MCPSS parents are encouraged to complete a pair of surveys to help us improve their experiences with the district. Ms. James at Hankins Middle School made participation easy at her school by creating a Carpool Parent Survey Campaign — “Your Voice in the Line!” Parents were able to scan a QR code and complete the survey while parked and waiting in the carpool line.
If you haven't completed the surveys yet, the Climate and Culture Parent Survey can be accessed at: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/286097/p524.
The Community Engagement Survey can be accessed at: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/286082/524/1.
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If you haven't completed the surveys yet, the Climate and Culture Parent Survey can be accessed at: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/286097/p524.
The Community Engagement Survey can be accessed at: https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/286082/524/1.
#PerseverancePropelsProgress
LeFlore Magnet High celebrated its AP Scholars and honors students at an Academic Excellence Awards ceremony on Thursday in the school's new auditorium. Parents and teachers were invited to the event, which was an opportunity to highlight the academic achievements and scholarships earned last spring. Five LeFlore students were named AP Scholars after earning a score of 3 or higher on at least three Advanced Placement exams: Taylor Andrews, MaLajha Gordon, Jamiyah Robbins, Joss Wicks, and Ja’nya Wooten. MaLajha Gordon and Joss Wicks were also named AP Scholars with Honor for earning a score of 3 or higher on at least four AP exams. Dr. Antonio Williams, Principal, noted that this was the first time that LeFlore students had earned AP Scholar recognition in many years. Great job! #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Third-graders in Spencer-Westlawn Elementary's STEM Lab have been investigating the weather with Mrs. Knowles! They took average temperatures from last fall and graphed them, using bar and line graphs to display the collected data. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Tune in to mcpssTV at 6:50 p.m. Friday for the High School Football Game of the Week between Blount and Murphy! You can watch live on Comcast 15, Mediacom 81, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku boxes, Facebook or YouTube. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Words are like toothpaste -- once they come out of the tube, you cannot put them back. Students in Mrs. Sullivan's third-grade class at McDavid-Jones Elementary learned the importance of being kind and choosing their words carefully during a Leader In Me activity this week. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Ragan Percherke loves teaching kindergarten. "They come to you not knowing really anything, and you get to see all those little learning light bulbs go off," said Percherke, who is in her fourth year at Hutchens Elementary. "By the end of the year, they're leaving knowing all these math strategies and they're able to read. It's just such a rewarding grade to teach." Percherke, whose mother was a teacher, started her own career in education after moving around the country while her husband was in the U.S. Coast Guard. She was Hutchens' Teacher of the Year in 2024. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Ready for some volleyball? Watch the mcpssTV High School Volleyball Match of the Week between Mary G. Montgomery and Davidson live today at 5:30 p.m.! See it on Comcast 15, Mediacom 81, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku boxes, Facebook or YouTube! #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Hutchens Elementary second-grader Connor Albrecht loves math , playing soccer and baseball, and drawing. Last year, he was Hutchens' top math scorer among first-graders in iReady. He's also looking forward to joining Hutchens' Lego club this year. #PerseverancePropelsProgress #LearningLeading
Several MCPSS graduates were among the newest class of 63 apprentices celebrated this week at Austal USA. These graduates are beginning their careers in fabrication, electrical, pipe fitting, pipe welding, and fit-out. They were recognized not only their accomplishments during their first month on the job, but also the vital role they will play in supporting Austal’s mission and strengthening our region’s workforce. MCPSS is proud to see our graduates pursuing opportunities that connect education to industry and prepare them for long-term success. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Seniors in the International Baccalaureate program at Murphy High School have been busy in the first few weeks of school! They built benches donated by Keep Mobile Beautiful and used proceeds raised from faculty to build a new garden bed in honor of IB Coordinator Rebecca Mullins' mother. The bed will be dedicated to growing only broccoli. They also collected enough funds to buy materials to fix eight other beds and made a donation to Feeding The Gulf Coast. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
With the first full weekend of college football season upon us, Friday was College Colors Day at Mary B. Austin Elementary! The halls were full of school spirit today as students and staff proudly rocked their favorite college gear. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Mr. McDonald's students at Theodore High School designed, built and tested their own remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) last week thanks to Dauphin Island Sea Lab - Discovery Hall programs. Working in teams, they used creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills to construct prototypes capable of navigating underwater and collecting simulated ocean data. This hands-on activity challenged students to think like marine engineers and provided a look at the innovation behind ocean exploration. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Dr. Roberta Kerr, who teaches social studies at Denton Magnet School of Technology, and Denise Riemer, Lead District Social Worker and Mental Health Services Coordinator for MCPSS Student Support Services, joined the Learning Leading Now podcast to talk about the new Peer Helpers program at Denton. The program is being expanded to Clark-Shaw School of Math, Science and Technology this year. Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orNoyVk3WQI&list=PLc4oTtS5ITrakNPWSHURng4ug1Woljksd
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#PerseverancePropelsProgress #LearningLeading
Tune in to mcpssTV Friday night at 6:50 p.m. as Williamson takes on Wayne County (Miss.) in the High School Football Game of the Week! You can watch live on Comcast 15, Mediacom 81, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku, Facebook or YouTube. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Did you know the Mobile Symphony provides group violin, viola and cello lessons, taught by professional musicians, at 16 MCPSS elementary and middle schools? To learn more about the Strings In Schools program, visit https://mobilesymphony.org/strings-classes. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
MCPSS arts teachers are bringing the world of fine arts to their students! Davidson High theater instructor Gloria Poorman trained this summer at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London through a scholarship from the English Speaking Union of the United States. She worked with professional actors and directors to explore performance-based strategies for teaching Shakespeare — breaking down the Bard’s language and bringing scenes to life through scaffolding and chunking techniques. Now she’s bringing that energy and expertise to Davidson's fall production of Romeo and Juliet, which will hit the stage in October. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
The Mobile County Board of School Commissioners is holding public hearings on the proposed fiscal year 2026 budget and the salary schedule as follows:
◼ Friday, August 29, at 3 p.m.
◼ Thursday, September 4, at 10 a.m.
This notice also provides the public an opportunity to present to the Board any other matter relating to the administration of the public schools of Mobile County. The hearings will be held in the Board Room at the MCPSS Central Office located at 1 Magnum Pass in west Mobile.
◼ Friday, August 29, at 3 p.m.
◼ Thursday, September 4, at 10 a.m.
This notice also provides the public an opportunity to present to the Board any other matter relating to the administration of the public schools of Mobile County. The hearings will be held in the Board Room at the MCPSS Central Office located at 1 Magnum Pass in west Mobile.
MCPSS Career Coaches kicked off the year at the Mobile Airport Authority, learning about the many different jobs needed to keep an airport running smoothly. From the runway to the terminal, airports depend on careers in air traffic, ground support, safety, maintenance, security, baggage handling, passenger services; and even operations management. Some of these careers start right after high school, while others, like operations management, air traffic control or engineering, require a four-year degree. The Career Coaches will use this knowledge to help students explore these pathways. #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Mrs. Speke’s kindergartners at Collier Elementary have been learning what it means to be a classroom family, celebrating their unique qualities while recognizing how they come together as one team to learn and grow. They created their class promise for the year and paired it with self-portraits to show just how special each member of their classroom family is! #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Seniors: Come and see how bright your future is at the 2025 College Fair on September 16 at the USA Mitchell Center. The fair, which will last from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is expected to include about 75 colleges, military services and financial aid agencies. Contact your senior counselor to register before Sept. 9! #PerseverancePropelsProgress
