Hall-Kent Elementary School
Photo by Jacob Cole.
Homewood Board of Education announces successful audit
The Homewood Board of Education held its monthly meeting at Hall-Kent Elementary school Jan. 21, with results from the past year’s audit as the main topic of discussion. Read more
Banerjee strives for excellence
Eesha Banerjee has been selected as a National Merit semifinalist, which puts her up for countless awards and scholarship opportunities. She was also selected to attend the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
HHS teacher, coach Josh Donaldson goes the extra mile
Surprises have never been Josh Donaldson’s cup of tea. But Donaldson made an exception in early November when administrators unexpectedly walked into his classroom to tell him he was the school’s 2020-21 Teacher of the Year. Read more
Photos courtesy of Carlye Dudgeon.
Schools foundation awards fall grants
On Oct. 11, Foundation Director Carlye Dudgeon and Homewood school board members visited all five of the city’s public schools to notify recipients of their selection. The foundation distributed around $76,000 in grants. Read more
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Walk for Williams expects more community support in 2nd year
Walk for Williams organizer and Homewood resident Sheetal Cordry said the walk, despite being only a year old, is already growing in community support. Read more
Photo courtesy of Scott Butler via Daley King.
Homewood schools schedule fall festivals
It's time for Homewood City Schools to host their annual fall festivals — popular fundraisers that support beneficial programs and events for local schools. Read more
Meet the 2019-20 PTO presidents
Want to get more involved in your child’s school, or simply know more about what’s going on? Your school’s PTO is where to go. Get to know this year’s PTO presidents and their plans for events, fundraising and more. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
The final stretch: Homewood schools prepare for new year with some construction still underway
For teachers, students and parents in Homewood, the clock is ticking down to the first day of school on Aug. 12. Read more
Photos by Alyx Chandler.
Kids unplug with outdoor programs
Treeline Expeditions, created seven years ago by Bill and Suzanne Andrews, is an eco-tour guide service that encourages locals to get outside and explore through after-school activities and other outdoor and backpacking trips. Read more
Photo courtesy of the Dance Foundation.
Hall-Kent students dance with words
Over the summer, the Dance Foundation brought its Dancing with Words program to Hall-Kent Elementary’s RISE summer learning program for its second year. Read more
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
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