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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Chelsea celebrates holidays with 25th annual Christmas parade

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Alabaster honors THS student Ethan Crook for act of heroism

Calera

Team Southern Xpress donates $1K to Calera boys basketball

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Best at the net: 2024 All-County volleyball teams honor area’s top stars

Columbiana

Shelby Humane to hold 4th ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas event on Dec. 23

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Chelsea’s Lauren Buchanan named Shelby County Player of the Year after record-setting season

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Pelham’s Perry Robinson named Shelby County Coach of the Year

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Briarwood boys claim second place at Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic

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Briarwood ends Smoky Mountain Christmas Classic with back-to-back wins to secure fifth place

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Pelham secures third place at Cherokee Invitational with wins over out-of-state teams

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Oak Mountain wins big over Hillcrest, Parker in Husky Holiday Shootout

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All-State football team features 21 area stars, Spain Park’s Vakakes wins 6A Coach of the Year

Helena

Hundreds come together to celebrate Helena’s annual Christmas tree lighting

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Helena comes together to celebrate the holidays with annual Christmas parade

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Helena holds interviews for vacancy on City Council Place 2

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Coosa Valley’s Aleah Pickett signs with Coastal Alabama South for volleyball

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North Shelby’s Nick Dunlap named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

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Pelham City Schools recognizes Teacher, Support Person of the Year honorees

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2025 Pelham Polar Plunge announced

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Chelsea approves bid for renovations to Fire Station No. 32

Business

The Arc of Shelby County announces 2025 charity golf event

Montevallo

University of Montevallo to offer Master of Education in special education in Fall 2025

Montevallo

University of Montevallo honors 2024 graduates at Fall Commencement

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Pelham Fire Department announces 2024 Santa Stops