Haleyville City and Winston County Schools closed Monday
HALEYVILLE - Due to the potential for icy roads, Haleyville City Schools and Winston County Schools will all be closed Monday, Jan. 26.
Haleyville City Schools
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 - 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.
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.
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.
HCS Superintendent candidates have wealth of experience
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Board of Education is conducting interviews with the top 5 candidates for school superintendent this week.
Haleyville City Schools applauded over test scores
Haleyville Middle School Computer Science and 8th grade math support teacher Ashley Bailey works with students in a smaller group study which has been shown as beneficial behind increasing ACAP test scores. Students shown from left, Alexis Rodriguez, Gavin Walker, Lydia Barnett and Dianne Reyes. Shown standing are Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson and Assistant Principal Emily Faulkner.
HALEYVILLE - Higher poverty rates in a school district usually mean lower testing proficiency rates, but Haleyville City Schools has proven that to be wrong, being listed as one of just three schools in the entire state to have grown in math proficiency by double digits.
Haleyville City Schools preparing for potential federal funding shortfall
Haleyville City Schools Interim Superintendent Candy Garner, left, and Director of Instructional Services Chere Fetter go over Title funding programs that likely will not be funded for the new fiscal year.
HALEYVILLE - At least $68 million in federal funding intended for education programs is currently being withheld from the state, leaving state and local educators in limbo as to how funds can be reallocated or programs or services cut, if the funding is not received.
Most schools won't provide supplies this year, but there are options
WINSTON COUNTY - Most parents in the county and in Bear Creek will need to purchase their students' school supplies this year, perhaps while benefiting from the back-to-school sales tax holiday that starts today; they can also take advantage of local school supply giveaways.
No cell phones for students in schools this year
Shown at a sign posted on the campus of Haleyville City Schools warning the public about cell phone usage while on campus, from left, Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson, Interim Superintendent Candy Garner, High School Principal Dr. Davey Reed and Elementary Reading Specialist Leah Epperson.
HALEYVILLE - A new state law is putting students using their cell phones during school hours on hold.
Garner named interim superintendent of HCS
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Board of Education met in a special called meeting Thursday night May 29, and named Candy Hicks Garner as interim superintendent of Haleyville City Schools, filling the absence of Dr. Holly Sutherland, whose resignation as superintendent was also approved at the meeting. Sutherland will be leaving after June 6, to accept a position as superintendent at Hartselle City Schools. Voting in favor of Garner were board members Beth McAlpine, Boo Haughton, Chad Tidwell and Brian Thumper Vickery. Abstaining from the vote was Donna Jones.