Hard work pays off! Three more of our schools have been named among Alabama's Top 50 Best Middle Schools by U.S. News & World Report!

🏅 Oak Mountain Intermediate School - # 5
🏅 Oak Mountain Middle School - # 33
🏅 Chelsea Middle School - # 42

We are so proud of our students, teachers, staff, and families for this amazing achievement!

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about 14 hours ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Graphic recognizing OMIS, OMMS, and CHMS.
October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we honor the incredible leaders who guide our Chelsea Zone schools each and every day. Your vision, dedication, and heart make a lasting impact - empowering students and staff to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond. Thank you for all you do!

#DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
1 day ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Chelsea administrators are recognized for National Principals Month.
Big smiles and even bigger achievements! Three of our elementary schools have been named among Alabama's Top 50 Best Elementary Schools by U.S. News & World Report!

🏅 Mt Laurel Elementary School - # 3
🏅 Inverness Elementary School - # 38
🏅 Oak Mountain Elementary School - # 45

Way to go, students, teachers, staff, and families! Let's give a big congratulations to these schools for representing Shelby County with excellence! 👏

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1 day ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Graphic recognizing MLES, IES, and OMES.
October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we honor the incredible leaders who guide our Central schools each and every day. Your vision, dedication, and heart make a lasting impact - empowering students and staff to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond. Thank you for all you do!

#DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
3 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Photos of the Central schools administration with a thank you message to them.
Congratulations to our finalists for the 2025 Shelby County Schools Teacher of the Year! 🍎🌟

We traveled around our county and surprised 8 teachers, each representing the very best of our district. In November, two of these individuals will be chosen as our overall 2025 Shelby County Schools Teachers of the Year - one elementary and one secondary!

📚 2025 Teacher of the Year Finalists 📚
Ms. Rebekah Austin - Oak Mountain Elementary School
Ms. Caycie Fields - Vincent Elementary School
Mr. Derek Dupuis - Helena High School
Mr. Robert Irwin - CTEC
Ms. Katie Justice - Calera Middle School
Ms. Tracy Kies - Calera High School
Ms. Summer Lollar - Chelsea Middle School
Ms. Julia Tanner - Oak Mountain Intermediate School

We are proud to recognize these teachers and celebrate the passion, dedication, and heart that defines Shelby County Schools.

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4 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
CHMS TOTY Summer Lollar is recognized as a finalist.
CTEC TOTY Robert Irwin is recognized as a finalist.
VES TOTY Caycie Fields is recognized as a finalist.
HHS TOTY Derek Dupuis is recognized as a finalist.
CAMS TOTY Katie Justice is recognized as a finalist.
CAHS TOTY Tracy Kies is recognized as a finalist.
OMIS TOTY Julia Tanner is recognized as a finalist.
OMES TOTY Rebekah Austin is recognized as a finalist.
October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we honor the incredible leaders who guide the schools in our Calera Zone each and every day. Your vision, dedication, and heart make a lasting impact - empowering students and staff to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond. Thank you for all you do! #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence #DoGreatThings
5 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Photos of the Calera schools administration with a thank you message to them.
October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we honor the incredible leaders who guide the schools in our Vincent Zone each and every day. Your vision, dedication, and heart make a lasting impact - empowering students and staff to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond. Thank you for all you do! #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence #DoGreatThings
8 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Pictures of the Principals in the Vincent zone with text thanking them.

At our Admin Meetings earlier this week, we were excited to recognize our schools for their efforts related to attendance throughout the month of September.

Our community zone winner was Oak Mountain, announced by the arrival of the Eagle mascot! Schools in Oak Mountain achieved an Average Daily Attendance (ADA) of 97% throughout September - incredible! Great job to all of our school zones: Chelsea (96%), Helena (96%), Calera (95%), Columbiana (95%), Montevallo (95%), and Vincent (95%).

🏅Grade Level Winners and Overall Winner - September ADA🏅
Elementary: Oak Mountain Intermediate (98%)
Middle: Oak Mountain Middle (97%)
High: Chelsea High & Oak Mountain High (96%)
Overall Winner: Oak Mountain Intermediate (98%)

🏅Greatest ADA Improvement (comparing September 2024 to September 2025)🏅
Shelby Elementary: 2% increase (to 95%)
Calera Middle: 2% increase (to 96%)
Oak Mountain Elementary: 1% increase (to 97%)
Wilsonville Elementary: 1% increase (to 96%)
Columbiana Middle: 1% increase (to 95%)
Montevallo Middle: 1% increase (to 95%)
Vincent Middle/High: 1% increase (to 94%)

9 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
The Oak Mountain School Zone is announced as the community winner, while the Eagle mascot arrives in the room.
Oak Mountain administrators are recognized.
Dr. Junkin receives an award for OMIS.
Oak Mountain administrators are recognized.
Administrators are recognized for attendance achievements.
Administrators are recognized for attendance achievements.
Administrators are recognized for attendance achievements.
Administrators are recognized for attendance achievements.
Administrators are recognized for attendance achievements.
Tamika Whitt will serve as Assistant Principal at Calera High. Ms. Whitt has nearly two decades of experience as an educator. She has taught Business Education and currently serves as Administrative Assistant and Assistant Athletic Director at Calera High.
9 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Tamika Whitt Photo
Jessica Cummings will serve as Assistant Principal at Helena Elementary School. Mrs. Cummings has 17 years of experience as an educator and currently serves as the Administrative Assistant at Helena Elementary. Before this role, she taught Kindergarten at Helena Elementary and Chelsea Park Elementary.
9 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Jessica Cummings Photo
October is #NationalPrincipalsMonth! Today we honor the incredible leaders who guide the schools in our Oak Mountain Zone each and every day. Your vision, dedication, and heart make a lasting impact - empowering students and staff to achieve excellence in the classroom and beyond. Thank you for all you do! #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence #DoGreatThings
10 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Picture of Oak Mountain Zone principals
This week we are celebrating National School Bus Safety Week! Each morning and afternoon, thousands of Shelby County students begin and end their day on a bus - greeted by the friendly faces of drivers who do far more than just transport them from one place to another. They ensure every child arrives safely, ready to learn, dream, and grow. In every bus seat is a story in the making - a future leader, creator, or innovator. Our commitment to safety helps protect those stories and the incredible journeys they represent. Let’s take a moment to thank our transportation teams for their care, professionalism, and dedication to our students every single day and let’s all do our part to make every ride a safe one! #DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
11 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Image is of students taken from the back of the bus
Shelby 101 Class #2 is in the books! 🚍🔧

Our Shelby 101 participants spent their second session learning all about what it takes to keep Shelby County Schools running smoothly each day. This class focused on district operations - including maintenance, transportation, and child nutrition.

Participants got to go behind the scenes with a short field trip, touring both the warehouse and bus shop to see firsthand how our teams support students and staff across the district.

We appreciate their enthusiasm and curiosity as they continue learning more about the people and processes that make Shelby County Schools an A+ district!

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11 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Shelby 101 participants prepare to tour the bus shop.
Ms. Snyder addresses the audience.
Shelby 101 participants.
Dr. Brooks addresses the Shelby 101 class.
Mr. Vines addresses the Shelby 101 class at the bus shop.
Mr. McGaughy presents to the Shelby 101 class.
Ms. Snyder serving as a guide to the Shelby 101 class at the maintenance warehouse.
Mr. Hayes speaks to the Shelby 101 class.
A bus that is lifted at the bus shop.
Mr. Calhoun speaks to the Shelby 101 class.
Please join us in congratulating two outstanding Shelby County leaders recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education! 🎉

🏆 Malinda Nichols, Oak Mountain Middle School - 2025 Alabama History Teacher of the Year, State School Board District Three
🏆 Dr. Mathew Epps, CTEC - 2025 Alabama High School Principal of the Year, State School Board District Three

We are so proud of their dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence in Shelby County Schools! #DoGreatThings #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
22 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Malinda Nichols - Alabama's 2025 History Teacher of the Year, State School Board District Three
Dr. Mathew Epps - Alabama's 2025 High School Principal of the Year, State School Board District Three
Snapshots from the 2025 Shelby County Leadership Conference 💡

Students from all over the district gathered together to learn, connect, and grow. Ideas were sparked and leaders were strengthened. Thanks to all involved in making today such an impactful event!

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23 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Dr. Brooks address students at the 2025 Shelby County Leadership Conference.
Students arrive at the Leadership Conference.
Keynote speaker addresses students at the Leadership Conference.
Students interact at the Leadership Conference.
Students arrive at the Leadership Conference.
John Milton addresses his students at the Leadership Conference.
Students interact at the Leadership Conference.
Students arrive at the Leadership Conference.
Students interact at the Leadership Conference.
Students arrive at the Leadership Conference.
Attendance Awareness Month wrapped up last week, and we are so grateful for your continued support and partnership! Thanks to your efforts, our schools saw a reduction in absences during September.

Let's keep that momentum going in the months ahead by making attendance a priority every day. This calendar can help your family plan vacations and events to avoid missing important instructional time.

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25 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Calendar detailing days that are vacations for students.
Today, singers from all Shelby County middle and high schools who are planning to audition for All State Honor choirs gathered at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center for a choral intensive workshop. Their choir directors worked with them on their audition pieces to better prepare them for the November auditions. We wish them the best of luck!
26 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Students rehearsing for All State Choir
Students rehearsing for All State Choir
Students rehearsing for All State Choir
Students rehearsing for All State Choir
Students rehearsing for All State Choir
Students rehearsing for All State Choir
District leaders, administrators, and teachers gathered Wednesday and Thursday for CSI (Continuous School Improvement) meetings. The meetings are an important part of the Shelby County Schools instructional process, where data is reviewed and improvement plans are developed to ensure student success.

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30 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
An individual reviews paperwork.
District leaders meet at a table.
Dr. Carroll addresses the people in attendance at CSI.
Leaders discuss at a table.
Individuals sign-in upon arriving at CSI.
Leaders discuss at a table.
Leaders discuss at a table.
Leaders discuss at a table.

Daily attendance is a skill that, when learned at an early age, brings lifelong benefits. Thank you for partnering with Shelby County Schools to encourage your child to attend school daily, so they are prepared for their journey toward making a positive contribution to the world.

#DoGreatThings #MissingSchoolIsMissingOut #AttendanceAwarenessMonth

about 1 month ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Graphic for Missing School Is Missing Out.
Congratulations to Chelsea Park Elementary School on being recognized as a 2025 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Lighthouse School. The school will be officially recognized for this special honor at the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Conference in Orlando, FL, in December.
about 1 month ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School Logo