Haleyville

Bishop named HCS superintendent


Newly appointed Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bishop with his family. From left, daughter Allie Bishop, son-in-law Jackson Kennedy, daughter Aleah Kennedy, wife Leah Bishop, Dr. Bishop, his mother Barbara Bishop and father William Bishop Sr.
HALEYVILLE - A new era in leadership began for Haleyville City Schools Monday, Sept. 29, when the board of education unanimously named Dr. Bill Bishop as superintendent during a special-called meeting.

Rocky Ravine gets long-awaited grant


Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri shows where the project of widening the trails for Rocky Ravine Park will begin at City Lake.

HALEYVILLE - A major trail restoration project from Haleyville City Lake to Rocky Ravine Park is finally moving forward, after at least four years of planning, thanks to a federal $176,576 Recreation Trails Program grant.
The grant, funded through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, will require a $44,000 match from the city, officials said.

Heart of Haleyville Park fall season has great line-up


Members of the Heart of Haleyville Park committee are excited about the fall lineup of events that kicks off this Friday night. From left, Boo Brooks, Brian Berry, Deanna Camp. Not pictured are Christy Harbin and Amanda Edwards.
HALEYVILLE - Fall is in the air, as the fall season of activities at the Heart of Haleyville Downtown Park kicks off this Friday, Sept. 12...

Top 5 superintendent candidates for Haleyville City Schools named

HALEYVILLE - The Alabama Association of School Boards has selected the top five candidates for superintendent for Haleyville City Schools, as announced by  Dr.  Tim Morgan of the AASB at a special-called meeting of the Haleyville Board of Education Tuesday, September 2.

These top 5 candidates, listed in alphabetical order, are Dr. Veronica R. Bayles, of Florence, Dr. William "Bill" Bishop of Haleyville, Amy Childress of Grove Oak, Dr. Heidi Knapp of Brewton and Dr. Brian K. Thomas of Henagar.

Haleyville City Schools applauded over test scores


Haleyville Middle School Computer Science and 8th grade math support teacher Ashley Bailey works with students in a smaller group study which has been shown as beneficial behind increasing ACAP test scores. Students shown from left, Alexis Rodriguez, Gavin Walker, Lydia Barnett and Dianne Reyes. Shown standing are Middle School Principal Bo Wilcoxson and Assistant Principal Emily Faulkner.
HALEYVILLE - Higher poverty rates in a school district usually mean lower testing proficiency rates, but Haleyville City Schools has proven that to be wrong, being listed as one of just three schools in the entire state to have grown in math proficiency by double digits.

Haleyville election results

HALEYVILLE -Here are the Haleyville election results from the municipal election results:

Ray Boshell will be back as mayor after many years, defeating incumbent Ken Sunseri.  He received 417 votes.  Sunseri received 281 votes and Valeria Taylor received 21 votes.

For Haleyville Council Place 2, Cade Lewis won with 412 votes.  His opponent, Samantha Thomas, had 304 votes.

For Haleyville Council Place 3, Colton Corum won with 486 votes.  His opponent, Lee Dobbs, had 230 votes.

Elections Tuesday

WINSTON COUNTY - The future of municipal government in three locations in Winston County will be decided this Tuesday, Aug. 26, when voters head to the polls to cast their ballots for their choice of such vital offices as mayor and council.

New Assistant Principal at Haleyville Elementary


The administrative team at Haleyville Elementary School is ready to begin a new year. From left, Principal Tammy Hatton, new Assistant Principal Kevin Barnwell and Assistant Principal Dr. Elyse Aldridge.
HALEYVILLE - Kevin Barnwell, a familiar face at Haleyville High School, is moving across the street, bringing a positive energy to the administrative team of Haleyville Elementary as assistant principal.