Congratulations to LeFlore Magnet Career Coach John Davis and Dodge Elementary teacher Kathleen Woodard, who were honored with the Outstanding Educator Award from the Mobile Area Council of Scouting America. Also known as the Fretwell Award, this special recognition honors educators and community leaders who demonstrate and instill the values of Scouting through their service to others. #BeTheReason
17 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Several educators holding certificates
John Davis
Kathleen Woodard
Students at Scarborough Model Middle School kicked off the school year by making posters with tips on how to make this the best school year ever! #BeTheReason
18 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Three students working on a poster
A poster that reads "Study, manage time"
A poster titled "How to improve your reading and writing skills"
Dawes Intermediate School wrapped up the first week of school with an exciting Beginning of the Year pep rally! The Dawes dancers performed, Principal Mona Griffin shared expectations for the year, and each grade level got to play some fun games. Have a great year! #BeTheReason
18 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Dawes Intermediate's principal and assistant principal stand with the schools Hawk mascot
Cheerleaders run through a gym, where students are sitting on the floor
Cheerleaders performing in a gymnasium
Two girls hula-hooping

Students at many MCPSS schools have been learning about foundational engineering concepts during the first week of school. Fourth-grade students at Old Shell Road School for Creative & Performing Arts put themselves to the test with the marshmallow noodle challenge, using only the materials given to them to see which team could build the tallest tower in 20 minutes. #BeTheReason

19 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Five students smiling beside a tower made of spaghetti noodles and marshmallows
Four students smiling and giving thumbs up beside a tower made of spaghetti noodles and marshmallows
Four students building a tower out of spaghetti noodles and marshmallows
Two students building a tower base out of spaghetti noodles and marshmallows
Four students building a tower base out of spaghetti noodles and marshmallows
Preschoolers at Just 4 Developmental Laboratory are being introduced to manipulatives this week! Using manipulatives gives them opportunities to explore, build, sort, count, problem-solve, and develop spatial relationships, all while having fun. It's also laying the foundation for math concepts they'll learn as they get older. #BeTheReason
20 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Three preschool students playing with colorful blocks on a table
It's the first week of school, but MCPSS students are already working on developing a growth mindset! Ms. Ramsay’s class at McDavid-Jones Elementary read “Giraffes Can’t Dance” and made a list of everything they can’t do yet, but want to do. The students then learned how to draw their own giraffe. Setting a goal and learning how to work toward it will serve these students well as they continue on their educational journey. #BeTheReason
21 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A group of students holding up drawings of giraffes
A sheet of poster paper with a list of "Things We Can't Do Yet"
A student drawing a giraffe
Yesterday wasn't only the first day of the 2026-27 school year. It was also the last first day of school for the Class of 2027. Seniors at MCPSS high schools kicked off their last year of school with Senior Sunrise gatherings, Senior Breakfasts and Senior Swag. Have a great senior year! #BeTheReason
22 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Two girls wearing paper crowns and holding a sign that reads "Last First Day"
Five high school students with "Senior 2027" painted on their jeans
A group of students standing at a football stadium, holding a sign that reads "Senior Sunrise"
Two girls holding an oversized string of beads that reads "Skol Vikes"
A large gathering of students in a group photo on a football field
Six high school girls standing on a beach
More back-to-school photos! MCPSS Superintendent Chresal D. Threadgill visited several schools this morning to greet students, teachers and staff members as we opened the 2026-27 school year. Let's all do our part to #BeTheReason we have a great year!
23 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Superintendent Chresal Threadgill watches students work at a table in a classroom
Taylor-White Principal Sonia Andrews stands with four students
A mother stands with her two daughters, who are holding lunch boxes
A teacher with her class at Spencer-Westlawn Elementary
Five students standing on a curb
A teacher stands with three students
Two teachers stand in front of a St. Elmo Elementary banner
Look at all the smiles captured by parents for their students' first day of school this morning! Share your back-to-school photos with the hashtag #BeTheReason.
23 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A girl seated at a desk in a classroom
A boy in a red sweater holding an oversized pencil and a sign that says "Back to School"
Two boy standing in front of a fireplace
A girl standing outside and holding a sign that reads "Kindergarten 2026"
A boy holding a sign that reads "Last First Day of Middle School"
Two girls standing outside a house holding signs and a backpack
A boy standing outside holding a sign that reads "2nd Grade"
The classrooms are stocked and decorated. The hallway bulletin boards are filled with inspiring messages. The floors are polished and clean. And Mobile County Public Schools teachers, administrators and staff are excited to see their students on Monday to kick off the 2026-27 school year! Share your first-day-of-school photos with the hashtag #BeTheReason!
25 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A teacher hugging a student in a hallway
A teacher hugs two students while they hold cut outs of the number 4 and the letters TH
A bulletin board that reads "We can tackle anything!"
A teacher talks with a student in a classroom
Mobile County Public Schools' theme for the 2026-27 school year is a challenge to all of us: #BeTheReason. Teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and community members can all play their part to #BeTheReason that students succeed. What will you do to #BeTheReason?
25 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A boy getting off a bus with a backpack, and the hashtag #BeTheReason
Schools around the county kicked off the 2026-27 school year this week with Meet the Teacher events designed to put students and parents at ease before school starts on Monday. Brandon George, the new principal at George Hall Elementary, and his staff welcomed students and parents to campus for their event on Thursday. We look forward to seeing you again for the first day on Monday!
26 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
George Hall Elementary's principal and assistant principal sit at a table
A parent takes a photo of four students in a school hallway
A teacher bends down to talk to a student in a classroom
A teacher stands in a classroom doorway
A teacher poses with a student in a classroom
Teachers at J.E. Turner Elementary kicked off the new school year this week with one of their favorite traditions — an annual Scavenger Hunt at local businesses in their community. It was a fun way to reconnect, build teamwork, and celebrate the community that supports their school. #LearningLeading
27 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Three educators holding up small snacks in a boutique
Six teachers standing outside a store, holding small jars of honey
Six teachers standing in a boutique, holding shopping bags and small treats
Three teachers inside a boutique, holding treats
Five teachers on the steps of a shop, holding treats and shopping bags
Four teachers outside a store, holding treats
Teachers around the county kicked off the school year this week with the Learning Launch, focused on strengthening instruction through clarity, the establishment of success criteria and intentional planning. When teachers are clear about where learning is going and consistently check for understanding along the way, students are more engaged, more confident, and more successful.
27 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A woman speaking in a room full of teachers
A woman speaking in a room full of teachers
Teachers seated around a table, writing down goals
Two men standing in front of a room of teachers, holding a poster with a goal written on it
Teachers seated around a table, working at laptops
The Mobile County Board of School Commissioners will hold a special-called meeting on Friday, August 7, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at MCPSS Central Office, located at 1 Magnum Pass in west Mobile.
27 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools

Congratulations to Barbara Smith, MSN, RN, one of Mobile County Public Schools' Lead Nurses, who has been named the 2026 School Nurse Administrator of the Year for the Alabama Association of School Nurses (AASN). Her commitment to mentoring and supporting school nurses, fostering professional growth, promoting collaboration, and ensuring the highest standards of care in school health services exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding nurse administrator. #LearningLeading

28 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Photo of Barbara Smith
MCPSS teachers are preparing welcoming learning environments for their students, who will return to start the 2026-27 school year on Monday. Check out some of the spaces students at Hutchens and Castlen elementary schools will see when they come back to school! #LearningLeading
28 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A school hallway with banners that read "Home of the Cardinals" and "Be a Cardinal MVP"
A classroom bulletin board that reads "Look What We're Learning"
A classroom with a rocking chair bearing the words "Mrs. Blount" and a pillow with the word "welcome"
A door with the words "Color your World with Kindness"
A classroom decorated in pink and light blue
A bulletin board with an August calendar and a sign that reads "What I love most about my classroom is who I share it with"
A banner on a white board that reads "Welcome to Second Grade"
Welcome back, teachers! Our teachers are back on their campuses around the county preparing to launch the 2026-27 school year. Their principals welcomed them back with breakfast, professional development, team-building exercises and, for many, fun themes. We're ready to make the 2026-27 school year the best yet! #LearningLeading
29 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A principal and two assistant principals in Hawaiian shirts and leis
A group of teachers seated around a cafeteria table
A group of teachers holding hands in a circle in a gymnasium
A teacher speaking in a room of other teachers
A teacher pointing at a smartboard while other teachers look on
A display with footballs and basketballs that reads "Be a Cardinal MVP"
A teacher speaking in front of a room full of other teachers
While students return on Monday at most Mobile County Public Schools, one welcomed its students back this week for the 2026-27 school year. Fonde Elementary operates on a different schedule from other MCPSS schools and opened its school year this Monday. Students were reminded of rules and expectations and jumped right back into learning. Welcome back, students! #LearningLeading
29 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Two students show their principal what they made, while a third one works on his design
A teacher speaks to students who are seated on a rug in a classroom
Students doing the macarena while learning about the seasons.
Students seated on a rug, building things with blocks
Two students seated at a table, one with her hand raised
A teacher points to multiplication problems on a smartboard
Congratulations to Davidson High School's Marlee Scott, a member of the Kinetics Dance Company, who was one of about 40 dancers from around the world selected for the IC:EX Italy tour, performing in Ravenna, Milan and Como over nearly a month this summer.

30 days ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Marlee Scott dancing amongst other dancers