My Helena: The Prentice Family

The Prentice family shares what they love about raising a family in Helena

Stellar schools

Helena Elementary and Intermediate Schools

Our children have personally attended Helena Elementary School and Helena Intermediate School, both of which we have been highly impressed with. All the teachers and staff have been exceptional and intentional. Our family also loves the various events the different schools put on, such as the Father Daughter Dance, Mother Son Dance, beauty pageants and Spring Fling.

 

An eventful city

Helena’s top-notch event line up

We love participating in events such as the Christmas parade, Old Town Lives, Easter egg hunts, Buck Creek festival, Christmas tree lighting, Helena Hollow pumpkin patch, etc. The town is always hosting exciting events & encouraging its residents to be a part of the wonderful community.

Parks and Rec

From children’s sports to wild spaces

Our children have participated in rec flag football, cheer, baseball and soccer. We have enjoyed the experience of watching them thrive in sports. We also love the variety of outdoor recreation offered. From Cahaba Lily Park to Joe Tucker to the Hillsboro trail to Buck Creek area, there are so many beautiful outdoor options.

Hometown heartthrob 

Beautiful sights and small town charm

We love living in Helena because of the gorgeous scenery and old town vibe. The waterfall/dam is a beautiful view, along with the Buck Creek area and the various shops and restaurants of Old Town. Gives you a hometown feel.

Friendly faces

New friends around every corner

Last, but certainly not least, is the people. We’ve made great friends in Helena from our kid’s fellow classmate’s and their parents, our kid’s sports teams and their parents, connections through events or friends and just meeting people while out in town. We love this city and the people help make it great!

SportsPlus

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Shelby County wins offensive duel at Briarwood to take first area victory

Helena

Helena crowns winners of Miss HHS, Little Miss Helena

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Spain Park remains atop Class 6A with shutouts of Homewood, Pelham

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Briarwood boys knock off No. 2 Chelsea after Hornets take tight girls game on set piece

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Chelsea rides strong nights from Parmley, Beck to area win over Pelham

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Pelham rallies from halftime deficit to beat Spain Park in penalties

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Thompson girls breeze past Prattville for sixth-straight victory

Calera

Calera awards funds for video scoreboard at high school

Hoover

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis announces mayoral run

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Blanket Fort Hope hosts Restoring Dreams Gala

News

Pelham Senior Center to host Health and Wellness Expo

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Chelsea recognizes senior athletics signees at special assembly

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Local Daughters of the American Revolution members attend state conference

Montevallo

Montevallo City Council approves development of group care home

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Oak Mountain outlasts Vestavia Hills, breaks state record for longest unbeaten streak

Calera

Calera recovering after tornado hits community

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Surviving the storm: Timing was key in survival of Calera resident Tim Striegel and his daughter

Calera

‘Here to serve’: Collectivus Church aids in debris cleanup after tornado hits Calera

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Nine area players selected to All-State basketball teams, Chelsea’s Harlow named 6A Coach of the Year

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Weather update: Shelby County now under highest severe weather risk

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Calling God: Chaney Johnson’s excellence stems from strong faith and a will to win

Helena

Helena City Council honors city’s newest Eagle Scout

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Public hearing to be held for rezoning of Reserve Chelsea

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Shelby County under level 4 risk for severe weather on Saturday