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.

about 22 hours ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Courtney Hallford Assistant principal graphic

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.

about 22 hours ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Dr. Jana Baker Assistant Principal Graphic

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.

about 22 hours ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Amy Allen Principal Graphic

Shelby County Schools in excited to annouce the addition of new Pre-K classrooms for the upcoming school year. These new locations include additional classes at Elvin Hill Elementary and Inverness Elementary, as well as a brand new program at Montevallo Elementary.

To register for the new class at Montevallo Elementary, go to https://prek.alaceed.alabama.gov/.. Once your child is pre-registered, their name will be placed in a lottery. Montevallo Elementary will have a drawing on June 29th of students who have pre-registered up to that morming. The names of these students will be drawn until all slots are filled.

The remaining names will be placed on a waitlist. Students who pre-registered after the drawing will be added to the waitlist in the order in which they pre-registered.

If you already have an account and have enrolled your child in other locations, you can add Montevallo Elementary to you child's account. You do not need to create another account. If your child is already selected for another location, and is selected for Montevallo Elementary Pre-K Program, you will have the option of which location to choose.

Children's names are placed in two categories - Priority 1 (children who live in the school zone) and Priority 2 (children who are zone for another SCS school.) All names from Priority 1 will be drawn first, then all names in
Priority 2 will be drawn. Each child will be given a number based off the order they were selected.

Elvin Hill Elementary and Inverness Elementary have already held their lottery drawings and will proceed to go down the waitlist to fill the new classrooms. If you wish to register your child for these locations, their name will be
placed in the order in which they are received.

For more information visit the site below or contact Federal Programs Supervisor Beth Fuller at bfuller@shelbyed.org or Cheyenne Crumpton at gcrumpton@shelbyed.org. or visit https://prek.alaceed.alabama.gov/.

1 day ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
New Pre-K Classrooms at Elvin Hill, Inverness, and Montevallo
Pre-K Classroom Decorative Flyer
Pre-K Class Room Decorative Flyer
Shelby County Schools recently had a record number of School Resource Officers and other leaders attend the 27th Annual Alabama Association of School Resource Officers Conference, held June 1-5 in Orange Beach. Conference attendees from SCS included school resource officers, school administrators, a counselor, a special education program specialist and Student Services staff. The conference focused on topics centered on proactive school safety, mental health support, and student engagement.
3 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
group photo of participants from Shelby County Schools attending TASRO
Summer meal distribution is in full swing at Calera Middle, Columbiana Middle, and Vincent Elementary schools!

As a reminder, Calera Middle, Columbiana Middle, and Vincent Elementary School have been approved to provide summer meals for children under 18 years of age during June at no cost.


Each Monday in June, from 9:00-9:30 AM, five breakfast and lunch meals will be provided. The five breakfast and lunch meals will be frozen and packed in an easy-to-transport box along with ten servings of milk.

To ensure there are enough meals and to comply with program requirements, families must register before meal pickup to obtain a ticket with a QR code.

Registration is quick and easy. After each child is registered, a unique QR code will be emailed to the provided address. Check the SPAM folder if the email doesn't appear in the inbox. Open the email, scroll down to the “Order Receipt” section, and click the blue “View Your Order” button to see a copy of the QR code. Please print a copy (or download it to a mobile device) for each child and bring it for meal pickup.

Meals cannot be provided without a ticket that has a scannable QR code. There is a limited number of meals, so registration will close once all tickets are claimed for the distribution date. Families can claim a ticket each week at https://ticketharmony.com/shelby.

Quantities are limited and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The QR code is unique for each child and site. It must be scanned for each child and can only be used at the assigned site.

Registration for meals will begin at 8:00 AM and follow the schedule below:

June 8th distribution - Registration June 2nd - June 7th. (AS OF JUNE 4, CAMS HAS 33 MEALS REMAINING, CAMS HAS 86 MEALS REMAINING, AND VES HAS 13 MEALS REMAINING).
June 15th distribution - Registration June 9th - June 14th.
June 22nd distribution - Registration June 16th - June 21st.
June 29th distribution - Registration June 22nd - June 28th.
More information can be found on our website at https://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/page/summer-
meals.
8 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Summer Meal Distribution
Summer Meal Distribution with CNP staff
Summer Meal Distribution watermelons
Summer Meal Distribution
Summer meal distribution
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the 2025-26 SCS School Counselors of the Year! These outstanding professionals were selected by their school counseling peers for their dedication, heart, and unwavering support of our students.

Please join us in congratulating this year's winners:

🏆 Centralized School Counselor of the Year
Ashley Myrex | Linda Nolen Learning Center

🏆 Elementary School Counselor of the Year
Renita Matthews | Helena Intermediate School

🏆 Middle School Counselor of the Year
Krista Smith | Columbiana Middle School

🏆 High School Counselor of the Year
Jerry Riggins | Calera High School

Thank you all for making a difference in our schools and community every single day. Your impact is immeasurable! 💙
16 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Centralized School Counselor of the Year- Ashley Myrex, Linda Nolen Learning Center with Principal Todd Crenshaw
Elementary School Counselor of the Year - Renita Matthews, Helena Intermediate School with Principal Sasha Baker
Middle School Counselor of the Year - Krista Smith, Columbiana Middle School with Principal Dustin Smith and Assistant Principal  Paige Jones
High School Counselor of the Year - Jerry Riggins, Calera High School with Principal Jennifer McCaleb and other school staff
Shelby County Schools is incredibly proud to celebrate an outstanding group of dedicated seniors who have earned the prestigious Alabama Seal of Biliteracy. This honor recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English.

Earning this seal requires immense hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to language learning. These students have truly opened doors for their futures, broadened their global perspectives, and prepared themselves for a world of opportunities. They are bilingual, biliterate, and future-ready!

Please join us in congratulating the following exceptional students from across our district:

Calera High School: Lanie Richardson, Stephany Rivera, Sebastian Parra, Jose McClary-Rojas, and Evelyn Phillips

Chelsea High School: Litzy Arteaga-Villano, Aubrey Goodwin, Sarah Serrano (Recognized for 2 Languages), Julie Jimenez, Luke Miller, Carson Smith, and Ashton Hudson

Helena High School: Johanna Bingham, Melanie Morales, Ashley Ordonez-Baltazar, Ethan Powell, Yadira Torrijos-Zamora, Leonel Hernandez Canales, Maycie Lewis, Edward Lopez, Christian Diaz, Jacob Davis, Elizabeth Awtry, Amanda Jusino Melendez, Lauren Smith, Lauren Bell, Joseph Valencia, Anibal Somerville, Ivan Sanchez, Esmeralda Hernandez Sillas, Charlotte Meinberg, Jasmin Gomez, and Hadassa Ramos

Montevallo High School: Jessica Enrique-Torres, Camila Tafoya, Zabby Perez Garcia, Haley Landaverde-Lara, Leslic Hernandez Sermeno, Haley Salazar Ramos, Jennifer Diaz Tejada, and Andrea Delgado

Oak Mountain High School: Kennedy King, Joseph Alonso Cardoza, Penelope Burr, Alexis Chaidez-Cruz, Emily Moreno-Segura, Beyonce Ortega Arteaga, Camila Rivera Gomez, Ana Silvestre, Meagan Snow (Recognized for 2 Languages), Rafaela Mendoza, Karyme Rendon, Walker Wang, Silvia Rivera-Diaz, Gifford Haynes, Madelyn Young, and Lucas Joiner

Shelby County High School: Jacqueline Flores, Hailey Grubbs, Vanessa Gallegos, Joseph Pastrana, Bernardo Garcia, and Diana Dominguez
21 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Seal of Biliteracy Graphic

Calera Middle, Columbiana Middle, and Vincent Elementary School have been approved to provide summer meals for children under 18 years of age during June at no cost. Each Monday in June, from 9:00-9:30 AM, five breakfast and lunch meals will be provided. The five breakfast and lunch meals will be frozen and packed in an easy-to-transport box along with ten servings of milk.

To ensure there are enough meals and to comply with program requirements, families must register before meal pickup to obtain a ticket with a QR code. Registration is quick and easy. After each child is registered, a unique QR code will be emailed to the provided address. Check the SPAM folder if the email doesn't appear in the inbox. Open the email, scroll down to the “Order Receipt” section, and click the blue “View Your Order” button to see a copy of the QR code. Please print a copy (or download it to a mobile device) for each child and bring it for meal pickup.

Meals cannot be provided without a ticket that has a scannable QR code. There is a limited number of meals, so registration will close once all tickets are claimed for the distribution date. Families can claim a ticket each week at https://ticketharmony.com/shelby

Quantities are limited and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The QR code is unique for each child and site. It must be scanned for each child and can only be used at the assigned site.

Registration for meals will begin at 8:00 AM and follow the schedule below:
June 1st distribution - Registration May 18th - May 31st.
June 8th distribution - Registration June 2nd - June 7th.
June 15th distribution - Registration June 9th - June 14th.
June 22nd distribution - Registration June 16th - June 21st.
June 29th distribution - Registration June 22nd - June 28th.
 

More information can be found on our website at https://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/page/summer-
meals.

23 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Summer Feeding Launch Graphic
The future is bright for the Class of 2026 🎓

As graduation season continues across Shelby County Schools, we celebrate all of the hard work, all of the achievements, and all of the memories that brought these students to this moment. Congratulations, graduates!

#DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
24 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Graduation hat toss
Mt Laurel graduation walk
Grad walk
Grad walk
Grad walk
Grad walk
Big congratulations to these outstanding students for being named Class of 2026 National Merit Scholars! Their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence continue to shine across Shelby County Schools.

Please join us in celebrating:

Robert Grayson Bou – Oak Mountain High School
Margaret Ann Rodgers – Oak Mountain High School
Connor M. Wright – Helena High School

We are incredibly proud of these students and the journey that brought them to this incredible achievement. The future is bright!

#ShelbyCountySchools #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence #PreparedForTheJourney #NationalMeritScholar
29 days ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Graphic congratulating National Merit Scholars from the class of 2026
Jay McGaughy will serve as the next Transportation Coordinator for Shelby County Schools.

Mr. McGaughy has over 25 years of experience in education. He began his career with Shelby County Schools as an educator, teaching World History, coaching various sports, and serving as athletic director.

He then served as an Assistant Principal at Oak Mountain Middle School. Since 2023, he has
served as Transportation Supervisor.
29 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Jay McGaughy
Mrs. Carlyn Duncan has been named principal of Forest Oaks Elementary. Mrs. Duncan has over 23 years of experience as an educator in Shelby County Schools.

She began her career as a first-grade teacher in 2003 before transitioning into instructional
coaching and district-level instructional support. Most recently, she has served for the past seven years as the assistant principal at Forest Oaks Elementary School.
29 days ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Carlyn Duncan
Grace Hemmer, a Social Studies teacher at Chelsea Middle School, and Molly Reynolds, a 1st-grade teacher at Chelsea Park Elementary School, were surprised in their classrooms today by Dr. Brooks with the news that they had been selected as Shelby County Schools' First Year Teachers of the Year.

The excited reactions from their students spoke volumes about the impact these teachers have already made in such a short time. Congratulations to Ms. Hemmer and Ms. Reynolds on this well-deserved recognition!

#DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
about 1 month ago, ShelbyCountySchools
First Year Teachers of the Year
First Year Teachers of the Year
First Year Teachers of the Year
First Year Teachers of the Year
First Year Teachers of the Year
First Year Teachers of the Year
First Year Teachers of the Year
First Year Teachers of the Year
First Year Teachers of the Year
First Year Teachers of the Year
Our students had an incredible time at Oak Mountain State Park for the annual Exceptional Anglers "Gone Fishin', Not Just Wishin'" event. From learning basic fishing skills to exploring wildlife and water safety, it was a day filled with smiles and big catches! 🎣

A huge thank you to all the volunteers who make this inclusive outdoor experience possible!

#DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
about 1 month ago, ShelbyCountySchools
Student fishes at Gone Fishing event.
Students watch a fish at Gone Fishing event.
Students fish at Gone Fishing event.
Student holds a fish at Gone Fishing event.
Student at the Gone Fishing event.
Student with fish at Gone Fishing event.
Student at the Gone Fishing event.
Student fishes at Gone Fishing event.
Student fishes at Gone Fishing event.
Students fish at Gone Fishing event.
This National Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the incredible people who make our schools a place where students love to learn.

Thank you, teachers, for an unforgettable year!
about 1 month ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Teacher helping students with construction project
Health instructor with student in healthcare class
John Milton at Leadership Conference with students
Teacher with students at Showcase of Schools event
Teacher at Teacher of the Year banquet
Teacher helping students with E3
Teacher holding a camera at Showcase of Schools event
Teachers at NBCT conference
Teacher holding flowers
Due to the threat of inclement weather later this afternoon, all after-school activities, including After School Care, are canceled. Schools will dismiss at the normal time.
about 1 month ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Weather Annoucement - After School Activities are canceled for May 6 due to inclement weather
Today on #SchoolNurseDay, we celebrate the professionals who keep students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.
about 1 month ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
School Nurse Day May 6, 2026 photo graphic showing a nurse and a student
Engineering students from Oak Mountain High School recently presented the details of a NASA TechRise project that will take flight this summer. OMHS was one of 60 schools selected to participate in the NASA TechRise Student Challenge. Students from Paula Hughes' class have been working with the NASA TechRise team to design and build an experiment for a Virgin Galactic suborbital spaceship test flight, which is scheduled to fly sometime this summer. The experiment, "Creating Gravity With Centrifugal Force," will simulate gravity using centrifugal force in an anti-gravitational environment.
about 1 month ago, Shelby County Schools Public Relations
Students from  Paula Hughes Engineering Class
Student holding device that will be tested on Virgin Galatic NASA flight
Student holding device that will be tested on Virgin Galatic NASA flight
Student holding device that will be tested on Virgin Galatic NASA flight
Student speaking during presentation of the engineering project
Today, we celebrate the leaders who shape the culture, vision, and success of our schools.

Our principals wear many hats - mentor, problem-solver, encourager, etc. - and they do it all with a commitment to students, staff, and their communities.

We are grateful for the impact they make each and every day.

Happy National Principals' Day.

#DoGreatThings #PreparedForTheJourney #EmpoweringAndInspiringExcellence
about 1 month ago, ShelbyCountySchools
National Principals' Day graphic