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Help Shape the Future of Hoover City Schools

Help Shape the Future of Hoover City Schools

We hope you have had a great start to the new school year! As we get the year underway, we are also looking ahead and planning for the future of Hoover City Schools. We want your voice to be part o...
HCS Receives Grant for Free Breakfast This Year

HCS Receives Grant for Free Breakfast This Year

HCS Receives Grant for Free Breakfast This Year Thanks to the Alabama Universal Breakfast Grant, Hoover City Schools will be able to offer free breakfast to all students this school year. This supp...
HCS Welcomes New Administrative Leaders

HCS Welcomes New Administrative Leaders

HCS Welcomes New Administrative Leaders As we prepare for another exciting school year, we are pleased to welcome new leaders to our administrative team. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Mathew Epps...

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About Us

Gwin Elementary will establish a strong foundation for lifelong learning for all students by providing opportunities for academic, social, physical, and emotional growth in a child-centered environment. We will use a variety of research-based strategies to ensure that each student reaches his/her maximum potential. 


We believe: 

  • All children can learn and experience success. 
  • Instruction and assessment should be multi-faceted and implemented through best practices. 
  • Children build on prior knowledge, so they will be provided meaningful opportunities to construct their own knowledge through a multitude of experiences. 
  • An environment that encourages curiosity, risk-taking, and self-expression is essential for learning. 
  • Cultural diversity, individualism, and compassion for others enhance our environment. 
  • Continuous improvement is essential to the success of our children, school and community.
  • The arts are an essential component in the overall development of our children.

 

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Our Mission

In a safe, caring atmosphere of teaching and learning, Hoover City Schools provide each student with opportunities to develop exemplary character and achieve personal excellence through a rigorous and relevant curriculum.

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