Bullock County High School

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Bullock County High School, originally named Union Springs High School and then Carver High School, is a public school serving about 370 student in grades 7 to 12 in Union Springs, Alabama. [1] [2] Hornets are the school mascot and black and old gold the school colors. [3] It is in the Bullock County School District and serves grades 9 to 12. [4]

In 2019 a new tax was proposed to fund renovations of the district schools. [4] [5] The school's enrollment has dropped in recent decades. [6] Kelvin James is the school's principal. [7] The school has a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students. [8]

Sheldon Ward was hired as the school's new football coach in 2020. [9] He replaced Willie Spears. [10]

A new gym was completed at the school in 2013. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Bullock County High School - About The School". Bullock County High School.
  2. ↑ "Bullock County High School in Union Springs, AL - US News Best High Schools". U.S. News & World Report . Archived from the original on March 29, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Bullock County (Union Springs, AL) High School Sports - Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, and more | MaxPreps". www.maxpreps.com.
  4. 1 2 "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Bullock County High School". nces.ed.gov.
  5. ↑ "It's a great time to be a Bullock County Hornet". Union Springs Herald.
  6. ↑ "Alabama High School Football History". www.ahsfhs.org.
  7. ↑ ""As another holiday season approaches, the Bullock County High School family sends you their warmest wishes. May you find the true spirit of the season and may it fill your heart with joy. Happy holidays." - Principal Kelvin James". Union Springs Herald.
  8. ↑ "Rankings of Bullock County High School announced". Union Springs Herald.
  9. ↑ "Hornets hire football coach". Union Springs Herald.
  10. ↑ "Many community members disagree with Board of Education decision". Union Springs Herald.
  11. ↑ "Hornets win first game played in new gym". Union Springs Herald.
  12. ↑ "Johnny Waters appointed municipal judge". Union Springs Herald.
  13. ↑ "City appoints Carmella Penn as city prosecutor". Union Springs Herald.

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