Carver High’s Brandon Williams and Percy Julian’s Marcus Rackley may lead rival bands today, but their musical journey started long before the rivalry.
Both are proud Alabama State University graduates and former tuba players with the Mighty Marching Hornets. After college, Williams (Class of 2004) directed at Selma High School while Rackley (Class of 2003) led at Keith High School both in Dallas County before eventually bringing their talents to Montgomery Public Schools.
This National Arts in Education Week, we celebrate the power of music, mentorship, and the educators who inspire the next generation of artists. 🖤💛
Junhan is among just 16,000 students nationwide to earn this prestigious honor. We are proud to see him represent BTW and MPS on the national stage!
Montgomery Public Schools is hiring, and we’d love to have YOU on our team. Apply today ➡️ https://www.mps.k12.al.us/page/join-the-mps-team
Montgomery Public Schools is proud to celebrate our 12 National Merit Semifinalists! These remarkable students represent some of the nation’s top academic talent, and we are so proud of their dedication, hard work, and excellence.
From LAMP High School:
Daniel D. Kim, Pearson Colee, Joshua Dryjanski, Evan Zhao, Jatin Banna, Jerry Chen, Layla Smith, Ariel Shin, Raima Jerin, Carson Washington, and Ava Ellis (not pictured).
From Booker T. Washington Magnet High School:
Junhan Son, Senior Scholar
Way to go, scholars—you continue to make MPS shine! #MPSProud #NationalMeritSemifinalist
Montgomery Public Schools has updated the 2025–2026 academic calendar to include two additional asynchronous days approved by the board. These days will allow our staff to participate in professional development to support our students.
Friday, September 19, 2025
Friday, February 6, 2026
We appreciate you noting these changes.
Parents & Guardians—your voice matters!
Join us for the District Federal Programs Parent Advisory Committee (D-PAC) meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025. 🗓️
📍 Locations & Times:
Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library | 9:30 a.m.
Halcyon Elementary | 5:30 p.m.
D-PAC is your opportunity to share input on Title I family engagement plans, policies, and funding decisions. Together, we can strengthen our schools and support every child’s success.
Register today using the QR code on the flyer!
On Thursday at Peter Crump Elementary, community leaders joined Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd to emphasize that every day in school matters.
This partnership is part of our ongoing attendace awareness campaign: Be Present. Be Prepared. Be Productive. Every Day Counts.
👉 Families, educators, and community members: we invite you to join us in spreading the word and supporting our students. Together, we can build a stronger future for Montgomery!
#MPS #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #OurSchoolsOurCommunitiesOurFuture
MPS caught the FEVER today! 🔥
Our Percy Julian scholars were special guests on WSFA’s Alabama Live this morning for Fever Friday, gearing up for tonight’s big matchup against the Carver Wolverines. 🏈💥
See you at 7 p.m. at Cramton Bowl!
¡MPS atrapó la FIEBRE hoy! 🔥 Algunos de nuestros estudiantes de Percy Julian fueron invitados esta mañana a Alabama Live de WSFA para Fever Friday, antes del gran partido de esta noche contra los Carver Wolverines. 🏈
¡Esperamos verlos esta noche a las 7 p.m. en el Cramton Bowl!
This gift is more than school supplies — it’s an investment in our scholars’ success and a powerful reminder of what community partnership looks like.
We are proud to have partners who believe in our students’ bright futures! We are stronger together✨💙 #CommunityPartners #TheresMoreWithMPS #OurSchoolsOurCommunitiesOurFuture
Please join us in welcoming Christi Black-Reese as the new principal of Percy Julian High School and Jeremy Moore as the new principal of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School!
We are thrilled to have these dedicated leaders guiding our schools and supporting our scholars. Their passion for education and commitment to student success will make a lasting impact on our community. 💙
Let’s give them both a warm MPS welcome as they step into these important roles! 🙌 #MPSProud #FutureFocused
¡Es un placer SERVIRLE! 💬 Ya sea en persona, por teléfono o en línea, MPS está comprometido con un servicio al cliente excelente, porque usted es escuchado y valorado. Ayúdenos a SERVIRLE mejor completando nuestra breve encuesta después de cada interacción.
Halcyon Elementary students had a sweet time biting into learning on Bite a Peach Day!
🚚✨ Let’s STUFF THE TRUCK! ✨🚚
Join us for the 11th Annual Stuff the Truck Food Drive for MPS students in need.
📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Winn-Dixie in Sturbridge (7946 Vaughn Road)
Bring breakfast, lunch, or snack items (see list ) and make a difference in a child’s school year!
#StuffTheTruck #MPSFamily #CommunityStrong
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🚚✨ ¡Vamos a LLENAR EL CAMIÓN! ✨🚚
Únete a nosotros para la 11ª Colecta Anual de Alimentos Stuff the Truck para apoyar a los estudiantes de MPS que lo necesitan.
📅 Sábado, 30 de agosto de 2025
🕙 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Winn-Dixie en Sturbridge (7946 Vaughn Road)
Trae artículos de desayuno, almuerzo o meriendas (mira la lista ) ¡y haz la diferencia en el año escolar de un niño!
#StuffTheTruck #FamiliaMPS #ComunidadUnida
Join us Sept. 6 at Montgomery Whitewater for Run With The Senses 🏅
✔️ 5K & 10K races
✔️ T-shirt + medal included
✔️ Supports MPS Special Education
👉 Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Montgomery/RunWithTheSenses
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🏃♂️ ¡Corre por una causa!
Únete a nosotros el **6 de septiembre** en **Montgomery Whitewater** para **Run With The Senses** 🏅
✔️ Carreras de 5K y 10K
✔️ Camiseta + medalla incluidas
✔️ En apoyo a Educación Especial de MPS
👉 Regístrate hoy: [https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Montgomery/RunWithTheSenses](https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Montgomery/RunWithTheSenses)
\#TheresMoreWithMPS #MPSSpecialEducation #CommunityStrong
#TheresMoreWithMPS #MPSSpecialEducation #CommunityStrong
Thank you to all the retired teachers, principals, and counselors who joined us for the MPS Retired Educators Fair. Your wisdom, passion, and continued commitment to our students remind us that the heart of education never retires.
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🍎✨ ¡Qué día tan increíble! ✨🍎
Gracias a todos los maestros, directores y consejeros jubilados que nos acompañaron en la Feria de Educadores Jubilados de MPS. Su sabiduría, pasión y compromiso continuo con nuestros estudiantes nos recuerdan que el corazón de la educación nunca se jubila.
Build stronger readers at home! 📚✨
Check out our K–12 Literacy Strategy of the Month and try it with your child to boost skills and confidence.
¡Profundiza en el aprendizaje con tu hijo este año! 📚✨
Descubre nuestra Estrategia de Lectura del Mes y ponla en práctica en casa para fortalecer sus habilidades de alfabetización.
Check out our K–12 Math Concepts of the Month and explore fun ways to practice them together at home.
