Julia Panchenko, a senior at Davidson High School and four-year varsity bowler, just made waves at the Junior Gold National Championships! Out of 562 girls in the U18 division, Julia placed 41st — the only competitor from Alabama to advance in her division and one of just four from the entire state to reach the final advancers round out of more than 3,00 youth bowlers nationwide. Congratulations, Julia! #LearningLeading
High School marching bands around the county have been working hard in the summer heat to hit all the right notes this fall! Alma Bryant's band, flag team and Kicking Cane dancers gave a sneak peek of its halftime show in a community performance. Be sure to catch your local high school's band performing this fall! #LearningLeading
MCPSS schools are gearing up for the 2025-26 school year! Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies recently held its Explorer Camp for new sixth-graders, including a scavenger hunts, physical fitness, music and world language exploration. Other schools around the county will be having Meet the Teacher days this week. Check your school's Facebook page or website for details. #LearningLeading
Ronwick Thomas, an eighth-grader at Denton Magnet School of Technology, was selected for the Space Academy for Leading Students in Alabama (SALSA) scholarship while training like an astronaut for a week at the U. S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. Congratulations, Ronwick! #LearningLeading
Teachers and administrators in the Theodore High feeder pattern got some inspiration for the new school year from principal, motivational speaker, and unofficial education comedian-in-chief Gerry Brooks during their Back-to-School Bash. Known for his hilarious takes on teacher life, Brooks also shared heartfelt reminders about the impact educators make every day. “It’s all about relationships,” he reminded them. Bring on the 2025-26 school year! #LearningLeading
A total of 292 Mobile County Public Schools students were named AP Scholars after the 2024-25 school year! This means they earned a score of 3 or higher on at least three Advanced Placement exams, proving their mastery of rigorous, college-level courses and earning college credit. Forty-nine of those students were also named AP Scholars with Honor for earning a score of 3 or higher on at least four AP exams, and 38 were also named AP Scholars with Distinction for earning a 3 or higher on at least five AP exams. Baker High School, the only southwest Alabama school offering the prestigious AP Capstone Program, led the system with 133 AP Scholars, while Davidson was second with 125. Alma Bryant, Citronelle, LeFlore Magnet and Murphy high schools also had AP Scholars. Congratulations to all! #LearningLeading
Have you gotten the Mobile County Public Schools app yet? You can customize it by selecting your child's school (or multiple schools), receive push notifications, read news and updates, and even add events from the app directly to your calendar. It is available for Android and Apple devices from the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/.../mobile-county.../id6743175499) or Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...). #LearningLeading
Tucker Lewis of Alma Bryant High School had an exciting summer interning at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab! He gained hands-on experience with a variety of marine species, and will continue his journey this school year in Bryant's Aquaculture Pathway. #LearningLeading
About 20 MCPSS JROTC cadets traveled to Starkville, Mississippi this month to participate in the Mississippi State University LeaderSTATE STEM Camp. The cadets learned about opportunities available at colleges and universities like MSU, and applied STEM principles in an aerospace engineering challenge. #LearningLeading
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
