🚀 Leadership in Action 🚀
Dr. Byrd and Interim Chief of Staff Dr. Lashley recently visited STARBASE Maxwell, where they witnessed how hands-on STEM learning is preparing students for futures in science, technology, and innovation. Experiences like these strengthen partnerships and expand opportunities for our scholars—another example of how we’re moving MPS forward.
Dr. Byrd and Interim Chief of Staff Dr. Lashley recently visited STARBASE Maxwell, where they witnessed how hands-on STEM learning is preparing students for futures in science, technology, and innovation. Experiences like these strengthen partnerships and expand opportunities for our scholars—another example of how we’re moving MPS forward.
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Use your language skills to make a real impact in our schools. Flexible and long-term opportunities available. 💬🌍
Apply today at mps.k12.al.us
#MPSCareers #MakeAnImpact #OurSchoolsOurCommunitiesOurFuture
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Estamos contratando: Intérpretes profesionales
Usa tus habilidades lingüísticas para generar un impacto real en nuestras escuelas. Hay oportunidades flexibles y a largo plazo disponibles 💬🌍
Postúlate hoy en mps.k12.al.us
#MPSCareers #MarcaLaDiferencia #NuestrasEscuelasNuestrasComunidadesNuestroFuturo
💻🚀 MPS Scholars on the National Stage 🚀💻
We’re proud to spotlight MPS students from Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technologies (MPACT) participating in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge—a national STEM competition where middle and high school students design original software applications to solve real-world problems.
These scholars represent the innovation, creativity, and future-ready skills being developed across Montgomery Public Schools. Congressman Shomari Figures celebrated their work with a special reception.
We’re proud to spotlight MPS students from Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technologies (MPACT) participating in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge—a national STEM competition where middle and high school students design original software applications to solve real-world problems.
These scholars represent the innovation, creativity, and future-ready skills being developed across Montgomery Public Schools. Congressman Shomari Figures celebrated their work with a special reception.
Montgomery Public Schools honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We reflect on his call to service, justice, and unity as we continue the work of educating and empowering every student.
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) has announced its intent to apply for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant. This funding opportunity would support high-quality after-school and out-of-school-time programs focused on academic achievement, enrichment, and whole-child development.
The 21st CCLC grant would allow MPS to expand tutoring and academic enrichment, provide safe and supportive learning environments during non-school hours, and offer engaging programming aligned with state standards.
MPS is seeking partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and other stakeholders interested in supporting after-school and out-of-school-time programming.
For more information or partnership opportunities, contact:
Annette Scogin, Federal Programs Compliance Monitor
annette.scogin@mps.k12.al.us
(334) 223-6852
Read more here: https://www.mps.k12.al.us/article/2638104
The 21st CCLC grant would allow MPS to expand tutoring and academic enrichment, provide safe and supportive learning environments during non-school hours, and offer engaging programming aligned with state standards.
MPS is seeking partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and other stakeholders interested in supporting after-school and out-of-school-time programming.
For more information or partnership opportunities, contact:
Annette Scogin, Federal Programs Compliance Monitor
annette.scogin@mps.k12.al.us
(334) 223-6852
Read more here: https://www.mps.k12.al.us/article/2638104
Seniors and Parents of Seniors,
Please see the Senior Ads purchase code for Yearbook 2025-2026.
Best,
Dr. Ruffin
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Best,
Dr. Ruffin
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Good afternoon, BTW Families,
Yearbooks are on sale now.
Best,
Dr. Ruffin
Yearbooks are on sale now.
Best,
Dr. Ruffin
Good morning, Parents of Seniors,
The Alabama State Department of Education has released the ACT WorkKeys certificates. BTW scholars will receive their certificates by no later than tomorrow, January 13, 2026. Please be reminded that scholars that earned "bronze" certification will have to retake the assessment for deficient measures on February 25, 2026. If your Senior scholar earned silver, gold, or platinum certification, he/she will not have to retest and has earned credentials with ACT WorkKeys.
Please email me should you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
The Alabama State Department of Education has released the ACT WorkKeys certificates. BTW scholars will receive their certificates by no later than tomorrow, January 13, 2026. Please be reminded that scholars that earned "bronze" certification will have to retake the assessment for deficient measures on February 25, 2026. If your Senior scholar earned silver, gold, or platinum certification, he/she will not have to retest and has earned credentials with ACT WorkKeys.
Please email me should you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good morning, BTW Families,
Quarter II Report Cards will go home Thursday, January 15, 2026. MTSS notices for scholars that earned a D or F in any course will go home on Friday, January 16, 2026. MTSS interventions are slated to begin January 20, 2026.
Please contact us at the school should you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great day,
Dr. Ruffin
Quarter II Report Cards will go home Thursday, January 15, 2026. MTSS notices for scholars that earned a D or F in any course will go home on Friday, January 16, 2026. MTSS interventions are slated to begin January 20, 2026.
Please contact us at the school should you have any questions or concerns.
Have a great day,
Dr. Ruffin
Hi BTW Families,
The show is still happening. We cannot wait to see you all tonight! Showcase 2026 " Crescendo" will be one to remember!
Dr. Ruffin
The show is still happening. We cannot wait to see you all tonight! Showcase 2026 " Crescendo" will be one to remember!
Dr. Ruffin
YOU'RE INVITED: The 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration takes place on Friday, January 16, and you have two opportunities to attend! Our scholars will be a part of the production, so it's a celebration you don't want to miss!
Good morning, BTW ,
A quick reminder to our scholar-artists about their attire for Showcase 2026...
Do not forget that your shirts (costume wear) should not have writing or graphics. Solid tops only.
Sincerely,
The Magnet Specialists
A quick reminder to our scholar-artists about their attire for Showcase 2026...
Do not forget that your shirts (costume wear) should not have writing or graphics. Solid tops only.
Sincerely,
The Magnet Specialists
Good Evening, BTW Community,
It's SHOWTIME! There's no doubt, we are super excited about tomorrow's SHOWCASE 2026!
A few things for participating scholars:
Participating scholars will be out of uniform tomorrow as they will be wearing their attire for the show. Secondly, they should have not have book bags. Dancers may bring extra clothes, and the band scholar-artists must bring their instruments. There should be no Chromebooks, iPads, or cell phones. Participating scholar-artists must ride the bus to and from the Davis Theatre for the matinee show. The matinee show is for MPS middle schools and two elementary schools ONLY. We are asking all BTW parents, BTW community and partners, and Montgomery at-large to attend the 7:00 P.M. show.
Thank you to the scholar-artists, teachers, parents, director, FAME, and community for your unwavering support of this event and in all things, BTW!
See you tomorrow.
Dr. Ruffin
It's SHOWTIME! There's no doubt, we are super excited about tomorrow's SHOWCASE 2026!
A few things for participating scholars:
Participating scholars will be out of uniform tomorrow as they will be wearing their attire for the show. Secondly, they should have not have book bags. Dancers may bring extra clothes, and the band scholar-artists must bring their instruments. There should be no Chromebooks, iPads, or cell phones. Participating scholar-artists must ride the bus to and from the Davis Theatre for the matinee show. The matinee show is for MPS middle schools and two elementary schools ONLY. We are asking all BTW parents, BTW community and partners, and Montgomery at-large to attend the 7:00 P.M. show.
Thank you to the scholar-artists, teachers, parents, director, FAME, and community for your unwavering support of this event and in all things, BTW!
See you tomorrow.
Dr. Ruffin
She walked these halls. Now she’s inspiring the next generation!
Academy award-winning actress and proud MPS alumna Octavia Spencer returned home to Highland Avenue Elementary to read her book, Detective Dell Is on the Case, to a group of eager kindergartners!
A huge thank-you to Ms. Spencer and Ello for providing copies of the book for our scholars to take home and continue building their love for reading and empowering them to believe they can achieve great things!
Academy award-winning actress and proud MPS alumna Octavia Spencer returned home to Highland Avenue Elementary to read her book, Detective Dell Is on the Case, to a group of eager kindergartners!
A huge thank-you to Ms. Spencer and Ello for providing copies of the book for our scholars to take home and continue building their love for reading and empowering them to believe they can achieve great things!
Good afternoon, BTW Families and Scholars,
ATTN: Showcase 2026 Participants
In an effort to ensure transparency regarding the expectations for rehearsals at The Davis Performing Arts Theatre, please see the following as they will be strictly enforced:
1. All participating scholars must dress in school uniform (you may bring your costume in a separate bag).
2. NO iPads are allowed. Phones will be checked and secured in YONDR pouches.
3. Sack lunches will be provided for all scholars. Scholars, you are at liberty to bring your own lunch; however, no meals will be delivered (this includes NO UBER EATS, DOORDASH, etc.). Parents should ensure lunches are provided before arriving to school as there will be no visitation at the Davis Theatre during rehearsals.
4. All participating scholars must ride their assigned bus (bus assignments were provided today).
5. A permission slip must be on file for each participating scholar.
6. The 2025-2026 MPS Student Conduct Manual and BTW Handbook will be used to govern all behaviors and concerns.
Preserving our relationship with the Davis Theatre is extremely important. We must continue to show our appreciation and remain of high standards during rehearsals at this venue. There will be an administrator on site for rehearsal tomorrow.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Excellence In All Things,
Dr. Ruffin
Our students come first. Superintendent Dr. Zickeyous Byrd shares an update on the one cent sales tax and what it means for Montgomery Public Schools. Read his full statement.
Good afternoon, BTW Parents of Seniors,
Senior scholars took the ACT WorkKeys November 4, 2025. Scholars that did not earn silver, gold, or platinum status will have to re-take the assessment February 25, 2026. Senior scholars that require re-take will receive a letter tomorrow.
Please email me should you have any questions or concerns. I am here to support, and I appreciate all that you do!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Senior scholars took the ACT WorkKeys November 4, 2025. Scholars that did not earn silver, gold, or platinum status will have to re-take the assessment February 25, 2026. Senior scholars that require re-take will receive a letter tomorrow.
Please email me should you have any questions or concerns. I am here to support, and I appreciate all that you do!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Dear BTW Families of Seniors,
Senior make-up photos will be on Jan. 21st on campus in the gallery. The sitting fee is $11 after taxes, and this will be just the formal image for the yearbook. Families will have the option of purchasing afterwards.
Ladies (scholars), please bring a tank top to change into and guys (scholars) please bring a t-shirt to change into for the tux. Ladies, if you are unable to wear tops off the shoulders due to religious purposes, you may bring a black t-shirt to change into rather than the tank top.
After portraits have been taken, scholars must return to wearing their school uniform attire.
Thank you,
Senior make-up photos will be on Jan. 21st on campus in the gallery. The sitting fee is $11 after taxes, and this will be just the formal image for the yearbook. Families will have the option of purchasing afterwards.
Ladies (scholars), please bring a tank top to change into and guys (scholars) please bring a t-shirt to change into for the tux. Ladies, if you are unable to wear tops off the shoulders due to religious purposes, you may bring a black t-shirt to change into rather than the tank top.
After portraits have been taken, scholars must return to wearing their school uniform attire.
Thank you,