Monique Harton will serve as the new assistant principal at Montevallo Elementary School. Ms. Harton has 26 years of experience as an educator. She has worked for the past 17 years as an ARI Reading Specialist at Clanton Elementary School.
Congratulations to David Bobo and Dr. JiJi Davis, who were sworn into office today for the Shelby County Board of Education. Bobo is beginning his third sixth-year term on the board, while Dr. Davis was sworn in for his first term after being elected in November.
30 Chelsea High School Healthcare Academy - Surgical Tech Program students passed the National Healthcareer Association Certified Patient Care Technician exam, exceeding the national exam pass rate and earning their first set of healthcare credentials. They are now certified PCT's and are prepared to start hands-on patient care clinical internship rotations at Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Heart South Cardiovascular Group next semester. Their post-secondary educational interests include neonatal nursing, physical therapy, clinical laboratory science, nurse anesthesia, dentistry, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pharmacy, neurosurgery, and orthopedic surgery.
Congratulations to all the high school teachers of the year!
Calera High – Rachel Roberts; Career Technical Education Center (CTEC); Chelsea High – Andrea Maddox; Linda Nolen Learning Center – Sarah Cole; Montevallo High School - Rylee Holt; Success Program – Samantha Englebert; Oak Mountain High – Susan Schwartz; and Shelby County High – Karlee Merrell; and Vincent High School – Allison Fleming
Congratulations to all the middle school teachers of the year!
Calera Middle – Sarah Dennis; Chelsea Middle – William Fannin; Columbiana Middle – Krista Smith; Helena Middle – Christine L. Hoffman; Montevallo Middle - Dr. Wanda Young-Lowe; Oak Mountain Middle - Grace Riddle; and Vincent Middle - Brittany Wells
Congratulations to all the elementary school teachers of the year! Calera Elementary – Heather Ozment; Calera Intermediate – Sarah Freeman; Chelsea Park Elementary – Jessica Galamore; Elvin Hill Elementary – Ashley Rene Cole; Forest Oaks Elementary – MacKenzie Wilkinson; Helena Elementary - Megan Anglin; Helena Intermediate – Bridgett Cox; Inverness Elementary – Jessica Bush; Montevallo Elementary – Sadie Kinlecheenie; Mt Laurel Elementary – Allison Gulock; Oak Mountain Elementary – Peyton Cannon; Oak Mountain Intermediate – Jennifer Colburn; Shelby Elementary – Kaleigh Lamar; Vincent Elementary – Melissa Smith; and Wilsonville Elementary – Cayla Weber.
Congratulations to our top three Teachers of the Year for 2024, Megan Anglin from Helena Elementary, Dr. Wanda Young-Lowe from Montevallo Middle, and Rylee Holt from Montevallo High School!
Congratulations to Elvin Hill Elementary, winner of a 2024 Safe Schools Initiative Award from Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. The selection process featured a comprehensive four-phase application and review process by highly educated judges who are skilled and knowledgeable in school safety trends. In addition to Elvin Hill, five other schools from across the State of Alabama were selected to receive the Safe School Award, the highest achievement. Attorney General Marshall will visit each school to present their award in person.
“The safety of our schoolchildren is always on the forefront of our minds and hearts. That is why it is important to highlight and promote the innovative efforts to improve student safety through the Alabama Safe Schools Initiative,” Attorney General Steve Marshall said. “These six schools have developed innovative programs and taken practical, effective steps to combat the threat of violence that has become a terrible part of our modern society. Their dedication and resolve to provide a safe environment for learning is an inspiration to us all. I look forward to continuing to spotlight the best school safety ideas for school administrators, resource officers, parents, and students.”
2024 Safe School Award Winners
Elvin Hill Elementary School, Columbiana
Cullman City Primary School, Cullman
UMS-Wright Preparatory School, Mobile
Orange Beach Middle & High School, Orange Beach
Ladonia Elementary School, Phenix City
Russellville Elementary School, Russellville
Attention Seniors!
Are you interested in exploring career opportunities in construction and skilled trades after graduation? Don’t miss the AGC Construction Boot Camp, a hands-on program designed to jumpstart your future in the industry. See the flyer for more information and sign up at http://www.bit.ly/2025-SCS-ConstructionBootCamp
Administrators and teachers from Helena Elementary and the entire Helena school zone recently attended the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence National conference where HES was formerly recognized and honored for earning the Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award. The award is the highest honor given by the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and recognizes schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement. Additionally, several HES teachers, Kathleen Keelin, Allison Festavan, Jan Hughey, Allie Clement, Amy Rooker, Julie Stephens and Brandi Abernathy, presented at the conference. Chelsea Park Elementary also had representatives attend the conference.
Shelby County Schools is pleased to announce that we scored an A on the state report card! Thank you to our hard-working students, staff, and administrators for empowering and inspiring excellence in your classrooms and schools! #EmpoweringandInspiringExcellence
Congratulations to the following students who were named winners of the 24-25 Art of Kindness Contest sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) and Shelby County Schools, The winners from the elementary category were Emory Carthage (CAIS) - first place, Kaleb Fomby (OMIS) - second place, and Jonah Toney (CAIS) - third place. The winners from the middle school category were Darah Gomez (OMMS) - first place, Arya Calhoun (OMMS) - second place, and Grace Thornton (OMMS) - third place. The winners from the high school category were Emily Schwan (CAHS) - first place, Alana Raudenbush (OMHS) - second place, and Ellis Shubert (OMHS) - third place.
Congratulations to the Digital Citizenship Bookmark Design Contest Winners - Skylynn McCrimon from Vincent Elementary, Mia Armstrong from Helena Middle, and My'Asia Hollis from Calera High School. These students' bookmarks will be produced and given to students in the district.
Retiring Board Member Jimmy Bice was honored at the November 21 meeting for over 46 years of combined service to the Shelby County School District. Bice served as a teacher and administrator for over 34 years and on the Board of Education for 12 years. He was honored with a Journey Shaper Award from Dr. Lewis Brooks for his contributions to the school district.
Congratulations to David Bobo and Amber Polk who were elected to serve as officers by their fellow board members. Bobo will remain Board President while Polk will now serve as Vice President.
Shelby County recently added new assistant principal positions for administrative support at several schools. Christina Shaler will serve at both Shelby Elementary and Wilsonville Elementary. Shaler has over 20 years of experience and most recently served as the Administrative Assistant at Shelby Elementary
Shelby County recently added new assistant principal positions for administrative support at several schools. Hannah Burton will serve at Cheslea Park Elementary. Burton has been in education for 17 years. She has most recently served as an administrative assistant at CPES.
Shelby County recently added new assistant principal positions for administrative support at several schools. Brady Akin will serve at Calera Elementary School. Akin has been with the district since 2013 and has been a special ed teacher at Forest Oaks Elementary since 2016.
Shelby County recently added new assistant principal positions for administrative support at several schools. Brittany Brasher will serve at Calera Intermediate School. Brasher has been a special education teacher for the past 13 years, five of which have been at CAIS.
Encouraging girls to consider future careers in STEM-related fields was one of the goals of the STEM Goes Red event held on November 15 at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center. Over 150 girls in grades 6-12 from middle and high schools across the district attended the event. According to the event's sponsor, the American Heart Association, STEM Goes Red brings interesting careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to life for young women. Student attendees gained firsthand experience, connected with inspiring professionals, and learned about jobs across STEM fields.
