Haleyville City Schools

Potentially challenging financial future ahead for Haleyville City Schools

Haleyville City Schools Chief Financial Officer Candy Marbutt, right, gives the reality of financial uncertainties ahead for the school system. Shown from left, HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, Board members Donna Jones Beth McAlpine, Brian “Thumper” Vickery and Chad Tidwell. Not present is board member Boo Haughton.

Haleyville City Schools Chief Financial Officer Candy Marbutt, right, gives the reality of financial uncertainties ahead for the school system. Shown from left, HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, Board members Donna Jones Beth McAlpine, Brian “Thumper” Vickery and Chad Tidwell. Not present is board member Boo Haughton.
HALEYVILLE - A possibly grim financial picture is being painted for Haleyville City Schools in the next few years, due to an expected significant drop in state and federal funding, meaning the system will have to dip more into local monies in order to fund personnel and services.

School transportation completely funded by state

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.

Shown at the fleet of buses for Winston County Schools is Randall Shedd, representative for State Senate Pro-Tem Garlan Gudger and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott.
WINSTON COUNTY - For the first time in possibly state history, the Alabama Legislature has fully funded school transportation for public schools across the state, meaning $745,235 in additional funds to cover any shortfalls for Winston County Schools.

Large car show to benefit McCullar family

Preparing for the Southern Showdown car and truck show to benefit the family of the late Haleyville City Schools administrator John McCullar, from left, Haleyville Board of Education member Donna Jones; John's children, Will McCullar and Maegan McCullar; John's wife Dr. Jenny McCullar; HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop and Trey Fox, organizer of the car and truck show.

Preparing for the Southern Showdown car and truck show to benefit the family of the late Haleyville City Schools administrator John McCullar, from left, Haleyville Board of Education member Donna Jones; John's children, Will McCullar and Maegan McCullar; John's wife Dr. Jenny McCullar; HCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop and Trey Fox, organizer of the car and truck show.
HALEYVILLE - The parking lots at Haleyville City Schools will be filled with all types of classic and show vehicles Saturday, August 22, during an event to pay tribute to the late Haleyville Center of Technology Director and Haleyville High School Assistant Principal John McCullar, whose death has left behind a legacy of service both in ministry and education.

Retired teachers recall 21st Street Elementary School Fire from 40 years ago

Smoke still rises from the rubble of the Haleyville Schools a day after the fire occurred. (Photo taken by now-NWA Senior Reporter Chad Fell in 1986. Fell was a senior at Haleyville High School in 1986.)

Smoke still rises from the rubble of the Haleyville Schools a day after the fire occurred. (Photo taken by now-NWA Senior Reporter Chad Fell in 1986. Fell was a senior at Haleyville High School in 1986.)
HALEYVILLE - Wednesday, April 30, 1986, is being remembered with sadness, as well as treasured memories, as now-retired educators are looking back 40 years to when the Haleyville School building on Highway 195 was destroyed by fire just a few weeks before the end of the school year.

Annual Haleyville City Schools Art Expo April 21

Pictured above working with students on their art projects are, from left, Haleyville Elementary School STEAM Coordinator Shanda Barnett, MaKenzee Bryant, Haleyville High School Art Teacher Emily Channell, Dominik Torres, HHS Assistant Principal and STEAM Coordinator Stacy Tinch and Brodie Stults.

Pictured above working with students on their art projects are, from left, Haleyville Elementary School STEAM Coordinator Shanda Barnett, MaKenzee Bryant, Haleyville High School Art Teacher Emily Channell, Dominik Torres, HHS Assistant Principal and STEAM Coordinator Stacy Tinch and Brodie Stults.
HALEYVILLE - Imaginations are flowing into creative works of art, all with a common theme from all students at Haleyville City Schools, as preparations are being made for the annual Art Expo Tuesday, April 21.

School systems strive to align calendars

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, left, and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott each former transportation directors for their districts, saw the need to align their school calendars to assist the bus transportation situation.

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop, left, and Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott each former transportation directors for their districts, saw the need to align their school calendars to assist the bus transportation situation.
WINSTON COUNTY - The first alignment of school calendars between Haleyville City and Winston County’s school systems in several years goes back to superintendents for each system having been transportation supervisors in the past, understanding that the county system provides buses for city school routes.

HCS administrators take on new roles

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. BIll BIshop's former position of Director of Administrative Services has been dissolved, with responsibilities from that job divided among these three employees along with the jobs they are already working. From left, John McCullar, Bo Wilcoxson, Leah Epperson and BIshop.

Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. BIll BIshop's former position of Director of Administrative Services has been dissolved, with responsibilities from that job divided among these three employees along with the jobs they are already working. From left, John McCullar, Bo Wilcoxson, Leah Epperson and BIshop.
HALEYVILLE - Now that Dr. Bill Bishop has been named Haleyville City Schools superintendent, his former central office position of Director of Administrative Services has been dissolved, with his former responsibilities divided among three long-time system administrators.

Bishop’s superintendent contract approved

The contract for Dr. Bill Bishop was approved as new superintendent for Haleyville City Schools, as well as naming now-former interim superintendent Candy Garner as HCS consultant.

The contract for Dr. Bill Bishop was approved as new superintendent for Haleyville City Schools, as well as naming now-former interim superintendent Candy Garner as HCS consultant.
HALEYVILLE - The contract for new Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop has been approved by the Haleyville Board of Education, meaning he will take over the role in November, with interim superintendent Candy Garner moving into a consulting role.

Bishop named HCS superintendent

Newly appointed Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop with his family. From left, daughter Allie Bishop, son-in-law Jackson Kennedy, daughter Aleah Kennedy, wife Leah Bishop, Dr. Bishop, his mother Barbara Bishop and father William Bishop Sr.

Newly appointed Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop with his family. From left, daughter Allie Bishop, son-in-law Jackson Kennedy, daughter Aleah Kennedy, wife Leah Bishop, Dr. Bishop, his mother Barbara Bishop and father William Bishop Sr.
HALEYVILLE - A new era in leadership began for Haleyville City Schools Monday, Sept. 29, when the board of education unanimously named Dr. Bill Bishop as superintendent during a special-called meeting.
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