Planning a family vacation or scheduling appointments for this coming school year? We've got you covered!
Our 2026-2027 Vacation Planner is the perfect quick reference guide for all scheduled student holidays and breaks throughout the school year.
Regular attendance is one of the biggest factors in student success. Every school day gives students the opportunity to learn alongside their classmates, build meaningful relationships, collaborate with peers, ask questions, and engage in hands-on learning experiences that can't be replicated outside the classroom.
Whenever possible, plan vacations and non-urgent appointments during scheduled school breaks so students don't miss out on valuable learning opportunities.
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Throughout her career, Beck has taught kindergarten and third grade and has served as a Local Reading Specialist. She most recently served as a kindergarten teacher at Chelsea Park Elementary.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Master of Education degree in Instructional Leadership from the University of West Alabama.
Stallings earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts in Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Robinett earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary English Education from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from The University of Montevallo.
Reed received his administrative certification and began his administrative career at Helena High School. He moved to Montevallo High School in 2020 and has served as Assistant Principal at Montevallo Middle School since 2023.
Reed earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Alabama, a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an Instructional Leadership Master’s Certification from the University of West Alabama.
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We look forward to welcoming our newest learners to Montevallo Elementary! 💙📚✏️
Kasey Hollington will serve as the next Principal of Oak Mountain High School. Hollington has 23 years of experience in education and currently serves as the Assistant Principal at Oak Mountain High School. She previously served as a classroom teacher for 18 years.
Hollington earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education and a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Florida State University and is a National Board Certified Teacher.
Shellie Little has been named Transportation Supervisor for Shelby County Schools. Little has 28 years of experience in education, including 12 years as a middle and high school English and Literature teacher. She has served as the Assistant Principal at Montevallo Middle for the last 16 years.
Little received her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees, and an Educational Specialist Degree in Educational Administration from the University of Montevallo.
Holly Laney has been named Student Services Supervisor for Shelby County Schools. Laney has over 20 years of experience as an educator and is currently the Principal of Helena Elementary. Prior to her role at HES, she worked as the Director of Student Services and Special Education for Tarrant City Schools.
Laney received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Collaborative Education from Troy University. She also received a Master’s Degree and an Ed.S in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Sadie Kinlecheenie will serve as the next Assistant Principal of Calera Middle School. Kinlecheenie is originally from Maryland and moved to Alabama in 2019 to play Division II lacrosse at the University of Montevallo.
Kinlecheenie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Montevallo and a Master of Education in Instructional Leadership from the University of West Alabama. She was named the Montevallo Elementary School's Teacher of the Year for the 2024–2025 school year and earned her National Board Certification as a Middle Childhood Generalist.
Robert “Ed” Wright has been named Assistant Principal at Calera High School. Wright has 13 years of experience in education, with the last 3 years in administration at Pelham City Schools. He has 10 years of classroom experience as an English teacher and has taught students across multiple grade levels. Wright began his career teaching 7th grade in Mississippi. His most recent classroom experience was teaching 10th- and 11th-grade English in Hoover.
Wright earned a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, both from the University of Mississippi. He also earned a Certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2022.
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This outstanding achievement didn’t happen by accident. It is the direct result of the dedication of our teachers, alongside the hard work of our amazing students!
To our parents —thank you for supporting these young readers every step of the way and for having them ready and focused during ACAP testing!
Last week, students explored careers in the skilled trades through hands-on experiences in carpentry, electrical work, and welding. Thank you to our incredible partners, volunteers, and instructors for helping inspire the next generation of builders, makers, and leaders.
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This special event was sponsored by the Shelby County Schools Education Foundation, and its purpose was simple: to celebrate and thank the phenomenal community agencies that stand alongside our students and families every single day.
Shelby County Schools truly couldn't do this work without the support of our various agency partners, local law enforcement, and local city leaders. It takes a village, and we have the absolute best one in Shelby County!
Courtney Hallford will serve as the new Assistant Principal at Calera Intermediate School. Ms. Hallford has over 14 years of experience as an educator. She has served as a Teacher, Instructional Coach, Assistant Principal and most recently, Courtney served as the Reading Coach at Inverness Elementary.
Dr. Jana Baker will serve as the next Assistant Principal at Forest Oaks Elementary School. Dr. Baker has 10 years of experience as an educator, with six of those years being in Shelby County Schools. She began her career as a 4th grade teacher in 2016 in Sylacauga City Schools. She has taught 5th grade at Forest Oaks Elementary School for the past six years.
Amy Allen will serve as the next Principal at Elvin Hill Elementary School. Mrs. Allen has 20 years of experience working for Shelby County Schools. She began her career at Calera Elementary in 2006 and taught first grade for six years and kindergarten for nine. In 2021, Mrs. Allen became a Local Reading Specialist and for the past three years has served as the Assistant Principal of Vincent Elementary.
