Shirley Hills Elementary

School Mission and Vision Statement

Our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where the faculty, staff, parents, community leaders, and all other stakeholders ensure higher levels of learning for all.

School Awards

1993: Georgia School of Excellence
2001: Georgia School Bell Award
2006: Georgia School Bell Award
2009: Title I Distinguished School and made adequate yearly progress for seven consecutive years.
2011: National Blue Ribbon School Award
2022-2023: Title I Distinguished School
2023: Model Professional Learning Community at Work School

School Principal History

1964-1980: Gene Henderson
1980-1987: Phil Smith
1987-1997: Charlie Harper
1997-2002: Judy Wagy
2002-2022: Traci Jackson
2022-2023: Anisa Baker-Busby
2023-Current: Kristen Brooks

Completed School Improvements and Renovations

1969: 2 Classroom Addition
1994: Art, Music and PE Facility Addition
1995: Retrofit Roof Addition Over Main Building
1999: Media Center and Connecting Corridor Addition, Original Building Renovation
2005: 12 Classroom Addition
2008: Paving Project
2023: Building Renovation