Congratulations to Mrs. Linda Bean, who is celebrating an incredible 37th year in education! Her years of service reflect a deep commitment to music education and the countless students she has inspired throughout her career.
At Cullman Middle School, Mrs. Bean teaches Beginner Band, Advanced Band, Jazz Band, and Piano, giving students opportunities to explore their musical talents, build confidence, and develop a lifelong appreciation for music.
Her passion for teaching, wealth of experience, and dedication to excellence make her an invaluable member of our school system. We are grateful for Mrs. Bean's lasting impact on our students and for the many years she has devoted to helping them grow and succeed!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Kristi Patterson, whose dedication and compassion make a meaningful difference at Cullman Middle School!
Mrs. Patterson plays an important role in our school system by providing support, encouragement, and assistance to students with special needs. She approaches each day with patience, understanding, and a genuine love for the students she serves.
Whether she is assisting a student, supporting a teacher, or lending a helping hand to a colleague, Mrs. Patterson consistently goes above and beyond to ensure others feel supported and valued. We are grateful for her commitment to our students and for the positive impact she makes on our school community each day!
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Congratulations to Alexa Park, an outstanding Cullman Middle School student who exemplifies academic excellence, leadership, and kindness!
Alexa consistently maintains excellent grades while participating in the Beta Club, Scholars Bowl Team, and competitive dance. While her academic achievements are impressive, what truly sets Alexa apart is the genuine kindness and respect she demonstrates toward others. She leads by example, treats those around her with compassion, and positively impacts our school community every day.
We are incredibly proud of Alexa and appreciate the way she represents Cullman Middle School and Cullman City Schools. We look forward to seeing all she will accomplish in the years ahead!
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We are proud to recognize Cullman High School student Lily Shadeck for her leadership, creativity, and advocacy for students with dyslexia!
At the end of the 2025–2026 school year, the Cullman City Schools Foundation supported Lily by purchasing 75 copies of her recently published children's book, The Dynamic Duo and the Mix-Up Magic. These books were distributed to Cullman Primary School and East and West Elementary School classrooms.
Lily wrote her book to promote a positive understanding of dyslexia. She is also an active member of MythBusters and has previously donated books printed in dyslexia-friendly fonts to our school libraries. In addition, Lily has established a scholarship program to help local families in need access dyslexia testing.
Lily exemplifies what it means to be a student leader, advocate, and difference-maker. Her dedication to raising awareness, supporting families, and helping others is making a meaningful impact in our community.
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Congratulations to Cullman High School on being recognized as an A+ College Ready School of Distinction!
Mrs. Allison Tuggle and other school representatives will be formally recognized at the November 12, 2026, meeting of the Alabama State Board of Education in Montgomery. This honor recognizes schools that have met or exceeded established goals for qualifying AP exam scores.
This achievement reflects a commitment to going beyond the status quo and ensuring our students have opportunities to excel. It is a testament to the dedication of our teachers and school leaders who continually go above and beyond to meet student needs and prepare them for success.
Cullman City Schools is fortunate to have outstanding educators who strive for excellence and challenge our students to reach their full potential. Congratulations to the entire Cullman High School team on this well-deserved recognition!
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Congratulations to Ms. Cheryl Harrison, recently appointed President of the Cullman City Board of Education, and Ms. Amy Wood, appointed Vice President. Both are dedicated Board members who will help guide our school system through an important year of progress and transition.
Over the coming year, we will complete construction of Cullman Intermediate School, combine East and West Elementary Schools to form Cullman Intermediate, conduct a search for and hire a new Chief School Financial Officer, and address many other important priorities.
We appreciate their leadership and commitment to Cullman City Schools as we continue working together to strengthen our schools and position our system as one of the premier school systems in Alabama.
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Cheryl Harrison
Board President
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Amy Wood
Board Vice President
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With the recent passing of the CHOOSE Act, it is important to remember why the Cullman City School System remains the best choice for the best education! Here are five quick reminders… |
In May of 2019, the Alabama Literacy Act was enacted. The Alabama Literacy Act was established to improve the reading proficiency of public school kindergarten through 3rd grade students and ensure that those students are able to read at or above grade level by the end of the 3rd grade. One requirement is for 3rd grade students who are not reading at grade-level, as indicated on the ACAP, to be retained in third grade.
Throughout the school year, teachers will provide parents feedback on how their children are progressing in reading using benchmark tools like DIBELS and iReady. Third grade students who do not meet the score on ACAP will be required to attend a mandatory summer reading camp in June. At the conclusion of the reading camp the identified students will have one more opportunity to take the ACAP and show that they are reading at a third grade level or above.
The third grade teachers at both East and West are very strong and receive tremendous support, however it is going to take a team (teacher, parent and student) to reach the 100% threshold.
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Below are some of the highlights from the six broad areas of the Cullman City Board of Education's Strategic Plan and Strategic Commitments. The entire plan is located on the school system website ( https://www.cullmancats.net).
1.Student Support and Safety
- Safe learning environments
- Access to related services
- Increase modes of communication
2.Technology
- Enhancing devices and connectivity
- Safe and secure networks
- Professional development and support
3.Curriculum and Assessment
- Rigor, critical thinking, and creativity
- Alignment of assessments intended outcomes
- More academic and extracurricular opportunities
4.Employees
- Consistent expectations from campus to campus
- Continuous training on 21st century transferable skills
- Seek the best educators
5.Finance and Resources
- Financial transparency
- Increase community and industry partnerships
- Budget for the Board’s vision
6.Facilities
- Clean learning environments on all campuses
- Plan for comprehensive Cullman Intermediate School (3-5)
- Expand preschool programs
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Our students spend more of their day online than ever before, at school and at home. Keeping them safe is a partnership. We protect student data and devices on our networks, and you are the most important influence on the habits your children carry with them everywhere else.
The good news: a few simple habits stop most attacks. To help you put these habits into practice, we've attached simple conversation starters and extra resources below.
How Our District Protects Students
Schools are a frequent target for cybercriminals because we hold valuable student and family information. Our Technology Department works every day to keep that information safe.
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Content filtering on all district networks and student devices, as required by the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).
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Multifactor authentication for staff accounts that access student records.
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Regular software updates and security monitoring on district devices.
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Staff training on spotting phishing emails and protecting student data.
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Digital citizenship lessons from our Technology Integration Team that teach students to be safe, kind, and responsible online.
One important reminder: the district will never ask you for a password or Social Security number by email or text. If a message claiming to be from the school seems urgent or unusual, call your child's school directly using a number you already know.
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These are the four core behaviors of this year's national campaign. Practice them together as a family. |
Bonus for families: Keep devices out of bedrooms overnight, review privacy settings on apps and games together, and make sure your child knows they can come to you without fear of losing their device if something goes wrong online. |
The most powerful safety tool is an ongoing conversation. Here are starting points for each stage. |
Full financial statements can be found on the Cullman City Schools website by clicking here. |
The month of August is 1) 92% into the fiscal year. Revenues were at 2) 94.8% while
expenditures were at 3) 89.4%. Our total net operations were 4) $1.2M. Total assets were 5) $13M. We ended the month with a fund balance of 6) $13M which brings us to 7) 3.66 months of reserves.
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Kyle Kallhoff, Superintendent
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