Tweet Oak Mountain Elementary second-grader, Parker Verant, wanted to do a service project for his school to collect donations for the Shelby County Humane Society. But, in order to put a collection bin in the…
TweetOver 160 first-year employees attended the first “Glow and Grow”, a new event designed to offer additional support to all new employees in various roles throughout the Shelby County School District. The event,Ā held March 8…
TweetWhat started out as random hallway and office conversations between students and Oak Mountain High School Assistant Principal Matthew Epps has now grown into an organized school club that meets twice a month to teach…
TweetBy: Kalyn Baldwin In honor of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Shelby County Schools will host the 2nd annual Donuts and Dyslexia event on Tuesday, October 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The event will take…
TweetThe Shelby County School District is launching a new initiative aimed at helping promote positiveĀ mental health and wellness among students and staff. The new initiative, Shelby Cares, is part of the district’s overall strategic plan…
TweetJohn Gwin has been named the new Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Chief School Financial Officer for the Shelby County School District.Ā Mr. Gwin began his career with the Shelby County School District in 2006…
TweetFor the fourth consecutive year, 12 standout high school anglers have been selected as members of the exclusive Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team presented by DICKāS Sporting Goods, including Shelby County High School student…
TweetParents attending student-led conferences at Oak Mountain Intermediate School were in for an added treat, as students used newly designed digital portfolios to showcase their work. Two OMIS teachers who are pursuing National Board Certification…
TweetThe Shelby County School District has received an 88 (B) on the newly released Alabama State Report Card Prototype for 2017. Ā In a year when many districts in the state of Alabama saw plummeting scores…
TweetThe Shelby County Board of Education approved two new administrators at their meeting held December 12, including a new principal for Calera Middle School. Desaree Jackson was appointed by the board as the new Principal…
