Update from the Hoover School District

NEWS FROM HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS

Harris-Turner takes on HCS role of public relations coordinator

Sherea Harris-Turner has been named the new public relations coordinator for Hoover City Schools. Having spent 15 years in the TV news industry, she has spent the last 2.5 years in the public relations field. “I feel incredibly blessed to have been chosen to serve in this capacity with HCS and I look forward to making relationships,” HarrisTurner said. “The school district is synonymous with excellence and is known for having the best and brightest educators and students, which is why I feel privileged to represent such a school system. What I love most about my new role as the PR Coordinator with HCS is being in charge of sharing stories about the accomplishments of our students and staff, and keeping students, parents, and stakeholders informed about pertinent matters of the school district.”

Greystone CNP attains perfect score

The Greystone Elementary child nutrition program (CNP) attained a perfect 100 on their recent Alabama Department of Public Health food establishment report. The CNP staff works hard to provide a safe environment for students to enjoy breakfast and lunch, and during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, they have focused on safety and sanitation even more than usual.

NEWS FROM HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS

SPHS choral department raising funds for trip

The Spain Park choral department is raising funds for its 2021-22 activities, including an invitation to perform on stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City in March of 2022. The choral department is raising funds to offset the costs for this once-in-a-lifetime trip, provide opportunities for singers with financial aid, purchase new formal choir uniforms, transportation for their Chamber Choir to perform at the Talladega Speedway (in front of 175,000 fans and a live television audience) in October, new show choir risers, and other program needs. To donate, visit www.fundraisegenius.com/sp-choir.

Foundation hosts first cornhole tournament

The Hoover City Schools Foundation hosted its inaugural Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, August 28. The event was held at the Village at Brock’s Gap shopping center and drew more than 35 teams in the social and competitive categories. The Foundation was able to raise more than $4,000 from this new fundraiser and plans on making it an annual affair. The event was sponsored by Signature Homes, Burn Boot Camp, UAB Medicine, Medical West Brock’s Gap Health Center, and Alabama Professional Services.