Shades Mountain Elementary School

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Hoover City Schools Names Two Assistant Superintendents

Hoover City Schools is proud to announce that two district leaders have been named assistant superintendents for the school system. Dr. Chris Robbins has been named Assistant Superintendent of Instruc. . .

HCS Announces Coordinator of Prevention and At-Risk Services

Hoover City Schools is proud to announce Dr. Donna Smiley as the districts new Coordinator of Prevention and At-Risk Services. With 27 years of experience in education and a deep commitment to student. . .

Dr. Kerry Pate-Davison Named Executive Director of Human Resources for Hoover City Schools

Hoover City Schools is proud to name Dr. Kerry Pate-Davison as the new Executive Director of Human Resources. As a dedicated educator and administrator with over two decades of experience, Dr. Pate-Da. . .

HCS Announces Dr. Bob Lawry as Chief Administrative Officer

Hoover City Schools is proud to announce Dr. Bob Lawry as the districts new Chief Administrative Officer. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Student Services, Dr. Lawry will transition int. . .

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About Us

Shades Mountain Elementary is recognized as one of the oldest and most historic elementary schools in the Hoover City Schools system. Nestled within the trees at the top of Shades Mountain, it is a school known for its strong parent and community support and caring, creative faculty. It is the sense of neighborhood and family along with the pride of being a member of it that makes Shades Mountain special. It is a place where a child is not considered yours or mine but ours. Shades Mountain encourages growth in learners of all ages.

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As a school community, we empower learners, inspire leaders, and encourage all children to reach their potential.

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