The Vigor High School cheerleaders had a strong showing at the recent UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) Cheer Camp held at The University of Southern Mississippi. The Wolves placed high with their camp and spirit routines and earned the Top Banana spirit award. Eight Vigor cheerleaders were named All-American and four more earned Pin It Forward awards. #LearningLeading
Congratulations to Alma Bryant High School wrestler Tres Watson, who recently won a Nappie Award from Lagniappe as the Mobile area's best local athlete in the high school boys category. Watson is the first wrestler in Alma Bryant history to record over 100 wins and qualified for the state meet two years in a row. #LearningLeading
Congratulations to Kaylee Lobello (left) of the Citronelle Center for Advanced Technology, who earned the prestigious State FFA Degree. This honor is the highest level of membership that a state FFA association can bestow. It is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement through their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), active participation in FFA chapter activities, and a strong commitment to community service. #LearningLeading
Congratulations to Breitling Elementary's Chasity Barbour, who recently won a Nappie Award from Lagniappe as the Mobile area's best public school counselor! A Grand Bay native, she has worked at Breitling for six years and strives to develop a level of trust with students so they feel comfortable coming to her with issues they may face. #LearningLeading
Bryant Career Technical Center's HVAC program was featured this week on WKRG's "Powering Progress" segment. See how MCPSS career and technical education can lead to a rewarding career: https://www.wkrg.com/powering-progress-gulf-coast/bryant-career-techs-hvac-program-promotes-decades-of-success-in-the-trade/. #LearningLeading
The Mary G. Montgomery Vikettes Dance Team turned in a great performance at UDA Dance Camp in Destin, earning a Superior Team Performance
The learning doesn't stop in the summer for teachers either, as many take advantage of professional development opportunities at a variety of conferences to bring innovative new ideas back to their classrooms. Last week, several Hankins Middle School teachers and administrators attended the Get Your Teach On Conference to explore engaging instructional strategies and effective ways to implement clear learning targets that keep students actively involved in the learning process. #LearningLeading
Congratulations to rising Davidson High School senior Alex Choi, who earned a Gold Key in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for his original short story, an honor that recognizes outstanding creative work. #LearningLeading
Several Mary G. Montgomery students are learning about local government this summer by taking part in the Semmes Junior City Council. The group had its first meeting last week, learning about how a council meeting is conducted and the important role public service plays in our community. They also elected their first student leaders: President Melody McLean and Vice President Nathan Williams. #LearningLeading
Incoming sixth-graders at Grand Bay Middle School will be greeted next month with a colorful new mural in the school's sixth-grade hall reminding them that "Being Kind Matters!" Grand Bay art teacher Jae Lynne Yerena and a group of last year's sixth-graders completed the mural, with some help from some seventh- and eighth-graders. "I’m hopeful that this mural will make an impact," Ms. Yerena said. "Not only to brighten the hallways, but to evoke kindness amongst peers." #LearningLeading
Theodore High alumnus Nicholas Brownlee is still making waves in the opera world! Brownlee recently performed in Munich as Wotan, a primary lead in the opera Die Walküre, and was featured on the cover of the current issue of OPER! Magazine. Bravo!
Congratulations to Davidson High School's Noah Berry, who was one of five Mobile County students selected as a winner in the America 250 Civics Reflection Contest for his poem, "Canvas of America." He was invited to recite his poem at Government Plaza during the America 250 Kickoff Celebration and Liberty Park Dedication on July 1. #LearningLeading
Members of Blount High School's DECA club are giving back to their community this summer! They collected items from the Penelope House Wish List and delivered them to the charity this week. It's just one of many community service projects and leadership opportunities the club has planned for the upcoming year. #LearningLeading
Congratulations to the Causey Middle School archery team and the other MCPSS archers who competed in the NASP World Championship at Daytona Beach, Florida! Causey placed third among all middle schools in 3D and ninth in Bullseye, while Makynzie Thompson was the No. 1 middle school girl in Bullseye. Thompson was also eighth in 3D, while teammates Braxton Boone (Bullseye) and Gavin Spann (3D) turned in top-10 finishes in middle school boys. Individual archers from Baker High School, Dodge and Wilmer elementary schools, and Dawes Intermediate. Baker's Kaiden Richardson placed 10th in Bullseye and 12th in 3D for high school boys, while Wilmer's Isaias Diaz-Maldonado was 10th in elementary boys for 3D. Congratulations to all! #LearningLeading
Congratulations to the Davidson High cheerleaders, who racked up several awards at the recent UCA Camp. The varsity squad won first place in their division for Sideline & Cheer, Camp Routine and Game Day Cheer, while the JV also took first place in its division for Sideline & Cheer and Camp Routine. Ten Davidson cheerleaders were named All-American and the squad earned several other awards and ribbons. #LearningLeading
Congratulations to Noah Hix, a rising junior at Davidson High School, who had the opportunity to attend Alabama Governor’s School last month at Samford University. He explored aviation through RC aircraft, flight simulators, and virtual reality technology, and strengthened his leadership skills at the two-week program. #LearningLeading
Murphy High science teacher Benjamin Peralta got a thrill last month, as the Atlanta Braves recognized him and other educators on the field at Truist Park. Peralta was honored as part of the Braves' Most Valuable Teachers program, which provides funds for classroom projects. Peralta's project involved creating a hurricane model to show students how the storms form and how to map their track. #LearningLeading
Happy Fourth of July! Let's all celebrate our country's 250th birthday safely and responsibly. #LearningLeading
Explore the waters, wildlife and history of the Mobile Tensaw Delta, courtesy of mcpssTV's documentary, "The Heart of Alabama." Watch it here on the MCPSS YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/u2Pscct1I94?si=HWULC3PsyzgtgH30 #LearningLeading
Project SMART students at Scarborough Model Middle School enjoyed a field trip earlier this month to Flight Works Alabama, where they explored aviation through hands-on STEM activities and learned about future career opportunities. Project SMART is an after-school and summer enrichment program that augments academics with hands-on STEM activities, fine arts and educational field trips. #LearningLeading
