Tag: Education
Cullman City School Board: March meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, March 18, began with awards and recognitions.
Jonathan Hayes was recognized...
Diabetes, weight loss topics of WSCC Nursing event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - It’s hard to escape the commercials advertising drugs for managing diabetes and weight loss, and for many they may cause more...
2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament results
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2025 Cullman County Middle School Math Tournament was held Friday, March 14, at Wallace State Community College.
Below are the results.
Grand...
Cullman City Schools Summer STEM Camp set for July
CULLMAN, Ala. - Just because summer is on the way, it doesn’t mean learning needs to stop — and that’s exactly why Cullman City...
St. Bernard Prep AP Biology students explore cancer genetics at HudsonAlpha
CULLMAN, Ala. - Under the guidance of instructor Connie Briehn, Advanced Placement (AP) Biology students from St. Bernard Preparatory School recently participated in an...
Cold Springs FCCLA wins at FCCLA State Conference, headed to Nationals
BREMEN, Ala. - On March 6-7, 11 Cold Springs High School students and their advisor Stephanie Blair attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders...
Captivate Learning Center seeking students and educators
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local educator Lauren Rainwater opened the doors to Captivate Learning Center on Jan. 13, 2025, with the goal of changing the...
CATA students participate in SkillsUSA North District Competition
Preston Hanners competed in the Job Skill Demonstration A. (Cullman County Schools)
Preston Hanners, a dedicated student at Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA), recently competed in the...
Davis, Kimbril named February CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above and beyond in...
Cullman City Schools: 6th-graders to remain at West, East next school...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools on Friday, March 7, announced an adjustment to its sixth- grade transition plan due to ongoing construction delays...
Cullman City Schools job fair set for March 20
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is hosting a job fair on Thursday, March 20, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Cullman City Primary School.The district...
Wallace State CDL program hosting meet and greet sessions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is hosting two informative events in Hanceville and Oneonta, offering prospective students the opportunity to meet with...
Rachael Stover named director of admissions at St. Bernard Preparatory School
CULLMAN, Ala. - St. Bernard Preparatory School recently announced the appointment of Rachael Stover as its new director of admissions.
A Birmingham resident, Stover, the...
History comes to life at East Elementary
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third-grade classes at East Elementary School brought history to life during the school’s fourth annual “Living History Museum” recently. A...
St. Bernard Prep senior spotlight: Abigail McBride
St. Bernard Prep recognizes Abigail "Abby" McBride, who recently signed a volleyball scholarship to play for Bevill State College in Fayette, Alabama. McBride plans...
Cullman City Schools, CPRST join forces for Summer STEM Camp
Notice from Cullman City Schools and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism:
We are excited to invite K-8 students to our Summer STEM Camp, where...
WSCC: Medication Assistant Certification courses to be held in Oneonta
ONEONTA, Ala. - Wallace State Community College will offer Medication Assistant Certification (MAC) courses in Oneonta, with classes beginning March 17.
This short-term program will...
St. Bernard Prep senior spotlight: Elle Tillitski
As she prepares to graduate from St. Bernard Preparatory School, Elle Tillitski reflects on a high school experience filled with adventure, academic achievement and...
Cullman City School Board meeting notes: February
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its monthly meeting on Feb. 18, the Cullman City School Board recognized multiple individuals and groups for their accomplishments.
Cynthia Parker,...
Tucker Gambrill of Cullman selected as Culverhouse Ambassador at The University...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Culverhouse Ambassadors are the official student representatives, tour guides and recruitment agents for The University of Alabama's Culverhouse College of...
Area students named to UWA President’s, Dean’s Lists
LIVINGSTON, Ala. - The University of West Alabama has announced more than 400 outstanding undergraduate students named to the President's List for the fall...
3 area students named to Freed-Hardeman University President’s List
HENDERSON, Tenn. - Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's List for the fall 2024 semester. To be on...
Cullman’s Shea Eaton graduates from Mississippi State University
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Shea Eaton, of Cullman, was among approximately 1,500 students who graduated from Mississippi State University in fall 2024, with commencement...
Bremen’s Brooks Stephenson graduates from Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the fall semester and term 2 of...
Cullman High’s Sheffield, Hollis named National Merit Finalists
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School seniors Nora Sheffield and Elianna Hollis have been named National Merit Finalists.
“We are thrilled to extend our sincere...
McSwain, Atkins named January CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who are going above...
‘A huge step’
CHS breaks ground on career tech and STEM wing
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools celebrated the start of construction on its new career technology...
CCS previews campus development plans at State of the School address
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the annual State of the School address on Jan. 27, Head of School Heith Yearwood previewed Cullman Christian School's plans...
‘100 years of tradition and excellence’
Fairview High to celebrate centennial
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - In just a few weeks, Fairview High School will host its centennial celebration. The event will take...
Wallace State contributes $276M to area economy
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A new economic impact study released Wednesday, Feb. 12, shows Wallace State Community College contributed $276.1 million in income to the...
$2K Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship now available for Cullman County seniors
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thanks to the Sydni Helms-Hipp Memorial Scholarship Fund,a new $2,000 scholarship is now available for one deserving Cullman County high school...
St. Bernard Prep senior spotlight: Rowan Hines
Rowan Hines, a senior at St. Bernard Preparatory School, is a student with her sights set on greatness. Currently ranked in the top three...
Cullman City Primary School kindergarten registration info for 2025-2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School is looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, with calendar dates and registration information now available for...
Hanceville’s McKean named to Abilene Christian University fall 2024 Dean’s Honor...
ABILENE, Texas - Abilene Christian University has named Kaci McKean of Hanceville to the fall 2024 Dean's Honor Roll. McKean is a senior Art...
Cullman’s Jiang named to fall 2024 Dean’s List at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA, Ga. - Allen Jiang of Cullman made the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation...
CHS senior Hollis shines at 2024 Art Expo for High School...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) was the place to be on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, as the university hosted...
More businesses join WSCC Powerful Partnerships program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Three more companies have signed on the dotted line to join the Powerful Partnerships program at Wallace State Community College, providing...
Marshall honors CCPS for Safe Schools award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School was honored for its efforts and commitment to school safety, with the campus one of only six...
Local students named to Mississippi State President’s, Dean’s Lists
MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. - Mississippi State University congratulates 4,569 students who were named to the fall 2024 President's List. These students achieved a 3.80...
St. Bernard Prep senior spotlight: Joey Shadowens
St. Bernard Prep School proudly shines a spotlight on senior Joey Shadowens, whose remarkable achievements and diverse talents set him apart as a standout...
Scholarship auditions scheduled at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts program has announced dates for scholarship auditions for the 2025-2026 academic year, with...
CATA Culinary Arts program hosting monthly lunch event Feb. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) Culinary Arts program will host a lunch on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m....
Roe named to Presbyterian College Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC - Presbyterian College proudly recognizes the academic success of its students for the hard work they do in the classroom each semester.
The...
78 area students named to UA Dean’s, President’s Lists
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - A total of 14,631 students enrolled during fall semester 2024 at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean's List...
5 local students named to University of Mississippi fall 2024 Chancellor’s...
UNIVERSITY, Miss. - The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the fall 2024 Honor Roll lists. The following local students were named...
3 local UA Early College students named to Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For fall semester 2024, 587 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List, obtaining a 3.6 or higher...
Cullman City School Board: January meeting notes
CULLMAN, Ala. - At the January meeting of the Cullman City School Board, several items of interest were discussed, including notable progress in the...
Barnett, Roe named to Presbyterian College fall 2024 Dean’s List
CLINTON, SC - Presbyterian College proudly salutes the success of its students by recognizing outstanding academic achievement.
The following local students were named to the...
Cullman City Schools releases update on strategic plan, accomplishments
CULLMAN, Ala. - In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, Cullman City Schools is celebrating the accomplishments of its current school board this January...
Information sessions planned for Wallace State programs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Several Wallace State Community College health science programs will soon be hosting information sessions to provide details to those interested in...
More than 860 earn place on WSCC President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 866 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the fall...
Local students named to Mississippi College President’s, Dean’s Lists
CLINTON, Miss. - The Mississippi College Office of Academic Affairs releases the President's List after the close of fall and spring semesters each academic...
Wallace State signs MOU with Samford University
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Samford University providing Wallace State students with...
Wallace State: Speeker establishes first endowed scholarship of 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation recently announced its first endowed scholarship of the year with the creation of the...
Jax State announces fall 2024 President’s, Dean’s Lists
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 1,200 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in Fall...
Goyer, Ridgeway named to Samford University Cumberland School of Law Dean’s...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University's Cumberland School of Law named 150 students to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester.
Cumberland School of Law...
$68K in scholarships provided to Wallace State students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recently announced it received $68,0000 provided by the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community...
Local students named to Samford University’s fall semester Dean’s List
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Samford University recognizes 2,230 students named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List, a...
5 local students named to Troy University Provost’s List
TROY, Ala. - TROY is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for the Fall Semester and Term 2...
Greer, Stephenson named to Troy University Chancellor’s List
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Chancellor's List for the fall semester and Term...
Doug Teal returns to driver’s seat: Earning CDL with hand controls
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Doug Teal is reclaiming his career and earning his Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) again — this time using hand controls.
Teal previously...
Cullman City Schools breaks ground on new Cullman Intermediate School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The next chapter in Cullman City Schools is officially underway. On Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, officials with Cullman City Schools, the...
Barnette: Weather-related decisions prioritize safety of students, faculty, staff
CULLMAN, Ala. – As the winter season brings the potential for severe weather to Cullman County, school leaders are taking extra precautions to ensure...
Back to school: SRO style
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputy and school resource officer (SRO) Bill Fisher recently came out of retirement to join the...
Wallace State’s banner year: Top 10 ranking, record enrollment and major...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — In 2024, Wallace State Community College, under the leadership of president Dr. Vicki Karolewics, was recognized as one of 10 national...
Caleb Norman named to Belmont University’s fall 2024 Dean’s List
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Caleb Norman of Cullman was named to Belmont University's fall 2024 Dean's List.
"Earning a place on the Dean's List is an...
Cullman’s Mary Page named to Berry College fall 2024 Dean’s List
ROME, Ga. - The Berry College Dean's List honors students who posted an academic average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while...
CCPS named 1 of the safest schools in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Primary School (CCPS) has been honored for its efforts and commitment to school safety, with the campus one of...
Cullman City Schools honors 2024 Teachers of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools has named its 2024 Teachers of the Year, honoring some of the best educators across the district for...
More than 30 graduate from WSCC Diagnostic Imaging program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 30 students were recently recognized during a pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Imaging Class of 2024 from Wallace State...
Cullman Theatre wins state title at Walter Trumbauer State Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Theatre program has once again proven its excellence by winning the top honor, the prestigious Best in...
More than 25 graduate from WSCC Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — More than 25 students were recognized during a pinning ceremony for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Wallace State Community College....
Parkside Outreach Program hosting annual Christmas dinner at Parkside Elementary School...
BAILEYTON, Ala. - The Parkside Outreach Program invites the community to its annual Christmas dinner on Friday, Dec. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Parkside...
Lee, Farr named December CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each month of the school year, Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member who go above and...
Cullman City Primary School named 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards winner
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall this week announced the winners of the 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Awards. The selection process featured...
CCBOE talks winter bus safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has tips for bus riders this winter.
Tips include:
Dress warmly and get to bus stops early
Wear bright colors if...
Cullman County Schools holds Middle School Student Expo
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County middle school students on Wednesday, Dec. 11, gathered for the first-ever Cullman County Schools Middle School Student Expo, held...
CCBOE recognizes departing members, swears in new members
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County School Board held its regularly scheduled December meeting at the central office Thursday afternoon and they had a...
Troutman selected for leadership academy at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. - Luke Troutman, a 2022 graduate of Cullman High School, has been selected to participate in Auburn University’s Forest, Environment and Wildlife...
Wallace State Diagnostic Imaging earns reaccreditation
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces the successful reaccreditation of its Diagnostic Imaging program by the Joint Review Committee on Education in...
Gardner, Morgan named November CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who is going above...
More than 30 inducted into Wallace State Phi Theta Kappa Alpha...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society welcomed more than 30 new members...
Alabama State Department of Education releases schools report cards
Cullman City Schools system scores straight A’s; Cullman County Schools system earns A
CULLMAN, Ala. - The results of the 2023-2024 Alabama State Department of...
Branham will not seek reelection to Cullman City School Board
CULLMAN, Ala. - When his second term is complete next year, Cullman City School Board Member Chris Branham has announced he will not be...
CCPS hosts Thanksgiving Day Parade
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a staple of the holiday season for decades, so Cullman City Schools brought...
‘Excellence every day’
EES receives prestigious Blue Ribbon award in Washington D.C.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from East Elementary School in Cullman made the trip last week to...
WSCC hosts ‘Tools of the Trade’ event for area students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Around 2,000 Cullman, Blount and Winston County eighth graders visited the Wallace State Community College campus on Thursday, Nov. 14, for...
Wallace State Machine Tool Technology students fabricate hardware for NASA
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Machine Tool Technology/CNC students recently fabricated hardware for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to send to the...
Wallace State Future Foundation raises record $384,621 at annual luncheon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Future Foundation raised a record $384,621 at its 20th annual Student Investment Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 7....
West Elementary hosts annual Veterans Day program
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary hosted its annual Veterans Day program on Thursday, Nov. 7, with two performances by its fifth graders.
Military veteran and...
Wallace State Nursing holds annual Let’s Pretend Hospital
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education welcomed the first of more than 1,000 students to its annual Let’s Pretend...
Fairview High students participate in mock election
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School held a mock election Monday, Nov. 4, ahead of the Nov. 5 General Election.
Students from grades nine through...
McSpadden, Hamby named September CCBOE/AmFirst Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who is going above...
Cullman Intermediate School, CHS Career Tech/STEM wing projects moving forward
CULLMAN, Ala. - Some long-awaited Cullman City Schools projects took a major step forward this week, with the Cullman City School Board awarding bids...
Cullman City School Board sets new president, vice-president
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City School Board has selected a new president and vice-president for 2024-2025, in a standard action wherein all school...
‘We want you to know how much you’re loved’: Cullman County...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Schools hosted its second annual Student Expo at Temple Baptist Church Wednesday and all of the school system’s ninth-,...
Cullman’s Byrd designated National Merit Commended Student
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School senior Aaron Byrd was recently designated a National Merit Commended Student.
The school said in a statement, “Cullman High...
West Point High Beta Club supports Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter was recently on the receiving end of a donation drive organized by students from the West...
Vicki Karolewics of Wallace State Community College chosen for the Aspen...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Today, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced that Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President, at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville,...
Wallace State sets record for enrollment
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College is experiencing record enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, with 6,473 students registered, besting the previous record fall enrollment...
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