📚✏️ BACK TO SCHOOL BASH IS HERE! 🎉🐻
It's time to kick off the school year with a night of music, dancing, and FUN! 💃🕺
🎟️ Friday, August 21st
🐻 K–2: 5:30–6:30 PM
🐻 3rd–5th: 6:45–7:45 PM
🎫 Tickets: $10 — includes admission for 1 student + 1 parent/guardian, popcorn & water!
➕ Additional Bear student siblings: $2 each
👉 Scan the QR code to purchase your tickets!
Centralized Registration Is Open for the First Week of School
Montgomery Public Schools is offering standard and extended hours across all locations during the first week of school (Monday–Friday).
For more information, visit mps.k12.al.us.
Montgomery Public Schools is proud to highlight our latest Superintendent Evaluation results. Demonstrating strong evidence of results and exceeding expectations across key domains, our leadership remains committed to driving excellence for our students and community.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.mps.k12.al.us/article/3054052
📈 Overall Score: 87.5% (4.38 out of 5)
🏆 Performance Rating: Accomplished
Thank you, MPS family, for your continued support as we strive for success together! 💙 #OurSchoolsOurCommunitiesOurFuture #LeadershipInAction
1. Download the My Ride K-12 App
Track your child’s bus in real-time and access bus routes directly from your phone! Available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
2. Contact the Transportation Hotline
Have questions about routing or schedules? Our hotline team is ready to help!
📞 Phone: (334) 851-4829
📧 Email: transportationinfo@mps.k12.alus
Hotline Operating Hours (Closed Fridays):
🗓️ Before School (July 27 – August 7): Mon–Thu | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🗓️ After School Starts (August 10 – August 24): Mon–Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Note: After August 24th, please contact the main transportation department at (334) 851-4833. Visit mps.k12.al.us for more information!
#MakingWavesinSTEAM #Community #FamilyEngagement
Our amazing teachers and staff pour so much into our students every day. Let's show them some love! 🍎✨
We're collecting snacks, drinks, bottled water, and other favorite treats to keep our staff lounge stocked for the first week. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!
📍 Drop off donations in the Bear Front Office.
Thank you for helping us support the incredible educators who make Bear the best place to be! 💚
#StockTheLounge #MakingWavesinSTEAM
🌊🐻 SPLASH! The countdown is on! 🐻🌊
This year, we're Making Waves in STEM! 🌊
⚙️ Engineer.
🔬 Experiment.
💻 Innovate.
🌎 Explore.
Who's ready to dive into the BEST school year yet? 🙌
#MakingWavesInSTEM #Bear #DiveIntoSTEM
Bear's PTA is a partnership dedicated to supporting our students, teachers, and school community.
✨Whether you volunteer, attend events, or become a member, your involvement helps create meaningful opportunities for every cub to thrive.
#BearPTA #BearPride #FamilyEngagement #MakingWavesinSTEAM
Never miss an important update this school year! MPS is now using Apptegy Rooms as the official communication platform for all schools.
✅ Receive classroom updates
📅 View school events & calendars
📰 Stay informed with district and school news
💬 Communicate directly with your child's teacher
🔔 Get important notifications—all in one app!
Download the Montgomery Public Schools app today and connect to Bear for the latest information.
🌊The first day of school is almost here. 🐻We're excited to welcome our Bear families for an amazing 26–27 school year! ✅ Our Parent Checklist has everything you need to get ready. Take a deep dive below! #MakingWavesInSTEAM #BackToSchool #BearFamily
Join Us for the MPS Back-to-School Bash! Montgomery Public Schools is kicking off the 2026-2027 school year with our annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.
This free, family-friendly event will feature:
Interactive STEM, reading, math, and fine arts activities
Community resource vendors
Bounce houses and family games
Giveaways and prizes
Free school supply kits for MPS students (while supplies last)
Bring the whole family and get ready for an exciting start to the new school year. We can't wait to welcome you!
To better serve our Bear families and community, our office will be operating on an extended summer schedule:
🗓️ Monday–Thursday
⏰ 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
🚪 Office Closed on Fridays
If you need assistance with enrollment, records, registration, or general school information, please stop by during our summer office hours. #MakingWavesinSTEAM
Montgomery Public Schools is hiring! Join us at our upcoming Transportation and Child Nutrition Program Job Fairs and discover how you can make an impact while building a rewarding career.
📍 720 Grove Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
🚌 Transportation Job Fair – June 17 | 2-5 p.m.
🍎 Child Nutrition Program Job Fair – June 25 | 2-5 p.m.
Bring a valid photo ID and be ready for on-site applications, interviews, and background check scheduling.
Please note that the MPS Central Office is operating on a modified schedule from June 8th through July 16th:
Monday – Wednesday: 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: Closed
Need assistance? Give us a call at (334) 223-6700 or visit mps.k12.al.us for more information.
School's almost out, but healthy meals aren't stopping! Montgomery Public Schools is proud to support the SUN Summer Nutrition Programs, offering free meals to all eligible children ages 18 and under throughout our community.
Finding a site near you is easy. Click the link below to use the USDA Summer Meals Site Finder and locate a nearby serving location:
📍 Find Meals Near You: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder
Keep our kids fueled, healthy, and active all summer long! 🥪🍎 #MPSAL #SummerMeals #SUNPrograms #CommunityFirst
If you're seeking a fresh start or a more personalized educational experience, now is the perfect time to explore your options.
Don’t wait—opportunities are limited! Apply today and take a confident step toward your bright future. We can’t wait to support you on this incredible journey!
Apply here: https://bit.ly/MPSVirtualApp26
Montgomery Public Schools is excited to announce that Rooms, our new two-way communication platform, is officially live.
Families will now begin receiving messages and updates directly from their child's teachers, coaches, and school staff—all in one place through the MPS app or a secure web experience.
Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, all schools will be required to use Rooms for two-way communication.
Rooms makes it easier than ever to stay connected with your child’s school by providing:
- Messages delivered by text, push notification, or email
- One login for all school and district communication
- A single inbox for classroom updates, announcements, and direct messages
- Access through the mobile app or web
- Automatic translation into your preferred language
Getting Started:
- Watch for messages and announcements from your school
- Click the link in any message to respond or follow up
- Update your notification settings to choose how and when you're notified
To stay connected on the go, download the free MPS mobile app.
Watch a quick overview of Rooms here.
