Each quarter at J.E. Turner Elementary, students are rewarded for Accelerated Reading goals met.  In April, Turner held its 3rd quarter AR celebration. During their 3rd quarter celebration children were allowed to dress in their best cowboy/cowgirl attire and attend an AR "Roundup".  At the roundup, students enjoyed popcorn, drinks and some country line dancing.  Students in attendance all met their AR goals set by their teachers. Nearly 400 kindergarten through fifth...

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Student artists in Mobile County will have the opportunity to make their mark when Mobile County celebrates its 200th Birthday.   The Mobile County Bicentennial Celebration Committee is inviting students 18-years of age and younger to participate in a logo design contest.The winner will receive a $250 savings bond.The contest is from now until June 1, 2011.  The Mobile County Bicentennial Committee will review the submitted designs and announce the winner at a kick-off event to...

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  4th grader Michael Collier shows offhis AR Goal Achiever Certificate and MedalThe end of 3rd Quarter was a momentous occasion at Dixon Elementary.  For the first time in the history of Dixon, every single child made his or her Accelerated Reader Goal for points as well as at least 85% comprehension.  Students were rewarded with free Dolphin Icee treats as well as other goodies such as bracelets, books, stickers, and other trinkets.  Students in 3rd-5th grades with 95%...

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The Baker high school JROTC program participated in the College Options Foundation Army JROTC Academic Bowl (JLAB), a free competition that offers the opportunity of receiving a trip to Washington, DC to compete.  The Academic Bowl gives the benefits of: Improving SAT/ACT scores, Increase interest in college admissions, Demonstrate academic strength of JROTC program, and Boost team and unit spiritBaker JROTC entered into the required on-line scholars bowl (JLAB) from November until...

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Congratulations to Bryant Career Tech Center and Mr. Tillman's Small Engine Repair Team. The team competed during spring break at the South District FFA Elimination in Opp, Alabama. The students, Dylan Davis, Andrew McClinton, Joshua Webster, Portlock Sowels did an outstanding job and finished first in a field of 41 teams. The team now qualifies for the State Championship in Auburn, Alabama June 7-10.   

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Austin Elementary School recently transformed into a multicultural land where students were introduced to the cultures and traditions of many countries around the world. The 3rd grade began the International Talents Unlimited Day with a program featuring songs and games from each of these countries: Mexico, Brazil, France, China, Japan, and Germany. Special Education students explained various ways of travel around the world as well as different global prices for milk and gasoline. The speech...

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Fund-A-S.T.A.R RecipientsPictured (l-r) Gabarel Lambert, LeFlore High Magnet School; Eunice Lang, Hamilton Elementary School; Johnny Weaver, Old Shell Magnet School; Nicole Black, Morningside Elementary School; Jodie Ann McPherson, Westlawn Elementary School; (not pictured) Ramona Savell, Clark-Shaw Magnet SchoolThe Honorable Merceria Ludgood, Mobile County Commission presented six Mobile County public school teachers with grant money totaling $5,405. Each teacher submitted a proposal through...

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Congratulations to the Alma Bryant J.V. Baseball Team for winning the 6A J.V. County Championship!  The Hurricanes defeated Baker 9-3 in the championship game.  This is the first J.V. County Championship in Bryant baseball history.  The Hurricanes finished the season with a 19 & 6 record.  The Alma Bryant J.V. team players are:  Nick Bender, Jay Cornelius, Cameron Jowers, Hunter Ryan, Kyle Buzbee, Connor Hill, Trey Charlton, Cody Mills, Spencer Lewis, DeShuan Allen,...

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Dear Mobile County School Commissoners,The overwhelming support that the System received during the recent tax renewal vote has brought me great satisfaction and joy.  I believe that it would be fair to interpret the passage of the referendum as a ringing endorsement of the direction in which we have been guiding Mobile County's public schools.  A great deal has been accomplished over the past several years.  Although budgets have been severly cut, teachers have continued to...

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