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Photo by Ingrid Schnader.
Shades Cahaba students organize plastic straw ban
The plastic straw ban was organized by five fourth-grade students at the school after their teacher, Rebecca Smith, asked them to think about ways they could make a difference. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Shades Cahaba students paint pedestrian tunnel
Students in grades K-5 have had the opportunity go to the tunnel during their art class to paint on top of the outline that was drawn by Blank Space. Read more
Lowry named Learning for Life honoree
Congratulations to Shades Cahaba Elementary School Principal John Lowry for being named Samford University’s 2019 Learning for Life honoree. Read more
Photo courtesy of Shades Cahaba Elementary.
Shades Cahaba celebrates 100 classes
The first students walked through the doors at Shades Cahaba school Sept. 19, 1920. Though the building has had some additions and renovations since then, it looked much the same when it welcomed its 100th class of students this August. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools.
SC class discusses restoring roadway cut with Rep. Faulkner
Their campaign brought a lot of attention to this project, and state Rep. David Faulkner came to meet with the class in May to discuss how he can help the students. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools
SC students visit pen pals
Shades Cahaba English language learner teacher Alli Phelps took her students in grades 3-5 to the Assistance League to visit their yearlong new friends. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools.
Shades Cahaba class takes 2nd in McWane competition
Jennifer Phillips' third grade class at Shades Cahaba Elementary participated in the McWane Celebrate Science Competition again this year. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Shades Cahaba student dresses up as historical figures for Black History Month
From Martin Luther King Jr. to astronaut Mae Jemison, Lauren researches noteworthy historical figures for Black History Month and brings costumes and information to share with her school. Read more
Photo courtesy of Shades Cahaba Elementary School.
Shades Cahaba Elementary’s Winter Fest set for Feb. 23
The festival will be have food, games, different inflatables, prize drawings and even a silent auction. Read more
Courtesy of Homewood City Schools
Shades Cahaba awarded facility service dog
The dog will serve the entire facility and visit classrooms. Read more
Shades Cahaba class creates winning McWane exhibit
Jenny Phillips’ third grade class at Shades Cahaba Elementary School won first place in the Celebrate Science competition at McWane Science Center. Read more
Shades Cahaba Elementary student wins art award
Safia Dahhan, a student at Shades Cahaba Elementary, won first place for grades 3-5 out of all the Jefferson County entries for a juried art show at Homewood Public Library. Read more
Shades Cahaba students raise money for NeverThirst
Shades Cahaba Elementary School students in Sonja Truesdell’s third grade class recently raised $179.50 for NeverThirst. Read more
Photo courtesy of John Lowry.
Shades Cahaba Elementary to host Winter Festival fundraiser Feb. 24
Shades Cahaba Elementary School will host its annual Winter Festival at the school Saturday, Feb. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. Read more
Erica Techo
Shades Cahaba Elementary shows support for teacher battling cancer
Students wore “Fort’s Fighters” T-shirts of other pink pieces and held up signs with encouraging phrases such as “We love you Mrs. Fort,” “Keep fighting” or “Fight against cancer together.” Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Shades Cahaba hosts STEM student expo
About 200 students participated in the expo to demonstrate experiments they had performed. Read more
Photo by Sam Chandler.
Patriots primed for postseason runs
The Homewood High School boys and girls cross-country teams entered the season with state championship aspirations. Read more
Shades Cahaba girls donate hair
At the end of the school year, interested girls were invited to donate their hair to Locks of Love or Pantene Beautiful Lengths to make wigs for people who have lost their hair due to illness. Read more
Shades Cahaba students visit state capital
To culminate their yearlong study of Alabama history, fourth-graders at Shades Cahaba visited Montgomery, the state’s capital. Read more
Photo courtesy of Shades Cahaba Elementary.
Students build bridges in architectural unit of study
By using toothpicks and glue, Shades Cahaba Elementary students were able to design bridges that were able to hold up to 20 pounds. Read more
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