Shelby County Schools held its annual National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) Conference today at SCISC. The event, sponsored by the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation, brought together NBCT educators from across the district for a day of celebration, professional learning, and collaboration.
Dr. Brooks welcomed attendees with opening remarks, followed by an inspiring keynote address from Alabama Alternate Teacher of the Year, Kira Aaron. The conference continued with a series of engaging afternoon breakout sessions focused on instructional practices and teacher leadership.
It has been a great day of recognizing and celebrating our National Board Certified educators! #DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
The Shelby Chamber of Commerce held its annual Student and Educator of the Year awards on April 30 at the Pelham Civic Center. Congratulations to all of our Shelby County teachers and students who were honored. Ira Fannin, a Chelsea Middle School teacher, was named the Middle School Educator of the Year. James Ledbetter from Shelby County High was honored as a winner in the Career Tech Standout Student category. Davis Junkin from the Shelby County Career Technical Center (Chelsea High) was named a winner in the Distinguished Standout Student category. Yan Zou from Montevallo High won the overall Future Leader Award. As winners, Mr. Fannin will receive a monetary prize to be used in the classroom, and the students will each receive monetary prizes to further their educational endeavors.
Shelby County Schools recently held the Superintendent's Art Exhibit, which featured artwork from over 100 students in grades K-12. The artwork included pieces recognized at the district level and several selected to represent Shelby County School at the State of Alabama Visual Art Exhibit in Montgomery. Of the 20 pieces selected for the state art exhibit, Shelby County had five students whose artwork received special recognition. Kendyl Hannah from Oak Mountain Intermediate placed 3rd, and Evelyn Rayl from Oak Mountain Elementary received an honorable mention in Division 3-4. Jacob Mondragon from Chelsea Middle placed 3rd, and Shelby Kemp received an honorable mention in Division 7-8. Sara Allen from Helena High School placed 2nd in Division 9-10.
Three pieces from the Superintendent's Art Exhibit were selected for the Superintendent's Choice Award and will be displayed in Dr. Lewis Brook's office at the Central Office. Those students were Abigail Hunter from Calera Intermediate, Arya Calhoun from Oak Mountain Middle, and Sabrielle Spainhoward from Chelsea High School.
District Art Show Winners
K-2, CATEGORY 1
1ST PLACE - Abby Carstarphen - Inverness Elementary
2ND PLACE - Casen King - Linda Nolen Learning Center
3RD PLACE - Bernie Rhoades - Oak Mountain Elementary
3-4, CATEGORY 1
1ST PLACE - Evelyn Rayl - Oak Mountain Intermediate
2ND PLACE - Kate Cunningham - Elvin Hill Elementary
3RD PLACE Elizabeth Russell - Oak Mountain Elementary
5-6, CATEGORY 1
1ST PLACE - Sara Jovanovic - Helena Intermediate
2ND PLACE - Allie Oldham - Forest Oaks Elementary -
3RD PLACE - Madison Fowler - Calera Middle
7-8, CATEGORY 1
1ST PLACE - Lukas Scholl - Calera Middle -
2ND PLACE - Shelby Kemp - Helena Middle
3RD PLACE - Jacob Mondragon - Chelsea Middle
9-10, CATEGORY 1
1ST PLACE - Glory Strickland - Helena High
2ND PLACE - Sara Allen - Helena High
3RD PLACE - Eloise Evans - Helena High
9-10, CATEGORY 2
1ST PLACE - Griffin Holmes - Oak Mountain High
2ND PLACE - Bailey Cole - Oak Mountain High
3RD PLACE - Ashdyn Gamble - Chelsea High
11-12, CATEGORY 1
1ST PLACE - Natalie Bevilacqua - Shelby County High
2ND PLACE Ryan Mervis - Calera High -
3RD PLACE - Maria Chambers - Helena High
11-12, CATEGORY 2
1ST PLACE - Tyler Barton - Calera High
2ND PLACE - Jada Kelly - Calera High
3RD PLACE - Rebecca Stevens - Chelsea High
Congratulations to the Shelby County Project SEARCH Program and instructor Elizabeth Ferguson on two recent honors awarded at the 1st Biennial State of Alabama Transition Conference. The Project SEARCH Instructor Award was presented to Ferguson for servant dedication to planning and implementing instructional activities. Also, the Innovative Marketing and Recruitment Strategies Award was presented to Project SEARCH of Shelby County at Shelby Ridge.
Congratulations to Chelsea Middle School student, Shrey Nehwal, who won 1st place in the Governor’s App Challenge for middle schools! This statewide computer programming competition recognizes students for their mastery and application of computer programming and design.
NOW OPEN! Registration and enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Visit https://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/enrollment for more information.
Shelby County Schools is monitoring for the possibility of severe weather for Monday morning, March 31. We will communicate with you further should conditions warrant.
Dr. Lewis Brooks recognized the SCS Maintenance Department with a Journey Shaper Award for their tireless work to repair Calera Intermediate from tornado damages. The school was only closed one day thanks to the work done over the weekend by our dedicated maintenance staff.
The 2025 Byte of Code competition was a great success, as students joined together to tackle several coding/robotics challenges centered around the theme of automotive manufacturing 🚗 In addition to competing, these students had the opportunity to hear from individuals who work with Mercedes-Benz - who also brought several vehicles for our students to see just outside of SCISC. #DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
Congratulations to our Shelby County teachers who recently earned or renewed National Board Certification. Those who earned NBCT for the first time are Lauren Ash (INES), Jana Baker (FOES), McKayla Hester (VNES), Kathleen Keelin (HLES), Cassie Screws (HLHS), Paula Tolbert (CPES), and Jessica Van Scyoc (MNES). Those who maintained their certification were Lauren Davis (SCISC), Ashlee Elliott (SCISC), Shannon Galamore (CHHS), Amanda Gallups (OMHS), Sarah Hopper (HLIS), Elizabeth Howard (CHMS), Kylee Mitchell (SCISC), and Geoffrey Wymer (ND).
It was another great morning today at SCISC, as we hosted the 2025 Shelby County Middle School Math Tournament! Congratulations and well done to each student who participated in this year's competition ✏️
8th Grade Accelerated Individual High Scorers: Jelea Tate (CAMS), Caroline Zieba (CHMS), Oliver Nobles (HMS), Macon Huckabaa (MMS), Parker Verant (OMMS), and Cora Carter (VHMS)
8th Grade Accelerated Top 3 Scorers:
🥇1st - Parker Verant (OMMS)
🥈2nd - Noah Chatham (OMMS)
🥉3rd - Oliver Nobles (HMS)
8th Grade Accelerated Overall Team Winners:
🥇1st - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥈2nd - Helena Middle School
🥉3rd - Chelsea Middle School
It was another great morning today at SCISC, as we hosted the 2025 Shelby County Middle School Math Tournament! Congratulations and well done to each student who participated in this year's competition ✏️
8th Grade Individual High Scorers: Mariah Jenkins (CAMS), Ronin Harbour (CHMS), Mikael Huerta (HMS), Brandon Walker (MMS), and Sophie Phipps (VHMS)
8th Grade Top 3 Scorers:
🥇1st - Ronin Harbour (CHMS)
🥈2nd - Mikael Huerta (HMS)
🥉3rd - Sophie Phipps (VHMS)
8th Grade Overall Team Winners:
🥇1st - Chelsea Middle School
🥈2nd - Helena Middle School
🥉3rd - Vincent Middle School
It was another great morning today at SCISC, as we hosted the 2025 Shelby County Middle School Math Tournament! Congratulations and well done to each student who participated in this year's competition ✏️
7th Grade Individual High Scorers: Blair Seales (CAMS), Ellyn Schlenker (CHMS), Katelyn Watts (HMS), Marolyn Baker (MMS), Mary Zhang (OMMS), and Desmond Reynolds (VHMS)
7th Grade Top 3 Scorers:
🥇1st - Mary Zhang (OMMS)
🥈2nd - Hansika Kathait (OMMS)
🥉3rd - Marolyn Baker (MMS) & Katelyn Watts (HMS)
7th Grade Overall Team Winners:
🥇1st - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥈2nd - Helena Middle School
🥉3rd - Calera Middle School
It was another great morning today at SCISC, as we hosted the 2025 Shelby County Middle School Math Tournament! Congratulations and well done to each student who participated in this year's competition ✏️
6th Grade Individual High Scorers: Kylee Lolley (CAMS), Jonas McGinn (CHMS), Olivia Hyatt (CMMS), Emily Kaney (HMS), Layla Lovelady (MMS), Jackson Holmes (OMMS), and Harper Rodriguez (VMHS)
6th Grade Top 3 Scorers:
🥇1st - Jonas McGinn (CHMS)
🥈2nd - Shriyans Roy (CHMS) & Jackson Holmes (OMMS)
🥉3rd - Michael Crumpton (OMMS) & Avery Garvey (OMMS)
6th Grade Overall Team Winners:
🥇1st - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥈2nd - Chelsea Middle School
🥉3rd - Helena Middle School
Congratulations to all the outstanding students who competed in the Shelby County High School Math Tournament! We are so proud of the talented mathematicians from across the district who showcased their problem-solving skills and academic excellence. A big round of applause to all participants, coaches, and schools for an incredible tournament! 👏👏👏 #EmpoweringandInspiringExcellence
Celebrating Excellence at the Shelby County High School Math Tournament! 📊🎉
A huge congratulations to all the talented students who competed and showcased their incredible math skills! 🏆✨
Advanced Math Individual High Scorers:
CAHS: Thomas Starkey
CHHS: Colby Surrett
HLHS: Jon Cheever
MNHS: Richard Doss
OMHS: Brandon Cui (scoring a perfect 100! 🎯)
SCHS: Spencer Decker
VMHS: Aiden Poe
🏆 Overall Individual Winners Top Three:
Advanced Math: 1st - Brandon Cui (OMHS), 2nd - Colby Surrett (CHHS), 3rd - Jon Cheever (HLHS)
🏅 Team Champions:
Advanced Math: Oak Mountain High School - 1st Place, Helena High School - 2nd Place, and Chelsea High School, 3rd Place
Celebrating Excellence at the Shelby County High School Math Tournament! 📊🎉
A huge congratulations to all the talented students who competed and showcased their incredible math skills! 🏆✨
Algebra II Individual High Scorers:
CAHS: Sarah Bizay
CHHS: Jacob Hotchkiss
HLHS: Edward Boadi
MNHS: Kaylee Flores
OMHS: Brandon Shin
SCHS: Maddie Talton & Aida Vansant
VMHS: Levi Young
🏆 Overall Individual Winners Top Three:
Algebra II: 1st - Brandon Shin (OMHS), 2nd - Jakob Shilling (OMHS), 3rd - Peter Samal (OMHS)
🏅 Team Champions:
Algebra II: Oak Mountain High School - 1st Place, Helena High School - 2nd Place, and Chelsea High School - 3rd Place.
Celebrating Excellence at the Shelby County High School Math Tournament! 📊🎉
A huge congratulations to all the talented students who competed and showcased their incredible math skills! 🏆✨
📌 Algebra I High Scorers::
CAHS: Ka’Mairrha Steele
CHHS: Mike Pham
HLHS: Glory Strickland
MNHS: Cesar Segura
OMHS: Robbie Earle
SCHS: Kody Nunhally
VMHS: Allison Dougherty
🏆 Overall Individual Winners Top Three:
Algebra I: 1st - Mike Pham (CHHS), 2nd - Robbie Earle (OMHS), 3rd - Andrew Ripple (OMHS)
🏅 Team Champions:
Algebra I: Oak Mountain High School - 1st Place, Chelsea High School - 2nd Place, and Helena High School - 3rd Place
Celebrating Excellence at the Shelby County High School Math Tournament! 📊🎉
A huge congratulations to all the talented students who competed and showcased their incredible math skills! 🏆✨
📌 Geometry High Scorers:
CAHS: Kinsley Broadhead
CHHS: Carter Roach
HLHS: Joshua Trautwein
MNHS: Atticus Plott
OMHS: Dara Jindapon
SCHS: Russell Yongue
VMHS: Alyssa Daugherty
Geometry Top Three High Scorers: 1st - Dara Jindapon (OMHS), 2nd - Aidan Cui (OMHS), 3rd - Joshua Trautwein (HLHS)
Geometry Team Winners: Oak Mountain High School - 1st, Chelsea High School - 2nd, and Helena High School - 3rd
🏁 These young engineers put their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork to the test in this year’s Engaging Elementary Engineers (E3) Competition! From designing self-propelled race cars to coding robots and building wind-powered boats, students showcased their STEM skills in a series of exciting challenges.
👏 Congratulations to event and best team flag winners! 🎉
Wednesday Winners:
🏎 Start Your Engineers
🥇 Green Valley “Robot Racers”
🥈 Hall-Kent “Fast and the Fueleous”
🥉 Vestavia Dolly Ridge “Finish Line Falcons”
🚩 Pelham Ridge “Panther Pit Crew”
⛵ Float Fleet Derby
🥇 Vestavia Hills East “Floating Eagles”
🥈 Forest Oaks “Sea Dolphins”
🥉 Hall-Kent “Elite Fleet”
🚩 Lincoln “Hydro Hustlers”
🤖 Dash’s Pit Crew (Coding Challenge)
🥇 Vestavia Dolly Ridge “DASH-n-the-Furious”
🥈 Pelham Ridge “Pelham Flash Dashers”
🥉 Vestavia Dolly Ridge “Dolly Dashers”
🚩 Hall-Kent “Data Drifters”
🥚 Crash Test Eggstravaganza
🏆 Lincoln Elementary (31 grams)
Thursday Winners:
🏎 Start Your Engineers
🥇 Helena Intermediate “Wings of Fire”
🥈 Sycamore “Sycamore Speedsters”
🥉 Helena Intermediate “Vroomy Zoomies”
🚩 Oak Mountain Intermediate “The Fast Flame IV”
⛵ Float Fleet Derby
🥇 Helena Intermediate “Bougie Battleships”
🥈 Helena Intermediate “Floating Fish”
🥉 Vestavia Hills Liberty Park “Legacy Liters”
🚩 Helena Intermediate “Bougie Battleships”
🤖 Dash’s Pit Crew (Coding Challenge)
🥇 Riverchase “River Racers”
🥈 Oak Mountain Intermediate “Python Patrol”
🥉 Shelby Elementary “Dash Dominators”
🚩 Shelby Elementary “Formula One Dashers”
🥚 Crash Test Eggstravaganza
🏆 Oak Mountain Intermediate (21 grams)
👏 A huge shoutout to all the participants, teachers, and volunteers who made this event possible! Your innovation and problem-solving skills are truly inspiring. 🏆🎉
#ShelbyE3 #FutureEngineers #STEM #HandsOnLearning
