Hoover City Schools

HCS Transfer Application for the 2026-2027 school year

The transfer application window is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. This only applies to students seeking to transfer to a Hoover school other than the Hoover school for which they are zoned...

January 14, 2026

HCS School Calendar 2026–2027

The Hoover City Schools Board of Education approved the 2026–2027 School Calendar during the October Board Meeting. You can view the approved calendar by visiting the HCS website and selecting Down...

October 8, 2025

FOCUS Act

In May, Alabama passed the Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety Act (FOCUS Act). This new law prohibits students from using wireless communication devices such as cell phones, s...

July 29, 2025

Information from CNP – Free or Reduced Price Meals

Hoover City Schools is committed to supporting student success by offering healthy meals every school day. Breakfast is available for $2 for elementary students or $2.25 for secondary students, and...

July 3, 2025

Hoover City Schools Names Two Assistant Superintendents

Hoover City Schools is proud to announce that two district leaders have been named assistant superintendents for the school system. Dr. Chris Robbins has been named Assistant Superintendent of Inst...

June 10, 2025

HCS Announces Coordinator of Prevention and At-Risk Services

Hoover City Schools is proud to announce Dr. Donna Smiley as the district’s new Coordinator of Prevention and At-Risk Services. With 27 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to stu...

May 21, 2025

Dr. Kerry Pate-Davison Named Executive Director of Human Resources for Hoover City Schools

Hoover City Schools is proud to name Dr. Kerry Pate-Davison as the new Executive Director of Human Resources. As a dedicated educator and administrator with over two decades of experience, Dr. Pate...

April 9, 2025

HCS Announces Dr. Bob Lawry as Chief Administrative Officer

Hoover City Schools is proud to announce Dr. Bob Lawry as the district’s new Chief Administrative Officer. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Student Services, Dr. Lawry will transition...

March 11, 2025

HCS Welcomes Dr. Brian Cocke as Fine Arts Specialist

Hoover City Schools is proud to announce Dr. Brian Cocke as the district’s Fine Arts Specialist. This newly created position reflects the district’s commitment to supporting and enhancing fine arts...

January 15, 2025

HCS Names Caroline Morris as Director of Technology Integration

Hoover City Schools is proud to announce Caroline Morris as the district's new Director of Technology Integration. With over a decade of experience in education and a proven record of driving innov...

December 13, 2024

HCS Announces Kelli Lane as Chief Technology Officer

Hoover City Schools is proud to announce Kelli Lane as the system’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 20 years of experience in educational technology, Lane has played a key role in advanci...

November 13, 2024

2025 Finley Awards Recommendation Form

In an effort to acknowledge those in our schools demonstrating outstanding character, Hoover City Schools and the Finley Committee annually recognize an employee of the school system and a twelfth-...

November 5, 2024

Happy #NationalCustodianDay!

Happy #NationalCustodianDay! 🧹✨Today, we honor our incredible custodial team at Hoover City Schools, who work tirelessly to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming. Your dedication makes a diff...

October 2, 2024

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