SCHOOL SAFETY UPDATE - 9/11/2024 , 9:36pm
Cullman County Schools and Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette are providing this update on school safety as we strive to be as transparent as possible. Two students were arrested in our school system today (Wednesday 9/11/24); one for making threatening statements in class and the other for possessing a vape which contained illegal drugs. "Both of these arrests are the result of thorough investigations and we are holding students accountable for their actions, like I said we would do and we will continue to do," said Barnette.
There are also rumors circulating about schools being on a "target list". After an investigation, this so-called "target list" is actually a government document being circulated online which lists schools that are "Target Assistance" schools for Federal Title I funding. It has nothing to do with a threat, but has been shared as such.
"I want to challenge you that if you don't know about something first hand, and you hear of something, take it to an administrator so we can investigate it," said Barnette.
At this time we know of no threats against any of our schools or the school system, but we will be in a state of heightened awareness due to the events of the past few days.
We will provide additional updates as needed. Thank you for your continued support, cooperation and trust.
Thank you for your continued cooperation this week as we have investigated - and continue to investigate - any and all online posts and/or social media threats in our school system. Your student's safety and security continues to be our top priority. Your students are safe and buildings are secure.
Please continue to stress to your child that if they see or hear something to immediately disclose it to a school administrator or resource officer. Doing the alternative... sharing with other students and social media... does nothing but cause panic and confusion.
We appreciate your cooperation, support, and trust.
Cullman County Schools
We're taking a few weeks off now that our county teams are in region play and on the road. We'll be back October 4 for Vinemont's only in-county matchup, which is with the Hanceville Bulldogs! Watch Friday Night Lights at 6:30pm . We're enjoying covering our county teams!
Dr. Barnette and the CCBOE would like to congratulate Sarah Bates! Sarah recently completed the High School Diploma Option through the Adult Education Program at Wallace State. Sarah was supposed to graduate in 2001 from Hanceville High, but a single section of the since-retired Alabama High School Graduation Exam stood in the way. Her family reached out to Dr. Barnette to see if there were any options, and he told them about the program. It's never too late to achieve your dreams!
Visit https://bit.ly/47mLJoA to learn more about this wonderful program at Wallace State.
SHARE THE NEWS: We'll be LIVE tonight on ccboe.tv for the Brandin Iron Bowl! It's West Point at Fairview! Watch on ccboe.tv, download the Cullman County Schools app on Roku, Amazon Fire, or Apple TV. Good Luck Teams! #fridaynightlights
Dr. Barnette along with Tonya Cupp, Director of Instructional Programs, spent Wednesday at an ALSDE summit on how to better improve statewide school attendance. Children cannot learn if they are not at school. Help us make attendance a priority! #attendancematters
Thanks for watching Friday Night Lights on CCBOE.tv! Up next, we're heading to Fairview for a big matchup with West Point. Warriors and Aggies... we will see you Friday night at 6:30! Watch us at ccboe.tv or the Cullman County Schools app on Roku, Apple TV , or Amazon Fire.
Schools and the Central Office are closed Monday, September 2, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. Classes resume Tuesday, September 3.
Dr. Barnette and grandson Asher are ready for his first Alabama game! Good luck to your favorite team today!
JOIN OUR TEAM! Substitute CNP Orientation is next Wednesday, September 4! If you would like to work with us, please visit the Central Office to pick up a packet on or before September 3. Call (256) 736-2422 for more information.
THANK YOU for watching our first broadcast of Friday Night Lights. We hope you enjoyed it! Next week... we will be in Holly Pond for the Broncos vs. the Bulldogs. This is Holly Pond's only in-county matchup of the season. We'll be on ccboe.tv or download our app on your smart TV!
Dr. Barnette and district leadership met with Hanceville Middle School administration and an architect today regarding an addition to the school, which would replace Edmondson Hall. The building was erected in 1949.
We appreciate Dr. Vicki Karolewics, President of Wallace State Community College, for dropping by Fast Track this morning to visit with some of our students and giving them words of encouragement for this year! Today was their first official day of the Fall semester.
Congratulations to Vinemont High School! We held a ribbon cutting today for the new library, science lab, and classroom space addition. This project turned out great. The library... which was 56 years old... has been housed in a portable during construction. The books are all boxed up and ready for new shelving!
The marching bands at Hanceville and West Point joined together to play the National Anthem at tonight's jamboree game. 🇺🇸#cullmancountyfamily
Check out the new additions to Vinemont High School! The new science lab, library, and additional classroom space all passed state inspection today. Look for a ribbon cutting soon!
We can't wait to see you for the first day of school!
Thursday 8/8: Last Names A-K
Friday 8/9: Last Names L-Z
Let's have a great year!
Fairview High School celebrated the beginning of their 100th year as a school with a ribbon cutting ceremony tonight.
Dr. Barnette is meeting today with our wonderful School Resource Officers to update them on new security initiatives in the district. We really appreciate what these men do to protect our students, teachers, and staff.
SHARE THE NEWS! Cullman County Schools and CCBOE.tv is proud to expand our LIVE streaming to feature county football this year! Friday Night Lights begins August 23. If you would like to feature your business, email news@ccboe.org or call (256) 734-2933.
