Big questions and bold ideas from our students brought science to life at the 2026 Shelby County District Science Fair 🧪
Congratulations to the top six projects advancing to UAB's CARSEF on March 7th.
🥇 1st Place: Peyton Moody (CHMS) - "Motherhood In Question"
🥈 2nd Place: Avery Doss (MMS) - "Is Music Medicine to Your Memory?"
🥉 3rd Place: Mera Bradbury (HMS) - "The Turning Point of Friction"
🏅 HM: Noah Whitaker (HMS) - "Ready, Set, Sense!"
🏅 HM: Sara Hayes (MMS) - "Power Up"
🏅 HM: Creed Stano (MMS) - "PowerChair Angles and Speed"
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Congratulations to the top six projects advancing to UAB's CARSEF on March 7th.
🥇 1st Place: Peyton Moody (CHMS) - "Motherhood In Question"
🥈 2nd Place: Avery Doss (MMS) - "Is Music Medicine to Your Memory?"
🥉 3rd Place: Mera Bradbury (HMS) - "The Turning Point of Friction"
🏅 HM: Noah Whitaker (HMS) - "Ready, Set, Sense!"
🏅 HM: Sara Hayes (MMS) - "Power Up"
🏅 HM: Creed Stano (MMS) - "PowerChair Angles and Speed"
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Congratulations to the Chelsea High School Healthcare Academy Class of 2026, as they participated in the fourth annual White Jacket and CPCT Pinning Ceremony this morning. Once again, this year's class achieved a 100% pass rate on the CPCT exam. These students will soon begin attending hands-on patient care clinicals at Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Heart South Cardiovascular Group. Well done!
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Shelby County Schools will operate on a normal schedule on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Due to the weather conditions and the potential roadway concerns, Shelby County Schools will use virtual learning on Monday January 26, 2026. Extracurricular activities are canceled. Please have your child check virtual platforms for assignments.
We were thrilled to celebrate student creativity at last night's 2026 Shelby County Schools' Superintendent's Art Show! Congratulations to all chosen artists, category winners, and Superintendent's Choice honorees 🎨
🏅K-3, Category 1🏅
1st - Oliver Quinn (OMES)
2nd - Rosie Paul (OMES)
3rd - Samantha Portillo (VES)
4th - Ben Renno (IES)
5th - Clara Deal (HES)
🏅Grades 4-6, Category 1🏅
1st - Evelyn Bush (OMIS)
2nd - Addilyn Rowe (SES)
3rd - Nevaeh Knox (VES)
4th - Avery Green (OMIS)
5th - Emily Martinez (MMS)
🏅Grades 7-8, Category 1🏅
1st - Deniz Altinel (OMMS)
2nd - Grant Smith (CMS)
HM - Alexa Gutierrez (MMS)
🏅Grades 9-10, Category 1🏅
1st - Darah Gomez (OMHS)
2nd - Autumn Wojtkielewicz (MHS)
HM - Kinley Bolton (HHS)
🏅Grades 9-10, Category 2🏅
1st - Jackson Hall (CHHS)
2nd - Curt Cashion (CHHS)
🏅Grades 11-12, Category 1🏅
1st - Erika Carneal (HHS)
2nd - Victoria Nguyen (CHHS)
HM - Glory Strickland (HHS)
🏅Superintendent's Choice Awards🏅
Connor Crossland (OMHS)
Oliver Quinn (OMES)
Mattie Scroggins (EHES)
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🏅K-3, Category 1🏅
1st - Oliver Quinn (OMES)
2nd - Rosie Paul (OMES)
3rd - Samantha Portillo (VES)
4th - Ben Renno (IES)
5th - Clara Deal (HES)
🏅Grades 4-6, Category 1🏅
1st - Evelyn Bush (OMIS)
2nd - Addilyn Rowe (SES)
3rd - Nevaeh Knox (VES)
4th - Avery Green (OMIS)
5th - Emily Martinez (MMS)
🏅Grades 7-8, Category 1🏅
1st - Deniz Altinel (OMMS)
2nd - Grant Smith (CMS)
HM - Alexa Gutierrez (MMS)
🏅Grades 9-10, Category 1🏅
1st - Darah Gomez (OMHS)
2nd - Autumn Wojtkielewicz (MHS)
HM - Kinley Bolton (HHS)
🏅Grades 9-10, Category 2🏅
1st - Jackson Hall (CHHS)
2nd - Curt Cashion (CHHS)
🏅Grades 11-12, Category 1🏅
1st - Erika Carneal (HHS)
2nd - Victoria Nguyen (CHHS)
HM - Glory Strickland (HHS)
🏅Superintendent's Choice Awards🏅
Connor Crossland (OMHS)
Oliver Quinn (OMES)
Mattie Scroggins (EHES)
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It's been a week full of cheers, high-fives, and great memories at Oak Mountain Lanes during our Special Olympics Bowling event 🎳
What a wonderful reminder of the joy that comes from community, encouragement, and inclusion. We are grateful to everyone who helped make these few days such a success for our students.
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What a wonderful reminder of the joy that comes from community, encouragement, and inclusion. We are grateful to everyone who helped make these few days such a success for our students.
#DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
Our first Shelby 101 session of 2026 was a great day of learning and connection!
Participants received an instructional overview from Dr. Lynn Carroll and Dr. Leah Anne Wood, heard about Gifted and Advanced Programs and Special Education, and took a field trip to the Linda Nolen Learning Center. The day also included a look into instructional strategies at both the elementary and secondary levels.
We kicked off the morning with a performance by the Chelsea Middle School show choir, directed by Ms. Jillian Harig, and wrapped up the day browsing the art show gallery in the Shelby Room - all showcasing the creativity and talent across the district.
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Participants received an instructional overview from Dr. Lynn Carroll and Dr. Leah Anne Wood, heard about Gifted and Advanced Programs and Special Education, and took a field trip to the Linda Nolen Learning Center. The day also included a look into instructional strategies at both the elementary and secondary levels.
We kicked off the morning with a performance by the Chelsea Middle School show choir, directed by Ms. Jillian Harig, and wrapped up the day browsing the art show gallery in the Shelby Room - all showcasing the creativity and talent across the district.
#DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
Our schools' 6th grade teams came together to compete at SCISC yesterday to round out our week of Scholars' Bowl. Well done, and congratulations to all of the students who participated 📚
6th Grade School High Scorers: Brody Kirk (CAMS), Cecily Hendrickson (CHMS), Alex Etress (CMMS), Madelyn Whatley (HLMS), Hunter Bozeman (MNMS), James Thigpen (OMMS), and Marley Franklin & Kayden Loomis (VMHS)
6th Grade Individual Performers: Cecily Hendrickson (1st Place - CHMS), Alex Etress (2nd Place - CMMS), and James Thigpen (3rd Place - OMMS)
Top 6th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Chelsea Middle School
🥈2nd Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Columbiana Middle School
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We continued our week of Scholars' Bowl yesterday, as the 7th & 8th grade teams came to compete at SCISC. All of our students represented their schools so well. Congratulations! 🏆
8th Grade School High Scorers: Ronin DeLong (CAMS), Owen Gurtler (CHMS), Liam Cole (CMMS), Macy Crawford (HLMS), Marolyn Baker (MNMS), Hansika Kathait (OMMS), and Bryson Brown & August Lee (VMHS)
7th Grade School High Scorers: Davis Dolbaire (CAMS), Eli Miller (CHMS), Maggie McIntosh (CMMS), Jackson Houser (HLMS), Celeste Landaverde-Lara (MNMS), Luke Belcher (OMMS), and Hunter Pilkington (VMHS)
8th Grade Individual Performers: Hansika Kathait & Liam Cole (1st Place - OMMS & CMMS), Owen Gurtler (2nd Place - CHMS), and Brady Clark (3rd Place - CHMS)
7th Grade Individual Performers: Maggie McIntosh (1st Place - CMMS), Eli Miller (2nd Place - CHMS), and Jackson Houser (3rd Place - HLMS)
Top 8th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Chelsea Middle School
🥈2nd Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Columbiana Middle School
Top 7th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥈2nd Place - Chelsea Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Columbiana Middle School
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8th Grade School High Scorers: Ronin DeLong (CAMS), Owen Gurtler (CHMS), Liam Cole (CMMS), Macy Crawford (HLMS), Marolyn Baker (MNMS), Hansika Kathait (OMMS), and Bryson Brown & August Lee (VMHS)
7th Grade School High Scorers: Davis Dolbaire (CAMS), Eli Miller (CHMS), Maggie McIntosh (CMMS), Jackson Houser (HLMS), Celeste Landaverde-Lara (MNMS), Luke Belcher (OMMS), and Hunter Pilkington (VMHS)
8th Grade Individual Performers: Hansika Kathait & Liam Cole (1st Place - OMMS & CMMS), Owen Gurtler (2nd Place - CHMS), and Brady Clark (3rd Place - CHMS)
7th Grade Individual Performers: Maggie McIntosh (1st Place - CMMS), Eli Miller (2nd Place - CHMS), and Jackson Houser (3rd Place - HLMS)
Top 8th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Chelsea Middle School
🥈2nd Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Columbiana Middle School
Top 7th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥈2nd Place - Chelsea Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Columbiana Middle School
#DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence #PreparedForTheJourney
Knowledge on display! 🧠
Varsity and JV teams from each of our high schools competed in yesterday's Scholars' Bowl event at SCISC. Congratulations to all participants, high scorers, and winning teams for an outstanding showing!
Varsity School High Scorers: Mackenzie Ovando (CAHS), Brayden Smith (CHHS), Brodie Starnes (HLHS), Haley Landaverde-Lara (MNHS), Daniel Collins (OMHS), Jonavan Smith (SCHS), and Levi Young (VMHS)
JV School High Scorers: Davi Morais & Jaiden Smith (CAHS), Noah Hendrickson (CHHS), Ethan Quinn (HLHS), Jennifer Landaverde-Lara (MNHS), Noah Chattam (OMHS), John Cortez (SCHS), and Riley Spates (VMHS)
Varsity Individual Performers: Jonavan Smith (1st Place - SCHS), Daniel Collins (2nd Place - OMHS), and Brodie Starnes (3rd Place - HLHS)
JV Individual Performers: Noah Chattam (1st Place - OMHS), Ethan Quinn (2nd Place - HLHS), and Noah Hendrickson (3rd Place - CHHS)
Top Varsity Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain High School
🥈2nd Place - Helena High School
🥉 3rd Place - Chelsea High School
Top JV Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Chelsea High School
🥈2nd Place - Helena High School
🥉 3rd Place - Oak Mountain High School
#DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence #PreparedForTheJourney
Varsity and JV teams from each of our high schools competed in yesterday's Scholars' Bowl event at SCISC. Congratulations to all participants, high scorers, and winning teams for an outstanding showing!
Varsity School High Scorers: Mackenzie Ovando (CAHS), Brayden Smith (CHHS), Brodie Starnes (HLHS), Haley Landaverde-Lara (MNHS), Daniel Collins (OMHS), Jonavan Smith (SCHS), and Levi Young (VMHS)
JV School High Scorers: Davi Morais & Jaiden Smith (CAHS), Noah Hendrickson (CHHS), Ethan Quinn (HLHS), Jennifer Landaverde-Lara (MNHS), Noah Chattam (OMHS), John Cortez (SCHS), and Riley Spates (VMHS)
Varsity Individual Performers: Jonavan Smith (1st Place - SCHS), Daniel Collins (2nd Place - OMHS), and Brodie Starnes (3rd Place - HLHS)
JV Individual Performers: Noah Chattam (1st Place - OMHS), Ethan Quinn (2nd Place - HLHS), and Noah Hendrickson (3rd Place - CHHS)
Top Varsity Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain High School
🥈2nd Place - Helena High School
🥉 3rd Place - Chelsea High School
Top JV Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Chelsea High School
🥈2nd Place - Helena High School
🥉 3rd Place - Oak Mountain High School
#DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence #PreparedForTheJourney
Additional Information regarding Pre-K Registration. Registration doesn't open until JANUARY 15. Once our child is pre-registered, their name will be placed in the lottery. Each location will hold a drawing for pre-registered students from January 15 until the drawing date. The names of those students will be drawn until all slots are filled. The remaining students will be placed on a waitlist. Students who pre-registered after the drawing will be added to the waitlist in the order in which they pre-registered.
January is Board Member Recognition Month, and we are grateful for the leaders who help guide Shelby County Schools every step of the way.
Our Board of Education members give their time, insight, and dedication to support students, staff, and families across our district. Their leadership helps ensure our schools are prepared for the journey ahead and rooted in excellence.
Please join us in thanking David Bobo, Amber Polk, Peg Hill, JiJi Davis, and Billy Holliday for their continued service and commitment to Shelby County Schools.
Thank you for guiding our journey.
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#ThankYouBoardMembers #ServingOurSchools
Author Dale Alexander, best known for his insightful book "The Talk (about money)” is visiting Shelby County high schools this week to share insights with students eager to learn about financial literacy and responsible money management.
Today, he spoke to seniors from Chelsea High, Shelby County High, and Vincent High. He will speak at the other four high schools over the next two days. He will also host a free public meeting for Shelby County Schools' parents and staff at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center.
Alexander, a seasoned expert in personal finance, has dedicated his career to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for financial success. His book, "The Talk (about money)," has gained widespread acclaim for its practical advice and easy-to-understand insights into the world of finance.
The book has been featured in numerous national media outlets and will be gifted to seniors because of the generosity of the Shelby County Legislative Delegation. Senators April Weaver, Jabo Waggoner, Lance Bell, and Dan Roberts joined Representatives Arnold Mooney, Russell Bedsole, Kenneth Paschal, Leigh Hulsey, Susan DuBose, Jim Carnes, and Corley Ellis to fund a grant for purchasing books for all seniors in Shelby County Schools.
Today, he spoke to seniors from Chelsea High, Shelby County High, and Vincent High. He will speak at the other four high schools over the next two days. He will also host a free public meeting for Shelby County Schools' parents and staff at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center.
Alexander, a seasoned expert in personal finance, has dedicated his career to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for financial success. His book, "The Talk (about money)," has gained widespread acclaim for its practical advice and easy-to-understand insights into the world of finance.
The book has been featured in numerous national media outlets and will be gifted to seniors because of the generosity of the Shelby County Legislative Delegation. Senators April Weaver, Jabo Waggoner, Lance Bell, and Dan Roberts joined Representatives Arnold Mooney, Russell Bedsole, Kenneth Paschal, Leigh Hulsey, Susan DuBose, Jim Carnes, and Corley Ellis to fund a grant for purchasing books for all seniors in Shelby County Schools.
First Class Pre-K Registration Opens January 15, 2026.
For more information: https://prek.alaceed.alabama.gov/
For more information: https://prek.alaceed.alabama.gov/
Find out more information about Shelby County Title I-A, such as:
What is Title I-A?
Which schools are Title I-A?
Does Title I-A only mean elementary?
What resources are available?
More Questions? Visit https://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/page/federal-programs for contact information.
View the Title I-A handbook at https://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/o/scs/page/title-1-handbook.
35 Chelsea High School Healthcare Academy - Surgical Tech Program students passed the National Healthcareer Association Certified Patient Care Technician exam, achieving an impressive 100% 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, midwifery, pediatric physician, clinical psychology, nurse anesthesia, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, and Army nursing.
Kelsy Collum will serve as the new Assistant Principal of Helena Middle School. Mrs. Collum is in her tenth year in education. She began her career with Shelby County Schools, teaching special education at Columbiana Middle School and later at Linda Nolen Learning Center. Most recently, Mrs. Collum has served as assistant principal at Calera High School.
She earned her B.S. in Communication Disorders and M.Ed. in Collaborative Education from the University of Montevallo, as well as her Certificate in Instructional Leadership from the University of Montevallo.
She earned her B.S. in Communication Disorders and M.Ed. in Collaborative Education from the University of Montevallo, as well as her Certificate in Instructional Leadership from the University of Montevallo.
Oak Mountain Middle School National Junior Honor Society students spent Wednesday morning shopping for their annual Toys for Tots Drive. The students joined forces with the U.S. Marine Corps to ensure that children across Central Alabama have toys this Christmas season.
Congratulations are also in order for our teachers who maintained their NBCT certification!! Great job!!
Congratulations to our new National Board Certified Teachers! A special thank you to our Shelby County Schools Education Foundation for helping support the journey of these teachers each year with mentor support and professional development.
