Dr. Shane Barnette
Superintendent |
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As we move beyond the busy testing season and begin looking ahead to the final month of the school year, there is a great sense of pride and momentum across Cullman County Schools. Our students and teachers have worked diligently, and it is exciting to see the continued success taking place in classrooms, on campuses, and throughout our district.
I want to take a moment to recognize our students for their hard work and perseverance. Finishing the school year strong requires focus, determination, and commitment, and I am proud of the effort our students continue to demonstrate each day.
I am also incredibly thankful for the ongoing support of our parents and families. Your partnership with our schools makes a meaningful difference. When schools and families work together, students benefit in powerful ways, and our entire community is strengthened.
As we enter these final weeks, let’s continue to encourage our students to stay focused, finish well, and take pride in all they have accomplished this year. We look forward to celebrating many successes and closing out another great year in Cullman County Schools.
Thank you for your continued support.
Dr. Shane Barnette
Superintendent
Cullman County Schools
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2026 SCHOLAR'S BOWL STATE CHAMPIONS
West Point Warriors/Hanceville Bulldogs
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Congratulations to the West Point Warriors and the Hanceville Bulldogs on winning the 2026 Scholar’s Bowl State Championships in their divisions!
The Warriors continue their incredible run, earning their fourth straight state title. West Point’s Sean Harbison was named Individual State Champion, with Ava Pruett finishing as State Runner-Up. From Hanceville, Jackson Cleek was selected to the State All-Star Team.
A special thank you to sponsors Lee Henry (West Point) and Mark Adams (Hanceville) for their leadership and support.
Great job to these students and teams—we’re proud of you!
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2026 DIVISION III MATH STATE CHAMPIONS
COLD SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL |
Congratulations to Cold Springs High School, your 2026 Division III State Champions!! We’re proud of your hard work and outstanding achievement.
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2026 MATH STATE RUNNER-UP
HANCEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
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Congratulations to the Hanceville Bulldogs on being named State Runner-Up in the State Math Tournament! We’re proud of your hard work and outstanding achievement. |
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Congratulations to Katie Holmes, Vinemont High FCCLA President, who won the Alabama State Beef Cook-Off with her New York strip! We are so proud of you Katie! |
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2026 Elementary Archery Bullseye State Champions
Vinemont Elementary |
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3D ARCHERY STATE CHAMPIONS |
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2026 High School Archery 3D State Champions
Vinemont High |
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🏹 Celebrating an Incredible Year in Archery! 🏹
Congratulations to the Vinemont Elementary Archery Team, your 2026 State Bullseye Champions, and to the Vinemont High School Archery Team, your 2026 3D State Champions!
We are also proud to recognize our outstanding individual competitors:
🥇 Gavin Phillips (Vinemont High School) – High School Male Individual State Champion
🥈 Avery Knott (Fairview Elementary) – Elementary Female State Runner-Up
🥈 Tucker Robinson & Anna Lee McRae – High School 3D Individual State Runners-Up
Our district was incredibly well represented at the state tournament in Montgomery, with teams competing at a high level across all divisions:
Hanceville Elementary – 7th Holly Pond Elementary – 19th
Fairview Elementary – 22nd Vinemont Middle – 3rd
West Point Middle – 15th Hanceville Middle – 17th
Fairview Middle – 20th Vinemont High – 3rd
Good Hope High – 8th Fairview High – 11th
Hanceville High – 18th Holly Pond High – 21st
West Point High – 30th
👏 National Archery Tournament Qualifiers:
Vinemont Elementary, Hanceville Elementary, Holly Pond Elementary, Fairview Elementary, Vinemont Middle, West Point Middle, Vinemont High, Good Hope High, Fairview High, Hanceville High, and Holly Pond High.
We are incredibly proud of all our archers for their dedication, sportsmanship, and success. Way to represent our district! 🎯
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High School Female
State Champion
Gavin Phillips, Vinemont High |
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Elementary School Female
State Runner Up
Avery Knott, Fairview Elementary |
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High School Male
3D State Runner-Up
Tucker Robinson, Vinemont High |
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High School Female
3D State Runner-Up
Anna Lee McRae, Vinemont High |
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A big congratulations to Ella Dickerson from Cold Springs High School for her remarkable accomplishments! She earned the title of Class 2A Girls Player of the Year from the Alabama Sports Writers Association. She was also recognized with the Alabama “A” Club Education & Charitable Foundation Scholarship Award at the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Awards Banquet. |
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Avery Strickland
Good Hope Elementary
10-11 Girls
8th In The Nation |
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Alex Wood
Holly Pond Elementary
8-9 Girls
12th in the Nation |
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Congratulations to Avery Strickland & Alex Wood for competing in the NATIONAL Hoop Shoot finals in Chicago! Avery placed 8th & Alex placed 12th in the Nation! We are so proud of you girls for all of your accomplishments competing in the Hoop Shoot |
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High School Graduation Information
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Saturday, May 16th
10 AM: Hanceville High
12 PM: Cold Springs High
2 PM: Good Hope High
4 PM: Holly Pond High
6 PM: Fairview High |
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Sunday, May 17th
1 PM Child Development Center
2 PM: Vinemont High
4 PM: West Point High
All at The Wallace State Coliseum |
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FCCLA County Poultry Cook-Off
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On April 14, 2026, students from across Cullman County participated in the FCCLA County Poultry Cook-off at Cotton Creek Venue. The event was sponsored by the Farmers’ Federation Women’s Committee and featured two categories: poultry casseroles and whole poultry pieces.
In the casserole division, Fuller Williams (Good Hope) placed 1st, followed by Reese Gutherie (West Point), Macie Garmon (CATA), Haley Bullard (Good Hope), and Emma Beavers (West Point).
In the whole poultry division, Logan Johnson (Hanceville) earned 1st place, with Alex Weismore (Cold Springs), Lola Haynes (Fairview), Tori Williamson (Good Hope), and Adalyn Sharp (Hanceville) rounding out the top five.
FCCLA advisors supporting students included Mrs. Stephanie Blair (Cold Springs High School), Mrs. Amie Veal (Cullman Area Career Center), Mrs. Whitney Haynes (Fairview High School), Mrs. Amanda Williams (Good Hope High School), Mrs. Amy Chambers (Hanceville High School), Mrs. Amelia Burke (Holly Pond High School), and Ms. Renee Lee (West Point High School). Entries were judged by members of the Farmers’ Federation Women’s Committee.
Pictured (Casseroles): Fuller Williams, Reese Gutherie, Macie Garmon, Haley Bullard, Emma Beavers.
Pictured (Whole Pieces): Logan Johnson, Alex Weismore, Lola Haynes, Tori Williamson, Adalyn Sharp.
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Cullman County Track & Field
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Varsity Boys County Champions
West Point High |
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Varsity Girls County Champions
Cold Springs High |
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Varsity Boys County Runner Up
Good Hope High |
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Varsity Girls County Runner Up
Good Hope High |
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Varsity Boys MVP
Nic Fallin, Fairview |
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Varsity Girls MVP
Reese Swidecki,
Cold Springs |
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JV MVP
Lincoln Parker, West Point |
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Cullman County Softball Tournament
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Varsity County Champions
Good Hope Lady Raiders |
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Varsity County Runner-Up
West Point Lady Warriors |
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JV County Champions
West Point Lady Warriors
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JV County Runner-Up
Hanceville Lady Bulldogs |
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Cullman County Baseball Tournament
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Varsity County Champions
Fairview Aggies |
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Varsity County Runner-Up
Good Hope Raiders |
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JV County Champions
West Point Warriors
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JV County Runner-Up
Good Hope Raiders |
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Junior High County Champions
West Point Warriors |
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Junior High County Runner-Up
Hanceville Bulldogs |
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Cullman County Golf Tournament
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Varsity Boys County Champions
Good Hope Raiders |
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Varsity Boys County Runner-Up
Vinemont Eagles |
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Varsity Girls County Champions
West Point Lady Warriors |
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Varsity Girls County Runner-Up
Fairview Lady Aggies |
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JV Boys County Champions
West Point Warriors |
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JV Boys County Runner-Up
Fairview Aggies |
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JV Girls County Champions
West Point Lady Warriors |
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JV Girls County Runner-Up
Fairview Lady Aggies |
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Middle School County Champions
Hanceville Bulldogs |
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Middle School Low Medalist
Owen Robinson, Vinemont Middle |
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Varsity Boys Low Medalist
Ty Peppers, Cold Springs High |
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Varsity Girls Low Medalist
Brooklyn Sutter, West Point High |
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JV Boys Low Medalist
Luke Kelly, West Point High |
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JV Girls Low Medalist
Clara Welborn, West Point High |
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Child Development Center Expansion |
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Hanceville Middle Expansion |
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Join us for CATA’s 1st Annual Career Fair Night on April 30th!
We’re excited to support CATA as they host an incredible evening designed to help students and families explore career pathways, connect with industry leaders, and plan for the future.
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
Discover future careers, meet local
employers & organizations, and
make meaningful connections
Event Times:
3:00 – 4:30 PM: Cullman County
Seniors Only
4:30 – 6:00 PM: Open to the Public
Food Available! The Butcher Shop Chuckwagon will be on-site serving up great food during the event! |
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CCBOE Teacher of the Month
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Destiny Marsh, Kindergarten, Vinemont Elementary |
Pictured with students L to R: Jeni Wilhite (Vinemont Elementary Assistant Principal, Dr. Shane Barnette (Cullman County School Superintendent), Destiny Marsh (AmFirst Teacher of the Month), Daniel Boggan (AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager), Kelsey Griffin (AmFirst Teller)
Destiny is a Kindergarten teacher at Vinemont Elementary. "Destiny is a dedicated and passionate new teacher who puts her heart and soul into everything she does," said Jeni Wilhite, Vinemont Elementary Assistant Principal. "Destiny's professionalism, kindness, and team spirit make her an invaluable member of the school community." |
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Abbey Holcombe, Secretary, Fairview Elementary |
Pictured L to R: Dr. Shane Barnette (Cullman County School Superintendent), Dr. Erica Rutherford (Fairview Elementary Principal), Abbey Holcombe (AmFirst Staff of the Month), Daniel Boggan (AmFirst Cullman Branch Manager), Kelsey Griffin (AmFirst Teller)
Abbey Holcombe is the secretary at Fairview Elementary School. "Mrs. Abbey is truly the heartbeat of Fairview Elementary School," said Dr. Erica Rutherford, Fairview Elementary Principal. "We are incredibly thankful for Mrs. Abbey and the love she pours into our students every single day. She is always cheering on students who need a little extra encouragement, offering hugs, support, and kindness when it matters most."
Cullman County Schools thanks AmFirst for donating a $100 gift card to each employee of the month. Congratulations Destiny and Abbey! |
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April 28th HVP Kindergarten Registration
April 29th HPE Kindergarten Registration
April 30th VME Kindergarten Registration
CATA Career Fair
May 1st Middle School Drone Competition
May 5th WPE Kindergarten Registration
May 21st Last Day of School
May 25th Memorial Day - Closed
May 26th Teacher Workday
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