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    •   Isabella Windsor works at The Eagle's Nest after dinner.

      HKS Student Life Provides Work Experience

      For students across the country, their first part-time job is a rite of passage. But more importantly, it is an opportunity that builds character and allows for the development of skills essential to future employment; not to mention the extra spending money that is earned along the way!

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    •   A collage of images showing students volunteering at Diaper Row.

      Soaring In Community

      Martin Luther King, Jr. famously said “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” And if there is anyone who exemplifies this idea of greatness, it’s the students from HKS! 

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    •   Students working on functional skills with the help of a Functional Skills Enrichment Teacher.

      Helping Kids Soar All Year Long

      The 2022-2023 school year was full of exciting changes for Helen Keller School of Alabama!

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    •   Helen Keller School of Alabama Principal Jeanna Chandler places her coffee order at Wake Up Café.

      Emerging Eagles Soar with Wake Up Café

      The students at Helen Keller School of Alabama have celebrated their latest impulse to soar with the grand opening of Wake Up Café, a student-run coffee shop featuring Community Coffee, both hot and iced, as well as live plants and crafts. 

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    •  A collage of headshots for Denzel Robinson, Angel Williams, and Jeffrey Oliver.

      Limitless Mindsets

      Teachers, Staff, and Students at Helen Keller School of Alabama prove that with limitless mindsets, anything is possible!

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    •  3 HKS cheerleaders cheering with cheerleaders from Alabama School for the Blind.

      HKS Cheerleaders Capture School Spirit

      This spring semester brought new opportunities to students at Helen Keller School of Alabama.

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    •  LeeAnne Vondracek smiles to camera.

      LeeAnne Vondracek named Student Life Director of Helen Keller School of Alabama

      LeeAnne Vondracek has been named the Student Life Director of Helen Keller School of Alabama.

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    • 7 basketball players, a coach, and a sponsor hold up a number 1 finger and smile to camera.

      Helen Keller School of Alabama Wins State Basketball Championship

      Helen Keller School of Alabama is celebrating its recent victory in Montgomery at the State Special Olympics where it became the state champion in basketball. 

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    •  Deputy Abrams looks to camera.

      AIDB Welcomes New School Resource Officer

      Deputy Matt Abrams has joined the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind team as a new School Resource Officer.

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    •  Amy Shelly smiles to camera.

      Amy Shelly Named Academic Director of Helen Keller School of Alabama

      Amy Shelly has been named the Academic Director of Helen Keller School of Alabama.

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    •  Jeanna Chandler smiling to camera

      Chandler Named Principal of Helen Keller School of Alabama

      Jeanna Chandler has been named principal of Helen Keller School of Alabama, bringing a wealth of experience to the students and staff of the school.

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    • Congrats to Rachel Chastain on being named 2020 AU Alumni Educator of the Year; Shown with Students.

      Agriscience Teacher Named 2020 Auburn University Alumni of the Year

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    • Powerlifting Team Dominates

      January 12, 2020

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    •  HKS Teacher stands with Steve Hurst in front of chicken coop.

      HKS Agriscience Receives Grant

      The Helen Keller School agriscience program has been awarded an Alabama Agriculture in the Classroom mini-grant for its integration of agriculture into curriculum areas.

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    •  Team members and coaches together after the win

      3-Peat Champs

      November 2, 2018

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    •  Jazmine and Ms. Rachel pose holding their awards.

      Awards from ARC

      September 20, 2018

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    • Four teens stand with their principal and riding instructors

      Riders Club Announced

      September 6, 2018

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    •  Five student athletes stand with two of their coaches

      State Special Olympics

      May 19, 2018

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    •  painting of human ear in blue and white, with braille saying, "Deaf. Blind, Limitless"

      Residential Art Silent Auction

      May 1, 2018

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    • Powerlifting Team Medals

      February 23, 2018

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