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Homewood varsity soccer wins metro tournament
The Homewood High School boys varsity soccer team defeated Hoover High School (ranked #1 in 7A) to win the Metro Tournament. Read more
Photo courtesy of Creative Montessori School
CMS hosts 2nd annual Battle of the Brains
On March 9, Creative Montessori School hosted its annual spring fundraiser, Battle of the Brains: Trivia Night & Silent Auction. Read more
Demolition of HHS cafeteria to begin April 29
Students will still use cafeteria seating but will be served food from temporary serving lines. Read more
Photo from Hall-Kent Elementary School website
Hall-Kent Elementary teacher among 16 finalists for 2019-20 Alabama Teacher of Year
Abby Becker, an English language learner teacher at Hall-Kent Elementary, is the Elementary Teacher of the Year for District 4 of the state school board. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Schools foundation surprises teachers with spring grants
The grants totaled above $50,000. Read more
Photo courtesy of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
Learning Dr. Seuss style
The first-grade classes at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS) recently enjoyed a fun, educational week Dr. Seuss style! Read more
CMS announces Little Free Library
The seventh-grade students at Creative Montessori School recently designed and built a Little Free Library for display in front of the school. Read more
HCS construction projected to exceed budget by $6 million
The series of construction projects underway across the Homewood City Schools system will wrap up in February 2020, and the project managers are anticipating the budget will exceed the funding provided by the city. Read more
City, Hall-Kent planning street safety day
The program is a response to increased pedestrian safety concerns at the school and Patriot Park. Read more
Photo by Emily Beaumont, courtesy of Homewood City Schools
HHS Show Choirs end season on high note
The HHS Show Choirs wrapped up their season with outstanding performances. Read more
Rohr wins OLS school spelling bee for second time
Fifth-grader Violetta Rohr recently won the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School spelling bee for the second year in a row. This year’s second runner up was Belle Buckner. Read more
OLS students celebrate education
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS) recently celebrated Catholic Schools Week, with the theme entitled “Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” Read more
Photo courtesy of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School
OLS students present Golden Warriors Talent Show
The Golden Warriors Talent Show recently showcased the talents of many students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS). Read more
Homewood alum becomes HMS assistant principal
Homewood City Schools announced in February that Lea Cockerham has been hired as a new assistant principal at Homewood Middle School. Read more
Courtesy of Diane Litsey, Homewood Arts Council
Student art exhibit to hang in Rosewood Hall
On display throughout March, the showing is a celebration of the Homewood City Schools 2019 Youth Art Month and will feature works from elementary, middle and high school students, said Diane Litsey, Homewood Arts Council chairman. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
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
Sydney Cromwell
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
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