Vincent Volunteer Fire Station- Vincent,AL

We want to thank Fire Chief Smiley, Deputy Chief Youngblood, and all the wonderful first responders at the Vincent Volunteer Fire Station for participating in our Work Instruction Program. They have taken time out of their busy schedules to work with our Vincent High School student that is interested in pursuing a career in the field. He has gotten a first hand view of how the department serves and protects the town of Vincent and surrounding areas. Today, he not only assisted in the daily activities of the station, but he also learned to take vitals and use some of the rescue equipment.

CommunityTransition Fair- Alabaster,AL

The 7th Annual Community Transition Fair was held at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center for parents and middle and high school students who receive special services or accommodations.  The event featured organizations who provide services for all students with disabilities, regardless of the severity of the disability.  Students, parents, and members of the community were invited to attend the free come and go event from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. There were refreshments and door prizes, including a bicycle donated by Regions Bank. The event is jointly sponsored by Shelby County Schools, Alabaster City Schools, Pelham City Schools, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, and The Arc of Shelby County.

Bubbles of Love

The HHS students assisted in preparing bags of bubbles to be used by all the children involved in the opening day of Pelham's youth baseball league. 
Kenneth Paschal, State Parental Alienation Awareness Coordinator, said the bubbles represent sharing love with our children and emphasize the importance of the role of parents, leaders, and community to ensure our children’s health, safety and well-being.
Please go to  http://bubblesofloveday.com/ to learn more about the 7th annual Bubbles of Love Day and 12th annual Parental Alienation Awareness Day! 

Spoon & Ladle-Pelham,AL

Our Calera High student is 18 today! He did a great job labeling over 500 containers. We can't help but get hungry as we see Chef Monty Todd and his staff prepare delicious flavors such as: Shrimp and Crab Gumbo, Lemon Chicken and Orzo, and Carrot and Ginger. Spoon & Ladle's wonderful soups go out daily to surrounding Birmingham, Alabama restaurants and grocery stores such as: iCantina; Beef O’Brady’s; Bob Sykes Barbeque; Piggly Wiggly; Andy’s Farm Market; Murphree’s Market & Garden Center; And Western Supermarket.

Alabama Furniture Market- Calera,AL

Our Montevallo High School student  assembled several pieces of furniture today in the warehouse of the Alabama Furniture Market. Alabama Furniture Market is a a family-owned and operated business that strives daily to provide a unique shopping experience for its customers. The"open-air market" is comprised of a 35,000 square foot showroom and an equally large on-site warehouse. 

Auburn Transition Conference- Auburn,AL

Educators, parents, and service providers from around the state were able to broaden their knowledge and sharpen their skills to better serve students, youth, and young adults in transition at the 27th annual Alabama Transition Conference. The conference opened with two wondeful keynote speakers HK Derryberry and his mentor Jim Bradford. With over 43 concurrent sessions offered, everyone had a wide range of topics  to choose from. Content from the sessions addressed current policies, issues, practices, and trends associated witht the delivery of pre-employment  and secondary transtition services.You can view this year's conference agenda and gueat speakers at https://web.auburn.edu/institute/conference/xxvii/conference_program/index.html

Thrift Store- Columbiana,Al

Our Shelby County High School students have an opportunity to not only learn job skills but give back to the community as well at the Earthly Treasures Thrift Store in Columbiana.
You can visit Earthly Treasures Thrift Store at 275 Columbiana Square (Al Hwy 25) 205-669-1006
Store Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays 8:00-7:00
Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:00-500

Alabama Furniture Market- Calera, AL

Our Montevallo High School students were able to assemble several pieces of furniture today in the warehouse of the Alabama Furniture Market. Alabama Furniture Market is a a family-owned and operated business that strives daily to provide a unique shopping experience for its customers. The"open-air market" is comprised of a 35,000 square foot showroom and an equally large on-site warehouse. 

Wash it Off Car Wash- Helena,Al.

Alabama weather can be crazy, but our Helena High School students are still busy with a steady stream of vehicles at Wash It Off Express car wash. 

They do the prep work before directing the customers into the "straight drive-in".

http://www.washitoffcarwash.com/

Spoon & Ladle- Pelham, AL

Chef Todd with his artist palette of spices for the White Chicken Chili. Our Helena High students assisted chef at  Spoon & Ladle by preparing hundreds of containers for the wonderful soups that will go out to surrounding Birmingham, Alabama restaurants and grocery stores such as: iCantina; Beef O’Brady’s; Bob Sykes Barbeque; Piggly Wiggly; Andy’s Farm Market; Murphree’s Market & Garden Center; And Western Supermarket.

University of Montevallo-Montevallo,AL

MHS students get to experience the lunchtime rush while working at the University of Montevallo's Anna Irvin Dining Hall. They helped set up the many stations, washed dishes, prepared coffee, stocked napkin dispensers, and cleaned tables.

Spoon&Ladle- Pelham,AL

 Our Calera and Helena High students helped Spoon & Ladle prepare hundreds of containers that will go out to surrounding Birmingham, Alabama restaurants and grocery stores such as: iCantina; Beef O’Brady’s; Bob Sykes Barbeque; Piggly Wiggly; Andy’s Farm Market; Murphree’s Market & Garden Center; And Western Supermarket.

Shelby Co.Humane Shelter-Columbiana, AL

The Shelby County and Helena High students assisted the staff at the Shelby County Humane Society today in walking and spending time with the dogs. You can find more information about volunteering and adoption of animals  at www.shelbyhumane.org

Vincent Volunteer Fire Dept.-Vincent,AL

We want to thank Fire Chief Smiley, Deputy Chief Youngblood, and all the wonderful first responders at the Vincent Volunteer Fire Station for participating in our Work Instruction Program. They have taken time out of their busy day to work with our Vincent student that is interested in pursuing a career in the field. He has gotten a first hand view of how the department serves and protects the town of Vincent and surrounding areas. He also got the opportunity to assist in the daily activities of the station. 

Shelby Humane Society- Columbiana, AL

Today Helena and Shelby Co. High students worked with the animals at the Shelby County Humane Society.   Many of the dogs at the shelter are housebroken and need to be walked three times a day.

Students had to login in to Vic Touch prior to getting to work.  Vic Touch is the new time keeping program.

Revolve Restaurant-Birmingham,AL

Our Oak Mountain student assisted in the preparation/opening of Revolve Restaurant this morning. He does a fantastic job making sure everything looks "just right", and is always very meticulous in all assigned tasks including making the dining area look spotless, rolling silverware, and kitchen prep.