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The '''Shelby County School System''' provides public schools for students in [[Shelby County]] except for municipalities that have formed [[List of school systems|their own school systems]].  At present, the only Shelby County municipalities that have their own school systems are [[Alabaster City Schools|Alabaster]] and those that have extended into Shelby County from [[Jefferson County]]. Enrollment for the 2009–2010 school year is 27,793 students served by 3,520 employees.  The superintendent is [[Randy Fuller]]. [[Alabaster]] voted to split from the Shelby County district on [[October 11]], [[2011]], with the 6 schools inside Alabaster corporate limits officially moving from the county school district on [[July 1]], [[2013]] for school year 2013-2014.
The '''Shelby County School System''' provides public schools for students in [[Shelby County]] except for municipalities that have formed [[List of school systems|their own school systems]].  At present, the only Shelby County municipalities that have their own school systems are [[Alabaster City Schools|Alabaster]], [[Pelham City Schools|Pelham]], and those that have extended into Shelby County from [[Jefferson County]]. The superintendent is [[Lewis Brooks]].
== Board of Education ==
The Shelby County Board of Education offices are located at 410 East College Street in [[Columbiana]].  Board members are elected to six-year terms.  Board meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of each month.


===Board members===
[[Alabaster]] voted to split from the Shelby County district on [[October 17]], [[2011]], with the 6 schools inside Alabaster corporate limits officially moving from the county school district on [[July 1]], [[2013]] for school year 2013-2014. [[Pelham]] followed suit, with its four schools transferring on [[July 1]], [[2014]]. In [[2024]] the city of [[Calera]] hired a consultant to study the feasibility of forming its own system.
* [[Aubrey Miller]], President
 
* [[Peg Hill]], Vice President
In [[2021]] the system was awarded $$35,527,192 ($1,747/student) in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds tied to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
* [[Steve Martin]]
 
* [[Jane Hampton]]
==Enrollment==
* [[Jimmy Bice]]
As of [[2024]] Shelby County Schools had a total enrollment of 21,194 students, of which 66% were white, 18% Black, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian, and 3% "other". 2,334 Shelby County students used one of 45 languages other than English at home.
 
===Historical enrollment===
* 2009–2010: 27,793 students, 3,520 employees
* 2019–2020: 20,881 students, 2,724 employees
* 2023–2023: 21,194 students
 
== Leadership ==
=== Board of Education ===
The Shelby County Board of Education offices are located at 410 East College Street in [[Columbiana]]. Board members are elected to staggered six-year terms. Board meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of each month.
 
The current board includes: [[David Bobo]], president; [[Peg Hill]], vice-president, [[Jimmy Bice]], [[Brian Boatman]], and [[Amber Polk]]. Former board members include [[Aubrey Miller]], [[Jane Hampton]], [[Kevin Morris]], [[Lee Doebler]] (1988–2014), and [[Steve Martin]] (1988–2014)
 
===Superintendents===
* [[Henry M. Jones]], 1856–
* [[Ellie Glasscox]]
* [[Norma Rogers]], 1991–1995
* [[Randy Fuller]], 2006–2018
* [[Lewis Brooks]], 2019–


== Schools ==
== Schools ==
Shelby County currently operates 33 schools, including 16 elementary/intermediate schools and 14 middle/high schools.
Shelby County currently operates 30 schools, including 14 elementary/intermediate schools and 13 middle/high schools.


===High Schools===
===High Schools===
* [[Calera High School]]
* [[Calera High School]]
* [[Chelsea High School]]
* [[Chelsea High School]]
* [[Helena High School]]
* [[Montevallo High School]]
* [[Montevallo High School]]
* [[Oak Mountain High School]]
* [[Oak Mountain High School]]
* [[Pelham High School]]
* [[Shelby County High School]]
* [[Shelby County High School]]
* [[Vincent Middle High School]] (6-12)
* [[Vincent Middle High School]] (6-12)
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* [[Montevallo Middle School]]
* [[Montevallo Middle School]]
* [[Oak Mountain Middle School]]
* [[Oak Mountain Middle School]]
* [[Riverchase Middle School]]


===Elementary Schools===
===Elementary Schools===
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* [[Oak Mountain Intermediate School]] (4-5)
* [[Oak Mountain Intermediate School]] (4-5)
* [[Shelby Elementary School]]
* [[Shelby Elementary School]]
* [[Valley Elementary School]] (K-2)
* [[Valley Intermediate School]] (3-5)
* [[Vincent Elementary School]]
* [[Vincent Elementary School]]
* [[Wilsonville Elementary School]]
* [[Wilsonville Elementary School]]
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* [[Shelby County Alternative School]]
* [[Shelby County Alternative School]]
* [[Shelby County School of Technology]]
* [[Shelby County School of Technology]]
== Former schools ==
* [[Creek View Elementary School]], taken over by [[Alabaster City Schools]] in [[2013]]
* [[Meadow View Elementary School]], taken over by Alabaster City Schools in 2013
* [[Pelham High School]], taken over by [[Pelham City Schools]] in [[2014]]
* [[Riverchase Middle School]], taken over by Pelham City Schools in 2014
* [[Thompson Intermediate School]], taken over by Alabaster City Schools in 2013
* [[Thompson Sixth Grade Center]], taken over by Alabaster City Schools in 2013
* [[Thompson Middle School]], taken over by Alabaster City Schools in 2013
* [[Thompson High School]], taken over by Alabaster City Schools in 2013
* [[Valley Elementary School]], taken over by Pelham City Schools in 2014
* [[Valley Intermediate School]], taken over by Pelham City Schools in 2014
==References==
* Reed, Martin J. (July 23, 2014) "Helena High School's opening generating traffic flow concerns." {{BN}}
* Reed, Martin J. (July 24, 2014) "Steve Martin leaves a legacy after 26 years on Shelby County school board." {{BN}}
* Crain, Trisha Powell (October 25, 2021) "Alabama schools got $3 billion in federal COVID relief money. Where did it go?." {{BN}}
* Kates, Margaret (June 2, 2024) "Shelby County city weighs forming its own school system." {{AL}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/ Shelby County Schools] web site
* [https://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/ Shelby County Schools] website


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Latest revision as of 12:56, 4 June 2024

Shelby County Schools seal.png

The Shelby County School System provides public schools for students in Shelby County except for municipalities that have formed their own school systems. At present, the only Shelby County municipalities that have their own school systems are Alabaster, Pelham, and those that have extended into Shelby County from Jefferson County. The superintendent is Lewis Brooks.

Alabaster voted to split from the Shelby County district on October 17, 2011, with the 6 schools inside Alabaster corporate limits officially moving from the county school district on July 1, 2013 for school year 2013-2014. Pelham followed suit, with its four schools transferring on July 1, 2014. In 2024 the city of Calera hired a consultant to study the feasibility of forming its own system.

In 2021 the system was awarded $$35,527,192 ($1,747/student) in federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enrollment

As of 2024 Shelby County Schools had a total enrollment of 21,194 students, of which 66% were white, 18% Black, 11% Hispanic, 2% Asian, and 3% "other". 2,334 Shelby County students used one of 45 languages other than English at home.

Historical enrollment

  • 2009–2010: 27,793 students, 3,520 employees
  • 2019–2020: 20,881 students, 2,724 employees
  • 2023–2023: 21,194 students

Leadership

Board of Education

The Shelby County Board of Education offices are located at 410 East College Street in Columbiana. Board members are elected to staggered six-year terms. Board meetings are typically held on the third Thursday of each month.

The current board includes: David Bobo, president; Peg Hill, vice-president, Jimmy Bice, Brian Boatman, and Amber Polk. Former board members include Aubrey Miller, Jane Hampton, Kevin Morris, Lee Doebler (1988–2014), and Steve Martin (1988–2014)

Superintendents

Schools

Shelby County currently operates 30 schools, including 14 elementary/intermediate schools and 13 middle/high schools.

High Schools

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools

Other Facilities

Former schools

References

  • Reed, Martin J. (July 23, 2014) "Helena High School's opening generating traffic flow concerns." The Birmingham News
  • Reed, Martin J. (July 24, 2014) "Steve Martin leaves a legacy after 26 years on Shelby County school board." The Birmingham News
  • Crain, Trisha Powell (October 25, 2021) "Alabama schools got $3 billion in federal COVID relief money. Where did it go?." The Birmingham News
  • Kates, Margaret (June 2, 2024) "Shelby County city weighs forming its own school system." AL.com

External links

Shelby County seal.jpg Shelby County
Topics

Communities | County Commission | Schools | Sheriff

Cities

Alabaster | Calera | Chelsea | Columbiana (seat) | Harpersville | Helena | Indian Springs Village | Montevallo | Pelham | Vincent | Westover | Wilsonville | Wilton

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