Tweet Dr. Lewis Brooks, Superintendent for Shelby County Schools, is inviting dads and other “father figures” to spend quality time with their children at school, something that research has shown will not only help to…
Tweet Heather Atkins, music teacher at Oak Mountain Elementary School, recently completed the requirements for certification in the Kodály Concept, an approach to music education that was developed by Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály. The Kodály…
Tweet Marcy Campbell, RN, instructor for the Healthcare Science program at the Career Technical Educational Center, was honored as the 2019 Healthcare Professional of the Year by The Shelby County Chamber at their annual awards…
Tweet Shelby County teacher LaTasha Thomas has been named Ms. Alabama A&M University Alumni Queen for 2019 and will play a significant role in the Magic City Classic football game in October. Thomas, a math…
Tweet Standing at 6 foot 11 inches tall, Kevin Atlas’ towering presence was noticed by students the minute he walked into three Shelby County school gymnasiums this week. As was the fact that he is…
Tweet Oak Mountain High School celebrated 20 years of excellence with a special reception held August 22, which featured former OMHS principal and Shelby County Schools Superintendent Randy Fuller. Fuller, who served as the first…
Tweet Three new assistant principals were approved by the Shelby County Board of Education on August 22. The new assistant principals will serve at Elvin Hill Elementary, Helena Middle School, and Chelsea High School. Jane…
Tweet Schools in the City of Helena are partnering with Neighborhood Bridges, a charity in Westerville, Ohio, to launch Neighborhood Bridges Helena and create a gateway for kindness. Neighborhood Bridges was founded and launched in…
Tweet School House Granola, an exciting new enterprise with the Shelby County School’s School-to-Work Transition Program, was recently recognized with a Best Practices Innovation award from the Alabama Association for Persons in Supported Employment (AL-ASPE)….
Tweet Helena Elementary School has created a sensory path that includes activities for students with difficulties with fine motor skills, sensory processing, and behavioral issues. The path promotes confidence, independence, and improved motor skills. The…
