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Vestavia Hills City Schools offices are closed for Spring Break, March 24 – 28, 2025. Schools will reopen Monday, March 31, 2025.

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English Language Learner Teachers

Amy Monroe

  • Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
  • Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

Lori Reeves

  • Vestavia Hills Elementary East
  • Vestavia Hills Elementary West

Kelli Patterson

  • Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
  • Vestavia Hills Liberty Park Elementary and Middle Schools

Stephanie Williams

  • Louis Pizitz Middle School

Leslie Guerra 

  • Vestavia Hills High School Main Campus
  • Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus

Sherry Kington  Language Development Facilitator

ELL Program Mission

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We are excited to announce the launch of the ExcELL Academy, a program designed for English Language Learners (ELLs) in grades 9th - 12th. The program will operate daily 1st - 4th periods at the VHHS Freshman campus. Students in grades 10th-12th will be provided with shuttle transportation to the main campus for periods 5-8. ExcELL students will benefit from a structured curriculum, including sheltered English and History classes, and an ESL Language Acquisition course.

 

 

For more information contact: Faith Lenhart at lenhartfc@vhcs.us

 

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I am Vestavia Week and Festival 

Join Vestavia Hills City Schools for performances, celebrations, and multicultural hospitality. Students and families plan to share their native culture in the parade of flags, performances, and the Festival Village.

The educational outreach extends beyond the cultural village, with 80 suitcase country lesson plans delivered to elementary schools. These interactive lessons provide students with a hands-on opportunity to explore different cultures, fostering curiosity and understanding.

I am Vestavia Week November 10-14, 2025

I am Vestavia Festival November 13th 

5:30pm -7:30pm Vestavia Hills Civic Center

HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

For more information, email Lenhartfc@vhcs.us 

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Coming soon: Sign up for the festival village and Amazon wishlist 

ELL Family Resources

ELL Teacher Classroom Resources