SCHOOL SYSTEMS

ALABASTER CITY SCHOOLS

Established in 2013, this school system aims to become a partner with families in preparing future graduates. ALABASTER City Schools is led by Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers and includes two elementary schools, an intermediate school, a sixth-grade center, a middle school and a high school. This tight-knit community encourages students through a long list of educational and extracurricular activities beyond the classroom, as well as programs to support families such as after-school meals. acsboe.org

PELHAM CITY SCHOOLS

Teachers, staff and board members of PELHAM City Schools work together to build up students and families in this newly-formed district. The mission of Pelham City Schools is to “collaborate with parents and community to inspire and empower students to achieve personal success.” A new elementary school opened in 2016, and a new middle school opened in 2017. Dr. Chuck Ledbetter was named the district’s new superintendent starting with the 2022-2023 school year. pelhamcityschools.org

HOOVER CITY SCHOOLS

With almost 20 schools, HOOVER City Schools has been named one of the Best School Districts in Alabama and one of the Best Places to Teach in Alabama. The system’s mission is: “In a safe, caring atmosphere of teaching and learning, Hoover City Schools provide each student with opportunities to develop exemplary character and achieve personal excellence through a rigorous and relevant curriculum.” Superintendent Dr. Dee Fowler leads Hoover City Schools. hoovercityschools.net

SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Teachers and support personnel broaden the minds of more than 20,000 students within the SHELBY COUNTY Schools system each day. A total of 31 schools make up this district, for which the mission is “to make every student a graduate and every graduate prepared.” System-wide staff aim to offer advanced courses, career technical programs and extracurricular activities. Superintendent Dr. Lewis Brooks leads Shelby County Schools. shelbyed.k12.al.us

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