Hall-Kent Elementary School
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools.
HK students give civil rights presentations
Near the end of the 2018-19 school year, Hall-Kent Elementary School fourth-graders focused on the impact the civil rights movement had on Alabama. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools
Hall-Kent students meet Samford pen pals
Hall-Kent second graders in Jerome Isley and Faith Whitlock’s classes spent the school year writing to Samford University students in Dr. Bluiett’s class. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Police teach Hall-Kent students street safety
Students took turns crossing Oak Grove Road safely. 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
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
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
Sydney Cromwell
New Hall-Kent facility dog introduced at school board meeting
The board also approved changes to its construction contracts. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Homewood students plant donated trees
The tree plantings are part of Homewood's Tree City USA status. Read more
Courtesy of Goodwyn Mills & Cawood
Planning commission approves development plans for school additions
Four of Homewood's schools will receive exterior additions, while Shades Cahaba Elementary will have extensive interior work completed. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Board hears update on facilities projects, announces Teachers of the Year
The next board meeting will be Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at Homewood High School. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools.
Hall-Kent, Edgewood to host talent shows
Hall-Kent and Edgewood elementary schools will hold their school talent shows in the Homewood High School auditorium this month. Read more
Courtesy of Henry Graham.
City committees discuss incentives for BrickTop's, speeding near schools
BrickTop's plans to open at the former Mountain Brook Inn site off U.S. 280. Read more
Lexi Coon.
Committees discuss upcoming projects, safety on Kent Drive
The finance committee reviewed the plans for the new public safety center and recommended approval of the Homewood City Schools construction project. Read more
Courtesy of Homewood City Schools
HPM recommends additions, renovations at current school sites to accommodate growth
See the list of projects, budget and timeline for accommodating Homewood City Schools' expected growth over the next 10 years. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools.
Hand In Paw brings 4-legged fun to Hall-Kent
For more than a decade, Hand In Paw has donated its time to provide pet therapy sessions for Hall-Kent Elementary School students. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council approves new construction hours, West Homewood crosswalks
The crosswalks are among several projects the city plans to pursue for safety and traffic flow around Hall-Kent Elementary. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council to discuss new crosswalks, safety measures around Hall-Kent Elementary
The public safety committee approved these safety measures as part of ongoing conversations after a young boy was struck by a car while walking home from school. Read more
Photo courtesy of Suzanne Mills.
Hall-Kent to host festival
Hall-Kent Elementary students and parents are invited to celebrate the 83rd year of the Hall-Kent Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 3-7 p.m., with the silent auction starting at 7:30 p.m. Read more
Photos by Sydney Cromwell.
Time to say goodbye
Retiring teachers reflect on their years in the classroom. Read more
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