Cullman High School opens new STEM and career tech center
Fri, August 7, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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(Cullman City Schools)
CULLMAN, Ala. (WBMA) —Cullman High School students will soon have new space to train for in-demand careers after Cullman City Schools officially opened a new career technology and STEM wing on Friday
Officials with Cullman City Schools, the city of Cullman and local agencies gathered at Cullman High School for a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the new center. The facility is a new, two-story wing located behind the agriculture class/shop on Fourth Street
“I have so much gratitude for the many people it took to turn this vision into a reality,” Cullman High School Principal Allison Tuggle said. “It will allow students the opportunity to develop hands-on expertise and earn certifications in career tech fields.”
Cullman City Schools partnered with Mazda and Toyota, among others, to help ensure the curriculum and training align with the needs of area industries. The school system developed programs focused on engineering, computer science, health science, cyber security, educators and training, animal sciences and marketing
“The future is bright for Cullman City Schools and I can’t wait to see what the future holds,” Cullman City Schools Director of Academic Affairs Lindsay Brannon said
The new facility includes classrooms and instructional space for STEM programs, cybersecurity, health science, educators and training, computer science and marketing. The project also includes 3,900 square feet of dedicated space on the lower level for modern manufacturing, along with 150 additional parking spaces for students and staff
“We’re not just opening a new wing, but a door for students to walk through,” board President Jill Bradberry said. “This is more than just brick and mortar, it’s a symbol of opportunity and innovation.”
Superintendent Kyle Kallhoff thanked stakeholders involved in the project, including the school board, Cullman City Council and city leaders, as well as local businesses and industries that took part in construction and planning
Two career tech students — health science student Kaylee Johnson and engineering student Ezekiel Chaney were invited to cut the ceremonial ribbon
“It’s a tradition to have students cut the ribbon in moments like this, so we can all be reminded who we serve and who these innovations are for,” Kallhoff said
