Coach Koppersmith treated special education students at Alma Bryant High School to their annual putt putt tournament on Friday. This year, the event was moved indoors to the school's gym, with a course that was specially designed so that every student could experience success. Each participant proudly recorded a hole-in-one, making the day even more memorable. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
It's National School Librarian Day! Mobile County Public Schools appreciates all the work our skilled and dedicated media specialists do to help our students develop a love of reading. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Thursday was World Autism Awareness Day and the staff at Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind observed the day with colorful bulletin boards, supportive T-shirts and cupcakes! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Students from Castlen Elementary visited Alma Bryant High this week for a Teddy Bear Clinic, hosted by Bryant's HOSA and Health Science students. It was a fun, hands-on experience designed to introduce young students to the world of healthcare in a welcoming and engaging way. Each child received a stuffed animal and rotated through interactive stations, where they learned how to take vital signs, apply bandages, and care for their “teddy bear patient.” It not only helped ease fears about doctor visits and medical settings, but also gave Bryant students a chance to practice their skills, build confidence, and connect with the community. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to the MCPSS students who competed and excelled at the ACTE State Tech Fair! Among those who placed in the top three of their respective categories were students from Council Traditional, Dawes Intermediate, Semmes Elementary, Barton Academy, Denton Magnet, Alba Middle, Davidson High, and Baker High. For a full list of winners: https://www.alabamaconsortiumfortechnologyineducation.org/2026-state-fair-schedule. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Davidson High science teachers Maura Smolinski and Jessica Schemensky, who attended Space Camp for Educators in 2023, broke out their camp gear to celebrate yesterday's launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission. The mission will carry four astronauts on a lunar flyby, the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years. Many MCPSS educators have enhanced their lessons after attending the summer Space Camp for Educators program, which uses the format of astronaut training to explore new ways of teaching STEM concepts. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Mrs. Collier's kindergarten class at Wilmer Elementary has been using Potato Friends to help them work on their sentence writing! They had to name their potato, care for it throughout the day, and write four sentences about their friend, using sight words they've learned so far this year. Great job! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Students from several high schools, including Theodore and Williamson, learned about local maritime careers this week during Maritime Career Discovery Day at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. They also had an opportunity to tour the museum, gaining a deeper understanding of the maritime industry and what careers in this field can look like. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Mobile County Public Schools appreciates the work that all its valued instructional assistants, teacher aides, and other paraprofessionals do every day to support our teachers, help our students excel, and make our classrooms welcoming and engaging learning environments. #LearningLeading #Perseverance PropelsProgress
Students at Just 4 Developmental Laboratory had a great time recently exploring and learning about the many careers they can pursue in the future, while meeting some people who currently do those jobs at the school's annual Career Fair. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Check out what PACE students at Eichold-Mertz School of Math, Science & Technology made! They designed and created 3D-printed cartouches using Tinkercad. Students explored Egyptian history while learning basic 3D design skills, including shaping, spacing, and engraving symbols. They personalized their cartouches with meaningful designs and hieroglyphic-style lettering. This activity combined history, technology, and engineering in a hands-on learning experience. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Learning is in full bloom in Ms. Newton’s first-grade class at O'Rourke Elementary! Students recently took part in a cross-curricular experience integrating Language Arts and Science through hands-on plant studies. They learned how to plant a seed, explored the parts of a flower, and put their knowledge into words by writing step-by-step directions on how to grow a plant. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Ms. Shropshire’s third-graders at Collier Elementary got the sweetest boost of confidence during ACAP testing last week. Students read heartfelt notes of encouragement from parents and grandparents, helping calm their nerves and reminding them how supported they are. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Mary B. Austin Elementary fifth-grader Josephine Crane recently delivered appreciation baskets to pediatric nurses at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital as part of her Red Ribbon community service project. Inspired by this year’s theme, “We Love Our Hometown Heroes,” she organized a Pajama Day fundraiser and used the proceeds to fill baskets with snacks and self-care goodies for all five nurse break rooms at the hospital. Great idea! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Rylan Besaw, a fifth-grader at Gilliard Elementary School, is one of Mobile County Public Schools' Elementary Learning Leading Award winners! He's a straight-A student who is known for his inspiring leadership and a heart for service. Rylan is the school’s Flag Pole Representative, a role that he serves with responsibility and pride. In his free time at Gilliard, he tutors first-graders who are struggling with reading. He also enjoys volunteer work, most recently wrapping Christmas presents to bring joy to underserved families in the Gilliard community. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
On Friday, Mobile County Public Schools surprised Anniston Byrd, a fifth-grader at McDavid-Jones Elementary, with the news that she is one of the 2026 Elementary Learning Leading Award winners! Anniston is a member of the gifted and talented program, the National Elementary Honor Society and the Wildcat National News broadcast team. She plays volleyball and soccer. As a member of Restoration Church, she sings with the children’s ministry and has taken part in community service projects including lawn care for senior citizens, delivering groceries to families in need, delivering water donations to the local fire department, and organizing a Christmas gift drive. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Mobile County Public Schools surprised Farah Hujier, a senior at Davidson, this week with the news that she is the 2026 High School Learning Leading Award winner. Farah is an International Baccalaureate student who helped the Davidson RobotEx team win at the South's BEST competition, and who has been a leader of the Davidson Invitational Model United Nations. She is also a Student Government Representative, a member of the French Club, and a two-season cross-country athlete. As the daughter of Syrian immigrants, Farah has grown up witnessing her parents’ sacrifices as they rebuilt their lives and careers in the United States. This experience has developed her into a leader who has pride in her identity and empathy for others facing hardship. She plans to attend the University of Michigan and study chemical engineering. #LearningLeading
Benjamin Stringfellow, an eighth-grader at Phillips Preparatory School, is Mobile County Public Schools' Middle School Learning Leading Award winner for 2026. He earns straight As in the International Baccalaureate magnet program, serves as the Student Government Association President, and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, the MCPSS Honor Band and the Phillips robotics team. Outside of school, he volunteers at multiple community organizations with the missions team at Christ United Methodist Church. According to Johnnie Williams, Phillips Preparatory Principal: “Ben’s determination, character, leadership and unwavering commitment to doing the right thing make him a truly outstanding student and a positive influence on everyone around him.” #LearningLeading
Nothing beats learning by doing! Automotive Technology students at Faulkner Career Technical Center tackled a major project this week, removing a motor from a damaged truck frame and successfully installing it into a new one. In MCPSS Career & Technical Education programs, students get hands-on experience and skills that prepare them for future careers. #PerserverancePropelsProgress #LearningLeading
Congratulations to Davidson for winning the Hi-Q Championship on Thursday night. The Warriors faced semifinalists Murphy and McGill-Toolen in the academic competition. The championship match and the entire season featuring 18 local teams will air on mcpssTV in April. #LearningLeading
