Hoover City Schools runs 16 schools for 13,000+ students. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 23-27; the last day is May 27, 2027. District office: 205-439-1000.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Updated each year. Facts on this page come from Hoover City Schools, its 2026-27 school calendar (PDF) and the Alabama State Department of Education.

Public schools for homes inside Hoover city limits are run by Hoover City Schools, a city school system separate from the Jefferson County and Shelby County systems, even though Hoover sits in both counties. The district says it has more than 13,000 students in 16 schools: 10 elementary schools, one intermediate school, three middle schools and two high schools. Its five-member Board of Education is appointed by the Hoover City Council. The superintendent is Kevin Maddox.

Every public school in Hoover, with its zone and report card: Hoover public schools.

Who to call

  • District office: Hoover City Schools, 205-439-1000, 2810 Metropolitan Way, Hoover, AL 35243
  • School zones and transfers: Student Services, 205-439-1016
  • Registration questions: the school your child will attend (school contacts)
  • Zone by address: Hoover School Locator Map

The schools

Level Schools
High (2) Hoover High, Spain Park High
Middle (3) Berry Middle, Bumpus Middle, Simmons Middle
Intermediate (1) Brock’s Gap Intermediate
Elementary (10) Bluff Park, Deer Valley, Green Valley, Greystone, Gwin, Riverchase, Rocky Ridge, Shades Mountain, South Shades Crest, Trace Crossings

The district also runs Crossroads School and the Riverchase Career Connection Center. Each school has its own website, linked from the district home page.

Which school is my address zoned for?

Search your address on the district’s School Locator Map. The district says the map is for information only and is not legally binding, so confirm with Student Services at 205-439-1016 before you buy or rent. Apartment and multifamily addresses are listed in a separate apartment zone guide (PDF), according to the School Zones page.

2026-27 calendar

From the board-approved 2026-27 calendar (PDF):

Date What happens
Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day, schools closed
Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiving break, schools closed
Friday, Dec. 18 Early dismissal; end of the second nine weeks
Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 Winter break, schools closed
Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 Teacher workday, no students
Tuesday, Jan. 5 Students return
Monday, Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
Friday, Feb. 12 Professional development, no students
Monday, Feb. 15 Presidents Day, schools closed
March 22-26 Spring break, schools closed
Friday, April 9 Inclement weather day, schools closed
Thursday, May 27 Last day for students, early dismissal

The school year began Wednesday, Aug. 12, and fall break was Oct. 9-12. The district has also posted its 2027-28 calendar (PDF).

Registering a student

New students register online through the district’s registration page, which also covers kindergarten and pre-K pre-registration. Returning-student registration for 2026-27 opened March 30, 2026. The YMCA of Greater Birmingham runs after-school child care at every Hoover elementary and intermediate school, the district says.

Ratings and test scores

Alabama grades every school and district on an A to F scale on its state report card, which combines achievement, growth, graduation rate, college and career readiness and chronic absenteeism. Search for Hoover City or for a school by name, and use the Supporting Data/Export menu for the detail behind each grade, as the district’s achievement data page explains. The 2024-25 report cards were released in November 2025.

The Board of Education

The board’s five members are appointed by the City Council: President Alan Paquette, Vice President Rex Blair, Amy Tosney, Jeremy Vice and Shelley Shaw, according to the board page. Regular meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 2810 Metropolitan Way, unless the schedule says otherwise, and are streamed on the district’s YouTube channel. Speakers who want to address the board must register beforehand and get three minutes each.

Coming meetings: Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Operations Building, 2195 Parkway Lake Drive; Dec. 8; Jan. 12, 2027; and Feb. 9. Agendas and minutes are posted on Simbli.

What this means for you

  • Living in Hoover means Hoover City Schools, whichever county your home is in.
  • Check the zone map and call Student Services before you sign a lease or a contract.
  • Plan around Nov. 23-27 and Dec. 21 to Jan. 1.

Related: Friday night football, moving to Hoover and Hoover home prices.

Which schools each Hoover area is zoned for: see our Hoover neighborhoods guide.

Frequently asked questions

What school district is Hoover in?

Homes inside Hoover city limits are served by Hoover City Schools, which runs 16 schools, including two high schools, Hoover High and Spain Park High. Use the district’s School Locator Map to find the zone for an address.

When is Thanksgiving break for Hoover City Schools?

Schools are closed Monday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 27, 2026. Winter break runs Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, and students return Tuesday, Jan. 5.

When is the last day of school for Hoover City Schools in 2027?

The last day for students is Thursday, May 27, 2027, an early dismissal day, according to the board-approved 2026-27 calendar.

How do I find which Hoover school my child is zoned for?

Search your address on the Hoover School Locator Map. The district says the map is informational, not legally binding; call Student Services at 205-439-1016 with questions.

When does the Hoover Board of Education meet?

Regular meetings are at 5:30 p.m., usually at 2810 Metropolitan Way. The next is Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Operations Building, 2195 Parkway Lake Drive.