Montgomery Public Schools joins communities across the nation in recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today, we honor the history, heritage, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples whose traditions continue to enrich our lives and our shared story.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #OurSchoolsOurCommunityOurFuture
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #OurSchoolsOurCommunityOurFuture
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
Good morning, BTW Families,
Uniforms, Yondrs, clear bags, clear water bottles, ID badges, charged Chromebooks, clear purses...every scholar, everyday!
No wireless earbuds, no iPads.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Uniforms, Yondrs, clear bags, clear water bottles, ID badges, charged Chromebooks, clear purses...every scholar, everyday!
No wireless earbuds, no iPads.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
BTW Families,
All confiscated phones may be picked up by the parent of the scholar tomorrow, 11:00 A.M. to 2:45 P.M. Please note that Yondr pouches may be purchased via MySchoolBucks. Cost is $20.00.
Thank you,
Dr. Ruffin
All confiscated phones may be picked up by the parent of the scholar tomorrow, 11:00 A.M. to 2:45 P.M. Please note that Yondr pouches may be purchased via MySchoolBucks. Cost is $20.00.
Thank you,
Dr. Ruffin
Good morning,
A gentle reminder that wireless earbuds and iPads are not allowed on campus /classroom usage.
Thank you,
Dr. Ruffin
A gentle reminder that wireless earbuds and iPads are not allowed on campus /classroom usage.
Thank you,
Dr. Ruffin
Good morning, BTW Families,
We entrust that everyone had a great, safe weekend.
As we move to have a very productive week before our Thanksgiving break, it is critical that all scholars remain task-focused, to include, remain/regain compliance with district and school expectations. All scholars must be in uniform daily. Scholars must have a Yondr pouch, fully charged Chromebook, clear bags, and clear purses. Some scholars have received referrals (Class B) for repeated failures to comply with the protocols for uniform dress. Our consistency in emailing, texting, and posting of these expectations will hold as evidence of our continuous communication. Safety remains a priority in all schools, but our focus is Booker T. Washington.
Yellow Jacket parents, please work with your scholar, ensuring he/she is following uniform policy before departing for school. We will do checks more frequently to support this process.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Have a great week,
Dr. Ruffin
We entrust that everyone had a great, safe weekend.
As we move to have a very productive week before our Thanksgiving break, it is critical that all scholars remain task-focused, to include, remain/regain compliance with district and school expectations. All scholars must be in uniform daily. Scholars must have a Yondr pouch, fully charged Chromebook, clear bags, and clear purses. Some scholars have received referrals (Class B) for repeated failures to comply with the protocols for uniform dress. Our consistency in emailing, texting, and posting of these expectations will hold as evidence of our continuous communication. Safety remains a priority in all schools, but our focus is Booker T. Washington.
Yellow Jacket parents, please work with your scholar, ensuring he/she is following uniform policy before departing for school. We will do checks more frequently to support this process.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Have a great week,
Dr. Ruffin
Every year, Operation Homefront hosts the Military Child of the Year® Awards. The awards are open to military children between the ages of 13-18. There are 7 recipients, 1 child from each branch of the services, and each recipient receives $10,000 CASH, a laptop, other donated goodies, and a 3-day trip to Washington, DC.
Children are entered by nominations. Anyone who knows a military child can nominate any military child. The awards are open to Active Duty, reserves, Gold Star, National Guard, AND retired military children. The program is entirely FREE and exclusive to military children.
Nominations are OPEN NOW and will remain open until December 2nd. Please nominate a deserving candidate by copying and pasting the link below in Search:
https://my.operationhomefront.org/mcoy/Nomination?_gl=1*1385s6z*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjI5NTg2MDYuQ2p3S0NBaUFfZERJQmhCNkVpd0F2emMxY1A4WmxDaXJWOUFSTkRrNEhEOWI3YXZreG1XYVhrUF9zSzVqY0oxM2pncXlnRTAyZDVXbURSb0NJNVlRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MjAyOTgwNjg4Ni4xNzYyOTU4NjA2*_ga*MTk2MDQ0NzAxMi4xNzYyOTU4NjA2*_ga_WZ1Z35B4WX*czE3NjI5NTg2MDUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjI5NTg2MDUkajYwJGwwJGgw
Children are entered by nominations. Anyone who knows a military child can nominate any military child. The awards are open to Active Duty, reserves, Gold Star, National Guard, AND retired military children. The program is entirely FREE and exclusive to military children.
Nominations are OPEN NOW and will remain open until December 2nd. Please nominate a deserving candidate by copying and pasting the link below in Search:
https://my.operationhomefront.org/mcoy/Nomination?_gl=1*1385s6z*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjI5NTg2MDYuQ2p3S0NBaUFfZERJQmhCNkVpd0F2emMxY1A4WmxDaXJWOUFSTkRrNEhEOWI3YXZreG1XYVhrUF9zSzVqY0oxM2pncXlnRTAyZDVXbURSb0NJNVlRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MjAyOTgwNjg4Ni4xNzYyOTU4NjA2*_ga*MTk2MDQ0NzAxMi4xNzYyOTU4NjA2*_ga_WZ1Z35B4WX*czE3NjI5NTg2MDUkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjI5NTg2MDUkajYwJGwwJGgw
Good morning BTW Families,
The BTW Magnet swimmers showed up and showed out at the Central Alabama High School Swim Championship meet yesterday at the Birmingham Cross Plex.
There were 13 schools from 1-5A division represented. Our girls team finished in 4th place and our boys finished in 1st place!
Point Contributions:
Eden Gay 36
Brooke Johnson 17
Taylor Bolden 1
Jacob Mass 50
David Graham 49
Corey Jackson 45
JunHan Son 36
Seunghee Kim 29
Alberto Rubio 26.5
Dylan Murray 23.5
Highlights:
-Eden placed 1st in the 50 yard freestyle
-Brooke placed 2nd in the 200 yard freestyle
-Jacob placed 2nd in the 200 yard freestyle and 3rd in 100 breaststroke
-David placed 2nd in the 100 yard butterfly
-Boys 200 yard medley relay (Seunghee/Corey/David/Junhan) placed 2nd
-Boys 200 yard freestyle relay (David/Seunghee/Corey/Jacob) placed 2nd
-Boys 400 yard freestyle relay (Junhan/Dylan/Alberto/Jacob) placed 2nd
The boys team will advance to the state championship, qualifying to compete in five events:
-Boys 200 yard medley relay (Seunghee/Corey/David/Jacob)
-Boys 200 yard freestyle relay (Junhan/Seunghee/Corey/Jacob)
-Boys 400 yard freestyle relay (Jacob/Seunghee/Corey/David)
-David 100 yard backstroke
-David 100 yard butterfly
The Alabama High School Association State Swim Meet will take place Nov 21-22 in Huntsville.
Congratulations to our SWIMMERS and to Coach King! Coach King's leadership and dedication is UNMATCHED!
Good afternoon, BTW Families,
A gentle reminder that progress reports will go home with scholars today. MTSS notifications will go home next Tuesday. Please be reminded that we offer tutorial sessions in Math and English as well as the available support via the Math Lab.
Please take advantage of the support offered.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
A gentle reminder that progress reports will go home with scholars today. MTSS notifications will go home next Tuesday. Please be reminded that we offer tutorial sessions in Math and English as well as the available support via the Math Lab.
Please take advantage of the support offered.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Hello BTW Families,
Friday, Nov 14, is the final day for parking decals. Paperwork must be processed by 2:40 P.M. Applications may be picked up today. If you have made a payment without submitting paperwork, you are still subject for towing. Towing will be at the expense of the car owner.
Thank you so much for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Friday, Nov 14, is the final day for parking decals. Paperwork must be processed by 2:40 P.M. Applications may be picked up today. If you have made a payment without submitting paperwork, you are still subject for towing. Towing will be at the expense of the car owner.
Thank you so much for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
📣 Reminder: All MPS schools and offices will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. School will resume Wednesday.
This National STEM Day, we celebrate the teachers who spark curiosity and the students who turn ideas into innovation. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future for our schools, our communities, and our world.
Hi BTW Families,
Members of the Booker T. Washington Magnet High School Choral Department recently participated in the Dothan Cultural Arts Choral Festival in Dothan, AL. Scholar-artists competed against choral groups and soloists from across the southeast. BTW’s Concert Choir placed 3rd in Division 1. In addition, two scholar-artists competed in the solo competition where they had to perform a classical solo from memory and both took home 1st and 2nd place against all soloists in the entire festival, Madison Thomas and William Scott, respectively. Congratulations to our outstanding artists and to our Choral Director Artist, Mr. Williams, for their hard work and modeling of “Excellence in All Things”!
Members of the Booker T. Washington Magnet High School Choral Department recently participated in the Dothan Cultural Arts Choral Festival in Dothan, AL. Scholar-artists competed against choral groups and soloists from across the southeast. BTW’s Concert Choir placed 3rd in Division 1. In addition, two scholar-artists competed in the solo competition where they had to perform a classical solo from memory and both took home 1st and 2nd place against all soloists in the entire festival, Madison Thomas and William Scott, respectively. Congratulations to our outstanding artists and to our Choral Director Artist, Mr. Williams, for their hard work and modeling of “Excellence in All Things”!
Get ahead now! Apply for MPS Dual Enrollment by Nov. 14 and start earning college credit while in high school. Learn more: bit.ly/4ox3mtq
FROM THE DESK OF THEATRE ARTIST-SPECIALIST MRS. JESMELIA REED:
Please help me congratulate the below students for an extremely successful weekend of Theatre. The following students received the listed accolades at the 2025 District Trumbauer Theatre Festival. We are holding a fundraising event to cover the cost of transportation and lodging. What a feat for so many of our pieces to make it to the next level!
"Excellent" Rating
Saige Williams - Solo Acting Dramatic Classical & 2005-present
Peyton Anderson - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Jaden Young - Musical Dramatic 1980-2015
Matthew Craymer - Musical Dramatic 2016-present
Isabella 'Basil' Thornton - Musical Dramatic 2016-pres
Olivia 'Fyn' Drosyk & Rosalie Bauer - Duet Musical Dramatic
Joseph Ramirez - Props Design
"Superior" Rating; Alternate for State
Naima Thomas - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Breonna Johnson - Costume Design
Christian Green, Destinie Jordan, Kenadie Gipson, Kerrigan Garner, Layla Jones, Matthew Craymer, Nyla Spann, Peyton Anderson, Rosalie Bauer, & Saige Williams - Group Musical
"Superior" Rating; Going to State
Christian Green & Yusuf Hasan - Duet Pantomime
Zoë Ledyard - Acting Dramatic 1900-1974 & 1975-2004
Braxton Love - Acting Dramatic 1900-1974
Kaitlyne Lowe - Acting Dramatic 1900-1974
Deonna Ross - Acting Dramatic 1900-1974
Ava Hampton - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Arielle Dorsey - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Kiley Tatum - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Destinie Jordan - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Alex'e Edwards - Acting Comedic 2005-present
Zorri Calhoun - Acting Comedic 2005-present
Kylah Petty - Acting Comedic 2005-present
Noah Hollinger - Original Works
Nia Mitchell - Musical pre1980
Kinsley Weathersby - Musical Dramatic 1980-2015
Olivia Graham - Musical Dramatic 1980-2015
Trinity Wilson - Musical Comedic 1980-2015
Arielle Dorsey - Musical Dramatic 2016-present
Kiley Tatum - Musical Dramatic 2016-present
Kerrigan Garner - Musical Dramatic 2016-present
Courtney Taylor - Musical Dramatic 2016-present
Judah Austin & Layla Jones - Duet Musical Comedic
Courtney Taylor & Destinie Jordan - Duet Musical Comedic
Trinity Wilson - Makeup Design
Amirya Howard, Arielle Dorsey, Deonna Ross, Eden Gay, Judah Austin, Kaitlyne Lowe, Kiley Tatum, & Naima Thomas - Group Musical
Alex'e Edwards, Amari Epkins, Ava Hampton, Courtney Taylor, Jaden Young, Jaida Stinson, Kinsley Weathersby, Kylah Petty, Nia Mitchell, Olivia Graham, & Trinity Wilson - Group Musical
THESE SCHOLAR-ARTISTS ARE ON THEIR WAY!
Please help me congratulate the below students for an extremely successful weekend of Theatre. The following students received the listed accolades at the 2025 District Trumbauer Theatre Festival. We are holding a fundraising event to cover the cost of transportation and lodging. What a feat for so many of our pieces to make it to the next level!
"Excellent" Rating
Saige Williams - Solo Acting Dramatic Classical & 2005-present
Peyton Anderson - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Jaden Young - Musical Dramatic 1980-2015
Matthew Craymer - Musical Dramatic 2016-present
Isabella 'Basil' Thornton - Musical Dramatic 2016-pres
Olivia 'Fyn' Drosyk & Rosalie Bauer - Duet Musical Dramatic
Joseph Ramirez - Props Design
"Superior" Rating; Alternate for State
Naima Thomas - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Breonna Johnson - Costume Design
Christian Green, Destinie Jordan, Kenadie Gipson, Kerrigan Garner, Layla Jones, Matthew Craymer, Nyla Spann, Peyton Anderson, Rosalie Bauer, & Saige Williams - Group Musical
"Superior" Rating; Going to State
Christian Green & Yusuf Hasan - Duet Pantomime
Zoë Ledyard - Acting Dramatic 1900-1974 & 1975-2004
Braxton Love - Acting Dramatic 1900-1974
Kaitlyne Lowe - Acting Dramatic 1900-1974
Deonna Ross - Acting Dramatic 1900-1974
Ava Hampton - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Arielle Dorsey - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Kiley Tatum - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Destinie Jordan - Acting Dramatic 2005-present
Alex'e Edwards - Acting Comedic 2005-present
Zorri Calhoun - Acting Comedic 2005-present
Kylah Petty - Acting Comedic 2005-present
Noah Hollinger - Original Works
Nia Mitchell - Musical pre1980
Kinsley Weathersby - Musical Dramatic 1980-2015
Olivia Graham - Musical Dramatic 1980-2015
Trinity Wilson - Musical Comedic 1980-2015
Arielle Dorsey - Musical Dramatic 2016-present
Kiley Tatum - Musical Dramatic 2016-present
Kerrigan Garner - Musical Dramatic 2016-present
Courtney Taylor - Musical Dramatic 2016-present
Judah Austin & Layla Jones - Duet Musical Comedic
Courtney Taylor & Destinie Jordan - Duet Musical Comedic
Trinity Wilson - Makeup Design
Amirya Howard, Arielle Dorsey, Deonna Ross, Eden Gay, Judah Austin, Kaitlyne Lowe, Kiley Tatum, & Naima Thomas - Group Musical
Alex'e Edwards, Amari Epkins, Ava Hampton, Courtney Taylor, Jaden Young, Jaida Stinson, Kinsley Weathersby, Kylah Petty, Nia Mitchell, Olivia Graham, & Trinity Wilson - Group Musical
THESE SCHOLAR-ARTISTS ARE ON THEIR WAY!
Good morning, BTW Families,
We invite you to come on out on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to our BTW Parents, Planning, and Pastries Meeting. You will not want to miss this event! Please see the flyer for details.
Nothing beats the involvement and support from our parents!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
We invite you to come on out on Saturday, November 15, 2025, to our BTW Parents, Planning, and Pastries Meeting. You will not want to miss this event! Please see the flyer for details.
Nothing beats the involvement and support from our parents!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good morning, BTW Families,
Please see the information below to purchase your Fall Sports Images:
Link - https://totalimage.gotphoto.com/gc/wJqsVHGk4fz7hmeoPhFf
Access code - BTWBANNERS202526
Thank you,
Dr. Ruffin
Please see the information below to purchase your Fall Sports Images:
Link - https://totalimage.gotphoto.com/gc/wJqsVHGk4fz7hmeoPhFf
Access code - BTWBANNERS202526
Thank you,
Dr. Ruffin
It’s "Thank an Alabama Teacher" Month! Big shoutout to our MPS teachers who are making a difference every day! 🍎 #SeeATeacherThankATeacher #OurSchoolsOurCommunitiesOurFuture
Next Thursday, November 13th, the BTW Theatre Department is hosting an interactive gala event to (hopefully) cover the cost of our lodging and transportation at the 2025 State Trumbauer Theatre Festival.
We invite you to join us for a night of mystery and music! Jay Gatsby's extravagant gala was meant to celebrate a mysterious business deal that promised to restore his fortune and win over Daisy Buchanan once and for all.
But as the night unfolds, secrets bubble to the surface: Money was stolen. Secrets were discovered, and lies caught in the glitter of the... sparkling grape juice. When Gatsby is found, everyone becomes a suspect.
Even if you're unable to attend this one-hour event, if you would like to support the students' ability to compete at State Trumbauer, please feel free to purchase a ticket. The flyer is attached.
Thanks so much!
Mrs. Jesmelia Reid
We invite you to join us for a night of mystery and music! Jay Gatsby's extravagant gala was meant to celebrate a mysterious business deal that promised to restore his fortune and win over Daisy Buchanan once and for all.
But as the night unfolds, secrets bubble to the surface: Money was stolen. Secrets were discovered, and lies caught in the glitter of the... sparkling grape juice. When Gatsby is found, everyone becomes a suspect.
Even if you're unable to attend this one-hour event, if you would like to support the students' ability to compete at State Trumbauer, please feel free to purchase a ticket. The flyer is attached.
Thanks so much!
Mrs. Jesmelia Reid
