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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]], [[Pelham City Schools|Pelham]], and those that have extended into Shelby County from [[Jefferson County]]. | 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]]. | ||
[[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]]. | [[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 | |||
==Superintendents== | == 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]] | * [[Ellie Glasscox]] | ||
* [[Norma Rogers]] | * [[Norma Rogers]], 1991–1995 | ||
* [[Randy Fuller]] | * [[Randy Fuller]], 2006–2018 | ||
* [[Lewis Brooks]], 2019– | |||
== Schools == | == Schools == | ||
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* Reed, Martin J. (July 23, 2014) "Helena High School's opening generating traffic flow concerns." {{BN}} | * 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}} | * 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== | ||
* [ | * [https://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/ Shelby County Schools] website | ||
{{Shelby County}} | {{Shelby County}} | ||
[[Category:Shelby County schools|*]] | [[Category:Shelby County schools|*]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:56, 4 June 2024
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
- Henry M. Jones, 1856–
- Ellie Glasscox
- Norma Rogers, 1991–1995
- Randy Fuller, 2006–2018
- Lewis Brooks, 2019–
Schools
Shelby County currently operates 30 schools, including 14 elementary/intermediate schools and 13 middle/high schools.
High Schools
- Calera High School
- Chelsea High School
- Helena High School
- Montevallo High School
- Oak Mountain High School
- Shelby County High School
- Vincent Middle High School (6-12)
Middle Schools
- Calera Middle School
- Chelsea Middle School
- Columbiana Middle School
- Helena Middle School
- Montevallo Middle School
- Oak Mountain Middle School
Elementary Schools
- Calera Elementary School
- Chelsea Intermediate School (4-5)
- Chelsea Park Elementary School (K-3)
- Elvin Hill Elementary School
- Forest Oaks Elementary School (opening 2013)
- Helena Elementary School (K-2)
- Helena Intermediate School (3-5)
- Inverness Elementary School (K-3)
- Montevallo Elementary School
- Mt Laurel Elementary School (K-3)
- Oak Mountain Elementary School (K-3)
- Oak Mountain Intermediate School (4-5)
- Shelby Elementary School
- Vincent Elementary School
- Wilsonville Elementary School
Other Facilities
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." 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 Schools website
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Alabaster | Calera | Chelsea | Columbiana (seat) | Harpersville | Helena | Indian Springs Village | Montevallo | Pelham | Vincent | Westover | Wilsonville | Wilton |