2023-2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year, Jeff Norris, received the car he will use to travel the state as an education ambassador during a special assembly held at Oak Mountain Middle School on May 19. The car was presented by Alfa Insurance & Alabama Farmer's Federation. Special guests included state Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey, Alfa President Jimmy Parnell, Alabama Farmers Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan, Alabama Farmers Federation Communication Director Jeff Helms, Alfa Executive VP of Marketing Mark Evans, and Alfa Senior VP of Human Resources and Facilities Stephanie Palmore. Also in attendance were local elected officials, including Indian Spring Mayor Brenda Bell-Guercio, State Representative Arnold Moody, and Senator Jabo Waggoner.
Congratulations to Celita Carmichael, who was named Instructional Supervisor for Shelby County Schools by the Board of Education at today’s meeting. Ms. Carmichael has over 20 years of experience in education. She attended Oxford University in the U.K. and earned a Bachelor’s degree from UAB. She earned a Master of Education Administrative degree from Samford University. Ms. Carmichael has been the Principal at Mt Laurel Elementary for the last nine years, where she led her school to receive 2021 National Blue Ribbon School status. In addition, her school received the Legislative School Performance award this spring for being one of the Top 25 Schools in the State of Alabama.
The Shelby County Board of Education recognized the two teachers as First Year Teachers of the Year during the May 18 board meeting. Casen Young, a first-grade teacher at Helena Elementary, was honored as the Elementary First Year Teacher of the Year. Austin Dennis, a Social Studies teacher at Calera Middle, was honored as the Secondary First Year Teacher of the Year.
Young's principal, Genet Holcomb, said that she "exemplifies a love for students that is apparent to others" and confidently interacts with all stakeholders to build a collaborative partnership that benefits her students.
Desaree Jackson, principal of Calera Middle, stated that one of Dennis' greatest strengths is connecting with students and providing a positive and inclusive classroom environment where all students feel valued and respected.
May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month and today is #MentalHealthActionDay. Employees from the Shelby County Schools Central Office and the Shelby County Instructional Services Center wore green to support and highlight the importance of mental health support for our students and staff. Today, we recognize that mental health is a universal concern that impacts each and every one of us. We must normalize conversations about mental health and take action to care for ourselves and for one another. #SCSGoesGreen #ShelbyCares
Students, faculty, and staff throughout Shelby County joined district leaders in wearing green today to recognize May as #MentalHealthAwarenss Month. Thank you students and staff for helping to highlight the importance of mental health.
Oak Mountain Middle School Teacher Jeff Norris was recently selected as the 2023-2024 Alabama Teacher of the Year! Congratulations, Mr. Norris on this well-deserved honor.
Congratulations to Oak Mountain Elementary School and Mt Laurel Elementary School for being honored with Alabama Legislative School Performance Award during a recent state Board of Education meeting. The award recognized schools with the top report card scores.
Some very familiar faces showed up to help with Oak Mountian Middle School’s report card conferences today, including an outstanding group of former/retired school administrators. Former principals Michelle Shepherd (LNLC), Charles Smith (Riverchase Middle), Shelia Lewis (Montevallo Middle), Resia Brooks (Valley Elementary and Chelsea Intermediate), Christine Hoffman (Inverness Elementary), Linda Maxwell (Oak Mountain Intermediate), Jane Hampton (Oak Mountain Elementary), and Jennifer Galloway (Chelsea Park Elementary)were all on back to help give encouragement and support to OMMS students.
Happy School Nurse Day to all the dedicated and compassionate nurses who keep our students healthy and safe! Your tireless efforts and care are greatly appreciated. #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurses
After School Care Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 School Year.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day to all of our amazing teachers, including those selected to represent their local school as Teachers of the Year for 2022-2023! #teacherappreciationday #DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney
Happy Principals Appreciation Day to this amazing group of administrators! We are blessed to have these 31 individuals leading our students and staff each and every day! #principalsappreciationday #DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney
Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year is now open through S.C.O.R.E.
Congratulations to our Support Person of the Year category award winners! We will name the overall Support Person of the Year on May 4 at a special reception prior to the board of education meeting.
We couldn't let the week come to an end without recognizing our amazing paraprofessionals for doing great things in support of our students!
We are thrilled to announce that Jeff Norris, a teacher at Oak Mountain Middle School, has been selected as one of the sixteen finalists for the recognition of Alabama Teacher of the Year! Mr. Norris is known for his innovative and engaging teaching style, always going above and beyond to make his classroom a fun and dynamic place for his students. A real advocate for class involvement, Mr. Norris is truly deserving of this honor. Congratulations, Mr. Norris - we are so proud to have you on our team!
NEW Student Enrollment and RETURNING Student Registration -
S.C.O.R.E (registration program) will open for registration/enrollment of new and returning students for SY23-24 on April 10, 2023.
Spring Break Mar. 27 - 31. Schools and offices closed
This highlight video is a testament to the power of sports, the power of community, and the power of our amazing students! We invite you to watch and share in the excitement of the Special Olympics Track & Field event, and to join us in celebrating the achievements of our student athletes. Thank you to everyone who made this day possible! 💪👏 #NeverGiveUp https://youtu.be/a49mvXlfKOs