Mountie Newsletter

Shades Valley High School Prom will be Friday, May 3rd at The Harbert Center from 7:00-10:00pm. The cost is $125.00 per person. Guest Permission slips will be available in the front office. All guests must be verified, approved and signed off by Mrs. Gaines OR Ms. Sharpe before paying for your guest. Tickets can be purchased now through Friday, April 26th.

Hello, Mountie Family!

1. ASVAB: Any student interested in taking the ASVAB it will be offered again on Thursday, April 25. Please stop by the counselor suite to sign up.
2. Grades: As we are nearing the end of the semester, please be intentional about monitoring your students academic progress. We encourage you to view PowerSchool at any time to stay abreast of your students' academic performance. You may access the Parent Portal by using the login information created during student registration. The PowerSchool Parent Portal is accessible from any device with Internet access, including your smartphone (Android or iPhone). Visit your smartphone’s app store to locate the PowerSchool mobile app. In order to access the Jefferson County School site via the mobile app, you will need the district code: LGWJ. Please use this link to access your PowerSchool account online: https://jeffersonco.powerschool.com/public
3. FAFSA Updates: Seniors, remember FAFSA completion is required for graduation. If you are having difficulty or you are not planning to attend college after graduation, see Mr. Mills for assistance.

As always, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns!

Last week our National Honor Society members engaged in a service learning project. Students sorted and organized new and gently used donated clothing items, helping the Jefferson County Department of Human Resources fill a need they have to keep clothes at their office for children and other individuals who are experiencing hard times.

#honorsociety #mountienation #serviceproject

Congratulations to our Technology Student Association for competing during their State Competition. Our incredible students (Abby Myrick, Jaiden Hyde, Viney Or, or Citlali Garcia) were finalist in web design and placed 4th in the state. Join us in congratulating our Technology Student Association for this achievement. Thank you to our Network Systems/Cyber Security teacher Mr. Blackmon for your guidance!

#mountienation #diversepathways #technologystudentassociation

Congratulations to our Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students who participated in the state leadership conference in Mobile.

Chapter Awards:

Chapter of Distinction

Largest Chapter in State

Largest Chapter in District 5

Largest conference attendance

March of Dimes Donation $1000+

State Winners:

1st Place

Homero Castillo - Mobile Application

Kennedi Robinson - Client Services

Kelsey Murray and Julia Gray - Business Ethics

Desmond Coleman, Kyle DeRamus, Malik Ravizee - Sports Marketing and Management

Makenzie Carter - Human Resource Management

Gabrielle Lynch, Ariel Williams, Kayla Bryant - Social Media Strategies

Michelle Almanza and America Ortega - Marketing

2nd Place

Christion Clark and Kyla Franklin - Website Design

Kamaria Durr, Jarrian Houston, Micaiah Freeman - Marketing

Jason Sierra and Kimberly Villa - Hospitality and Event Management

Jahla Pearson, Jewel Minnifield, Jada Walton - International Business

3rd Place

Taytem Evans - Business Ethics

4th Place

Jamaya Hoskin -

Daniel Avellaneda and Yasaira Mancilla - Marketing

David Brown and Ziyana Williams - Entrepreneurship

Wendell Williams and Asya Smedley - Visual Design

Top 6 - Finals

Ethan Lane and Chase Lily - Social Media Strategies

Senior Night was a SUCCESS!!! SV Soccer Lady Mounties defeated Pinson Valley with the final score being [3-1], What a game Mounties!! Congratulations to our seniors for their hard work & commitment throughout the years. Let's go Shades Valley!

JEFCOED Summer School, ASPIRE, will be offered June 10 - July 18, 2024 (6 weeks). The cost is $175 per term and there will be two term offerings.

• Term 1 runs from June 10 through June 27, except for June 19.
• Term 2 runs from July 1 through July 18, except for July 4.
• NCAA Students are required to attend both terms.

An application will be released in May for students to register. Please see flyer for more details.

Please stop by the counseling suite for a fee waiver.

All 1st Semester fees were due on Monday, October 2! If your student has not submitted their class fees, please do so as soon as possible. The Mountie Pride Package includes: ACT Prep curriculum, Communication, Health Room Supplies, Class T-Shirt, Technology, General Supplies, Class Celebrations, and a locker. The class specific fees include additional supplies that are needed. The class fees help us to provide your student with experiences to bolster their education, but it also helps to provide memorable experiences. Payments can be made online via debit or credit card or in person via cash or check. If you have questions regarding method of payment, please contact Ms. Dennie Holt, Office Coordinator, at 205-379-5350.

Parents please send doctor's excuses or parent notes when students are absent to avoid truancy. Per the Jefferson County Student and Parent Handbook students are allowed up to 7 parent excuses each year. Any absences thereafter will be unexcused unless excused by a physician's note or by permission of the principal. We need every student present for school everyday!

The PowerSchool Parent Portal is accessible from any device with Internet access, including your smartphone (Android or iPhone). Visit your smartphone’s app store to locate the PowerSchool mobile app. In order to access the Jefferson County School site via the mobile app, you will need the district code: LGWJ. You will login using the information created during student registration.

Please use this link to access your PowerSchool account online: https://jeffersonco.powerschool.com/public

04/22: Softball vs. Ramsey - 5:00pm

04/23: Boys Soccer @ Fultondale - 5:00pm

04/25: Girls Soccer: vs Fultondale - 2:00pm

04/25: Softball: vs. Dora (Senior Night) - 5:00pm

04/27: Track: Hewitt-Trussville - Class 6A Section 2