The Baker High School Culinary Team had a great weekend volunteering and competing at Mason Hills Farm! Not only did their students showcase their skills in the VIP tent, but they also placed third in the Hersel Burger Competition and earned a $500 gift certificate. Baker thanks Paul Spivey, the first-place winner, for generously donating part of his prize to support students, and the Austal team, which contributed a $1,000 gift certificate toward a future student-led project in partnership with Mason Hills Farm. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Today is Statewide Parenting Day, when many of our schools hold open houses and special events for our families. MCPSS parents and guardians are invited to take our Parenting Day Survey on the MCPSS.com website. Here is the link to the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeOFTgu9Ngp0B9BYGqIJuTLEZB68HPzCWSRdLDYpMOGIgAMg/viewform
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How cool is this? William Clark, manufacturing instructor at Bryant Career Technical Center, was honored last weekend by having his name painted on the RFK Racing No. 6 Build Submarines Ford driven by Brad Keselowski at Talladega Superspeedway. Clark, who trains and mentors students who are interested in maritime careers as well as other manufacturing jobs, was honored as part of the Build Giants initiative promoting maritime careers building U.S. Navy ships in Alabama. To learn more, visit https://www.buildgiantsalabama.com/. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Come out to the Environmental Studies Center on Saturday, October 25, for a day of fun with some amazing critters at Creepy Crawlers at the ESC. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with admission of $3 (children under 2 are free). Local reptile expert Mike Casper is the guest speaker at noon. Come in costume and get a special treat! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to Grand Bay Middle School's Jae Lynne Yerena, who has been selected as the Alabama Art Education Association’s 2025 New Professional Art Educator of the Year! This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional talent, creativity and dedication to inspiring students through the arts. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
On Thursday, MCPSS Academy Ambassadors participated in the Annual Leadership Exchange in partnership with University of South Alabama. Students connected with ambassadors from other schools, explored what it takes to be a leader, and strengthened their skills through engaging activities and conversations. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to Mary G. Montgomery junior Blakely Stringer, the WKRG News 5 Scholar-Athlete of the Week! Stringer plays volleyball at MGM and has been a part of the South Alabama Volleyball Club for three years. She has a 4.3 GPA and takes dual enrollment classes through Bishop State Community College and the University of South Alabama. She is a member of the Montgomery Maniacs, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Mu Alpha, and won the 2024-25 Varsity Viking Award. Watch the broadcast: https://www.wkrg.com/high-school-football/scholar-athlete-of-the-week/blakely-stringer-of-mary-g-montgomery-high-school/. #LearningLeading
Congratulations to the 2025 middle school football county champions! Causey won the large division, while Lott won the small division for the third year in a row. If you missed them, you can still watch both games at https://www.youtube.com/@MCPSStv. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
It's the Battle of West Mobile tonight in the mcpssTV High School Football Game of the Week! Watch Baker take on Mary G. Montgomery live at 6:50 p.m. on Comcast 15, Medicom 85, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku boxes, Facebook or YouTube. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
National School Lunch Week is a perfect time to thank all the superhero cafeteria employees who keep our students well fed. The cafeteria staff at Breitling Elementary dressed the part on Superhero Day on Thursday, decorating the cafeteria and serving up the always popular chili crispitos. They even got a visit from Batman! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to the 2025 middle school flag football county champions! Calloway-Smith won the small division and Causey came out on top in the large division. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Catch the middle school football championships live this afternoon on mcpssTV! Phillips faces Lott in the small division championship at 4 p.m., and Causey takes on Scarborough for the large division title at 6 p.m. Tune in to Comcast 15, Mediacom 85, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku boxes, Facebook or YouTube. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
It's National School Lunch Week, a time to show our appreciation to the cafeteria workers who serve healthy, nutritious breakfasts and lunches to our students each day. On Wednesday morning, the kitchen crew at Grand Bay Middle School prepared hamburgers, fries, carrots and fresh fruit before the first lunch wave. Thank you for all you do! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Donald Knapp says he loves teaching at Faulkner Career Technical Center because he gets to work in a garage and talk with students about cars. They appreciate his knowledge and dedication, as Knapp is this week's WKRG Golden Apple winner. “He’s one of the best teachers I’ve ever had because he believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. And he showed me that I could do stuff,” said student Ramsey McCraven, who nominated Knapp for the award. See the broadcast: https://www.wkrg.com/golden-apple/faulkner-career-tech-teacher-gets-his-hands-dirty-for-his-students/. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
It’s National School Lunch Week and many of our schools are celebrating with festive decorations and themed menus! This year’s theme is “Taste the World” and students are off on a delicious adventure around the globe, enjoying some of their favorite foods inspired by other countries. Today, students at Robbins Elementary School made a special stop in Italy, enjoying spaghetti, cheesy garlic bread, and Italian music. We can’t wait to see where tomorrow’s adventure will take us! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Amanda Davidson of Nan Gray Davis Elementary School was presented with a $1,000 Teacher Classroom Grant from the 68 Ventures Bowl today as part of the Nominate a Teacher Classroom Grant Program, in partnership with the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers initiative. You can still nominate your favorite teacher for one of these grants, as one teacher will be selected each week through October 31. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Ninth-grade Health Science students at Clark-Shaw School of Math, Science & Technology successfully earned their BLS (Basic Life Support) certification this month! They demonstrated essential life-saving skills, including CPR on adult and infant manikins, as well as anti-choking maneuvers such as the Heimlich and back thrusts for infants. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
John Will Elementary fourth-grader Lyric Buchanon loves science and is looking forward to doing more experiments. She also likes to draw, and is excited about trying out for cheerleading. She served as a school ambassador last year. When she grows up, she wants to be a gymnast, police officer or a lawyer. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Watch the High School Volleyball Match of the Week between LeFlore and Williamson live on mcpssTV Tuesday night! The action starts at 5:30 p.m. and can be seen on Comcast 15, Mediacom 85, AT&T U-verse 99, Roku boxes, Facebook or YouTube. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Students at Eichold-Mertz School of Math, Science & Technology spent a day learning from some amazing local heroes last week during Community Helper Day! A chef shared the art of cooking, nurses taught how to care for others, and Family Intervention Team members reminded them about the power of kindness and support. Students were also visited by a firefighter, a physical therapist, and Mobile police officers. Thanks to all who participated! #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
