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Submitted by Dana Murdock
MBJH band program grows, welcomes new directors
The MBJH band program also has a new beginning band director, Michelle Beck. more
Submitted by Karen Svetlay via Mountain Brook Schools
Six Spartans named PSAT National Merit Semifinalists
Six students from Mountain Brook High School were named PSAT National Merit Semifinalists this year. more
Submitted by Kitty Rogers Brown
MBE Brand Camp 2018: ‘Lancers Lead from the Heart’
This year’s Teacher Brand Camp worked to more narrowly define the essential principle that makes MBE unique, resulting in a core touchstone: “Lancers Lead from the Heart.” more
Submitted by Liz Estess
CBE parents, PTO develop key ideas to unify school
The Cherokee Bend community gathered together for its quarterly general PTO meeting on Sept. 6. more
Local Altamont students named National Merit Scholar semifinalists
Four students of The Altamont School were announced on Sept. 12 as semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. more
Submitted by Kitty Rogers Brown
MBE introduces newest Flag Team members
Students serving on the 2018-2019 MBE Flag Team include: Harris Burson, Kate Caine, Lily Close, Smith Cole, Mac Holley, Andrew Murphree, Wilson Patrick, Reed Warburton and Harper Zanaty. more
New students welcomed to MBE
Organized by MBE parent Kate Brinkley and hosted by the MBE PTO, the Newcomers Party welcomed all new MBE students in first through sixth grades. more
Submitted by Janey Diuguid
Highlands School breaks ground on new Student Life Center
Highlands School (Highlands) broke ground on the Student Life Center, the centerpiece of its planned campus transformation. more
Submitted by Alison Nesmith
CES enrichment specialists looking for involvement volunteers
The enrichment specialists at Crestline Elementary are looking for adults who might be willing to share their professional expertise, talents and experiences with the students. more
Submitted by Allison Kanne
Brookwood Forest Elementary opens Ranger Park
The renovation began the last week of May and concluded in August when Brookwood Forest celebrated the playground’s completion with their annual Picnic in the Forest. more
La Paz children’s menu features local student art
Every student in the school submitted a drawing that represents Mexico’s culture or La Paz. more
Submitted by Kathleen Woodry
BWF introduces Ranger Arts Ambassadors
Leading community musicians, artist, poets and writers became Ranger Arts ambassadors on Friday, Aug. 17 from 12:45-2:45 p.m. for an afternoon of creative thinking exercises. more
Submitted by Kathleen Woodry
Ranger Park opens for new school year
On Sunday, Aug. 12, staff, teachers, students and families celebrated the start of a new school year with the annual Picnic in the Forest at BWF. more
New teachers, staff welcome students for start of school
In August, new educators welcomed Cherokee Bend students to a brand new school year. more
CBS media specialist hopes to help students find ‘forever books’
Mr. Schu’s high energy and love of reading reinforced and inspired Cherokee Bend's faculty’s deep commitment to literacy. more
Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Wood-Weas
Bringing home the gold
Members of the Mountain Brook Junior High speech and debate team brought home a national championship trophy and numerous individual awards from the recent National Tournament in Fort Lauderdale. more
Submitted by Alison Nesmith
CES welcomes new students with Newcomers Party
The party is designated for every new student that comes to Crestline entering first through sixth grade. more
Submitted by Kitty Rogers Brown
Raising the bar for writing at MBE
The 2018-19 school year will be the second consecutive year that one of MBE’s WIGs (“Wildly Important Goals”) through the Leader in Me program will include writing goals for students and teachers. more
Crestline third grader develops dance camp to raise money for disadvantaged youth
With some guidance and a lot of brainstorming, Sessions decided on incorporating her love of dance into a day camp format. more
Crestline sixth graders gear up for new year
The new sixth grade students at Crestline have geared up for a jam-packed school year. more
