Before leaving for summer break, students in Key Club and Legacy Teen Science Café at Theodore High met after school to make blankets for those in need in a community service project. They delivered a total of 40 blankets to the Ronald McDonald House, a local assisted living facility, and two veterinary clinics. #LearningLeading
Parents and guardians, please remember to complete online registration for your students as soon as possible. All students who are planning to attend a school in the Mobile County Public School System during the 26/27 school year must pre-register online. Find registration links and frequently asked questions here: https://www.mcpss.com/page/registration #LearningLeading
Congratulations to Davidson High School Class of 2020 alum Tyrone Reese! After graduating and leaving Davidson’s dance program, Tyrone attended the prestigious Juilliard School and went on to perform on Broadway. Now he has achieved another major milestone; being accepted into the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the most iconic and influential dance companies in the world. He also gives back to the program that helped him get started, mentoring current members of Davidson's Kinetics Dance Company while back in town earlier this spring. #LearningLeading
Forty-six Citronelle High students were paired with local businesses, industries, and government entities for summer internships and apprenticeships at the school's annual Connect Night recently. Participating organizations included ArcelorMittal, G.A. West, SSAB, Outokumpu, South Alabama Utilities, TMS, Austal, Airbus, Bishop State Community College, the city of Citronelle, the town of Mount Vernon, and the City of Mobile YES program. #LearningLeading
The Mobile County Public Schools Child Nutrition Program will continue to provide breakfast and lunch meals to all students attending reading camps and Summer School during June and July at no charge through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision. More information is available on the Child Nutrition page at mcpss.com: https://www.mcpss.com/o/mcps/page/summer-meal-information. Information about additional summer meal resources is also available: https://www.mcpss.com/o/mcps/page/summer-meal-information. #LearningLeading
Imagine Learning has recognized Citronelle High School as a 2025-26 School of Excellence! This prestigious national honor recognizes schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to student achievement, academic growth, and innovative learning opportunities for all students, particularly through use of digital tools. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Alma Bryant High School was selected by Character.org as a Character Ed. School for its implementation of our Character Ed. Initiative. This national recognition highlights the meaningful impact Bryant is making through positive relationships, restorative practices, and character-driven leadership while aligning with Character.org’s respected 11 Principles Framework for Schools. Character.org is a nationally recognized organization dedicated to promoting character development, ethical leadership, positive school culture, and academic excellence in schools and communities across the country. #LearningLeading #PersevernacePropelsProgress
All MCPSS offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy the holiday while remembering and honoring those who gave all in defense of freedom. #LearningLeading
Visitors to the Environmental Studies Center had a great time learning about pollinators and other wildlife last weekend at the Buzzin' About Nature event sponsored by the ESC and the Mobile County Beekeepers Association. The ESC will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday throughout the summer. #LearningLeading
The Class of 2026 wasn't the only group of MCPSS students who had graduations this month! MCPSS schools around the county held graduations, transition ceremonies and end-of-year programs for kindergarteners heading to first grade, fifth-graders heading to middle school and eighth- and ninth-graders heading to high school. Pictured are scenes from kindergarten ceremonies at North Mobile County K-8, Hutchens, Maryvale, Holloway, Old Shell Road Magnet, and Whitley #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Semmes Elementary has had a blast celebrating student success during the last week of school. Students have enjoyed silly string wars, blowing bubbles, decorating the sidewalk with chalk, and filling their teachers' faces with pies and temporary tattoos. The cherry on top was turning Principal Jennifer Fetner into a human ice cream sundae. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Eight new leaves were added this week to the Giving Tree at MCPSS Central Office, which recognizes educators who were named Teacher of the Year or have earned state or national awards. Joining the tree this year are: MCPSS Teachers of the Year Jennifer Asberry of Council Traditional, Daniela Yunker of Barton Academy and Dr. Chelsea Tanous of Davidson High; Stephanie Bondora of Davidson, the Alabama State Science Teacher of Promise;
Brenda Box of Mary G. Montgomery, the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year; Keisha Mack of B.T. Washington Middle and Dr. Mary Alice Pouliot of Barton Academy, who each won the LAMP Award of Exceptional Service to Alabama Libraries; and Jae Lynne Yerena of Grand Bay Middle, the Alabama Art Education Association's New Art Educator of the Year. They were joined at the ceremony by their principals, MCPSS Superintendent Chresal D. Threadgill, and school board members Sherry Dillihay-McDade and Don Stringfellow. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Brenda Box of Mary G. Montgomery, the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year; Keisha Mack of B.T. Washington Middle and Dr. Mary Alice Pouliot of Barton Academy, who each won the LAMP Award of Exceptional Service to Alabama Libraries; and Jae Lynne Yerena of Grand Bay Middle, the Alabama Art Education Association's New Art Educator of the Year. They were joined at the ceremony by their principals, MCPSS Superintendent Chresal D. Threadgill, and school board members Sherry Dillihay-McDade and Don Stringfellow. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to the MCPSS Career and Technical Education students who were awarded the prestigious Jon H. Poteat Scholarship through the National Technical Honor Society! They are: Abby Sizemore, Michael Vickers and Rahaf Mustafa of Baker; Myiah Doss of Citronelle; Maria Mateo of Mary G. Montgomery; Jarhiya Davis of Williamson; and David Nameesai of Theodore (and Bryant Career Tech). #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to Baker High School's Kendall Brown, who was named Mobile County Female Athlete of the Year by the Mobile County Coaches Association! Kendall has been named to the All-County teams for both indoor and outdoor track and field each of her four years in high school. She has won three AHSAA state championships, has been named a 2025 Adidas All-American, and holds the school record in the long jump and triple jump. She graduated this week with a 3.5 GPA and will attend Jacksonville State University in the fall. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Good luck to the Baker Honeybees, who will represent MCPSS this week in the AHSAA State Softball Tournament in Oxford! Baker opens tournament play tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. against Hewitt-Trussville. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Seniors at Davidson High School gathered over the weekend at Warrior Stadium for one last Senior Sunset—soaking in the memories, the friendships, and the journey that brought them there. Three more MCPSS high schools will hold their graduation ceremonies at the USA Mitchell Center this week: Murphy today at 2 p.m., Davidson tonight at 7 p.m., and Baker on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Congratulations, graduates! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Jennifer Asberry of Council Traditional School, the Mobile County Public Schools Elementary Teacher of the Year, was recognized in Montgomery as one of the Sweet Sixteen finalists for Alabama Teacher of the Year! Joined by Council Principal Allison Streeter, she was honored at a luncheon and a formal awards ceremony at the beautiful Alabama Shakespeare Festival Theater, where she was presented with a commemorative plaque and prizes from several generous sponsors. She and and her fellow finalists were also recognized by State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey and presented with a formal resolution during the State Board of Education meeting. Congratulations! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Buzzin’ About Nature is tomorrow at the Environmental Studies Center! The ESC and the Mobile County Beekeepers Association invite you to a fun-filled day celebrating honeybees, nature, and community. Enjoy hands-on learning about pollinators, beekeeping, honey extraction, and more—plus MGM Horticulture, local honey tastings, food trucks, vendors, kid's activities, animal exhibits, and more! The event will last from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is $3 and children under 2 are free. #LearningLeading
Congratulations to Phillips Preparatory sixth-grader Eva Akridge, whose poem "Where Currents Meet" was selected as the winner in the Community Glow Night Poetry Contest sponsored by the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department. MPRD Activities Specialist Lee Callaghan attended Phillips' Honors Program this week to recognize Eva. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Sariah Hossain, a graduating senior at Davidson High School, has been named a National Merit Scholarship winner! Hossain, who plans to study comparative literature, is the second MCPSS student to earn the honor this year, joining Davidson classmate Owen Farmer, and was one of four MCPSS students named as finalists. One more round of scholarship winners will be released in the coming weeks. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
