Bob Harding-Shawmut Elementary School

❄️🥶 Brrr… what a cold one! We hope all of our Chambers County Schools students, staff, and families stayed safe, warm, and cozy today.

Thank you for your patience as we navigated the winter weather. We’re hopeful that road conditions have improved and that everything is clear and ready to go. But, please be careful and watch for slick spots on less-traveled roads.

📚🏫 We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27.

Stay warm tonight, and we’ll see you soon!

The health and well-being of our students and staff remain our top priority. Due to a significant increase in cases of the Flu, RSV, and stomach viruses across our district, Chambers County Schools will transition to a Virtual Learning Day on Friday, January 23.

This brief shift to remote learning is a proactive measure intended to curb the spread of illness and allow our facilities to be thoroughly sanitized before students return.

We appreciate your flexibility and cooperation as we work together to keep our school community healthy and safe.

Chambers County Schools Administration

Parents/Guardians: We’re seeing an increase in flu and COVID-19 cases. Please monitor your child for symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, congestion, or fatigue. If your child is sick or showing symptoms, keep them home until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours without using medications to reduce or mask symptoms.

Note: Any parent notes used to excuse illness during January will NOT count toward the four allowed parent notes for the 2nd semester.

Thank you for helping keep our schools healthy!

We are closely monitoring the forecast for a potential winter storm impacting Chambers County this weekend. If closures are necessary, we will notify families by phone and text.

As flu season intensifies, it's important to take extra steps to protect our children from both the flu and COVID-19. Here are some simple ways to keep them healthy:

🧼 Hand Hygiene: Remind kids to wash hands frequently, especially after eating, playing, or using the restroom.

🤧 Stay Home When Sick: If your child has symptoms like fever, cough, or fatigue, please keep them home to prevent spreading illness.

💪 Boost Immune Health: Ensure your kids get enough sleep, eat healthy foods, and stay active to strengthen their immune systems.

Let’s work together to keep our school community safe and healthy this season! ❤️

Chambers County Schools joins our community in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His message of service, equity, and hope continues to inspire us.

Reminder: In observance of MLK Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 19, 2026. We encourage families to take time to reflect, serve, and learn together. Classes will resume on Tuesday. ✨

💙Friendly reminder, families! Please use the “Important Dates 2026” graphic attached to plan appointments on our no-school days so students don’t miss class or incur unexcused absences. Thanks for helping keep attendance strong! 💙

Wishing our Chambers County students, families, and staff a very Merry Christmas! 🎄✨ May your holiday be filled with joy, rest, and time together. Thank you for the love and support you show our schools all year—see you in the new year! 🎁💙

Congratulations to our 2025-26 Teachers of the Year in Chambers County Schools! We are incredibly proud of your dedication, hard work, and positive impact on our students. Thank you for inspiring excellence every day!

DISTRICT TEACHERS AND SUPPORT OF THE YEAR 2025-2026

SECONDARY: Melissa Roberts
ELEMENTARY: Merriel Jennings
SUPPORT: Hollye Colley

SCHOOL TEACHERS AND SUPPORT OF THE YEAR 2025-2026

Eastside JP Powell Magnet School
CERTIFIED: Marquavian Billingsley
SUPPORT: Alicia Perez-Perdue

Huguley Elementary
CERTIFIED: Beth Grant
SUPPORT: Chelsea Crim

Bob Harding Shawmut Elementary
CERTIFIED: Kathryn Garmon
SUPPORT: Paula Smith

Fairfax Elementary
CERTIFIED: Merriel Jennings
SUPPORT: Jorge Migoya-Paniagua

WF Burns Middle School
CERTIFIED: Melissa Roberts
SUPPORT: Hollye Colley

LaFayette High School
CERTIFIED: Makaela Williams
SUPPORT: Shareka Burton

Valley High School
CERTIFIED: Erin Maurano
SUPPORT: Chris Miller

Inspire Academy
CERTIFIED: Mercedes Terry
SUPPORT: Carla Anthony

🎉 Huge congratulations to all our school district Child Nutrition Programs—every campus earned a perfect 100 on their Alabama health inspections! This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our amazing cafeteria and nutrition staff. Thank you for keeping our students safe and healthy every day. We are so proud! 🏆🥗

#ChildNutrition #PerfectScore #WeAre100 #ThankYouStaff #HealthySchools #ProudDistrict

Honoring all who served—thank you, Veterans. Your courage and sacrifice inspire our community every day. In observance of Veterans Day, Chambers County Schools will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Classes resume on Wednesday.

October is National Principals Month, and Chambers County School District is thrilled to recognize and celebrate our outstanding principals! Their leadership, dedication, and caring hearts shape the very foundation of our school community.

We are deeply grateful for their commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where every student and staff member can thrive. Every day, our principals inspire excellence, nurture growth, and champion the needs of our schools.

This October, we honor and thank our principals for the remarkable difference they make each and every day.

Inspire Academy - Josh Bryan
LaFayette High School - Christy Johnson
Valley High School - Wendy Robinson
WF Burns Middle School - Andrew Leak
Eastside JP Powell Magnet School - Wendy Johnson
Shawmut Elementary School - Tana Cannon
Huguley Elementary School - Phillip Jenkins
Fairfax Elementary School - Lauren Dabbs

Thank you, Principals, for all that you do!

#NationalPrincipalsMonth #Appreciation #Leadership #SchoolCommunity #Gratitude

October is Bullying Prevention Month. Together, we stand for kindness, inclusion, and safety in Chambers County School District. 💙 Learn how you can help—see details below. #BullyingPrevention #CCSD #ChooseKind

Hiring Event!!
October 15th, 9 AM-12 PM EST

Fall Break: October 13, and Staff PD: October 14th.

No school for Students.

Share Your Smile with Alabama statewide photo contest!

Hello, parents, You should have already received your student's consent form for the Health Heroes Flu Clinic that will be held here at Bob Harding Shawmut Elementary School on October 3rd. Please complete the consent form INCLUDING YOUR INSURANCE INFORMATION and return it to school if you would like your child to receive a Flu vaccine at school. Hola, padres, Ya deberían haber recibido el formulario de consentimiento de su hijo/a para la Clínica de Gripe de Héroes de la Salud, que se llevará a cabo aquí en la Escuela Primaria Bob Harding Shawmut el 3 de octubre. Por favor, completen el formulario de consentimiento INCLUYENDO LA INFORMACIÓN DE SU SEGURO MÉDICO y devuélvanlo a la escuela si desean que su hijo/a reciba la vacuna contra la gripe en la escuela.

It's time to nominate Teacher and Support Staff of the year!!! 🎉