Hutchens Elementary School participated in the History Channnel's Take a Veteran to School Day.  The program encourages schools to give veterans a warm reception and appreciation by linking veterans with young people in the community.  Students at Hutchens honored military personnel by inviting them into their classrooms to share experiences.  Mrs. Neidhardt's class was visited by her father, Mr. Frank Nash, who fought in the war at nineteen...

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Friends, family members, supporters and many Mobile County Public School employees filled the Cypress Room at the Central Office Nov. 17th for the swearing in ceremony of our two new commissioners.Prichard Municipal Judge Jackie Jackson administered the oath of office to Dr. Reginald Crenshaw who replaces Mrs. Hazel Fournier as the Commissioner for District 3.  Dr. Crenshaw is an Administrator at Bishop State Community College.                                                        ...

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On Thursday, October 30th, the 2008 Mobile County Public Schools Outstanding Partners in Education breakfast was held.  Congratulations to the 13 Partners (read below) out of 1100 who were honored as Outstanding Partners in Education for 2008.  Also 6 MCPSS employees were recognized for their outstanding work as a school PIE liaison: Hartley Griffith - Phillips Preparatory, Anitra Smalls - Blount High, Lisa Counselman - Hamilton Elementary, Deloris Barial - Washington Middle, Larissa...

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Ms. Caroline Coker, B.C. Rain Science teacher, will join a group of scientists aboard a research vessel for eight days during the month of November.  The crew is studying the Dead Zone (Louisiana Shelf).  The dead zone is an area of oxygen-depleted water off the Louisiana coast that lacks marine life.  The dead zone grows as the Mississippi and Atchafalaya rivers dump nutrients into the waters.  Ms. Coker will assist in taking and processing water samples.  She is excited...

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St. Elmo Named a Reading Renaissance SchoolSt. Elmo Elementary was awarded the distinction of being named a Reading Master School.  This award is based on students' achievements and the usage of the Accelerated Reader Program.  Each student worked at independent reading levels to promote the most growth in reading comprehension.  St. Elmo students, so far have maintained high quality reading practices throughout the school year.  This honor was given to the school due to...

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The students from Eichold-Mertz & Indian Springs were treated to visits by University of South Alabama students.  The Lady Jags basketball team visited Mertz 4th graders to discuss the dangers of drugs & the importance of finishing school.  The USA cheerleaders cheered for Indian Springs students & gave out prizes during the 'Drug Free Raffle'.  Thank you to USA students for being positive role models.  

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During the weeks of October 12-25, Mobile County Public Schools held food drives to benefit the hungry in our community.  Twenty five schools participated this year, proving once again that Kids Can Help which is the theme of the food drive. According to the Bay Area Food Bank, the food collected during National Food Bank week will help provide food to more than 550 organizations in Mobile County during Thanksgiving. Calcedeaver Elementary School collected the most this year, 1,364 pounds...

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 Two student leaders from Vigor High School were selected to represent the Mobile County Public School System at the Fifth Annual Statewide Youth Council Conference. Caroline Carl, a junior and Destiny Lankster, a sophomore were involved in activities to help educate their peers on the importance of reducing risky behavior that lead to teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, especially HIV; and emotional consequences.Dr. Stephen Sroka, a former Disney Teacher of the Year and a member...

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