Good morning, BTW Families,
Yondrs, uniforms, ID badges, and clear bags...Every Scholar, Every Day at BTW! Please have all required items visible at checkpoints. No iPads are allowed.
Thanks BTW!
Dr. Ruffin
Yondrs, uniforms, ID badges, and clear bags...Every Scholar, Every Day at BTW! Please have all required items visible at checkpoints. No iPads are allowed.
Thanks BTW!
Dr. Ruffin
BTW Scholars,
This is your weekly reminder...
Regular BTW school uniform wear today (Friday, August 22, 2025). No jeans, no spirit-wear.
Thank you in advance.
Dr. Ruffin
This is your weekly reminder...
Regular BTW school uniform wear today (Friday, August 22, 2025). No jeans, no spirit-wear.
Thank you in advance.
Dr. Ruffin
Hi BTW Families,
A gentle reminder about "Back to School Night" @ BTW. Come out to meet your scholar's teachers.
All the best,
Dr. Ruffin
A gentle reminder about "Back to School Night" @ BTW. Come out to meet your scholar's teachers.
All the best,
Dr. Ruffin
ATTENTION BTW Families,
Yondrs and school IDs are checked at intake. These items are required daily. Please be sure to have them visible at the check -in stations. There are no exceptions to this expectation.
Thank you for helping our scholars remain safe.
Dr. Ruffin
Yondrs and school IDs are checked at intake. These items are required daily. Please be sure to have them visible at the check -in stations. There are no exceptions to this expectation.
Thank you for helping our scholars remain safe.
Dr. Ruffin
ATTENTION PARENTS OF SENIORS -CLASS OF 2026,
Senior scholars successfully enrolled in the ASU Orientation Course with me received their login information yesterday. Please support your scholar in accessing the platform for assignments as class is in full session.
Thank you for your support as we prepare to graduate every BTW Senior college and career ready!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good morning, BTW Families,
Initially, we limited the allowance of personal devices to scholars enrolled in courses via dual enrollment. Unfortunately, we are still awaiting the arrival of Chromebook chargers. To avoid scholars falling behind on assignments, I am allowing all scholars the opportunity to bring their personal devices (laptops and/or Chromebrooks) to school to complete their assignments. I-pads are not allowed. Personal Device Usage Forms are available in the front office for scholars.
I sincerely apologize for any inconveniences. We will continue to keep our BTW community updated on the arrival of the Chromebook chargers.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Initially, we limited the allowance of personal devices to scholars enrolled in courses via dual enrollment. Unfortunately, we are still awaiting the arrival of Chromebook chargers. To avoid scholars falling behind on assignments, I am allowing all scholars the opportunity to bring their personal devices (laptops and/or Chromebrooks) to school to complete their assignments. I-pads are not allowed. Personal Device Usage Forms are available in the front office for scholars.
I sincerely apologize for any inconveniences. We will continue to keep our BTW community updated on the arrival of the Chromebook chargers.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
The 2025 BTW Volleyball Schedule is posted.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r5Z9xv4ISIJtG3itt2ZbdhLq8AhV85nr/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109556361653628328930&rtpof=true&sd=true
Let's Go Yellow Jackets!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r5Z9xv4ISIJtG3itt2ZbdhLq8AhV85nr/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=109556361653628328930&rtpof=true&sd=true
Let's Go Yellow Jackets!
BTW Families,
It is so important that our BTW scholars attend school every day. Student attendance absolutely matters in schools, as it significantly impacting academic success, long-term life outcomes, and the overall school environment. Consistent attendance leads to better academic performance, higher graduation rates, improved college prospects, and greater feelings of connection to school and peers. Conversely, chronic absenteeism negatively affects students' ability to read, learn, and graduate, and it can disrupt the entire learning process for the whole school community. Chronic absenteeism also negatively impacts the school's report card grade.
Scholars identified as chronically absent from school last year (2024-2025) will be receiving MTSS Notifications today. The identified scholars will be placed on Tier II plans to address their attendance concerns. Plans will be uploaded to the scholars' MTSS folder accordingly. Should you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email.
Have a great Friday and restful weekend!
Dr. Ruffin
It is so important that our BTW scholars attend school every day. Student attendance absolutely matters in schools, as it significantly impacting academic success, long-term life outcomes, and the overall school environment. Consistent attendance leads to better academic performance, higher graduation rates, improved college prospects, and greater feelings of connection to school and peers. Conversely, chronic absenteeism negatively affects students' ability to read, learn, and graduate, and it can disrupt the entire learning process for the whole school community. Chronic absenteeism also negatively impacts the school's report card grade.
Scholars identified as chronically absent from school last year (2024-2025) will be receiving MTSS Notifications today. The identified scholars will be placed on Tier II plans to address their attendance concerns. Plans will be uploaded to the scholars' MTSS folder accordingly. Should you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email.
Have a great Friday and restful weekend!
Dr. Ruffin
Good evening, BTW Families,
Gentle reminder : Regular uniforms tomorrow . No jeans may worn.
Gentle reminder : Regular uniforms tomorrow . No jeans may worn.
ATTN: Scholars Participating in Dual Enrollment @ AUM
The AUM fall semester is set to begin on Monday. AUM requires two-step authentication through the DUO phone app to access the MPS online systems. The best solution would be for scholars to log into their AUM accounts from home, where they can complete the authentication on their phones. If they allow cookies on their devices, the authentication will last for two weeks. Scholars would have to reauthenticate every two weeks.
Thank you Dr. Elmore for this information to share with our participating scholars.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
The AUM fall semester is set to begin on Monday. AUM requires two-step authentication through the DUO phone app to access the MPS online systems. The best solution would be for scholars to log into their AUM accounts from home, where they can complete the authentication on their phones. If they allow cookies on their devices, the authentication will last for two weeks. Scholars would have to reauthenticate every two weeks.
Thank you Dr. Elmore for this information to share with our participating scholars.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Attention Parents of Seniors:
100% CCR is our goal as we want every Senior to graduate in May 2026! If your scholar is in receipt of an application from ASU today, please ensure your scholar reports tomorrow with the completed document. This deadline cannot be extended. We are working diligently and expeditiously to secure CCR status for every scholar of BTW. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good evening, BTW Families,
Please read the letter referencing our use of Schoology this academic year.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F4yo7Q1XClw3-lHepCPUdaVJAw6ogv5i/view?usp=sharing
Please read the letter referencing our use of Schoology this academic year.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F4yo7Q1XClw3-lHepCPUdaVJAw6ogv5i/view?usp=sharing
Good evening, BTW Families,
Thank you for your hard work in supporting scholars wear their uniforms daily. While we still have a few concerns with uniform wear for some, the majority of our scholars are dressed for success daily. We are striving for 100% uniform wear daily. MPS schools will not be allowing scholars to wear jeans every Friday. However, schools do hold the autonomy to designate special Fridays for jean wear. BTW will announce such special days accordingly.
Please ensure your Yellow Jacket is in school uniform daily.
Thank you for your support of "Excellence In All Things", BTW!
Thank you for your hard work in supporting scholars wear their uniforms daily. While we still have a few concerns with uniform wear for some, the majority of our scholars are dressed for success daily. We are striving for 100% uniform wear daily. MPS schools will not be allowing scholars to wear jeans every Friday. However, schools do hold the autonomy to designate special Fridays for jean wear. BTW will announce such special days accordingly.
Please ensure your Yellow Jacket is in school uniform daily.
Thank you for your support of "Excellence In All Things", BTW!
Good afternoon, BTW Families,
As a gentle reminder, Montgomery Public Schools will comply with the FOCUS (Freeing our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety) Act, that restricts cell phone and other handheld electronic device use in public schools. This law, largely banning devices during instructional time. At Booker T. Washington, all scholars are required to secure their cell phones and /or smart watches in their YONDRs daily. Every scholar is required to bring his/her YONDR to school every day. We will conduct YONDR checks at intake and at random periods during the day. Please support and encourage your scholar to bring and use his/her YONDR daily.
Thank you for your support of "Excellence in All Things", BTW!
As a gentle reminder, Montgomery Public Schools will comply with the FOCUS (Freeing our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety) Act, that restricts cell phone and other handheld electronic device use in public schools. This law, largely banning devices during instructional time. At Booker T. Washington, all scholars are required to secure their cell phones and /or smart watches in their YONDRs daily. Every scholar is required to bring his/her YONDR to school every day. We will conduct YONDR checks at intake and at random periods during the day. Please support and encourage your scholar to bring and use his/her YONDR daily.
Thank you for your support of "Excellence in All Things", BTW!
Good afternoon, Yellow Jacket Families,
Please read the information regarding device usage at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School.
Have a great weekend,
Dr. Ruffin
Please read the information regarding device usage at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School.
Have a great weekend,
Dr. Ruffin
Happy Friday Eve, BTW Families,
A gentle reminder that scholars are not permitted to wear jeans tomorrow, Friday, August 8, 2025. We will announce when scholars may wear jeans on Fridays. Until further notice, please ensure your scholar is dressed in the BTW uniform daily and accordingly.
Thank you,
Dr. Ruffin
BTW Families,
Please see the MPS Student Conduct Manual 2025-2026.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZM7LkALNvVpAKmH8gcRmP1D-cCRvqi9e/view?usp=sharing
Please see the MPS Student Conduct Manual 2025-2026.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZM7LkALNvVpAKmH8gcRmP1D-cCRvqi9e/view?usp=sharing
Good evening, BTW Families,
ATTN: Parents of Scholars that Drive to School
Scholars that drive must secure a decal to park on campus. Decals must be purchased by August 28, 2025.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
ATTN: Parents of Scholars that Drive to School
Scholars that drive must secure a decal to park on campus. Decals must be purchased by August 28, 2025.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good afternoon, BTW Families,
ATTENTION: Parents and Scholars (Juniors and Seniors):
Please see the Alabama Graduation Requirements - Option A and B. I have provided discussion to both classes regarding the importance of tracking their coursework and achieving CCR. Magnet program participants are encouraged to follow Option A. Copies of the documents that were discussed can be accessed by clicking the link below. These documents are also available at the information station in the BTW Lobby.
Please email me your questions or concerns. Our goal is 100% CCR and 100% Graduation Rate for Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, where there is "Excellence In All Things".
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C9UAGBiMYf3Om3c_V-XS-3McNameEKFF/view?usp=sharing
ATTENTION: Parents and Scholars (Juniors and Seniors):
Please see the Alabama Graduation Requirements - Option A and B. I have provided discussion to both classes regarding the importance of tracking their coursework and achieving CCR. Magnet program participants are encouraged to follow Option A. Copies of the documents that were discussed can be accessed by clicking the link below. These documents are also available at the information station in the BTW Lobby.
Please email me your questions or concerns. Our goal is 100% CCR and 100% Graduation Rate for Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, where there is "Excellence In All Things".
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C9UAGBiMYf3Om3c_V-XS-3McNameEKFF/view?usp=sharing
BTW Families,
AKD has opened the BTW Spirit store, which will be available until August 24, 2025. Please feel free to purchase BTW spirit wear by accessing the link below:
https://american-klassic-designs.printavo.com/merch/btw-store.
All the best,
Dr. Ruffin
AKD has opened the BTW Spirit store, which will be available until August 24, 2025. Please feel free to purchase BTW spirit wear by accessing the link below:
https://american-klassic-designs.printavo.com/merch/btw-store.
All the best,
Dr. Ruffin