K-5 School in Hoover, Alabama It is the sense of neighborhood and family along with the pride of being a member of it that makes Shades Mountain special.
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. The school’s mascot is a lion; it is also the acronym (Learning In Our Neighborhood School) used to describe the ch
08/11/2026
Let’s give a warm welcome to Mrs. Hogue! 🤩
Mrs. Hogue is joining us as our new bookkeeper! She has been with Hoover City Schools for the past 2 years and is the proud mom of two boys and one dog. 🩵
We’re so excited to have her as part of our family this school year! Welcome, Mrs. Hogue! 💙
08/11/2026
We had a great day today preparing for students to arrive on Wednesday!
Affect Behavioral Health sponsored a wonderful breakfast that gave us fuel to prepare for the school year! 🩵
After Institute and Meet the Teacher, we put our teachers to the ultimate 5-second challenge… except the timer was already at 5. 💀⏱️
We love celebrating each other, even if it means a little prank now and then! 🩵
08/06/2026
Our faculty and staff had a wonderful first day back! 💙
We are so thankful to be together as we kick off a new school year. A special thank you to Shades Mountain Baptist for providing a delicious breakfast and helping us start the day feeling encouraged and cared for. We appreciate your generosity and support!
🤩 Welcome to Shades Mountain ! 🤩
We are so ready and excited to be back together today and can’t wait to see students August 12th!
07/16/2026
Mrs. Devore is the ABSOLUTE best!!! She truly has made such a difference in our students lives. We are so happy to have her here 🩵
Please join us in congratulating Shades Mountain Elementary School music teacher Meredith DeVore for winning the 2025 Robert E. Wright, Jr. Award for Exceptional Service! This honor is one of the highest bestowed to outstanding educators by the Alabama chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).
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📸: Contributed by Merrick Wilson, Hoover City Schools
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07/14/2026
07/14/2026
Mark your calendar! We can’t wait to see everyone.
07/14/2026
It’s almost time. We are excited and getting ready to start another great year on the mountain!Supply lists are below.
07/09/2026
Travel plans this year? We’ve got you covered.
Use our 2026–2027 Student Break Planner as a quick reference for all scheduled student holidays and breaks.
Regular attendance plays an important role in student success. When students are at school, they don’t just learn new concepts. They build relationships, collaborate with classmates, engage with their teachers, ask questions, and participate in classroom discussions and hands-on activities. When possible, schedule family vacations during designated school breaks to help students make the most of every school day.
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