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Safety nets to be added at East playground
The board of education approved the addition after golf balls were found on the playground in August. Read more
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Students continue RISE fundraiser this spring
Following the long history of VHHS students raising money for charity, the RISE campaign at the school this year will include several events to raise money for the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Kindergarten registration opens in February
For those enrolling their child in kindergarten or enrolling their child for the first time in Vestavia Hills City Schools, enrollment will begin Feb. 3. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Learning the lingo: Vestavia HS students earn Seal of Biliteracy
The Seal of Biliteracy is a certificate that students earn by taking a proficiency test, and most students can achieve proficiency if they have gone through level 4 of foreign language classes at the high school. Read more
Photo submitted by Whit McGhee.
VHEW students celebrate ancestry with music
Second graders at Vestavia Hills Elementary West celebrated their ancestors and love for country with a musical performance entitled “America: One Nation, Mighty United.” Read more
Photo courtesy of Vestavia Hills City Schools.
Vestavia recognizes Teachers of the Year
In late October, the Vestavia Hills Board of Education recognized the district’s Teachers of the Year and named both an elementary and secondary teacher of the year, honoring one teacher at each of the city’s eight schools. Read more
Photo by Patty Green.
Under the Sea at VHEW
Crowds of kids and parents went “Under the Sea” as Vestavia Hills Elementary West held its fall carnival on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019. Read more
Emily Featherston
Waggoner shares $40,000 in legislative money with Vestavia Hills schools
The money from Sen. Waggoner's discretionary fund will be used to address bullying and students' mental health issues. Read more
Photo submitted by Whit McGhee.
Vestavia Hills High School students donate more than $56,000 to nonprofit
The school’s SGA officers presented a check for $56,575 to the founders of Ady’s Army,a Birmingham-based nonprofit organization providing support to families of children with autism and other special needs. Read more
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Martin gives capital projects update
Work to prepare the old Berry High campus to be the new Pizitz Middle School continues. Read more
Photo courtesy of Molly Dance.
Vestavia students create own pizza at Slice
After over a month of voting and campaigning, Slice Pizza & Brewhouse has a new pizza added to their Vestavia Hills menu thanks to Liberty Park Middle School. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
School system makes good progress toward Pizitz Middle School relocation
The planned move of Pizitz Middle School to the old Berry High School campus is on schedule to happen this coming summer, with major work expected to be complete in early 2020, school officials said. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
New policy addresses cyberbullying in schools
To combat the rise of cyberbullying, Vestavia Hills City Schools, as mandated by the state, passed a new policy that expands the definition of bullying to include online bullying. Read more
Photos by Erin Nelson.
Teachers use technology in innovative, educational ways
Students these days come into school already knowing how to use technology socially, such as for social media, or how to navigate a smartphone for games and apps. But the school district is seeking to use technology to enhance learning. Read more
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School approves new bullying policy, change orders at schools
The policy, named after a 10-year-old Montgomery student who committed suicide, allows schools to investigate online bullying if its effects carry over to the school campus. Read more
Photo by Neal Embry.
Vestavia Hills City Schools earn “A” on 2018-19 Alabama Education Report Card
The Alabama State Department of Education released its 2018-19 Education Report Card on Oct. 18 with high marks for Vestavia Hills City Schools. Read more
Cooper joins Vestavia Hills school staff
While he’s in his first year at Vestavia, Cooper said his goal is to not only get acclimated to his new surroundings, but to be effective at his job and grow in his professional development as well. Read more
Dolly Ridge enjoying positive 1st semester
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is off to a great start in its first semester, Principal Ty Arendall said. Read more
Source: Vestavia Hills City Schools.
2020 VHCS budget includes 4% raise for employees
All employees of the Vestavia Hills school system should see a little bit more money in the bank this fiscal year, with the state of Alabama mandating and paying for part of a 4% raise for all school employees. Read more
Photo courtesy of Vestavia Hills City Schools.
Arts education taps into students’ creative side
While it’s not usually ideal for teachers to have to turn away students from classes, arts education teachers at Vestavia Hills High School see it as a sign of growing interest and participation. Read more
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