Daniela Yunker, the 2026 MCPSS Middle School Teacher of the Year, makes learning German fun and meaningful for her students at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies. She initiated the German Honor Society, with a focus on volunteering at local events including Christmas caroling at Cathedral Square. She created a partnership with Gymnasium Veitshöchheim, a school in Bavaria who students are now pen pals with her students at Barton. She co-sponsors Barton's running club and helped lead an educational trip to Europe in 2024. She is also pursuing a Ph.D. in global Leadership at Troy University. When she was surprised with the news of her Teacher of the Year honor this week, she was able to share the moment with her parents in Germany via Facetime. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Dr. Chelsea Tanous of Davidson High, the 2026 MCPSS High School Teacher of the Year, has her students excited about learning French. She's created unique learning experiences for her students, teaching them about the culture as well as the language, connecting them through video with French-speaking students in Senegal, helping to organize a mini-international festival at the school, and even taking a group of them for an educational tour through Europe. She’s taught world language for 14 years, joining the staff at Davidson in 2021 and serving as the school’s World Language Department Chair since 2023. Congratulations, Dr. Tanous! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
The Mobile County Public Schools Social Services Department is again accepting donations of formalwear for the Royal Closet, a program to help students attend prom without the financial burden of purchasing expensive attire. Items needed include formal dresses, shoes and jewelry for young women and suits, dress shirts and ties for young men. Bring your donations to Building A at MCPSS Central Office before March 9, or call MCPSS Social Services as 251-221-4275. The Royal Closet will be open for students March 2-7. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Students and teachers from several MCPSS schools were in attendance at the Mobile City Council meeting this week as Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis signed a proclamation officially naming January 29 as “Gifted Education Day” in the City of Mobile. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a similar proclamation earlier this month, marking January as Gifted Education Month in the state of Alabama. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Today's the last day to get your student a spot at an MCPSS magnet middle or high school! Clark-Shaw, Denton, Dunbar, Phillips Preparatory and LeFlore Magnet High School still have spots available, but you have to apply before 5 p.m. today. Apply at: https://www.mcpss.com/o/mcps/page/magnet-schools-information. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
It's championship time for middle school basketball and mcpssTV will televise them live on Wednesday and Thursday! In small division games on Wednesday, Dunbar faces Denton for the girls' title at 4 p.m. and Calloway-Smith plays Mobile County Training School in the boys' game at 6. In large division games on Thursday, Semmes and Hankins square off for the girls' crown at 4 p.m. and Causey meets Scarborough for the boys' title at 6. Watch live on Comcast 15, Mediacom 85, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku boxes, Facebook or YouTube! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Twenty students from five MCPSS schools have been named 2026 High School Honor Dancers! They are: Sadie Hayes, Londyn Sullivan and Whitney Townsend of Alma Bryant; Chyler McCutcheon and Kaliyah Wilson of Baker; Cady Barnes, Emmorja Bingham, Leo Blejwas, Cayleigh Humphrey, Kierstann Johnson, Kyleigh Pettway, Marleigh Rollins, Mei-Ling Rollman, Marlee Scott, Maia Tedla and Calena Vassel-Thornton of Davidson; Tihanna Evans, Leah Howard and Chloe Smith of LeFlore; and Akelah White of Williamson. They will perform Thursday night at 6:30 at the Davidson High auditorium. Tickets are available through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../a-night-of-dance-tickets.... #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
All MCPSS schools and offices are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to Theodore High Career Coach Deborah Pippin, who has earned the Certified Career Advisor (CCA) credential from the Institute for Career Advising & Development (ICAD). This nationally recognized certification highlights her commitment to excellence in career advising and her dedication to helping students make informed, confident decisions about their futures. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to the Blount Hi-Q team, which won its season-opening match this week! Hi-Q is an academic competition that tests students' study habits as well as their knowledge. Whichever school wins the season in Mobile County will be eligible to move on to national competition later this spring. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Violinist Melissa White, a founding member of The Harlem Quartet, visited Old Shell Road Magnet and Council Traditional School this week to perform for students. She will join the Mobile Symphony Orchestra this weekend in its “Winter Dreams” performances at the Saenger Theater on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Students may attend the Sunday performance for free when accompanied by a paying adult. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
About 360 of Mobile County Public Schools' finest musicians put their talents on display this week as the Middle School and High School Honor Bands performed at Baker and Theodore high schools. Congratulations to all who performed! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Pre-registration for Alabama First Class Pre-K opens today! Alabama First Class Pre-K has been ranked as the nation’s highest quality state pre-kindergarten program for 19 consecutive years, and MCPSS has Alabama First Class Pre-K classrooms in schools around the county. If you have a child who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, begin the application process for the 2026-27 school year today at https://prek.alaceed.alabama.gov/. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
It's Hi-Q season! The 2026 season kicked off this week, with Alma Bryant and Murphy winning well-contested matches. Hi-Q is an academic competition that tests students' study habits as well as their knowledge. Whichever school wins the season in Mobile County will be eligible to move on to national competition later this spring. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to the students named 2026 Middle School Honor Dancers. They are: Kimberly Campbell, Emmaleigh Hanaczewski, Carley Thrash and Rosalyn Williams of Causey, and Toni Anderson, Makenleigh Coleman, Jarialys Delgado-Rodriguez, Takiya Dillard, Catelyn Fikes, Londyn McNeal, Azariah McQueen, Aaliyah Misora, Aniyah Nelson-White, Karsynn Perez and Aniyah Scott-Richie of Dunbar. The Middle School Honor Dance performance will be January 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Davidson High auditorium. Tickets are available through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-dance-tickets-1980051718993?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Alabama First Class Pre-K has been ranked as the nation’s highest quality state pre-kindergarten program for 19 consecutive years. Research shows that children who attend First Class Pre-K are more likely to be successful throughout their school careers. You can register your child for a spot in one of MCPSS' First Class Pre-K classrooms for the 2026-27 school year beginning on Thursday. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Culinary students from Davidson, Baker, Mary G. Montgomery, Citronelle, and Williamson high schools participated in the inaugural Wildcat Cookoff last month at Bishop State Community College. Williamson's Makayla Nash from Williamson won first place in baking and pastry. Baker's William Reed won the culinary competition, cooking a pork chop with mushroom garlic sauce, a Hasselback potato, and green beans. Baker's Coach Boatman was honored with the Chef’s Award for Kitchen MVP. Congratulations to all who participated! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
The Causey Middle School Dance Team cleaned up at a National Dance Alliance contest last weekend, earning the title of state champions in both Pom & Hip Hop. They also earned the innovative choreography award in Pom. Congratulations! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Students from Mary G. Montgomery, Council Traditional and Wilmer Elementary have been named winners of the 2026 MCPSS Film Festival poster contest winners. For grades 6-12, Sophia Perez-Zerquera won in the digital poster category, while Shelton Headrick was the traditional poster winner. In grades K-5, Council's Grace Messanh (pictured) won in digital, while the design of Wilmer's Aubrey Collier was selected in traditional. Copies of these posters will be given to each MCPSS school to promote the Film Festival, which will be held on April 24 at Murphy High School. Film entries for the festival are due March 6. For more information, visit filmfestival.mcpss.com. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to Alma Bryant science teacher Colby Griffin, who was surprised recently with a Golden Apple Award from WKRG! Griffin, who was also recently named Alma Bryant's 2025-26 Teacher of the Year, was in the middle of a chemistry experiment with his students when he was surprised with the news. “I just want to make sure my students are learning and bettering themselves," he said. Watch the broadcast: https://www.wkrg.com/golden-apple/alma-bryant-high-school-teacher-lighting-a-fire-for-students-in-chemistry/. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
