While football and volleyball teams are preparing for the fall season and marching bands are polishing up their routines, they aren't the only groups of students working to prepare for the new school year. Broadcast teams like the Eagle Eye Newscasters at Semmes Elementary are working on the skills they'll need to produce their daily morning announcements. The Eagle Eye team showed creativity in graphic design, leadership skills in directing, collaboration and hard work in preparing for its first episode on August 11. #LearningLeading
While many MCPSS elementary schools are holding kindergarten "Bridges" programs this month, Just 4 Developmental Laboratory's Bridges Program is introducing new students to Pre-K! These future Jaguars spent four fun-filled days building essential skills and receiving extra support for social-emotional learning, which will prepare them for the start of school on August 11. #LearningLeading
High school football coaches and players in Mobile County previewed the upcoming season this week at the annual high school football media days. Catch the action this fall with the High School Football Game of the Week on mcpssTV, starting with Blount at Vigor on August 23. You can find it on Comcast 15, Mediacom 81, AT&T U-verse 99 or the MCPSS Facebook and YouTube pages. #LearningLeading
Fifteen MCPSS students from Vigor High and Citronelle High gained valuable work experience this summer during internships with Outokumpu as part of our Summer Internship Program. Congratulations to: Collin McGee, Zechariah Thompson, Issac Tunstall, Isiah Tunstall, Kinston Kelly, and Frederick Gray of Vigor; and Jesse Alvarado, Anthony Byrd, Payton Chestang, James Dougherty, Samuel Hayes, Whyatt Nelson, Alanah Rivers, Jacey Rivers, and Keyshawn Williams of Citronelle. And thank you to our partners at Outokumpu for providing these opportunities to our students. #LearningLeading
Do you have a student who would thrive in a flexible learning environment? The MCPSS Academy of Virtual Learning is for you! But act quickly: The deadline to apply for the 2025-26 school year is this Friday, August 1. Visit mcpssvirtuallearning.com to apply! #LearningLeading
Congratulations to Lakenda Craig, Career Coach at Citronelle High School, who was selected as the 2025 Counseling and Career Development Winner by the Alabama Association for Career and Technical Education! She was honored for her dedication to supporting students at Citronelle High and the Citronelle Center for Advanced Technology and guiding them toward their futures. #LearningLeading
MCPSS Career Tech educators, career coaches, and administrators joined CTE professionals from across the state last week for the Alabama CTE Summer Conference at the Mobile Convention Center. Our team spent three powerful days connecting with other districts, learning from experts, and sharing ideas to strengthen Career and Technical Education in MCPSS and across Alabama. From updates on the new Career Clusters Framework to strategies for student organizations, work-based learning, and classroom innovation, we’re heading into the new school year energized and focused. #LearningLeading
Liam Norris, who will be an eighth-grader at Phillips Preparatory School this year, was honored this summer to receive the Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama (SALSA) scholarship, a prestigious award funded by the Alabama Legislature. As one of only two students selected from each legislative district, Liam represented our area at a special session of Space Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville. During the June session, he participated in hands-on STEM activities, astronaut training simulations, and immersive team missions designed to inspire Alabama’s future leaders in science and technology. #LearningLeading
Congratulations to Alba Middle School's Addison Hammons, who was named the New School Counselor of the Year by the Alabama School Counselor Association! #LearningLeading
Rueben Hernandez, a senior at Baker High School, is proving the value of career tech education. After completing the Electrical pathway and earning industry-recognized certifications through the Industrial Ag Program at Bryant Career Technical Center, Rueben is already working in the field with Professional Electric.
“Rueben came to us with a strong foundation in electrical work," said Brett Andrews, owner of Professional Electric. "He’s not only a hard worker, he understands the trade and is ready to grow. The training and certifications he earned in high school really set him apart.” #LearningLeading
“Rueben came to us with a strong foundation in electrical work," said Brett Andrews, owner of Professional Electric. "He’s not only a hard worker, he understands the trade and is ready to grow. The training and certifications he earned in high school really set him apart.” #LearningLeading
Congratulations to MCPSS Technology Resource Teachers Dr. Allyson Chappell & Miranda Mosley, who earned their ISTE Certified Educator credentials! The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a global leader in setting standards for innovative teaching and learning. This certification involved months of professional learning, lesson design, and a final portfolio showcasing how they help educators and students thrive with technology. It represents global recognition of their dedication to advancing digital learning and supporting educators across Mobile County. #LearningLeading
With summer winding down, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has a challenge for students: Tell her which book was your favorite to read this summer and why, and mail it to her in a letter. Remember to include your name, school and grade, and mail it to her at: Governor Kay Ivey, ATTN: Governor Ivey's Summer Reading Challenge, 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery AL, 36104. #LearningLeading
It was a great first day of school at Fonde Elementary, Mobile County's year-round school. The Owls are looking forward to a wonderful year of teaching and learning. (All other MCPSS schools will start on Aug. 11). #LearningLeading
Several MCPSS students are getting valuable workplace experience at SSAB this summer. Katherine Collins, Ethan Byrd, Bryson Hurd and Javon Adali of Citronelle High; Lakinsty Dickerson and Aaron Jackson of Williamson; and Kira Millsap of Vigor are working with the IT/OT department, learning how Information and Operational Technology play a vital role within the steel-making process and collaborating with other departments, including Water Treatment, Automation, Engineering, Server, and Cybersecurity. In addition, recent Citronelle graduate Drake Lloyd (not pictured) has worked with the IT Department, focusing on robotic process automation-related projects and tasks. #LearningLeading
Students in MCPSS healthcare programs got a chance to explore the various medical fields this summer at the Healthcare Career Summer Camp held at the University of South Alabama College of Allied Health Professions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHG8QPBIQVM #LearningLeading
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
