Julia Tanner will serve as a new Assistant Principal at Linda Nolen Learning Center. Ms. Tanner has 13 years of experience as an educator, serving first as a general education teacher and most recently as a special education teacher specializing in behavior. She has served the past three years teaching in a self-contained classroom at Oak Mountain Intermediate School.
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Erica Hogge will serve as the next Assistant Principal at Montevallo Elementary School. Ms. Hogge served as a 1st grade teacher at Calera Elementary School from 2008-2021, and then as the District Instructional Coach for Math & Science for grades K-5 in Shelby County. Most recently, she has served as Assistant Principal at Calera Intermediate School since 2023.
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It's hard to measure the impact of a career spent serving others. Last night, we honored our retirees at the We Honor You reception, celebrating the difference they've made in the lives of countless students. Thank you, and best wishes as you begin this next chapter!
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🎭Huge congratulations to our incredibly talented students who recently competed at the state Trumbauer Competition!
🏆 Trophy Winners
Chelsea HS
1st Place: Hannah Engle, Isabella Beasley, & Julian Griffin (Novice Ensemble Pantomime); Cassidy Short (Musical Dramatic 1980-2015 Varsity); Barrett Ponce (Makeup Design Novice); Alexa Lewis (Sound Design Novice).
2nd Place: Addie Adams (Makeup Design Varsity).
3rd Place: Barrett Ponce (Varsity Pantomime); Riley Wilder (Prop Design Novice).
Oak Mountain HS
1st Place: Aiden French (Classical Dramatic Novice); Connor Crossland & Miya Brooks (Duet Acting Dramatic Intermediate).
3rd Place: Connor Crossland (Classical Dramatic Novice).
Helena HS
1st Place: Layla Terry & Willow Glasgow (Varsity Ensemble Pantomime).
3rd Place: Anna Williams & Connor Wright (Duet Musical Comedic Varsity).
Shelby County HS
2nd Place: Russell Yongue (Classical Dramatic Intermediate).
🌟 One Act & Studio Awards
Recognizing excellence in ensemble performance.
Shelby County HS
All-Star Cast: Ava Tortorigi, Lynleigh Lowery, Russell Yongue, & Temperance Dailey.
✨ Superior Scores
Achieving the highest standard of excellence in their individual events.
Calera HS
Carly Bailey – Dramatic Monologue Novice
Dakota Jenkins – Dramatic Monologue Intermediate
Samira Holmes – Dramatic Monologue Varsity
Ace Connell – Dramatic Monologue Varsity
Ja'Kaia Marsh – Original Works Novice
Lilly Barnes – Classical Musical Novice
Lauren Bennett – Lighting Design Novice
Chelsea HS
Dalton Jones – Classical Dramatic Varsity
Colton Agee & Madison Fant – Comedic Musical Duet
Ashdyn Gamble – Prop Design Novice
Zoey Watkins – Prop Design Varsity
Harlee Bearden – Puppet Design Varsity
Cassidy Short – Puppet Design Varsity
Caylee Cothron – Scene Design Varsity
Derrick Bush – Lighting Design Novice
Helena HS
Jon Cheever – Comedic Monologue Novice
Mabrie Weatherford – Comedic Monologue Varsity
Savannah Herring – Original Works Varsity
Rory Humphrey – Classical Musical Intermediate & Musical Comedic Intermediate
Connor Wright – Musical Dramatic Intermediate
Willow Glasgow – Musical Comedic Varsity
Anna Williams – Musical Comedic Varsity
Oak Mountain HS
Leighton Morrow – Dramatic Monologue Novice
Alice Rodgers – Classical Musical Intermediate
Alice Rodgers, Evelyn Huffstetler, Sofia Herrero – Group Musical
Elliott Dennis – Musical Comedic Varsity
Sofia Herrero – Musical Dramatic Novice
Aiden French – Costume Design Novice
Shelby County HS
Johnny Johns – Comedic Monologue Novice & Duet Comedic Novice
Kellen Houston – Duet Comedic Novice
Marcus White – Comedic Monologue Intermediate
Ava Tortorigi – Makeup Design Novice
Montevallo HS
Atticus Plott – Comedic Monologue Intermediate
🏆 Trophy Winners
Chelsea HS
1st Place: Hannah Engle, Isabella Beasley, & Julian Griffin (Novice Ensemble Pantomime); Cassidy Short (Musical Dramatic 1980-2015 Varsity); Barrett Ponce (Makeup Design Novice); Alexa Lewis (Sound Design Novice).
2nd Place: Addie Adams (Makeup Design Varsity).
3rd Place: Barrett Ponce (Varsity Pantomime); Riley Wilder (Prop Design Novice).
Oak Mountain HS
1st Place: Aiden French (Classical Dramatic Novice); Connor Crossland & Miya Brooks (Duet Acting Dramatic Intermediate).
3rd Place: Connor Crossland (Classical Dramatic Novice).
Helena HS
1st Place: Layla Terry & Willow Glasgow (Varsity Ensemble Pantomime).
3rd Place: Anna Williams & Connor Wright (Duet Musical Comedic Varsity).
Shelby County HS
2nd Place: Russell Yongue (Classical Dramatic Intermediate).
🌟 One Act & Studio Awards
Recognizing excellence in ensemble performance.
Shelby County HS
All-Star Cast: Ava Tortorigi, Lynleigh Lowery, Russell Yongue, & Temperance Dailey.
✨ Superior Scores
Achieving the highest standard of excellence in their individual events.
Calera HS
Carly Bailey – Dramatic Monologue Novice
Dakota Jenkins – Dramatic Monologue Intermediate
Samira Holmes – Dramatic Monologue Varsity
Ace Connell – Dramatic Monologue Varsity
Ja'Kaia Marsh – Original Works Novice
Lilly Barnes – Classical Musical Novice
Lauren Bennett – Lighting Design Novice
Chelsea HS
Dalton Jones – Classical Dramatic Varsity
Colton Agee & Madison Fant – Comedic Musical Duet
Ashdyn Gamble – Prop Design Novice
Zoey Watkins – Prop Design Varsity
Harlee Bearden – Puppet Design Varsity
Cassidy Short – Puppet Design Varsity
Caylee Cothron – Scene Design Varsity
Derrick Bush – Lighting Design Novice
Helena HS
Jon Cheever – Comedic Monologue Novice
Mabrie Weatherford – Comedic Monologue Varsity
Savannah Herring – Original Works Varsity
Rory Humphrey – Classical Musical Intermediate & Musical Comedic Intermediate
Connor Wright – Musical Dramatic Intermediate
Willow Glasgow – Musical Comedic Varsity
Anna Williams – Musical Comedic Varsity
Oak Mountain HS
Leighton Morrow – Dramatic Monologue Novice
Alice Rodgers – Classical Musical Intermediate
Alice Rodgers, Evelyn Huffstetler, Sofia Herrero – Group Musical
Elliott Dennis – Musical Comedic Varsity
Sofia Herrero – Musical Dramatic Novice
Aiden French – Costume Design Novice
Shelby County HS
Johnny Johns – Comedic Monologue Novice & Duet Comedic Novice
Kellen Houston – Duet Comedic Novice
Marcus White – Comedic Monologue Intermediate
Ava Tortorigi – Makeup Design Novice
Montevallo HS
Atticus Plott – Comedic Monologue Intermediate
Our district-wide business competition entered an exciting new chapter this year with its rebrand as the Next Gen PRO Challenge. Formerly modeled after a traditional FBLA-style competition, this updated event reflects our commitment to evolving alongside our students' needs and interests.
The Next Gen PRO Challenge expanded beyond business-focused events to include a broader range of competitive opportunities, allowing students to showcase skills in marketing, communication, technology, digital and visual design, entrepreneurship, and even video production.
By broadening the scope of the competition, we aimed to create a more inclusive and dynamic experience that better prepares students for real-world challenges. The Next Gen PRO Challenge emphasized creativity, critical thinking, and professionalism skills essential for success in today's workforce.
We were excited to see our students rise to the challenge and represent the next generation of professionals!
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The Next Gen PRO Challenge expanded beyond business-focused events to include a broader range of competitive opportunities, allowing students to showcase skills in marketing, communication, technology, digital and visual design, entrepreneurship, and even video production.
By broadening the scope of the competition, we aimed to create a more inclusive and dynamic experience that better prepares students for real-world challenges. The Next Gen PRO Challenge emphasized creativity, critical thinking, and professionalism skills essential for success in today's workforce.
We were excited to see our students rise to the challenge and represent the next generation of professionals!
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Happy Assistant Principals Week! 🎉
This week, we celebrate the leaders who keep our schools moving forward every single day. From supporting students and encouraging teachers to solving problems before most people even know they exist, our assistant principals do it all.
Thank you for your leadership, your heart, and your commitment to our school community. We are grateful for each of you!
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This week, we celebrate the leaders who keep our schools moving forward every single day. From supporting students and encouraging teachers to solving problems before most people even know they exist, our assistant principals do it all.
Thank you for your leadership, your heart, and your commitment to our school community. We are grateful for each of you!
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Nine of our school counseling programs have received national recognition from the American School Counseling Association. The Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) recognizes schools that have successfully implemented the ASCA National Model framework to show evidence of direct and indirect services to students, program planning, and improved student outcomes resulting from the school counseling program. The recipients were honored at the most recent Shelby County Board of Education meeting and will be later recognized at the ASCA National Conference this summer in New Orleans. School counseling programs receiving this national honor include Calera High, Chelsea Park Elementary, Forest Oaks Elementary, Helena Elementary, Inverness Elementary, Oak Mountain High, Shelby Elementary, Vincent Elementary, and Wilsonville Elementary.
Caption: 📢 Big news! Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is officially OPEN for all NEW Kindergarten students. Our new, mobile-friendly platform makes it easier than ever to join the Shelby County Schools family. at https://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/o/scs/page/enrollment to start your application today! #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence #SchoolRegistration #ClassOf2039
They say a dream is a wish your heart makes, and for 17-year-old Holayn Marandu, that dream just stepped off the page and into reality.
It all started when Holayn, a talented young artist at LNLC, sketched her perfect prom dress. What happened next was nothing short of magic:
Paraprofessional Cynthia Parker shared the sketch with meteorologist James Spann, spreading the word across Alabama.
Seamstress Shondra Patterson of The Sewing Room in Double Springs saw the post and knew she had to help.
Shondra spent countless hours creating a near-exact replica, even commissioning a graphic artist to design custom yellow floral fabric to match Holayn’s original vision.
At today’s Masquerade Ball-themed prom, Holayn finally had her "Cinderella moment," twirling around and around in the dress she once only imagined.
For Shondra, this wasn't about the spotlight—it was a tribute to her own niece with special needs. She recalls the first time she met Holayn: “She grabbed my hand and talked to me like she had known me her entire life.”
Thank you, Cynthia and Shondra, for proving that with a little kindness (and some expert stitching), dreams really do come true! 💛👗
The 2026 Byte of Code event proved to be a great experience once again this year, and even expanded to include a Learning Day for some of our 5th grade students in addition to the traditional Competition Day for our middle and high school students.
It is always so much fun to see these students join together to brainstorm and compete in challenges rooted in coding and robotics.
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It is always so much fun to see these students join together to brainstorm and compete in challenges rooted in coding and robotics.
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On Thursday, March 12, four Shelby County schools came together at Helena High School for the first-ever Shelby County Showcase of Winter Guard. Oak Mountain Middle, Chelsea High School, Oak Mountain High School, and Helena High School all performed shows for friends and family in preparation for upcoming competitions.
"As each team took the floor in exhibition, shouts and cheers boomed throughout the gym," said Amy Lovelace, Chelsea High School's Winter Guard Director. " From jaw-dropping performances to high-flying tricks, the performances did not disappoint."
We wish all four teams good luck as they travel to Bowling Green, KY, March 28-29 to compete in the Southeastern Color Guard Circuit Championships.
Last week, we hosted another incredible yearly installment of our E3 event! On March 4th and 5th, a number of students in grades 3-5 from Shelby County and neighboring systems participated in hands-on science and engineering activities that promote critical thinking, teamwork, and interest in STEM occupations. This year's competition was themed United We S.T.E.A.M, celebrating 250 years of American Innovation.
Congratulations to our SCS winners!
March 4th:
⭐️ "Egg"cellent Airborne Brigade (Egg Drop)
1st Place - Helena Intermediate School
2nd Place - Mt Laurel Elementary School
⭐️ Patriot Pinnacle Symbol of Freedom (3D Team Symbol)
2nd Place - Helena Intermediate School
3rd Place - Oak Mountain Elementary School
⭐️ Patriot Pinnacle Competition
1st Place - Helena Intermediate School
2nd Place - Oak Mountain Intermediate School
⭐️ Dash's Road Trip Symbol of Freedom (3D Team Symbol)
1st Place - Oak Mountain Intermediate School
3rd Place - Shelby Elementary School
⭐️ Dash's Road Trip Competition
2nd Place - Montevallo Elementary School
3rd Place - Oak Mountain Intermediate School
⭐️ Rocket's Red Glare Symbol of Freedom (3D Team Symbol)
2nd Place - Helena Intermediate School
3rd Place - Mt Laurel Elementary School
⭐️ Rocket's Red Glare Competition
2nd Place - Mt Laurel Elementary School
3rd Place - Calera Intermediate School
March 5th:
⭐️ "Egg"cellent Airborne Brigade (Egg Drop)
2nd Place - Chelsea Park Elementary School
⭐️ Patriot Pinnacle Symbol of Freedom (3D Team Symbol)
3rd Place - Chelsea Park Elementary School
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Congratulations to our SCS winners!
March 4th:
⭐️ "Egg"cellent Airborne Brigade (Egg Drop)
1st Place - Helena Intermediate School
2nd Place - Mt Laurel Elementary School
⭐️ Patriot Pinnacle Symbol of Freedom (3D Team Symbol)
2nd Place - Helena Intermediate School
3rd Place - Oak Mountain Elementary School
⭐️ Patriot Pinnacle Competition
1st Place - Helena Intermediate School
2nd Place - Oak Mountain Intermediate School
⭐️ Dash's Road Trip Symbol of Freedom (3D Team Symbol)
1st Place - Oak Mountain Intermediate School
3rd Place - Shelby Elementary School
⭐️ Dash's Road Trip Competition
2nd Place - Montevallo Elementary School
3rd Place - Oak Mountain Intermediate School
⭐️ Rocket's Red Glare Symbol of Freedom (3D Team Symbol)
2nd Place - Helena Intermediate School
3rd Place - Mt Laurel Elementary School
⭐️ Rocket's Red Glare Competition
2nd Place - Mt Laurel Elementary School
3rd Place - Calera Intermediate School
March 5th:
⭐️ "Egg"cellent Airborne Brigade (Egg Drop)
2nd Place - Chelsea Park Elementary School
⭐️ Patriot Pinnacle Symbol of Freedom (3D Team Symbol)
3rd Place - Chelsea Park Elementary School
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Another successful day of Math Team Competition for our middle school teams yesterday! ✏️
8th Grade Accelerated Team High Scorers: Blair Seales (CAMS), Owen Gurtler (CHMS), Kaylee Bone (CMS), Alex Rhodes (HLMS), Sara Hayes (MNMS), Hansika Kathait (OMMS), and Bryson Brown (VMHS)
8th Grade Accelerated Individual High Scorers: Hansika Kathait (1st Place - OMMS), Pavel Samal (2nd Place - OMMS), and Alex Rhodes (3rd Place - HLMS)
Top 8th Grade Accelerated Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥈 2nd Place - Helena Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Chelsea Middle School
8th Grade Team High Scorers: Byron Garcia (CAMS), Sofia Leroux (CHMS), Jaidrie Willis (CMS), Anthony Castillo (MNMS), and Syha Franklin (VMHS)
8th Grade Individual High Scorers: Sofia Leroux (1st Place - CHMS), Jaidrie Willis (2nd Place - CMS), and Anthony Castillo (3rd Place - MNMS)
Top 8th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Chelsea Middle School
🥈 2nd Place - Columbiana Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Montevallo Middle School
7th Grade Team High Scorers: Kai Rollf (CAMS), Jonas McGinn (CHMS), Maggie McIntosh (CMS), Owen Tranyham (HLMS), Baye Thomas (MNMS), Henry Patton (OMMS), and Hannah Frengel (VMHS)
7th Grade Individual High Scorers: Jonas McGinn (1st Place - CHMS), Maggie McIntosh (2nd Place - CMS), and Kai Rollf (3rd Place - CAMS)
Top 7th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥈 2nd Place - Chelsea Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Calera Middle School
6th Grade Team High Scorers: Sawyer Allen (CAMS), Harper Walls & Taylor Griffin (CHMS), Abigail Tinsley (CMS), Aaron Stieferman & Matthew Etheridge (HLMS), William You (MNMS), Grayson Ronillo (OMMS), and Andie Walker (VMHS)
6th Grade Individual High Scorers: Aaron Stieferman & Matthew Etheridge (1st Place - HLMS), Grayson Ronillo (2nd Place - OMMS), and Abigail Chatham (3rd Place - OMMS)
Top 6th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Helena Middle School
🥈 2nd Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Chelsea Middle School
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8th Grade Accelerated Team High Scorers: Blair Seales (CAMS), Owen Gurtler (CHMS), Kaylee Bone (CMS), Alex Rhodes (HLMS), Sara Hayes (MNMS), Hansika Kathait (OMMS), and Bryson Brown (VMHS)
8th Grade Accelerated Individual High Scorers: Hansika Kathait (1st Place - OMMS), Pavel Samal (2nd Place - OMMS), and Alex Rhodes (3rd Place - HLMS)
Top 8th Grade Accelerated Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥈 2nd Place - Helena Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Chelsea Middle School
8th Grade Team High Scorers: Byron Garcia (CAMS), Sofia Leroux (CHMS), Jaidrie Willis (CMS), Anthony Castillo (MNMS), and Syha Franklin (VMHS)
8th Grade Individual High Scorers: Sofia Leroux (1st Place - CHMS), Jaidrie Willis (2nd Place - CMS), and Anthony Castillo (3rd Place - MNMS)
Top 8th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Chelsea Middle School
🥈 2nd Place - Columbiana Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Montevallo Middle School
7th Grade Team High Scorers: Kai Rollf (CAMS), Jonas McGinn (CHMS), Maggie McIntosh (CMS), Owen Tranyham (HLMS), Baye Thomas (MNMS), Henry Patton (OMMS), and Hannah Frengel (VMHS)
7th Grade Individual High Scorers: Jonas McGinn (1st Place - CHMS), Maggie McIntosh (2nd Place - CMS), and Kai Rollf (3rd Place - CAMS)
Top 7th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥈 2nd Place - Chelsea Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Calera Middle School
6th Grade Team High Scorers: Sawyer Allen (CAMS), Harper Walls & Taylor Griffin (CHMS), Abigail Tinsley (CMS), Aaron Stieferman & Matthew Etheridge (HLMS), William You (MNMS), Grayson Ronillo (OMMS), and Andie Walker (VMHS)
6th Grade Individual High Scorers: Aaron Stieferman & Matthew Etheridge (1st Place - HLMS), Grayson Ronillo (2nd Place - OMMS), and Abigail Chatham (3rd Place - OMMS)
Top 6th Grade Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Helena Middle School
🥈 2nd Place - Oak Mountain Middle School
🥉 3rd Place - Chelsea Middle School
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Yesterday, we hosted our 2026 High School Math Team Competition at SCISC! Congratulations to all of our teams and high scorers! 📒
Advanced Math Team High Scorers: Zach Gentry (CAHS), Ella Gurtler (CHHS), Jon Cheever (HLHS), Richard Doss (MNHS), Andy Brislin (OMHS), Caleb Endfinger (SCHS), Avigael Caswell (VMHS)
Advanced Math Individual High Scorers: Richard Doss (1st Place - MNHS), Andy Brislin (2nd Place - OMHS), and Jon Cheever (HLHS)
Top Advanced Math Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain High School
🥈 2nd Place - Helena High School
🥉 3rd Place - Montevallo High School
Algebra II Team High Scorers: Johnny Batchelor (CAHS), Khoi Pham (CHHS), Joshua Trautwein (HLHS), Yulisa Villegas (MNHS), Dara Jindapon (OMHS), John Cortez (SCHS), and Walker Willis (VMHS)
Algebra II Individual High Scorers: Dara Jindapon (1st Place - OMHS), Elly Marsh (2nd Place - OMHS), and John Cortez (3rd Place - SCHS)
Top Algebra II Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain High School
🥈 2nd Place - Chelsea High School
🥉 3rd Place - Helena High School
Algebra I Team High Scorers: Angelina Gao (CAHS), Coby Qin (CHHS), Vivien Suttles (HLHS), Bentley Howell (MNHS), Nealie Smith (SCHS), and Rylan Wilson (VMHS)
Algebra I Individual High Scorers: Coby Qin (1st Place - CHHS), Vivien Suttles (2nd Place - HLHS), and Wesley Coogan (3rd Place - CHHS)
Top Algebra I Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Chelsea High School
🥈 2nd Place - Helena High School
🥉 3rd Place - Calera High School
Geometry Team High Scorers: Whisper Jones (CAHS), Caroline Zieba (CHHS), Andrew Etheridge (HLHS), Macon Huckabaa (MNHS), Holden Kellis (SCHS), Dalton Valenti (VMHS), and Samuel Brandt, Ayuma Kawaguchi, Yashpaul Bhatna, & Parker Verant (OMHS - tie)
Geometry Individual High Scorers: Yashpaul Bhatna (1st Place - OMHS), Samuel Brandt (2nd Place - OMHS), and Ayuma Kawaguchi & Parker Verant (3rd Place - OMHS)
Top Geometry Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain High School
🥈 2nd Place - Chelsea High School
🥉 3rd Place - Helena High School
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Advanced Math Team High Scorers: Zach Gentry (CAHS), Ella Gurtler (CHHS), Jon Cheever (HLHS), Richard Doss (MNHS), Andy Brislin (OMHS), Caleb Endfinger (SCHS), Avigael Caswell (VMHS)
Advanced Math Individual High Scorers: Richard Doss (1st Place - MNHS), Andy Brislin (2nd Place - OMHS), and Jon Cheever (HLHS)
Top Advanced Math Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain High School
🥈 2nd Place - Helena High School
🥉 3rd Place - Montevallo High School
Algebra II Team High Scorers: Johnny Batchelor (CAHS), Khoi Pham (CHHS), Joshua Trautwein (HLHS), Yulisa Villegas (MNHS), Dara Jindapon (OMHS), John Cortez (SCHS), and Walker Willis (VMHS)
Algebra II Individual High Scorers: Dara Jindapon (1st Place - OMHS), Elly Marsh (2nd Place - OMHS), and John Cortez (3rd Place - SCHS)
Top Algebra II Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain High School
🥈 2nd Place - Chelsea High School
🥉 3rd Place - Helena High School
Algebra I Team High Scorers: Angelina Gao (CAHS), Coby Qin (CHHS), Vivien Suttles (HLHS), Bentley Howell (MNHS), Nealie Smith (SCHS), and Rylan Wilson (VMHS)
Algebra I Individual High Scorers: Coby Qin (1st Place - CHHS), Vivien Suttles (2nd Place - HLHS), and Wesley Coogan (3rd Place - CHHS)
Top Algebra I Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Chelsea High School
🥈 2nd Place - Helena High School
🥉 3rd Place - Calera High School
Geometry Team High Scorers: Whisper Jones (CAHS), Caroline Zieba (CHHS), Andrew Etheridge (HLHS), Macon Huckabaa (MNHS), Holden Kellis (SCHS), Dalton Valenti (VMHS), and Samuel Brandt, Ayuma Kawaguchi, Yashpaul Bhatna, & Parker Verant (OMHS - tie)
Geometry Individual High Scorers: Yashpaul Bhatna (1st Place - OMHS), Samuel Brandt (2nd Place - OMHS), and Ayuma Kawaguchi & Parker Verant (3rd Place - OMHS)
Top Geometry Teams:
🥇 1st Place - Oak Mountain High School
🥈 2nd Place - Chelsea High School
🥉 3rd Place - Helena High School
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Elvin Hill Elementary School received a visit from Attorney General Steve Marshall today, as he presented them with a 2025 Safe School Award. The Safe School Award recognizes excellent implementation of safety plans and identifies current trends in school safety. EHES was one of only nine schools across the state of Alabama to be selected for this award. We are proud of their committed approach to student safety and well-being!
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Congratulations to the Chelsea Girls and Calera Boys basketball teams on outstanding seasons and appearances in the 6A State Tournament Final Four at Legacy Arena at the BJCC. Your hard work and perseverance were on full display all year! A season to be proud of! 🏀
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The Shelby County Board of Education honored the hard work and dedication of a group of accomplished teachers who recently achieved or renewed the National Board Certified Teacher credential during the February 19 board meeting.
Teachers who were recognized as new NBCTs included:
Angela Mitchell - Vincent Elementary, Ashley Coppock - Vincent Elementary, Carissa Blackerby - Helena Intermediate, Emily Lightsey - Montevallo Elementary, Katherine Rodgers - Oak Mountain Elementary, Mabrey Marsalis - Montevallo High, Mackenzie Eden - Oak Mountain Middle, Madison Cancienne - Helena Intermediate, Olivia Kelley - Vincent Elementary, Patrick Riley - Helena Elementary, Rebekah Hess -Helena Middle, Sabrina Nolen - Helena Elementary, and Sadie Kinlecheenie - Montevallo Elementary
Teachers who renewed their NBCT included:
Amy Anderson - Helena Elementary, Cassandra Campbell - Oak Mountain Intermediate, Debbie Shipman - Oak Mountain High, Jill Davis - Helena Intermediate, Kyrsten Gunn, Elvin Hill Elementary, Leslie Sulenski - Forest Oaks Elementary, Matthew Martindale - Shelby County High, and Sara Patrick, Shelby County Instructional Services Center
Huge congratulations are in order! Last night, February 19, the Shelby County School Board officially honored the 2025-2026 Valedictorians for their incredible academic achievements. Reaching the top of the class takes years of grit, late-night studying, and unwavering dedication.
“Valedictorian is more than a title; it’s not a calculation of a grade point average or a ranking at the top of the class,” Dr. Lewis Brooks said. “It’s a testament to hard work, perseverance, discipline, character, and unwavering commitment to excellence.”
We are so proud of these student leaders who represent the very best of our community! 🎓🏆
Join us in celebrating this year’s honorees:
Calera High - Lilly Barnes, Chelsea High- Sarah Serrano, Helena High- Maycie Lewis, Montevallo High- Nathan Gallagher, Oak Mountain High- Grayson Bou, Shelby County High- Jennie Owens, Vincent Middle High - Emma Brown & Jordynne Rose (tie).
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“Valedictorian is more than a title; it’s not a calculation of a grade point average or a ranking at the top of the class,” Dr. Lewis Brooks said. “It’s a testament to hard work, perseverance, discipline, character, and unwavering commitment to excellence.”
We are so proud of these student leaders who represent the very best of our community! 🎓🏆
Join us in celebrating this year’s honorees:
Calera High - Lilly Barnes, Chelsea High- Sarah Serrano, Helena High- Maycie Lewis, Montevallo High- Nathan Gallagher, Oak Mountain High- Grayson Bou, Shelby County High- Jennie Owens, Vincent Middle High - Emma Brown & Jordynne Rose (tie).
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Yesterday was an exciting day at Columbiana Middle School! ✂️🎉
We were proud to host the ribbon cutting for the ACCS Innovation Center's new mobile career exploration trailers. These hands-on simulators will give our students and others all across the state the opportunity to explore career pathways in construction, transportation, agriculture, emergency services, and more - all in a safe, engaging environment.
We are grateful for partnerships that help connect classroom learning to real-world possibilities!
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We were proud to host the ribbon cutting for the ACCS Innovation Center's new mobile career exploration trailers. These hands-on simulators will give our students and others all across the state the opportunity to explore career pathways in construction, transportation, agriculture, emergency services, and more - all in a safe, engaging environment.
We are grateful for partnerships that help connect classroom learning to real-world possibilities!
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Shelby County Schools' National Board Certified Teachers gathered for our annual conference on Tuesday. They were welcomed by Dr. Brooks and enjoyed a keynote presentation by Mrs. Katie Collins, Alabama Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year finalist. They also participated in professional development sessions and roundtable discussion designed to deepen their understanding, strengthen instructional practices, and foster meaningful collaboration with colleagues across the district.
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#DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
