Update on today's wreck involving a Cullman County school bus: "Our bus driver has been released from the hospital. He has a broken rib, he's sore, but we are so thankful that he was not more seriously injured."
-Dr. Shane Barnette
Cullman County school bus 16-20 was involved in a head-on collision this morning on County Road 222 near Palomino RV Resort. This is a Harmony bus. NO STUDENTS were on the bus as it was heading to Cullman for monthly inspection. The bus driver is being transported to the hospital as a precaution. More updates soon.
Did you know Cullman County Schools has partnered with Wallace State to offer every high school freshman a one-hour college course free of charge? Dr. Barnette sat down with some students yesterday to talk about the orientation class. More information soon in an upcoming podcast!
Alabama State Board of Education member Dr. Cynthia McCarty, during a tour of schools today, specifically asked to visit Hanceville High School so she could congratulate the current Division III state math team champs. So, we made a surprise visit. Did you know our students doubled the points of the second-place team at the state tournament? Great teaching, a willingness to learn, and a desire to be great. That's something to be proud of. #cullmancountyfamily
Photo of the week: Teachers and Bus Drivers are superheroes... especially when you do both! Thanks to Vinemont's Jason Teichmiller!
Photo courtesy: Teresa Adair
Dr. Barnette and the CCBOE recognized our outstanding maintenance department at today's Board of Education meeting, for all the work they did to get our schools open this year, and for the work they do each day. These men are a vital part of our school system. Thank you!
It was wonderful to see these gentlemen taking care of some important business this morning outside Hanceville High School!
Dr. Barnette in his element! Welcome back to school!
Shout out to our wonderful school bookkeepers! They attended the start-of-school meeting today at the Central Office. Each one of our bookkeepers takes their job seriously. They are good stewards of your public funds, and we are so proud of the job they do each day!
Open House is underway in Cullman County! @ShaneBarnette
Many churches and faith-based groups in our community are gathering at 2pm Sunday 8/7/22, at every Cullman County School campus in advance of the upcoming school year. We've been asked to share this information with you, in case you may be interested in participating. Thank you.
20 TONS of new books! Elementary Math and Middle/High School English Language Arts textbooks were up for renewal this year and are ready for distribution to our schools. Many thanks to Frankie & Teresa Fincher. Both are retired from the school system, but come back part time to help with projects like this. Thank you for continuing to help our students and staff. We appreciate you!
Welcome back faculty and staff! Today is the first day of Institute, which this year includes wonderful professional development by the Nuts and Bolts team! We are ready to get this year started!
We are so thankful for the donation today by the Cullman chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police! $5,200 will go to children at all of our elementary schools who need extra help purchasing school supplies. These men are heroes and we thank them for serving!
Counting them down! We're looking forward to seeing students in the classroom real soon!
Welcome new teachers! Dr. Barnette welcomed our new educators to Cullman County this morning during New Teacher Orientation. We are so excited to get the school year started!
WELCOME! Say hello to some of our new teachers in Cullman County! Some are transferring to us from another district, others will have a classroom for the first time this year. We are so thankful for you!
Principals and Asst. Principals from Cullman County are participating in a full-day training event with Phil Chalmers, who speaks all over the country about school safety. Special thanks to Sheriff Gentry for inviting Chalmers to Cullman. Student and staff safety is a priority.
Congratulations to Ellanora Slusser of Cold Springs High! Ellanora achieved Gold in the Fashion Design category at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. She also received 2nd overall in the Fashion Design Level Two competition and was inducted into the 75th Anniversary FCCLA Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Ellanora!
@ShaneBarnette checks in on the construction project at Hanceville Elementary, where 16 new classrooms and a second campus lunchroom are being built. Just one of many examples of your tax dollars at work for the betterment of our students, staff, and community.
