Good morning, Yellow Jacket Families,
ATTN: Parents of scholars that are registered drivers...
In an effort to ensure we are following protocols and safety procedures for scholars that are registered drivers and must leave campus prior to dismissal for medical appointments, etc., please see the following:
1. Please call the office to make the request for your scholar's leave with Secretary Mrs. Tyynismaa or Attendance Clerk Mrs. Outlaw. Following, the designee will verify the necessary information accordingly.
2. Send a copy of the appointment slip and a copy of your identification via email to kristen.tyynismaa@mps.k12.al.us or nyree.outlaw@mps.k12.al.us
The aforementioned procedures must be followed and information verified before a scholar will be released. It is very important that the contact information in PowerSchool is correct for our verification processes.
Remember, we are here to SERVE, ensuring our scholars are safe at all times.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
ATTN: Parents of scholars that are registered drivers...
In an effort to ensure we are following protocols and safety procedures for scholars that are registered drivers and must leave campus prior to dismissal for medical appointments, etc., please see the following:
1. Please call the office to make the request for your scholar's leave with Secretary Mrs. Tyynismaa or Attendance Clerk Mrs. Outlaw. Following, the designee will verify the necessary information accordingly.
2. Send a copy of the appointment slip and a copy of your identification via email to kristen.tyynismaa@mps.k12.al.us or nyree.outlaw@mps.k12.al.us
The aforementioned procedures must be followed and information verified before a scholar will be released. It is very important that the contact information in PowerSchool is correct for our verification processes.
Remember, we are here to SERVE, ensuring our scholars are safe at all times.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good morning, BTW Families,
I am resharing the BTW Handbook accordingly.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JymBjA4pTPS-YTmUfsWub77gq19VuY2V/view?usp=drive_link
All the best,
Dr. Ruffin
I am resharing the BTW Handbook accordingly.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JymBjA4pTPS-YTmUfsWub77gq19VuY2V/view?usp=drive_link
All the best,
Dr. Ruffin
Good morning, BTW Families,
Is your scholar struggling in the English Language Arts? There is free assistance available. Please see the attached information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iMel8P3jJ0uOZTAot5k3l-olXHDJpfWO/view?usp=drive_link
Excellence in All Things,
Dr. Ruffin
Is your scholar struggling in the English Language Arts? There is free assistance available. Please see the attached information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iMel8P3jJ0uOZTAot5k3l-olXHDJpfWO/view?usp=drive_link
Excellence in All Things,
Dr. Ruffin
Good morning, BTW Families,
The Montgomery Public Schools Office of Academics and Accountability-Mathematics and English Language Arts Departments, will be hosting the MPS ACT Math & English Challenge on Saturdays, beginning October 4, 2025, at Carver High School, 8:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. We are really encouraging our Sophomores and Juniors to attend. Scholars will receive training with use of the Graphing Calculator, the process of transitioning from high school to college, the importance of school attendance, and more. Preparing your scholar for the ACT is one of the most important tasks during the high school years. MPS is prepared to provide scholars with these opportunities. Let's show up Yellow Jackets!
Please stay tuned for additional information.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good evening, BTW Families,
Seniors are required to wear their uniforms for the field trip tomorrow. Therefore, all scholars should be wearing uniforms tomorrow. Also, Yondrs, clear bags, clear water bottles, fully charged Chromebooks, and IDs are required daily.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Seniors are required to wear their uniforms for the field trip tomorrow. Therefore, all scholars should be wearing uniforms tomorrow. Also, Yondrs, clear bags, clear water bottles, fully charged Chromebooks, and IDs are required daily.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good evening, BTW Families,
Please see the flyer about our district's upcoming Curriculum Night entitled "Mental Math Mash-Up". All families of MPS are invited to attend.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jAPlF8UhF5BFQdmrMNDcJFEO1Br9dGj0/view?usp=sharing
Please see the flyer about our district's upcoming Curriculum Night entitled "Mental Math Mash-Up". All families of MPS are invited to attend.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jAPlF8UhF5BFQdmrMNDcJFEO1Br9dGj0/view?usp=sharing
BTW Families,
Please be reminded that Fall Picture Day is Thursday, September 18, 2025. Scholars may dress out of school uniform. Please adhere to the MPS Dress Code outlined in the 2025-2026 Student Conduct Manual.
You cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Let's Get Picture...Perfect...Smile on Thursday!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Please be reminded that Fall Picture Day is Thursday, September 18, 2025. Scholars may dress out of school uniform. Please adhere to the MPS Dress Code outlined in the 2025-2026 Student Conduct Manual.
You cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Let's Get Picture...Perfect...Smile on Thursday!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good Friday Morning, BTW Families,
MTSS Notifications for scholars that earned a D or F in any course will go home with scholars next week.
Scholars are required to bring their Chromebook to school daily. We are in short supply and do not have extras. Remember, uniforms, IDs, clear bags, clear water bottles, and Yondrs...EVERY SCHOLAR, EVERY DAY @ BTW.
Have a great day,
Dr. Ruffin
MTSS Notifications for scholars that earned a D or F in any course will go home with scholars next week.
Scholars are required to bring their Chromebook to school daily. We are in short supply and do not have extras. Remember, uniforms, IDs, clear bags, clear water bottles, and Yondrs...EVERY SCHOLAR, EVERY DAY @ BTW.
Have a great day,
Dr. Ruffin
Good morning again, BTW Families,
A few reminders:
1. Senior Job Fair today
2. Annual Meeting of Title I Parents, this evening @ 5 PM
3. Progress Reports go home today
4. Yondrs, IDs, Chromebooks/laptops, uniforms, clear bags, clear water bottles...EVERY SCHOLAR, EVERY DAY @ BTW
Have a great day,
Dr. Ruffin
A few reminders:
1. Senior Job Fair today
2. Annual Meeting of Title I Parents, this evening @ 5 PM
3. Progress Reports go home today
4. Yondrs, IDs, Chromebooks/laptops, uniforms, clear bags, clear water bottles...EVERY SCHOLAR, EVERY DAY @ BTW
Have a great day,
Dr. Ruffin
Hi Parents of BTW Scholars,
Please remind your scholar that he/she should bring their laptop or Chromebook daily. We are having many scholars asking to borrow devices and we are in short supply.
Thank you for your support in this matter.
Best,
Dr. Ruffin
Please remind your scholar that he/she should bring their laptop or Chromebook daily. We are having many scholars asking to borrow devices and we are in short supply.
Thank you for your support in this matter.
Best,
Dr. Ruffin
Good afternoon, BTW Families,
Tomorrow, September 11, 2025 is the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. May we never forget.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://mpsk12alus.schoology.com/file_download/faed7cec-8022-4d48-b658-198997ec1ab1
Tomorrow, September 11, 2025 is the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. May we never forget.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://mpsk12alus.schoology.com/file_download/faed7cec-8022-4d48-b658-198997ec1ab1
Parents/Guardians of Seniors-Class of 2026,
Is your scholar practicing for the ACT WorkKeys assessment?
ACT WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system that measures foundational and essential soft skills, such as applied math, graphic literacy, and reading workplace documents, which are crucial for workplace success. Successful completion of the core assessments allows individuals to earn the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a widely recognized credential that demonstrates a person's readiness to employers and helps them with job selection, career advancement, and college opportunities.
Scholars can access the ACT Workkeys practice questions via Progress Learning, located in CLEVER.
Parents, this is a very important assessment. 12th graders in MPS will take the ACT Workkeys Assessment on November 4, 2025. We need our scholars practicing now.
Your support in pushing your Senior scholar to achieve Platnium Certification will make a difference!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Is your scholar practicing for the ACT WorkKeys assessment?
ACT WorkKeys is a job skills assessment system that measures foundational and essential soft skills, such as applied math, graphic literacy, and reading workplace documents, which are crucial for workplace success. Successful completion of the core assessments allows individuals to earn the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a widely recognized credential that demonstrates a person's readiness to employers and helps them with job selection, career advancement, and college opportunities.
Scholars can access the ACT Workkeys practice questions via Progress Learning, located in CLEVER.
Parents, this is a very important assessment. 12th graders in MPS will take the ACT Workkeys Assessment on November 4, 2025. We need our scholars practicing now.
Your support in pushing your Senior scholar to achieve Platnium Certification will make a difference!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good afternoon, Parents of BTW Scholars,
We will distribute progress reports on tomorrow, 9/11/2025. You may also view/review grades live in PowerSchool.
MTSS notifications for scholars earning less than 70 % in any course, will be shared with families by Monday, September 15, 2025. Parents, please encourage your scholar to submit his/her assignments timely to avoid an incomplete representation of academic progress.
Thank you for your support of Excellence in All Things, BTW!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
We will distribute progress reports on tomorrow, 9/11/2025. You may also view/review grades live in PowerSchool.
MTSS notifications for scholars earning less than 70 % in any course, will be shared with families by Monday, September 15, 2025. Parents, please encourage your scholar to submit his/her assignments timely to avoid an incomplete representation of academic progress.
Thank you for your support of Excellence in All Things, BTW!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Good afternoon, BTW Families,
Picture Day is Thursday, September 18, 2025. Scholars may dress out of uniform. Clothing must follow the MPS Dress Code as outlined in the 2025-2026 Student Conduct Manual. Additional information regarding Picture Day is forthcoming, so stay tuned.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Picture Day is Thursday, September 18, 2025. Scholars may dress out of uniform. Clothing must follow the MPS Dress Code as outlined in the 2025-2026 Student Conduct Manual. Additional information regarding Picture Day is forthcoming, so stay tuned.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
KUDOS to our BTW SWIM TEAM!!!!
As you know, our swimmers participated in their first-ever swim meet yesterday. The meet was a multiple dual -meet hosted by Montgomery Catholic Prep School at the Bell Rd YMCA in Montgomery.
Our boys team won 43 to 32 vs Catholic, won 44 to 32 vs Tallassee, and won 48 to 15 vs Prattville Christian.
Our girls team won 29 to 27 vs Catholic, loss 19 to 52 vs Tallassee, and loss 20 to 45 vs Prattville Christian.
We are so, so proud! Way To Go Coach King and Team!!!
Yellow Jacket Fans,
BTW Magnet’s first ever swim team will participate it their first swim meet tomorrow-Tuesday, Sep 9th at 4pm at the Bell Rd YMCA. The swim meet will be hosted by Montgomery Catholic with teams represented from Tallassee High School, Prattville Christian, and BTW Magnet. The event is free to spectators- lawn chairs recommended. Please come out to support.
We would like to thank Swim Coach Mrs. Ann King and Coach Laffitte for their support of our scholar-artist-swimmers!!!
Please come out to support our Inaugural Swim Team! This is truly "EXCELLENT"!
Dr. Ruffin
Yondrs, uniforms, clear bags, clear water bottles, ID badges...EVERY SCHOLAR, EVERY DAY!
Thanks,
Dr. Ruffin
Thanks,
Dr. Ruffin
Good evening, BTW Families,
I would like to take a moment to THANK YOU for your support of our scholars tonight! Our first home volleyball game was amazing! Congratulations to our Lady Yellow Jackets! Our JV Team claimed VICTORY and our varsity team played with heart! The gym was filled with Yellow Jackets and fans sporting all black. I had an amazing time, and I know the scholars enjoyed as well.
A huge shout out to Coach Randle and Coach Laffitte and your coaching staff for all that you are doing for our Lady Yellow Jackets! We also had all of our basketball teams' coaches in the bleachers cheering on the volleyball team! I love, love the comradery! Kudos to Coach Martin and the BTW Cheer Squad for bringing on the SPIRIT! Let' s not forget all of the BTW faculty and staff members in the crowd! Tonight was nothing short of EXCELLENCE!
Thank you BTW for your support of "Excellence in All Things"!
Have a great night,
Principal Ruffin
I would like to take a moment to THANK YOU for your support of our scholars tonight! Our first home volleyball game was amazing! Congratulations to our Lady Yellow Jackets! Our JV Team claimed VICTORY and our varsity team played with heart! The gym was filled with Yellow Jackets and fans sporting all black. I had an amazing time, and I know the scholars enjoyed as well.
A huge shout out to Coach Randle and Coach Laffitte and your coaching staff for all that you are doing for our Lady Yellow Jackets! We also had all of our basketball teams' coaches in the bleachers cheering on the volleyball team! I love, love the comradery! Kudos to Coach Martin and the BTW Cheer Squad for bringing on the SPIRIT! Let' s not forget all of the BTW faculty and staff members in the crowd! Tonight was nothing short of EXCELLENCE!
Thank you BTW for your support of "Excellence in All Things"!
Have a great night,
Principal Ruffin
Good evening, BTW Families,
I would like to take a moment to THANK YOU for your support of our scholars tonight! Our first home volleyball game was amazing! Congratulations to our Lady Yellow Jackets! Our JV Team claimed VICTORY and our varsity team played with heart! The gym was filled Yellow Jackets and fans sporting all black. I had an amazing time, and I know the scholars enjoyed as well.
A huge shout out to Coach Randle and Coach Laffitte and your coaching staff for that all you are doing for our Lady Yellow Jackets! We also had all of our basketball teams' coaches in the bleachers cheering on the volleyball team! I love, love the comradery! Kudos to Coach Martin and the BTW Cheer Squad for bringing on the CHEER! Let' s not forget all of the BTW faculty and staff members in the crowd! Tonight was nothing short of EXCELLENCE!
Thank you BTW for your support of "Excellence in All Things"!
Have a great night,
Principal Ruffin
I would like to take a moment to THANK YOU for your support of our scholars tonight! Our first home volleyball game was amazing! Congratulations to our Lady Yellow Jackets! Our JV Team claimed VICTORY and our varsity team played with heart! The gym was filled Yellow Jackets and fans sporting all black. I had an amazing time, and I know the scholars enjoyed as well.
A huge shout out to Coach Randle and Coach Laffitte and your coaching staff for that all you are doing for our Lady Yellow Jackets! We also had all of our basketball teams' coaches in the bleachers cheering on the volleyball team! I love, love the comradery! Kudos to Coach Martin and the BTW Cheer Squad for bringing on the CHEER! Let' s not forget all of the BTW faculty and staff members in the crowd! Tonight was nothing short of EXCELLENCE!
Thank you BTW for your support of "Excellence in All Things"!
Have a great night,
Principal Ruffin
Good afternoon, BTW Families,
As we are preparing to assess our 10th Grade scholars using the PreACT, the attached Digitial Device Policy for the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program must be followed.
As a gentle reminder, the PreACT assessment will take place on September 30, 2025. Only Grade 10 scholars are to report to campus. This is a state-mandated assessment for all 10th graders. Scholars in grades 9, 11, and 12, are required to complete assignments asynchronously, as their activities will be posted in the Schoology Learning Management System.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1txn6o5EB7tJEfuuica-DbPZpYYQKW15H/view?usp=sharing
Please contact us should you have any questions about this information. Thank you for your support of "Excellence in All Things" BTW!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
As we are preparing to assess our 10th Grade scholars using the PreACT, the attached Digitial Device Policy for the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program must be followed.
As a gentle reminder, the PreACT assessment will take place on September 30, 2025. Only Grade 10 scholars are to report to campus. This is a state-mandated assessment for all 10th graders. Scholars in grades 9, 11, and 12, are required to complete assignments asynchronously, as their activities will be posted in the Schoology Learning Management System.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1txn6o5EB7tJEfuuica-DbPZpYYQKW15H/view?usp=sharing
Please contact us should you have any questions about this information. Thank you for your support of "Excellence in All Things" BTW!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin