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Homewood alum presents solar power options to BOE
Bates said his research shows Homewood High School and Middle School use about 13,300 megawatt hours of electricity each year, costing the school system about $1.5 million in bills. Read more
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Shades Cahaba student dresses up as historical figures for Black History Month
From Martin Luther King Jr. to astronaut Mae Jemison, Lauren researches noteworthy historical figures for Black History Month and brings costumes and information to share with her school. Read more
Photos courtesy of Homewood City Schools.
Leading the way
In 2018 and continuing into 2019, four pilot school districts, including Homewood City Schools, launched a new kind of prevention and support initiative to aid students dealing with mental health issues. Read more
Fourth grader wins Edgewood geography bee
Edgewood Elementary School fourth grader Maggie Hanson recently won the school-wide National Geographic Geography Bee, and Ava Chiesa was named runner-up. Read more
Submitted by Homewood City Schools.
Elementary students hold clothing drive
Edgewood Elementary School held a clothing drive in January to help other children in the area. Read more
OLS students pack 10,000 meals
Students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School packed and sealed over 10,000 meals for hungry orphan children in Haiti. Read more
Photo courtesy of Hillary Gamble.
Edgewood, Hall-Kent elementary talent shows scheduled for Feb. 8
The Edgewood and Hall-Kent elementary school talent shows will take place at new venues this year. Read more
Photo courtesy of Shades Cahaba Elementary School.
Shades Cahaba Elementary’s Winter Fest set for Feb. 23
The festival will be have food, games, different inflatables, prize drawings and even a silent auction. Read more
Facility dogs put paws to work
They are different from traditional service dogs, which serve a single handler with a disability and do not work in group settings. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools
Spelling bee winners announced
Homewood Middle School eighth grader Nathan Jones won the district bee, which went on for 20 rounds total. Nathan’s winning word was ‘balaclavas.’ Read more
Courtesy of Homewood City Schools
Shades Cahaba awarded facility service dog
The dog will serve the entire facility and visit classrooms. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools
McBride wins regional coaching honor
Homewood High School coach Sean McBride was recently named the 2018 Spring South Region High School Coach of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches. Read more
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New Hall-Kent facility dog introduced at school board meeting
The board also approved changes to its construction contracts. Read more
Photo courtesy of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
OLS students reach out to help those in need
Providing service to those in need is at the heart of Catholic education and that is why Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS) students strive to help those less fortunate. Read more
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Homewood students plant donated trees
The tree plantings are part of Homewood's Tree City USA status. Read more
Courtesy of Jason Mun, groupphotos.com
Homewood band performs in Macy's parade
This was the Patriot Band's ninth time participating in the parade. Read more
HMS counselors earn RAVE award
Homewood Middle School counselors Jimicka Alexander and AnnaGrace Baldwin recently qualified their counseling program for the Recognition of Accountability, Verification and Excellence (RAVE) Award. Read more
HMS student leads winter coat drive
Palmer Heard, a 6th grade student at Homewood Middle School, recently organized a coat drive for the Jimmie Hale Mission and Jessie’s Place. Read more
Photo by Todd Lester
Alumni, middle school answer call to fill in for Patriot band
The HHS Band will be in New York for the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade during the football team's Nov. 23 game. Read more
OLS students become saints for a day
The celebration of All Saints Day in November took on a very special meaning for the fourth-grade students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS). Read more
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