Shelby County Schools

Shelby County Schools honored the outstanding contributions of its dedicated support staff at the 16th Annual Support Personnel of the Year awards reception. Kathryn Wright, a paraprofessional from Calera Intermediate School, was named the Overall Support Person of the Year. Also honored were the other top category winners, which included: Whitney Warren - Oak Mountain Elementary - Accounting Category Cecil Martin - Inverness Elementary - Custodial Category Tear Lee - Calera Elementary - Food Services Category Nick Wells - Shelby County High School - Maintenance Category Laura Blackburn - Mt Laurel Elementary - Nursing Category Penny Walker - Calera Middle - Secretarial Sasha Johns - Shelby Elementary - Transportation School and district building winners who were honored were: Deanna Brooks - Calera High, Floyd Lilly - Career Technical Educational Center, Robyn Armstrong - Central Office, Kayla Yarbrough - Chelsea Park Elementary, Kimberly Traylor - Chelsea Middle, Tiffney Sanders - Chelsea High, Rachel Robertson - Columbiana Middle, Reanna Harris - Elvin Hill Elementary, Jennifer House - Forest Oaks Elementary, Shaun Knight - Helena Elementary, Natalie Wallace - Helena Intermediate, Rhonda Fikes - Helena Middle, Lisa Parker - Helena High, Shamar Smiley - Linda Nolen Learning Center, Maria Fletcher - Montevallo Elementary, Timothy Warren - Montevallo Middle, Kristie Domovic - New Direction/Success Monica Contreras Zapata - Oak Mountain Intermediate, Amanda Garcia - Oak Mountain Middle; Amanda DeVaugh - Oak Mountain High, Mike Whitfield - Shelby County Instructional Services Center, Britney Reid - Shelby Elementary, Cynthia Baird - Vincent Elementary, Shanell Cook, Vincent Middle High School, and Connie Davis - Wilsonville Elementary.

Shelby County Community Education will offer a summer health course June 2-23. This is NOT the dual enrollment course offered in conjunction with the University of Montevallo. See the flyer for more details.

Community Education is offering four Driver's Education classes this summer. Fee: $365.00 Registration link: www.ezchildtrack.com/scscomed/parent For more information, contact: Communityed@shelbyed.org or 205 682-5941.

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.