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Vestavia Hills City Schools

Learning Without Limits

English Language Learners

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Our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive environment that ensures equal access to education for all students. We celebrate linguistic diversity, maintain pride in cultural and linguistic identities, and view English Learners as assets to our school community. We empower students to succeed academically and socially through personalized support, a team approach, and a focus on comprehensible content.

English Language Learner Teachers

Lori Reeves

  • Elementary

Kelli Patterson

  • 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  

  • Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
  • Language Development Facilitator

 

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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.

 

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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 

Sign Up for the Cultural Fashion Show

 

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

Questions? email Faith Lenhart - Lenhartfc@vhcs.us

Vestavia Hills City Schools
1204 Montgomery Highway
Vestavia Hills, Alabama 35216
Phone: 205-402-5100