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

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