🎉 Bear Family, we have a busy and exciting December ahead!
📊 i-Ready MOY Diagnostics for K–5: Dec. 9–11
⏰ New arrival procedures: Students must be in the building by 8:30 a.m. beginning Dec. 9
🎄 Festive Wear Days: Dec. 16–18
❄️ Winter party details coming soon!
Let’s finish 2025 strong, Bears! 🐾✨


Our Honor Choir will deliver a beautiful Christmas program filled with joy, harmony, and holiday spirit.
Their hard work and talent will be on full display. We hope to see you there!

If your child missed fall pictures or needs a retake, this is their chance. Please ensure students are present and camera-ready. We can’t wait to see those smiles!

Bear Exploration Center has won 1st Place in the 2024–2025 Alabama PALS Clean Campus Scrapbook Contest! 🌿📘✨
We’re so proud of our students and Mrs. Bonikowski for their hard work, creativity, and commitment to keeping our community clean and green. 💚
#BearExplorationCenter #CleanCampus #ALPALS #BigTopBrilliance

🚀 Scholarship Alert for River Region Youth! ✈️
The Gathering of Eagles Foundation is empowering the next generation of aviators & STEM leaders! 🌟
GOEF offers 3 incredible scholarships that open doors to:
🛩️ Red Tail Flight Academy
🛰️ Space Camp
🎖️ JROTC/CAP Summer Camp
If you’re passionate about flying, space, or STEM, this is your moment! 🌠 Learn more & take off into your future today.




Montgomery Public Schools is proud to celebrate one of our own! 🏈
Join NFL running back and MPS alum Jacory Croskey-Merritt for the Inaugural Nike & Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, November 22 at Sheridan Heights Community Center.
Meet Jacory, enjoy free burgers, and take part in the drive-through turkey and produce giveaway — plus a chance to receive autographed Nike gear!


Lace up and join the City of Montgomery for the Gobble Wobble 5k! Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, let’s make this a Thanksgiving week to remember! 🏃♂️🦃 https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Montgomery/The5KGobbleWobble

Boys and girls can build skills, learn teamwork, and compete in a fun, supportive environment.
Register NOW until Dec. 8 . In-person registration available daily—see graphic for full details.
$40 (cash only)
Let’s make this another great season. See you on the court! 🏀✨

Thank you to our students, faculty, and families for your hard work and partnership. Academic excellence lives here! 📚 #TheresNoPlaceLikeBear #BigTopBrilliance


📣 Reminder: All MPS schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. School will resume Wednesday.



We hope to see you Under the Big Top for our November events.

🍂 November is here — and it’s packed with excitement at Bear!
As the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, there is lots to do Under the Big Top. #BigTopBrilliance






