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RISE Day named to Top 10 Most Spirited Community Service Project
In its inaugural year, Vestavia Hills High School’s RISE has been named by Varsity Brands as a Top 10 finalist in the category of Most Spirited Community Service Project in the nation. Read more
Photo Courtesy of Vestavia Hills
Board of education approves new Pizitz principal, land swap with city
Chris Pennington was named the new principal at Pizitz Middle School at the meeting. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Hudson brings teaching experience to board of education
With four years of teaching experience at Vestavia Hills Elementary — Liberty Park under her belt, Jaclyn Hudson is preparing to step into a new role this month on the Vestavia Hills Board of Education. Read more
Author of Holocaust book visits Pizitz
On April 3, Karen “Heidi” Fishman was invited to speak to the students of Louis Pizitz Middle School. Read more
VHEE students launch rockets
Students at Vestavia Hills East became unofficial rocket scientists during their annual Schoolwide Enrichment Festival recently. Read more
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Abbie Freeman named new VHELP principal
Freeman, the current assistant principal, replaces Ty Arendall, who will move to Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge in the fall. Read more
Photos courtesy of Vestavia Hills High School.
Students address mental health with Kalopsi(ART)
To celebrate May as Mental Health Awareness Month, Vestavia Hills students are sharing their interpretation of mental health through an inaugural community art event: Kalopsi(ART). Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
VHCS seeing rise in e-cigarette usage
In December 2018, the U.S. surgeon general declared teen vaping to be a “national epidemic, and Vestavia Hills City Schools are unfortunately not immune to the problem, city and school leaders said. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
School helps students consider workforce, college options
Each spring, about 500 Vestavia Hills High School seniors make a decision about their life after graduation, choosing whether to pursue higher education or enter the workforce or military. Read more
Photo by Layton Dudley
Vestavia Hills named among ‘Best Communities for Music Education’
Vestavia Hills City Schools is being recognized for excellence in music education again this year. Read more
Photo courtesy of Alice Elmore
Children’s Author Visits VHEW
Award-winning children’s book author Carmen Agra Deedy visited Vestavia Hills Elementary West on Feb. 21, charming students and teachers alike with her storytelling. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
‘Safe and Happy Heights’
Addressing student needs in Vestavia Hills City Schools has always been the number one priority, Aimee Rainey, director of student services, said. Read more
Photo courtesy of Richard Bishop
VHHS football players to continue at collegiate level
Four team captains on the Vestavia Hills High School football team were honored on March 21, as each celebrated their commitment to play college football. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Academy helps students get from classroom into workforce
Before entering the Academy of Craft Training, Vestavia Hills High School junior Aristotle Tsantes planned, like many of his peers, to go to college and eventually find a major. Read more
Local students holding gift card drive for Lee County tornado victims
The Pizitz Robotics team had competed at the VEX Robotics state championship in Auburn on March 2, where they also competed against the Beauregard Robotics Team the same day. Read more
Photo courtesy of Amy Maddox
First, second place awarded to VHHS students at history competition
Congratulations to the Vestavia Hills High School students who competed in the Alabama History Bee and Bowl on March 9 at Spain Park High School. Read more
Photo courtesy of Wes Gaylard.
Vestavia 6th-graders win state title
Two teams of Vestavia Hills sixth-graders competed in the ARPA State Tournament in Trussville March 9-10, each team earning the state championship. Read more
Photo courtesy of Faith Lenhart.
VHHS Rebelettes prove among the best in the nation again
The Vestavia Hills High School Rebelette competitive dance team has a tradition of excellence that goes back decades. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
RISE hosting first annual Concert for a Cure
The first annual Concert for a Cure will be held in the Vestavia Hills High School auditorium on March 9. Read more
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