Students were solicited in the Alabama Republican to attend Hazel Green School for one dollar per month.

[3] On May 8, 1916, a 1,000 dollars grant was approved and construction began on the new Hazel Green School.

A two-story building was constructed; in its first year of operation, it facilitated ninety-seven students and three teachers.

Originally, due to the town's name, Hazel Green School was identified as the Greenies (a mythical elf-like creature.)

The students of HGHS usually wear camouflage when playing the Bucks because of their opponents wildlife mascot.