie Marotz, Abby Sikes, Derrick Ransom, Justin Hoffman, Braxton Thompson / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE...
Barnette, Patterson talk snow days
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette, left, and Cullman City Schools Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson, right, weigh in on the effects of such a...
ASDE publishes school data dashboard; County superintendent responds to preliminary performance...
The Alabama State Department of Education published its new online dashboard system on Dec. 30, 2017. For now, the system includes only partial “report...
Holly Pond choir and band celebrate the season
Director Evan Curtis and the Holly Pond High School Band wait for the choir to take the stage. / W.C. Mann
HOLLY POND - On...
8 area principals participating in new leadership academy
Eight area principals are participating in the Principal Leadership Academy. Pictured left to right are: Robin Netherton (Vinemont High School), John Hood (Good Hope...
West Point Middle School scholar’s bowl takes 3rd at Wallace State...
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...
Shelly and Rosie the turtles take up residence at Welti Elementary
One of the two newest additions to the Welti Elementary School Outdoor Classroom / W.C. Mann
WELTI - Welti Elementary School recently expanded its outdoor...
CCBOE declares October Dyslexia Awareness Month
CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette / Tribune file photo
VINEMONT - The Cullman County Board of Education declared October 2017 to be Dyslexia Awareness Month for...
Closer look at 2018 county school budget
CULLMAN - The new Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) 2018 budget includes fun technological gadgetry, but also pushes for improvements in infrastructure and...
CCSO donates $15,500 to Cullman City, County Schools
CULLMAN - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry and the Cullman County Sheriff's Rodeo Committee donated $15,500 from the proceeds of the 2016 Sheriff's Rodeo...
REHAU welcomes first graduates of joint venture with CCBOE and Wallace...
Pictured left to right are REHAU Plant Manager Albert von Pelser, CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette, Nathan Hannah, Steven Ogle, WSCC President Dr. Vicki Karolewics...
REHAU welcomes CCBOE/WSCC Fast Track apprenticeship graduates
Updated 9-8-17
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE), Wallace State Community College, and automotive parts manufacturer REHAU will hold a reception on...
Holly Pond Ag students, adult volunteers renovate school’s library
Holly Pond agriscience students in the newly renovated library / Melanie Hall
HOLLY POND - When schools need things done, they can send a request...
Cullman County schools band together to support Texans
VINEMONT - Vinemont Middle School, along with all Cullman County schools, is collecting materials and supplies until Tuesday of next week to help in...
Cullman city and county school boards issue statements on next week’s...
This image shows the Aug. 1, 2008, solar eclipse at the point of totality, when the moon completely blocks out the body of the...
County teachers going to school to learn about technology, industry
With a fun mix of fantasy genres, instructor Shannon Black uses a smartphone app and his “sorting helmet” to help Rhonda House find out...
Readers ask: Why does school seem to start earlier each year?
Classrooms all over the county, like this one at Hanceville Middle School, are ready to welcome students back to class. / W.C. Mann
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CCBOE: Cullman County athletic news
New Good Hope volleyball coach Natasha Holcombe (center) at Thursday's meeting of the Cullman County Board of Education. / Johnny Thornton
CULLMAN - In athletic...
CCBOE names AHSAA’s Wanda Gilliland first district-wide athletic director
Wanda Gilliland, who retired from the AHSAA in June, is set to be named the first-ever district-wide athletic director for Cullman County Schools. /...
CCBOE recognizes area businesses and industries for support
State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Cullman Regional’s Lindsey Dossey / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - The close relationship between the Cullman County Board of Education...
County school board rolls out new buses, announces new principals
Superintendent Shane Barnette, standing, shows board members the interior of one of the new school buses. / Heather Mann
CULLMAN - In an effort to...
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette reflects on his 1st year...
Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette has just completed his first year on the job.
My biggest thing is I don’t want there to be...
City and county schools bid farewell to many teachers and staff;...
CULLMAN - The Cullman City and County School Boards have released end-of-year statements concerning personnel movements, including more than 30 retirements from the county...
Welti Elementary School honor roll
Welti Elementary School honor roll
Third Nine Weeks
All A’s
First Grade: Weston Barnett, Dracen Bates, Kassidy Hooper, My Houston, Henry Jennings, Ally Johnson, Hunter Linton, Leighton...
Vinemont High principal retiring; head football coach out
Vinemont High School Principal Ferrell Runge, left and Cullman County Schools Superintendent Shane Barnette at the May 22, 2017 school board meeting.
VINEMONT - Two...
Meet William Evan Curtis, Holly Pond’s new band director
William Evan Curtis
HOLLY POND - After 25 years on the job, many awards and a generation of loving former students, Luette Benefield has left...
CCBOE recognizes 2016-2017 student and staff achievements
Vinemont High School Principal Ferrell Runge, CCBOE Superintendent Shane Barnette, VHS Salutatorian Alex Millwood, VHS Valedictorian Landen Ballew and CCBOE member Mike Graves
CULLMAN -...
Fairview students chosen for Alabama Shakespeare Festival production
Ally Grund and Aaron Moyland
FAIRVIEW - If you want classical theater in this part of the country, there’s no place like the Alabama Shakespeare...
West Point High School Class of 2017
Graduation will be on Sunday, May 21 at 4 p.m. at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
“I want to wish all...
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...
Cullman County Child Development Center Class of 2017
The Cullman County Child Development Center held its graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 18 in the CDC gym.
“The day of graduation marks a special...
Fairview High School Class of 2017
Graduation will be on Saturday, May 20 at 6 p.m., at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
“It is hard to believe...
Holly Pond High School Class of 2017
Graduation will be on Saturday, May 20 at 4 p.m., at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
“I would to take this...
Good Hope High School Class of 2017
Graduation will be on Saturday, May 20 at 2 p.m., at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
“I want to wish the...
