Schools & Sports Archives - Hoover's Magazine

Pickling Pace

Sep 1, 2021

This cross between tennis, badminton and table tennis is catching on with more than just seniors.

Mirrors & Windows

Jun 1, 2021

How more diverse literature is making its way into Hoover City Schools classrooms to better reflect the cultures of the students reading it.

A Chat with Bob Finley Award Winner Buzz Williams

Jun 1, 2021

We talked with him Spain Park teacher about why he chose to get into teaching after his first career with AT&T and the passion he has for building relationships with his students in the credit recovery program.

Under Their Wings: Homeschooling in a Pandemic Era

Apr 1, 2021

Encouraged others who have found themselves schooling from home in the past year was just one part of the pandemic era journey for homeschooling families.

Meet Hoover City Schools Foundation’s New Director

Apr 1, 2021

Shelley Shaw finds she does her best work when she works for an organization she is passionate about, and that’s just what she’s doing as the director of the Hoover City Schools Foundation. Through

Live Like Chloe

Dec 1, 2020

2020 Hoover High graduate Chloe Rollins’ taught those around her to love big and believe anything is possible.

Regaining Control

Oct 1, 2020

Lauren Harding-Smith hasn’t let epilepsy get in the way of her running—or life in general.

Meet Spain Park High School’s Female Wrestler

Oct 1, 2020

Here’s what Yasmine Oliveira told us heading into a new season with the Jaguars.

How Hoover City Schools is Helping Feed Kids in Need

Aug 1, 2020

We chatted with Hoover City Schools’ Child Nutrition Program director about the Summer Feeding Program and how it went into action on the fly when the COVID-19 quarantine began.