Cherokee Bend
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Cherokee Bend named National School of Character
Cherokee Bend Elementary has been named a National School of Character, one of the top honors for school culture and values.
Apr 21, 2026
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Cherokee Bend Elementary remembers Rick Hedrick with memorial breakfast
Cherokee Bend Elementary held a memorial breakfast Feb. 23 to honor Rick Hedrick, nearly one year after his passing, in a gesture of remembrance and service led by students and staff.
Jan 28, 2026
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Mountain Brook Schools remember Rick Hedrick
Mountain Brook Schools remembered “The Father of Cherokee Bend Elementary School,” Rick Hedrick, last month after his sudden passing on Jan. 25.
Mar 6, 2025
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Cherokee Bend Elementary celebrates Dot Day
Dot Day originates from Peter Reynolds’ book “The Dot” and is celebrated every year by educators who work to inspire creativity, self-expression, perseverance and grit in their students.
Oct 29, 2020
