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
26 days 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

26 days 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
27 days 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
28 days 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

28 days 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

28 days 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
29 days 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
29 days 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
29 days 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:
29 days 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
30 days 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
30 days 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
about 1 month 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

about 1 month 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
about 1 month ago, Mobile County Public Schools
National School Counseling Week graphic

February is Career and Technical Education Month, and MCPSS has a wide range of CTE programs available to its students. Seniors at Baker High School are preparing for the PCT (Patient Care Technician) certification exam with a focus on infection control, including the wearing of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), hand hygiene, transmission-based precautions, safe handling & disposal of linens and sharps, and recognizing & reporting infection. Students practiced donning and doffing their PPE, playing "Just Dance" while wearing it to simulate the physical challenges of working in PPE — reinforcing technique, safety, and teamwork. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress

about 1 month ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Students in Personal Protective Equipment for a hospital setting
State and local leaders joined students from Eichold-Mertz School of Mathematics, Science and Technology for a parade today celebrating their perfect 100 score on the Alabama Department of Education report card. Eichold-Mertz has earned a perfect 100 on three of the last five state report cards, which are released annually, and was one of three schools in the local area to earn this distinction this year, joining Council Traditional School and Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies. State School Board Member Dr. Tonya Chestnut participated in the parade and presented the school with a proclamation from the state. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
about 1 month ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Cheerleaders at the front of a parade
Malik Hughes, a junior at Blount High School, has been excelling in chess! Hughes recently won all five of his matches in the Scholastic unrated division of the Bayside Open Chess Tournament in Daphne, finishing second in the tournament on a tie-breaker. He also finished third in the Mobile/Baldwin County Scholastic Chess League in the 2025-26 season, earning an All-Star Team plaque. Hughes is working to get his United States Chess Federation membership so he can play rated games against stronger opponents and continue to improve. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
about 1 month ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A high school boy holding a plaque and a trophy
Congratulations to the Baker High and Causey Middle dance teams, which had excellent showings at the Dance Team Union Alabama State Championships! Baker took first place for Varsity Officer Routine, Varsity Pom, and Varsity Jazz, and was named Grand Champion for Pom with the highest score of the day in the entire competition. They were also awarded the WOW Award for their Pom routine. Causey won first place in junior high pom and junior high hip hop, and was named Junior Grand Champion for their hip hop routine. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
about 1 month ago, Mobile County Public Schools
A group of dance team members with several banners reading "2026 Champions"
Several MCPSS schools have established Project Outreach programs, which build relationships between students with disabilities and their nondisabled peers. WALA FOX10 recently highlighted the new Project Outreach club at Baker High School. At tonight's home game against Vigor, the club and school are recognizing Baker's Special Olympics athletes and wearing yellow to support autism awareness. Watch the segment: https://www.fox10tv.com/video/2026/01/28/baker-high-school-students-build-friendships-through-project-outreach-club/. #LearningLeading #PerseverancePropelsProgress
about 1 month ago, Mobile County Public Schools
Graphic promoting "Shooting to Change," and encouraging fans to wear yellow to the Baker vs. Vigor basketball game