Congratulations to Dr. Lewis Brooks on receiving the Dr. Jack Hawkins Lifetime Achievement Award from the Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP)!
This prestigious recognition celebrates a career dedicated to serving others, developing future leaders, and making a lasting difference in the lives of students and communities.
We are grateful for Dr. Brooks’ lasting impact on Shelby County Schools and the many lives he has influenced along the way.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Brooks on this well-deserved honor!
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Give Me 5 makes a BIG difference for our students and schools in Shelby County! Every contribution helps provide valuable resources, opportunities, and support that empower our students and strengthen our schools.
When our community comes together, great things happen! Help us make an impact by giving today.
Learn more and donate: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fall2026giveme5
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Aspiring administrators from across Shelby County Schools came together for a day of learning, collaboration, and leadership development!
Participants toured Helena Intermediate School and Montevallo High School, learned from their principals, and engaged with district leaders in discussions about effective leadership and instructional best practices.
Investing in future leaders means investing in the future of our schools- and the future is bright!
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Dr. Junkin has been nominated as the District IV National Distinguished Principal through NAESP, and Mrs. Hodo has been named District IV Assistant Principal of the Year!
Both will be recognized at the AAESA Fall Conference, November 15–17. We are proud to celebrate their leadership and the positive impact they make on our schools and students each day!
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Congratulations to Kristen Glover!
We are proud to celebrate Kristen Glover, who has been named the District V Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year!
Kristen will represent District V at the annual AASSP/AASP Fall Conference in Orange Beach next week, where she will be formally recognized for this outstanding achievement.
Congratulations, Kristen, on this well-deserved recognition! Thank you for your leadership and dedication to our students, schools, and community!
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As we celebrate #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we're recognizing the outstanding principals of our Columbiana Zone! Whether they're encouraging students, supporting educators, or strengthening connections with families, these leaders work each day to make their schools places where everyone can thrive.
Thank you for your vision, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence!
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During #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we're proud to recognize the dedicated leaders of our centralized schools! Through innovative opportunities, individualized support, and a commitment to helping students reach their goals, these principals play an important role in preparing students for success.
Thank you for your leadership and for helping students discover their own paths to a bright future!
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During #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we're proud to recognize the exceptional principals of our Oak Mountain Zone! Their leadership helps shape school cultures where students are challenged, teachers are supported, and achievement is celebrated.
Thank you for leading with purpose and inspiring excellence throughout your school communities!
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Today, we traveled across Shelby County Schools to surprise and celebrate our eight finalists for the 2026-2027 Shelby County Schools Teacher of the Year!
These outstanding educators represent the passion, dedication, and commitment to students that make our schools special. Later this year, two will be named our district's overall Teachers of the Year - one Elementary and one Secondary.
Congratulations to our finalists!
Ms. Jennifer Rosenow - Calera High School
Ms. Elizabeth Weygand - Chelsea Middle School
Ms. Emily Channell - Helena High School
Ms. McKenna Dunnaway - Inverness Elementary School
Ms. Andrea Lackey - Montevallo Elementary School
Ms. Karen McDonald - Oak Mountain Intermediate School
Ms. Lauren Ashley Blocker - Oak Mountain Middle School
Ms. Faith Kendrick - Shelby County High School
We are proud to celebrate each of you and the difference you make in the lives of students every day!
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Leadership is about more than making decisions. It’s about making a difference!
This #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we’re celebrating the outstanding principals of our Helena Zone! Through their dedication, encouragement, and commitment to excellence, these leaders help create opportunities for students and staff to learn, grow, and succeed.
We’re grateful for the lasting impact you make on your schools and communities!
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Today, qualifying high school students across Shelby County traveled to Oak Mountain High School to participate in the Annual Special Olympics Cornhole Tournament. Athletes competed in partner groups and unified pairings, including one student with disabilities and one typical peer partner.
Teams fought for first and had fun doing it, with lots of dancing, singing, and laughing. This tournament and time with other schools seeks to continue the work of fostering relationships and emphasizing collaboration across our county.
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The impact of great leadership reaches far beyond the school walls!
Today, we’re celebrating the dedicated principals of our Vincent Zone as part of #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Through their encouragement, guidance, and commitment to student success, these leaders help shape brighter futures and stronger school communities.
Thank you for the heart you bring to your work and the difference you make each day!
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This #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we're celebrating the dedicated principals of our Chelsea Zone! Their commitment to creating welcoming environments, supporting teachers, and encouraging students helps build school communities where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Thank you for leading with compassion, purpose, and a passion for making a difference!
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Congratulations to Cynthia Cruce!
Mrs. Cruce has been named Middle School Principal of the Year and will represent District V at the CLAS Conference next month! We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and the leadership she brings to Chelsea Middle School every day!
Congratulations Mrs. Cruce!
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This #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we're recognizing the incredible principals of our Montevallo Zone! These leaders understand that education is about more than what happens inside the classroom. It's about building relationships, creating opportunities, and helping students discover what they're capable of achieving.
Thank you for your dedication to your students, staff, and the communities you serve!
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Way to show up, Montevallo High School!
Congratulations on leading Shelby County Schools with an outstanding 98.1% daily attendance rate for September! Your commitment to showing up and making every school day count is worth celebrating.
A special thank you to Mr. David Butts, Ms. Cheryl Allen, and Ms. Lisa Becton for their leadership and dedication to student success!
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As we celebrate #NationalPrincipalsMonth, we're shining the spotlight on the dedicated leaders of our Calera Zone! Their passion for education, commitment to students, and support for teachers help build strong foundations for success.
Thank you for the countless ways you make a difference in the lives of those you serve!
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This week, we're recognizing National School Bus Safety Week and highlighting the importance of keeping our students safe on their way to and from school.
From our dedicated bus drivers and transportation staff to the motorists who share the road, everyone plays an important role in making sure our students arrive safely.
Join us in thanking our incredible transportation team for the care, commitment, and responsibility they demonstrate each day as they help keep our students #PreparedForTheJourney!
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