Thank you CLAS!

Thank you to my principal colleagues for the tremendous job that you do everyday!

Well said my friend!

Red Ribbon Week at HBES! Favorite hero or Villain. ⁦Hokes Bluff Elementary⁩

Honoring all Veterans today, especially this guy! My Uncle, Charles H. Gardner, U.S. Army Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M.A.S.H.) Korea. While there he shared the gospel and ministered to local children who had been orphaned.

The AAESA Fall Instructional Leadership Conference is off and running. I'm looking forward to being with my Alabama friends and colleagues! National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals

Another great day at the AAESA Fall Instructional Leadership Conference! Congratulations on a successful event. National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals

Well said Joe!

Privileged to attend and present at the AAESA Fall Conference! Great catching up with old friends and colleagues. Appreciated being recognized as the longest serving principal in attendance. #AAESA CLAS National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals L. Earl Franks, Ed.D., CAE Hokes Bluff Elementary

We are THRILLED to share that Hokes Bluff Elementary has scored a 92 on the state report card! Our students, faculty, and staff are the BEST! Keep watching us SOAR! It’s great to be a Hokes Bluff Eagle!! Hokes Bluff Elementary Etowah Co. Schools

Proud dad post! My beautiful daughter graduated the past weekend with a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Samford University. She has worked extremely hard and we are so proud of her! ⁦Samford University⁩

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness" (Lamentations 3:22-23). We are thankful for His new mercies as we embark on a new year at Samford University. May 2025 be a blessing. ❤️ 💙

Exciting News for Hokes Bluff Elementary School! We are honored to announce that Hokes Bluff Elementary School has been recognized as one of the 25 Most Improved Schools in Alabama! Thanks to our hardworking students, teachers and staff, and our supportive families and community!

Check this out! Hokes Bluff Elementary alabamareflector.com/2025/01/10/ala…

Another proud dad post! I’m so proud of my beautiful and intelligent daughter! She has worked extremely hard as an honors student at Samford University and now beginning her chosen career at GRMC. All my love and best wishes! Samford University

National School Counselor Week! We want to take a moment to say a HUGE thank you to our amazing school counselor, Mrs. Ball! We all know and love her for her fun and silly side, but what truly makes her special is her 💚 BIG HEART 💚 for all of our Little Eagles.

🚨 Leadership News! CLAS has selected Dr. Farrell Seymore, superintendent of Opelika City Schools, as its next executive director. He will begin July 1, 2025, following the retirement of Dr. Vic Wilson. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4liu5J9 #EdLeadership #AlabamaEd

Happy National Assistant Principals Week to one of the best, Mrs. Jamie McCain! HBES is fortunate to have her as part of our HBES family. She truly has a heart for our children and does an outstanding job! Thank you Mrs. McCain for all that you do! ⁦Hokes Bluff Elementary⁩

Beginning year number 36!!