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Get to Know: Shea Smith, fourth grade teacher, VHEE
Meet Shea Smith, who is enjoying her 25th year in education — and her tenth in Vestavia Hills City Schools.
Sep 26, 2025
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Vestavia Hills Elementary East named National School of Character
Each of the National Schools of Character was chosen based on excellence in eleven different principles of character education and development. At VHEE, those principles were found in the school’s “E.A.G.L.E.” core values, which represent a commitmen
Jun 2, 2022
Music teacher Bell rings up another award
In August, the Alabama Music Educators Association named Bell the 2020 Lacey Powell Outstanding Music Educator.
Oct 21, 2019
VHEE reflects on yearlong focus to build classroom friendships
The Golden Rule to “treat others the way that you want to be treated” is a familiar motto every year for students at Vestavia Hills Elementary East.
Jun 5, 2019
VHEE students launch rockets
Students at Vestavia Hills East became unofficial rocket scientists during their annual Schoolwide Enrichment Festival recently.
May 3, 2019
