Four students from Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies were selected as winners in this year's State Superintendent Visual Art Exhibit Contest. Their artwork was judged against hundreds of works submitted from across the state, and they will be recognized at a special awards ceremony in Montgomery later this spring. Marley Conner and Zoe Parido took first place in the Grades 9-10 and 7-8 categories, respectively, for their charcoal drawings. Alise Zuniga-Sanchez won first place in Grades 5-6 for digital photography. And Ashton Almanza received honorable mention in grades 7-8 for digital photography. Congratulations! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
about 2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A drawing of a girl and mother in front of the Disney World castle
A drawing of a skeleton with splayed finger bones
A digital photograph of a twisted piece of silk
A close-up photo of the front of an old pickup truck
It’s Mardi Gras time in Mobile! Seventh and eighth graders at Clark-Shaw School of Math, Science & Technology are diving into the rich history of Mardi Gras while bringing the celebration to life through visual arts. Students designed bold, wearable Mardi Gras masks using paper mâché — layering, shaping, and decorating each piece to reflect the color, tradition, and flair of the season. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
about 2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A group of students holding handmade Mardi Gras masks

Congratulations to teachers William Wilson of Lott Middle School and Karla McInnis of Mary G. Montgomery High, who recently secured Ingalls Future Shipbuilders STEM Grants from Ingalls Shipbuilding to enhance the STEM lessons in their classrooms. Out of more than 1,000 applications, Lott and Mary G. Montgomery were two of only 15 schools and educational programs across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to receive one of these grants. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress

about 2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
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Congratulations to Davidson High School’s NJROTC program, which brought back six awards from the recent Area 16 Championship “Super Meet” in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Davidson's cadets took first place in the Academic Competition, Personnel Inspection and 16x100 Relay; second place in the Unarmed Exhibition Drill; and third place in Push-ups and Curl-ups. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress

about 2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A large group of students in gray shirts and khaki pants, with several in the front holding trophies
February is Career & Technical Education Month. Did you know that Mobile County Public Schools now has Career Coaches in middle schools? While the system has long employed Career Coaches at each of its 12 high schools, three veteran Career Coaches are now assigned to support middle schools, strengthening early career awareness and student success. These coaches -- Jemetries Thomas, Darwin Bolden, and Ty Brazil -- help students discover their interests, build future goals, and understand the many career and technical education opportunities available through MCPSS academies. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
about 2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Two men and a woman seated on a bench
In recognition of Black History Month, students at Hankins Middle researched prominent Africans and African Americans and shared what they learned during a Wax Museum project at the school on Friday. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Two students with a Langston Hughes poster board

The Signature Academy application portal is open through February 9. Any eighth-grade student residing within the Mobile County Public Schools district (including ninth-graders at Barton or Clark-Shaw) may apply to any of the 12 district Signature Academies, regardless of their zoned school. Here is the link to learn more and to apply: https://www.mcpss.com/o/mcps/page/signature-academy-application . Here is an overview of the Signature Academies: https://www.mcpss.com/article/2621681 . #PerseverancePropelsProgress #LearningLeading

2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Three teachers standing in front of banners about signature academies offered in Mobile County Public Schools.
Leflore high school student ambassador talking to a student and a parent at the signature academy showcase.
Three teachers and a student standing in front of banners at the signature academy showcase.
Three Leflore high school students standing in front of banners at the signature academy showcase.
MCPSS students swept the top three places in the 99th Annual Mobile County Spelling Bee, held Friday at Mary G. Montgomery High and presented by the 68 Ventures Bowl and Mobile County Public Schools. Carson Floyd of Grand Bay Middle took first place, Baileigh Mosley Stokes of Council Traditional was second, and Aaryan Sharma of Denton Magnet School of Technology was third. The competition drew 52 participants. Congratulations! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Three students holding plaques
Did you know there was an Alma Bryant alumnae singing on stage at the Grammy Awards last weekend? Lexi Jayy is a 2012 Alma Bryant grad who is building a career in the music business. She discovered her passion for performing as a choir and theatre student at Bryant. “Choir taught me that there are many ways to sing and that it’s important to be diverse in your music,” she said. “Theatre helped me learn how to perform and connect with an audience.” Congratulations! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A woman in a white gown signing on a stage, surrounded by other musicians

The Signature Academy application portal is open through February 9. Any eighth-grade student residing within the Mobile County Public Schools district (including ninth-graders at Barton or Clark-Shaw) may apply to any of the 12 district Signature Academies, regardless of their zoned school. Here is the link to learn more and to apply: https://www.mcpss.com/o/mcps/page/signature-academy-application . Here is an overview of the Signature Academies: https://www.mcpss.com/article/2621681 . #PerseverancePropelsProgress #LearningLeading

2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Signature Academies. Student surrounded by a lightbulb and gears. Mobile County Public Schools.

Congratulations to Alma Bryant High basketball players Mari-Margret and Madi-Marie Grayson, who signed with William Carey University this week to continue their academic and athletic careers. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress

2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Two high school girls sitting behind a table with basketballs and basketball jerseyes
Congratulations to Theodore High seniors Noah Hernandez, Crishon Overton, Kyan Parker-Crawford, and Maximus Stephens, who signed college football scholarships today. Hernandez, Overton and Parker-Crawford signed with Lane College, while Stephens signed with Pointe University. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Four high school boys sit on a stage behind a table that reads "Theodore High School"
Congratulations to B.C. Rain's Devante Coats, who signed a football scholarship will Miles College on Wednesday. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Devante Coats with his parents and football coach
Congratulations to four Williamson High seniors who signed college football scholarships this morning. They are (seated in front, from left): Keith Donald Jr. (Miles College), Alvin Dinkins (Alcorn State), Carnell Fluckum (Hutchinson, Kan., Community College), and Todrick Withers (Miles College). They are joined by the rest of the team’s seniors, including three who signed scholarships in the early signing period. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Ten high school boys on a stage, wearing black suits
The Mobile County Board of School Commissioners is considering two calendar options for the 2026-27 school year. Employees are invited to vote on their preferred option at their school or within their department. The Board will host a public hearing on Thursday, February 12, at 3:30 p.m. in the Board Room at MCPSS Central Office, located at 1 Magnum Pass in west Mobile. Here are the options:
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Option 1 for the 2026-27 MCPSS calendar
Option 2 for the 2026-27 MCPSS calendar
Students in the JAG (Jobs for America's Graduates) programs at LeFlore, Murphy and Williamson recently competed in the Southern District JAG Competition alongside students from more than 40 high schools across the region. Several Murphy students earned top finishes in their events and qualified for the JAG Alabama State Finals:
-- Ronn Anderson: second place, Financial Literacy
-- Kennedi Armstrong — third place, Career Preparation
-- Micah Johnson, Carleigh Black, & Christian Dyer: second place, Decision Making
Congratulations to all who participated and represented MCPSS! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Six students wearing blazers, five of whom are holding trophies
February is Black History Month! Students at Fonde Elementary got started early last week by celebrating some famous African Americans from Mobile, including baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, Lonnie Johnson (former NASA engineer and inventor of the Super Soaker), the Excelsior Band, and others. They also enjoyed a tasty lunch of delicious Southern comfort foods prepared by Fonde's fantastic cafeteria staff. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
One student holds a robot and another holds a Super Soaker in front of a screen that features Lonnie Johnson
Third-graders from 15 MCPSS elementary schools gathered at the Murphy High School auditorium over a two-day period last week to celebrate their completion of the Super Citizen Program. The 10-week program provided an immersive experience in civics, character, financial literacy and social studies. Participating students chose and honored heroes who embody the traits of amazing citizens, including teachers, parents, custodians, nurses, resource officers and others. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Students waving flags and holding a certificate
A large group of Baker High theatre students competed in the Mobile Arts Council's Poetry Out Loud: Region 1 Competition at the Ben May Main Library last weekend and swept top honors in both categories.

Morgan Zaborny was awarded first place in National Anthology for the third year in a row. Kalani Shehee and Jakobe Hill placed second and third, respectively. Isreal Fox took first place in the Original Poetry category, with Tamra Parker and Brantley Genry placing second and third. Congratulations! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress

2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A group of high school students holding certificates on a stage
It's National School Counseling Week! Mobile County Public Schools appreciates the work of its dedicated counselors, who help create a nurturing and supportive educational environment for our students. School counselors amplify student success! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
2 months ago, Mobile County Public Schools
National School Counseling Week graphic