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15 Vestavia Hills High School students named National Merit Semifinalists
Fifteen seniors at Vestavia Hills High School have been named to this year’s class of National Merit Semifinalists. Read more
Submitted by Christine McJunkin.
Firefighter speaks to fifth-grade class about 9/11
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge fifth-grade teacher, Jenna Williams, had a special guest visit with her class on 9/11. Read more
Photo courtesy of Connie O'Brien.
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School moves to the historic Titusville community
Holy Family Cristo Rey’s board acquired the former Center Street Middle School on June 11, 2019 from the Birmingham Board of Education. Renovations and upgrades were made over the summer in time for classes to begin on August 8. Read more
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VHEW students learn “The West Way”
Courtesy, respect, and responsibility make up “The West Way,” and every year, students learn about these good character traits during West Way Week. Read more
Students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park raised more than $14,000 in August to support a children’s research hospital
The “Put Childhood Cancer in Chains” fundraiser encouraged students to donate money or participate in the St. Jude Walk/Run of Birmingham on Sept. 21, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Read more
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Bailey takes over as director of student services
Education may be a second career for Jennifer Bailey, but she’s already moving into her second job with Vestavia Hills City Schools. Read more
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PTO leaders prepare for 2019-20 school year
An integral part of Vestavia Hills City Schools is the relationship between parents and teachers, helped along by each school’s Parent Teacher Organization. Here are the leaders for each school’s PTO for the 2019-20 school year. Read more
Neal Embry
Board of education holds first budget hearing
This year's budget anticipates about $3 million more in revenues from last year. Read more
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New Pizitz campus to open August 2020
The move was delayed in February after heavy rainfall delayed construction. Read more
A Letter from the VHCSF President
Now that we have concluded one school year and prepare to begin another, the Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation ("VHCSF") is once again proud to have helped our award-winning schools in achieving the excellence that we are all accustomed to. Read more
Neal Embry
Back to School in the Hills draws big crowd
The event celebrates the return of the school year and is geared toward children and families. Read more
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Rainey steps into new role at VHCS
With a long career in education, Aimee Rainey is now prepared to take yet another step forward as she assumes the role of assistant superintendent of teaching and learning at Vestavia Hills City Schools. Read more
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VHHS math team participates in national convention
The Vestavia Hills High School math team placed fourth at the 49th annual Mu Alpha Theta National Convention, held in July. Read more
Neal Embry
Board approves strategic goals
The goals were created as part of the strategic planning session held by Vestavia Hills City Schools. Read more
BOE approves major contracts at Berry campus
The building of a new softball and baseball complex, as well as improvements to Columbiana Road, were approved at the July 2 meeting. Read more
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Vestavia Hills City Schools hires new curriculum and instruction director
Vestavia Hills City Schools will start the 2019-20 school year with an additional director of curriculum and instruction. Read more
VHEC teacher receives Terrific Teacher Award from WZZK
Vestavia Hills Elementary — Central fifth grade teacher Bindi Visram was surprised in her classroom in May by WZZK radio personality Mark A.D. Read more
Neal Embry
Freeman, CSFO given high marks on evaluation
Todd Freeman and VHCS CSFO Courtney Brown were called "rockstars" by Susan Salter from the Alabama Association of School Boards, which facilitated the review. Read more
Neal Embry
Longtime educators reflect on time at Vestavia
As the school year came to a close in May, so did the careers of several longtime Vestavia Hills educators, including an assistant principal and leaders in their academic field. Read more
Neal Embry
New principals at Pizitz, VHELP discuss new roles
Along with the facility changes coming to Vestavia Hills City Schools this fall, there’ll be some new faces leading two schools. Read more
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