October 2 is National School Custodian Appreciation Day! MCPSS is very appreciative of the hard work and dedication of its custodians, who go the extra mile to ensure our schools and facilities are safe, healthy, clean and welcoming learning environments. Thank you for all you do to #BeTheReason MCPSS schools shine!
The Alabama Association of School Boards recognized the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners with the School Board Member Academy Team Training Achievement Award, for demonstrating a commitment to excellence in education through boardsmanship training. The MCPSS Board announced the award during the September board meeting.
The Pathway K-5 welcomed members of the Mobile City Council last week as part of a regular series of guest speakers from the community. Council members Cory Penn, Samantha Ingram, C.J. Small, and Ben Reynolds visited classrooms and talked with the students about setting and achieving goals, and the importance of a positive attitude. Thank you for taking the time to meet with our students and teachers. #BeTheReason
Alma Bryant and Baker square off tonight in the mcpssTV High School Volleyball Match of the Week! Catch all the action live at 5:30 p.m. on Comcast 15, Mediacom 85, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku boxes, Facebook or YouTube. #BeTheReason
As part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Davidson High School seniors Zander Snyman and Brayden Sadler recently completed a CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) project focused on community outreach at Council Traditional School. After reading a short story with students, Zander and Brayden led a fun cup tower challenge and used the activity to teach an important part of the IB Learner Profile: reflection. Students discussed what worked well, what mistakes were made, and how they could improve in the future, turning a simple competition into a meaningful learning experience. #BeTheReason
Andre King, MCPSS Cyber Safety Coordinator, recently visited Ella Grant Elementary to talk with students in Grades 3-5 about the importance of safe practices online. The students were encouraged to make good choices online and to be mindful of their digital footprint. #BeTheReason
Students at Gilliard Elementary are learning math and financial literacy skills through the school's 2nd Grade University program. Students in the program are given a pretend job and receive a monthly “paycheck.” Using a budget sheet, they must decide how they will spend, save and manage their money throughout the month. Through this immersive experience, they are building mathematicians, problem-solvers, and financially smart future leaders, one paycheck at a time. #BeTheReason
Tune in tonight at 7 p.m. for the mcpssTV High School Football Game of the Week between Faith Academy and Murphy! Watch live on Comcast 15, Mediacom 85, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku boxes, Facebook and YouTube. #BeTheReason
Pearl Haskew Elementary has started a kindness initiative called Friendship Friday! Last week, Ms. Squires’ fifth-graders partnered with Mrs. Jordan’s kindergarteners, building meaningful relationships, learning to show empathy, and discovering the power of spreading kindness throughout the school. #BeTheReason
Saturday evening will be packed with music, energy and school spirit at Davidson High School, as five MCPSS high school marching bands perform in the 3rd Annual YayBand! Contest. Marching bands from LeFlore Magnet, Mary G. Montgomery, Murphy, B.C. Rain and Theodore will be among those competing. Gates open at 3:30 p.m., with performances beginning at 4. Tickets are available at gofan.co. Children under 10 are free. #BeTheReason
Five cadets from four high schools were promoted and selected to lead their fellow cadets throughout the county this year as the MCPSS JROTC Brigade Command. They are:
Cadet Brigade Commander – C/LTC Alex Arnold, Murphy
Cadet Command Sergeant Major – C/CSM Chrislin Seals, Murphy
Cadet Deputy Brigade Commander – C/LTC Hannah Godwin, Theodore
Cadet Brigade Operations Officer – C/LTC Caylee Peyregne, Citronelle
Cadet Brigade Logistics Officer – C/LTC Ashton Johnson, Baker
These cadets will be charged with organizing JROTC activities and competitions throughout the school year. As Cadet Brigade Commander, Arnold said she also plans to establish a mentorship program to make for a smoother transition for new cadets.
Congratulations to all these JRTOC leaders! #BeTheReason
Cadet Brigade Commander – C/LTC Alex Arnold, Murphy
Cadet Command Sergeant Major – C/CSM Chrislin Seals, Murphy
Cadet Deputy Brigade Commander – C/LTC Hannah Godwin, Theodore
Cadet Brigade Operations Officer – C/LTC Caylee Peyregne, Citronelle
Cadet Brigade Logistics Officer – C/LTC Ashton Johnson, Baker
These cadets will be charged with organizing JROTC activities and competitions throughout the school year. As Cadet Brigade Commander, Arnold said she also plans to establish a mentorship program to make for a smoother transition for new cadets.
Congratulations to all these JRTOC leaders! #BeTheReason
Tune in to mcpssTV this afternoon for the MCPSS Middle School Volleyball Championships! Alba faces Barton Academy at 4 p.m. for the Small Division title, while Lott and Phillips Preparatory square off at 6 p.m. for the Large Division crown. Catch the action live on Comcast 15, Mediacom 85, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku boxes, Facebook or YouTube. #BeTheReason
The Senior Bowl stopped by Blount High School yesterday with an exciting equipment drop for the Leopards, providing the football team with brand-new tackling dummies and blocking sleds. MCPSS is appreciative of the Senior Bowl's investment in our student-athletes and the opportunities it creates for them to learn, grow and compete. #BeTheReason
Congratulations to four MCPSS administrators who have been honored this year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals! Kerensa Williams of B.C. Rain was named Principal of the Year and Derrick Gray of LeFlore was named Assistant Principal of the Year for Region 1 High Schools. Nedra Payton of Calloway-Smith was named Principal of the Year and Kerryn Hollins of Chastang-Fournier K-8 was named Assistant Principal of the Year for Region 1 Middle Schools. #BeTheReason
From blueprints to the finished product, Bryant Career Tech Center’s Construction students are putting their skills to work! They've built handcrafted wooden swings and picnic tables — gaining valuable hands-on experience while creating something they can be proud of. These projects are a great example of how career and technical education gives students the opportunity to learn by doing and develop skills they can carry into the workforce and beyond. #BeTheReason
Keep up to date on what’s going on in Mobile County Public Schools with the MCPSS app! The app allows you to customize your experience by selecting one or more of your children’s schools, receive push notifications with important updates, add school events directly to your personal calendar, and access district news and information on the go. It's available in the app store for both Apple and Android devices. #LearningLeading
Pre-K students at Gilliard Elementary had some very special visitors this week! Happy Hoppers Petting Zoo brought some adorable bunnies to meet them. #BeTheReason
Buster the Bus made a special stop at Tanner Williams Elementary! Students enjoyed a special reading visit with Buster and even got to watch as he made his way through the school’s hallways. A big thank-you to our MCPSS Transportation Department for going the extra mile — and for helping get our students to and from school safely every day! #BeTheReason
Tune in tonight at 7 p.m. for the mcpssTV High School Football Game of the Week between LeFlore and Citronelle! Watch live on Comcast 15, Mediacom 85, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku boxes, Facebook and YouTube. #BeTheReason
Students in Mrs. Judice’s fifth-grade Science class at Dawes Intermediate created their very own lava lamps last week to investigate what happens when different substances are mixed. They used their observations as evidence to identify and explain physical and chemical changes. It was a fun way to watch science come to life! #BeTheReason
