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Murphy High School’s Jobs for America's Graduates program received national recognition for achieving 5 of 5 success during the 2024-25 school year, reaching all five JAG performance metrics. Murphy JAG Specialist Sylvester Jones accepted the honor at the National JAG Conference held recently in Louisville. Jones credited the foresight and leadership of Principal Ed Sanderson in bringing JAG to Murphy. #LearningLeading

Congratulations to Citronelle High School, which is being recognized as an A+ College Ready School of Excellence! This designation reflects the academic progress made at the school in its first year in the A+ College Ready Program. #LearningLeading

Many MCPSS elementary schools are holding Bridges programs and camps this month to welcome incoming kindergarteners to their campuses. Mary B. Austin Elementary held its Kinder Camp this week. Campers had fun getting to know each other and exploring the school on their Buzz scavenger hunt. #LearningLeading

Faculty and staff at Elizabeth Fonde Elementary kicked off the 2025-26 school year this week by Brewing Greatness! They held energizing conversations centered around analyzing data, Learning Intentions and Success Criteria, setting the stage for a purposeful and impactful year of teaching and learning. Fonde is the only MCPSS school on a year-round schedule, with students returning only July 23. #LearningLeading

Four Mobile County Public Schools students are part of the Mobile Student Ambassadors group that will be traveling this month to Mobile's sister city of Ichihara, Japan, as part of a cultural exchange program organized by the Mobile-Ichihara Sister City Association (MISCA). Davis Edgew

Four teachers from Old Shell Road School of Creative & Performing Arts, Libby Walker, Lynissa Newsome, Alicia Luttrell, and Jessica Gonzales, attended the National Arts Integration and STEAM Conference recently in Baltimore, Maryland. They continued learning by visiting the National Aquarium, a Smithsonian Museum, and the offices of Alabama's senators in Washington, D.C. #LearningLeading

At Mobile County Public Schools' Career Technical Centers, students are getting hands-on training in skills that will help them transition seamlessly into the workforce in a variety of trades. WKRG recently featured Bryant Career Technical center in its Powering Progress segment: https://www.wkrg.com/powering-progress-gulf-coast/high-school-students-get-real-job-experience-at-bryant-career-technical-center/amp/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLjWrtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnCp1V1P82SepR7R1Vk89fJZHb60krVZ7A_r6aNYC27-K40xjnh6h_ZUOx_h_aem_KVeR7yCjmSce5lZ9M7yp2g. #LearningLeading

Educators from around the state are in Mobile this week for the Alabama State Department of Education's annual Mega Conference at the Mobile Convention Center. The conference opened Monday with a welcome from MCPSS Superintendent Chresal D. Threadgill and addresses from State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey and author John C. Maxwell, who has written many books on leadership. #LearningLeading

Congratulations to Class of 2025 Davidson High graduate Brian Carr, who has been awarded a college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, where he plans to study aerospace engineering. Carr is one of five Davidson graduates to earn a National Merit Scholarship this year, joining Connor Dolbeare, Oscar Jones, Matthew Ngo, and Igor DeBoi.

Vigor High counselor Brittnay Powe-Inge recently traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to visit ROX (Ruling Our eXperiences), an organization dedicated to helping girls develop confidence, leadership skills, and healthy coping mechanisms. Mrs. Powe-Inge helped Vigor become the first school in Mobile County to adopt the program. She was awarded a Dr. Patty Fellowship (which honors the legacy of Dr. Patricia Cunningham, who helped launch ROX) and participated with other fellows from around the country in two impactful days of personal and professional development. #LearningLeading

Davidson High culinary teacher Rachel Baxter and her students represented MCPSS well at the FCCLA National Leadership Convention. Congratulations to Emilee Genae Carter, who earned a Silver Award in Culinary, and to Angela Hayward, who wowed the judges with her Food Art skills demonstration. #LearningLeading

The Mary G. Montgomery Vikettes Dance Team had an amazing week at the UDA Dance Camp in Destin. The Vikettes brought home a Superior Team Performance; Fall Out, 110% and Pin It Forward awards; five All-Americans; six Gold Ribbons; 12 Blue Ribbons; four Spirit Sticks; and a nationals bid! In addition, Klaudea Ledbetter earned a College Dance Combine Scholarship. #LearningLeading

What have you been doing this summer? Jaylon Washington, a 2025 Williamson High graduate, has been interning at Dauphin Island Sea Lab, where he has helped with its summer camps, workshops and classes. This fall, he is heading to Alabama State University to study marine science. #LearningLeading

Mobile County Public Schools teachers are taking advantage of professional development opportunities this summer to improve their skills and create better learning experiences for their students. Among them are:
-- Teachers and administrators from Lott Middle School and North Mobile County K-8, who learned the value of bold moves at the Get Your Teach On Conference in Dallas.
-- Hankins assistant principal Kendra Isenhower, who attended the Kagan Summer Leadership Academy.
-- Barton Academy's Yvette Nicholson, who has attended multiple hands-on science professional development opportunities.
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The Environmental Studies Center, 6101 Girby Road, is open this summer! Families are invited to explore the trails and exhibits to view native plants and wildlife. Many of the birds here were rescued after an injury. Admission is $3 per person, and hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be sure to check out the gift shop! #LearningLeading

This summer, Aryn Williams of Baker High is gaining valuable real-world experience through the MCPSS Summer Internship Program, working with the Student Services Department at Central Office. From managing communications to working with computer systems and filing, Aryn is building essential workplace skills that will carry her toward future success. She is one of 190 MCPSS students interning this summer with more than 80 local businesses, organizations and governmental entities as part of the program. #LearningLeading

What are you doing this summer? Murphy High senior Naima Dortch is in Sodwana Bay, South Africa, participating in the Youth International Cultural Awareness Program as part of Youth Diving With a Purpose. This group of students is working with NEWF, an organization that advocates for the protection of Africa's natural history and splendor through visual storytelling. Dortch, a member of Murphy's UA Early College, earned her rescue diver certification last month in Pelham before leaving for South Africa. #LearningLeading

The Mobile Arts Council has continued the Amp Up Arts program for a third summer at Chastang-Fournier K-8, bringing artists Zak Todd and Brian Tan to lead students in mural projects. The students added murals to the cafeteria, which was a continuation of last summer's art project, and painted a mural in the school’s band room. #LearningLeading

MCPSS students like these rising freshmen at Clark-Shaw Magnet got to explore careers in health care last month at the Health Science Exploratorium at Bishop State Community College. Students earned their First Aid Certification and received swag bags full of tools to help them succeed as they study the health science field. #LearningLeading

Theodore High School's Riley Ivey and Kimberly Chan and the rest of the Azalea Trail Maids, including many other MCPSS students, appeared in the Let Freedom Ring Parade in Marietta, Georgia, over the July 4th holiday. #LearningLeading