Superintendent

August 2025

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year, Shelby!

As the doors of Shelby City Schools swing open for another school year, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to every student, staff member, family, and the community. Whether you’re returning or just joining us, I’m so glad you’re here. There’s something special about the start of a new year: the sense of possibility, the fresh energy, and the shared hope of what’s to come.

Last year was full of moments worth celebrating. Our students excelled in the classroom, led with confidence in their schools, and brightly shined in performances, competitions, and athletic milestones. We saw record participation in athletics and arts, strong academic growth, and community service that made us all proud. Those accomplishments belong to every student who showed up and tried, every staff member who encouraged and taught, and every family and neighbor who stood beside them.

This year, we are ready to take that progress to the next level. Our strategic plan is guiding us forward with clear goals for teaching and learning, school culture, leadership, and community connection. We’ve also taken necessary steps to ensure student safety, including updated traffic patterns for drop-off, pick-up, and walking routes. You’ll find all the details and maps at shelbyk12.org. These improvements are about more than traffic. They reflect our commitment to safety and doing what’s best for students in every possible way.

As superintendent, I am both humbled and energized to walk this path with you. Each day is a chance to inspire learning, to foster belonging, and to show our students they are capable of amazing things. That’s not just a mission. It’s a promise we make to every child who walks through our doors.

Thank you for being part of this incredible community. Your support, partnership, and pride in Shelby City Schools are what make us strong.

Here’s to a year of achievement, curiosity, and #WhippetPride.

Go Whippets!

Michael G. Browning, Superintendent