School days return

Hoover students to see new faces, capital improvements, academic focus for 2023-24 school year

By JON ANDERSON

As the summer break comes to a close and students head back to Hoover public schools on Aug. 10, they’ll see some new faces in leadership positions and find some changes to their physical surroundings.

One of the most visible changes in leadership is at Hoover High School, which has a new principal. Jennifer Hogan has taken the helm of the Buccaneer ship, following the retirement of John Montgomery.

Hogan is a familiar face to many in the Hoover community, having worked at Hoover High for 12 years, including 10 as assistant principal, before “retiring” in 2021. She is the first person to take the principal job who has a history as a Buccaneer student.