Hoover City Schools

Hoover City Schools is proud to announce three new administrative leaders approved at tonight’s Board of Education meeting. Please join us in welcoming:

⭐ Dr. Mathew Epps, Coordinator of RC3

Dr. Epps brings 20 years of educational experience and extensive knowledge of career and technical education. He currently serves as principal of the Shelby County Career Technical Education Center, where he has expanded innovative workforce development opportunities for students through dual enrollment, industry partnerships, workforce credentials, internships, job shadowing experiences, and industry tours.

⭐ Emily Fogleman, Assistant Principal of Brock’s Gap Intermediate

A familiar face in the Brock’s Gap community, Fogleman brings 15 years of experience in education and currently serves as BGIS enrichment specialist and HCS lead enrichment specialist. During her 11 years at BGIS, she has supported student achievement through innovative learning experiences while serving in numerous leadership roles at both the school and district levels.

⭐ Mallory Creel, Assistant Principal of Greystone Elementary

Creel brings 14 years of experience in education and currently serves as a math teacher at Berry Middle. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and is known for her commitment to student success and instructional excellence. She has served on the Alabama State College and Career Ready Mathematics Implementation Team and is AMSTI Math and Science trained and Orton-Gillingham certified.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Epps, Mrs. Fogleman, and Mrs. Creel on their new leadership roles. We are excited for the impact they will make as we continue building momentum across Hoover City Schools.

From championship titles and national recognition to innovation, creativity, leadership, and service, Hoover City Schools students and staff continue building momentum in incredible ways.

At May’s Board of Education meeting, HCS proudly recognized students, teachers, coaches, and staff members from across the district for their accomplishments in academics, athletics, fine arts, technology, career technical education, and more.

🏆 State championship-winning chess teams and individual competitors
💡 Agent of Change Award honorees leading innovation in education and technology
✍️ A statewide poetry competition winner from Greystone Elementary
🦾 Spain Park Engineering Academy students who established Alabama’s first E-NABLE chapter and are creating 3D-printed prosthetics for those in need
🏳️ Hoover High Color Guard finishing among the top programs in the nation at WGI World Championships
🎾 Hoover High tennis athletes earning state titles and sportsmanship honors
🚗 RC3 Automotive Academy students advancing to national competition after state championship wins at SkillsUSA
🎭 Spain Park theatre students earning top honors at the Alabama Thespian Festival
📈 Spain Park DECA students earning international recognition and awards at ICDC
🎮 Spain Park Esports earning State Runner-Up honors in Splatoon 3
⛳ Bumpus athletics teams and coaches earning Metro-South championships and honors (girls golf and boys and girls outdoor track)

Congratulations to all of our May Board Recognition honorees for representing Hoover City Schools with excellence on the local, state, and national stage. Your accomplishments continue to make our entire community proud.

The tassels have turned, the caps have flown, and 733 Hoover High School seniors are officially graduates. 🎓

Last night, we celebrated the Class of 2026 and the incredible journey that brought them to this moment. This class has led with excellence, served their community, and created memories that will last a lifetime.

🎓 61% of graduates were offered scholarships
🎉 More than $47 million in scholarship offers
🎓 $21.1 million in scholarships accepted
🎉 179 students earned a 4.0+ GPA
🎓 9 National Merit Finalists
🎉 HHS graduates will attend 213 colleges and universities across the nation
🎓 77.5% are heading to a 4-year college
🎉 16% are attending a 2-year college
🎓 6.5% are entering the workforce or military

From classrooms and campuses to careers and service, the future is bright for the HHS Class of 2026. We are so proud of each and every graduate and cannot wait to see where life takes them next. Once a Buc, always a Buc. 🧡🖤

Countless memories. 335 graduates. A future full of momentum. 🎓

Last night, we celebrated the incredible Class of 2026 from Spain Park High School and all they have accomplished during their time at Hoover City Schools. Their hard work, leadership, talent, and dedication have left a lasting impact on our school community.

🎓 71% are heading to a 4-year college
🎉 12% are attending a 2-year college
🎓 9% are entering the workforce or military
🎉 $17.4 million in scholarships offered
🎓 More than half of the class was offered scholarships
🎉 SPHS graduates will attend 53 colleges and universities across the nation
🎓 87 students earned a 4.0+ GPA
🎉 8 National Merit Finalists and 6 Commended Students
🎓 3 U.S. Presidential Scholar Candidates
🎉 40 seniors earned recognition for high-level language proficiency across 7 languages, including two students who achieved the rare distinction of Triliteracy

We are so proud of the Class of 2026 and cannot wait to see the impact they make in the world. Go Jags! 💙🖤

Summer break is almost here, Hoover City Schools! As we wrap up an incredible school year, don’t forget to check the HCS newsletter or website for important early dismissal times for May 20–21.

Here’s to finishing strong, celebrating a great year, and getting ready for a fun summer break. 😎

History came to life through the hands of our RC3 students.

Ahead of America’s 250th celebration, students had the opportunity to help restore a historic cannon, combining technical skill, teamwork, and craftsmanship on a project connected to our nation’s story. Now completed, the cannon will return to American Village as part of its historical collection.

Experiences like this show the power of hands-on learning and the impact students can make. We are so proud of our students for their hard work and the role they played in helping preserve a piece of history for future generations.

Congratulations to our Hoover City Schools students recognized at the 2026 Hoover Service Club Scholarship & Awards Luncheon!

The Hoover Service Club honored graduating seniors from Hoover High School and Spain Park High School with scholarships recognizing their hard work, leadership, and dedication to serving others.

Scholarship recipients included:
• Jackson Hargrove
• Nina Jordan
• Rose Owen
• Nyel Settles
• Madeline Crumly
• Nicolas Dominguez
• Andrew Mbugua
• Kodai Nakazawa

Community Service Awards were presented to Jameson Coleman and Lexie Beard for their outstanding commitment to serving others and making a positive impact in the community.

The organization also recognized outstanding 8th grade students from Berry, Bumpus, and Simmons Middle Schools as Rising Stars for their academic achievement and citizenship:
⭐ Brynleigh Carns
⭐ Luke Jones
⭐ Addison Berryhill
⭐ Calton Nichols
⭐ Nora Monsma
⭐ Beckett West

Thank you to the Hoover Service Club and its generous donors for continuing to invest in and celebrate the success of our students!