BTW Families,
Monday, October 6, 2025, is a regular school day for all scholars in Montgomery Public Schools. We look forward to seeing 501 BTW Yellow Jackets, dressed in uniform with their school supplies, by no later than 7:40 A.M. I stand corrected from the last communique regarding arrivals and dismissals, as all scholars must be in seated in homeroom by 7:40 A.M. daily, and not 7:45 A.M. My sincerest apologies for the error.
We are here to serve and support our families!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Don't forget to join us for the BTW Band Concert this Tuesday, Oct. 7th. Please visit www.gofan.co for your tix.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Please see a list of important dates for BTW for the month of October 2025:
Oct 6-10: College Application Week
Oct 9: College and Air Force Visits BTW
Oct 10: Collegiate T-shirt/Jersey Day
Oct 13: No School- Indigenous Peoples Day
Oct 15: Parent Meeting on Dual Enrollment (virtual)
Oct 15: ACT Extended Day for Qualifying Juniors/11th Graders
Oct 16: Report Cards
Oct 17: Suicide Awareness & Bullying Preventive Program
Oct 21: MTSS Notices for Scholars with D/F
Oct 23: College Application Tailgate
Oct 24: Asynchronous Day
Oct 31: Regular School Day (NO COSTUMES ALLOWED)
Please note: Any changes or missed items will be communicated effectively and timely.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Our schools shine because of you! Help spread the love today by thanking a custodian for their dedication to our schools! ❤️
#NationalCustodianDay #OurSchoolsOurCommunitiesOurFuture
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¡Nuestras escuelas brillan gracias a ti! 💫 Ayuda a compartir el cariño hoy agradeciendo a un conserje por su dedicación a nuestras escuelas. ❤️
#DíaNacionalDelConserje #NuestrasEscuelasNuestrasComunidadesNuestroFuturo
Good afternoon, BTW Families,
Health Heroes Flu Clinic will be on campus Tuesday, October 14, 2025, to administer the flu vaccine to participating scholars. Consent forms will go home this week. For your convenience, a copy has been shared. If you would like your scholar to receive the vaccine, please complete and return the form to the school by Monday, October 6, 2025.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c4cpRHFArOpNYrATiaEBQAEzhVSmIzh4/view?usp=sharing
BTW Families,
The amazing Mrs. Robinson-Ali has created our 2nd Quarter Calendar. Please reference as needed. We are a team at the DUB!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ebcc3KTvkJ7ar37DEJyX8mPEWaS_EyC0/view?usp=sharing
Parents of all scholars at BTW...
Is your scholar struggling in Math? No excuses as we have the best of the best to support your scholar.
Please see the math lab schedule attached.
Thank you, Mr. Smith, Mr. Harrell, and Mr. Rice!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bOXKvOie-2cb3uRvQEXoaBdkJx0E4xnn/view?usp=sharing
ATTN Parents of 10th and 11th Grade Scholars:
Struggling in English? There is no excuse as we have the best of the best to support your scholar.
Please see the flyer attached.
Thank you, Mr. Spear, Ms. Redd, and ASU GEAR UP!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qsardvqvmvaNK4UmckazDjPjiqIIZESN/view?usp=sharing
Health Heroes Flu Clinic will be at BTW on 10/14/2025, to administer the flu vaccination to participating scholars. The consent forms will go home with scholars this week and a copy will be available via Schoology.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Join us in celebrating the incredible leaders who make a difference from the first bell to the last light in the building.✨
#ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth #OurSchoolsOurCommunitiesOurFuture
Alabama College Application Week will be from October 6th to the 10th. A list of participating colleges and their waiver codes will be provided in Schoology.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Parents, we need your assistance...
We are experiencing an influx of scholars reporting to school late, mostly our car riders and student drivers. Scholars are required to be seated in homeroom at 7:45 A.M. Please be reminded that we will not be able to support excessive and habitual tardies for any scholar. Please support scholars in being prompt and punctual daily. Equally important, please be sure to support scholars with uniform expectations. We are well into the school year, and every scholar is aware that uniforms, Yondrs, ID badges, clear bags, and clear water bottles are required every day. Our compliance with the processes and protocols outlined in the Montgomery Public Schools Student Conduct Manual cannot be contested. We are committed to ensuring our scholars are safe and learning. Your help makes all the difference. We need and appreciate our parents and community.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
FROM THE DESK OF DR. ELMORE...
Perfect attendance today for PreACT testing! 103 Grade 10 scholars reported timely and testing was a success.! Thank you BTW Families! Stay amazing!
Good evening, BTW Families,
Reminder: Only Grade 10 will report tomorrow for Pre-ACT testing. All 10th graders should bring their school-issue Chromebook and charger. Chromebooks should be fully charged. NO backpacks tomorrow. All 10th grader should be at school by no later than 7:45 A.M. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Electronic devices will be collected. Please read the ALSDE Policy regarding electronics during testing.
We look forward to see 103 Grade 10 scholars, dressed in uniform, in their seats ready for testing tomorrow at 7:45 A.M. Wishing you the best of luck!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin & the BTW Faculty and Staff
Please see the Alabama State Department of Education Digital Device Policy during the administration of state-mandated assessments.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Li4CaeUNOMvFm6HLUKYPvs_28RjnFT4r/view?usp=sharing
A gentle reminder for parents of 10th graders:
Scholars are required to wear their uniforms tomorrow, September 30, 2025.
Wishing them the best of luck on the PreACT assessment.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
A gentle reminder that tomorrow, September 30, 2025 will be an Asynchronous Learning Day for all 9th, 11th, and 12th grade scholars in MPS as the 10th graders will engage in the PreACT assessment. Teachers will place assignments for 9, 11, & 12 grade scholars in Schoology. Only Grade 10 must report to the campus. We plan to begin testing at 8:30 A.M., therefore, it is critical that all 10th graders report to school timely. Please limit your visitations to emergencies only. We will not be able to interrupt the testing activity. Please be sure to follow the expectations for cellular devices (previously shared). 10th grade scholars will be able to leave once an ALL-CLEAR status has been issued. We will notify parents of the ALL-CLEAR via email and text. Please, no early-checkouts as your scholar will not have a completed assessment. This is a state-mandated assessment.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Have a great Monday,
Dr. Ruffin