I would like to express my gratitude to you for a great school year. A goal in our schools is that our students have an exceptional experience where excellence, curiosity, and resilience drive their achievement and growth. Thank you for your partnership in making learning without limits possible for our students.

Monday night, we celebrated the commencement exercises for the Class of 2026. It was a wonderful time to honor the 580 students who earned a diploma from Vestavia Hills High School. Their accomplishments are truly impressive, including an incredible $45 million in scholarship offers (you can see the full list here). These accolades are an annual reminder of the hard work of our students and staff, and the dedication you show your children from the moment they first walk through our elementary school doors.

On behalf of our Board of Education, I want to thank you for entrusting your children to us. We consider it a privilege to walk alongside them in their academic journey.

I hope your summer is one that is filled with many blessings of time and memories with family and friends!

Each year, the teachers and staff of Vestavia Hills City Schools work tirelessly to make learning without limits possible for each of our students. We would like to express our gratitude for their selfless service throughout the 2025-26 school year.

Yesterday, the Board of Education recognized employees who have achieved 20 years of service in VHCS as well as those who are retiring at the end of the school year. Please join us in congratulating these faculty and staff who have contributed so much to the success of our students and schools.

Kem Bennett, VHECH · Stratton Brock, Pizitz · Lisa Crawford, VHELP

Dr. Timarie Fisk, VHHS · Zenobia Foreman, VHEW · Jenny Lou Grindle, VHEDR

Katie Hicks, VHECH · Stacy Loftin, VHELP · Amber Maniscalco, VHECH

Katie Mash, VHEW · Sammy Queen, VHHSFC · Angie Richardson, VHHS

Carlson Riddle, BOE · Anna Smith, VHEE · Wesley Smith, VHECH

Kris Thomas, VHHS · Angie Whiddon, VHEW

Laura Aiken, VHHS · Melanie Banks, VHEDR · Roger Bittinger, VHHS

Shelia Branch, Pizitz · Mandy Burgess, Pizitz · Andrea Coleman, VHEW 

Brent Coleman, Pizitz · Kate Donaldson, VHEDR · Michael England, VHELP

Cathy Fisher, VHHS · Rhonda Frazier, VHEE · Sue Frazier, VHELP

Alexis Grammas, VHEDR · Jamie Harris, VHHS · Elizabeth Hester, VHEDR

Jupie Lindley, VHECH · Jamie Kolb Lord, VHEW · Amy Maddox, VHHS

Kim Matchen, VHEDR · Lora Meeks, VHEE · Leslie Mundt, VHEDR

Emily Powell, VHEE · Lois Powers, VHEW · Lori Reeves, VHEE/VHEW

Jeremy Renfroe, VHHSFC · Eleanor Rushing, VHHS · Cindy Smith, VHECH

Vicky Smith, VHEE · Melanie Tingle, VHHSFC

The Vestavia Hills Rebels have excelled in athletics competition this spring. Congratulations to the VHHS Boys’ Tennis Team and VHHS Boys’ Golf Team for both winning the 7A state championship this spring. The VHHS Girls’ Softball Team is also one of just eight teams remaining in contention for their state championship which will be decided later this week. We congratulate the 26 teams which qualified for postseason play this school year and all of our team and individual state champions!

The Vestavia Hills Board of Education met for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 18. The meeting included a recognition of Jay Stewart, President of the Vestavia Hills Board of Education, whose five-year term on the Board ends this month. The Board approved Jonathan Handey as the new President of the Board of Education and Kyle Whittington as the Vice President. Board members also agreed to accept no compensation for their service in the 2026-27 school year, keeping with historical precedent of past VHCS Boards of Education. 

During the meeting, the Board approved new textbooks for various Advanced Placement courses along with the 2026-27 employee salary schedule. In addition, the Board approved a contract for locker room improvements at the VHCS softball facility, the first of several future projects for this facility. The Board also approved contract updates for Chief School Finance Officer Courtney Brown and Superintendent Todd Freeman. Regular monthly personnel actions, consent items, and financial statements were also approved.

🏖️ May 21: Last Day of School / Students Dismiss 2 Hours Early / EDP Services End at 4:00 PM

📊 May 22: Teacher Workday / Report Card Day

🇺🇸 May 25: Memorial Day / School Offices Closed