Courtesy of Mateo Giraud on Unsplash Summer is on the horizon and we’re almost free from school, but you may be wondering to yourself how you’re going to spend your relaxation time. Lucky for you, Birmingham offers a variety of things to do once we get through exams. Maybe your feet are itching to touch some grass! Fun fact, Alabama has the greatest biodiversity in the nation. You experience the wonders of nature’s beauty and visit one of our many naturally abundant parks, such as Oak...

By Audrey Kim and Aiden Billano It’s that time of year again: the time we get to decide how we’re all going to spend the next year. With course selection fast approaching, as you look at potential classes in Vestavia’s Next Steps Live Binder , you may notice a few new additions since last year. After listening to student interest, these new courses were proposed by teachers and approved by the Board of Education to be available starting this year. Unfortunately, these courses won’t be...

Photo Credit: Google In this drop’s Faculty Highlight, we will be putting the spotlight on Mrs. Grillo, otherwise known as Mrs. G! She loves Harry Potter, and she teaches (PLTW) - Principles of Engineering and Civil Engineering & Architecture at our high school.  Mrs. Grillo enjoys teaching Engineering to students because it “ is a truly hands-on, project-based curriculum.” She says that it creates “an environment that fosters creativity, encourages critical thinking, and inspires students...