Booker T. Washington Magnet High School -

Good afternoon, Parents of Current 9-11th Graders returning to BTW for 2026-2027,

Course Selection Forms 2026-2027 will go home with scholars in early May. Scholars will be receiving admin assistance with their course selections before they are sent home to parents to review.

Please Note: Scholars that elect to take any AP courses are required to take the AP Exams for the courses accordingly. AP course registration in College Board for the exam will take place in August 2026. Scholars that do not sign up to take the exam will have a change in scheduling and will be required to take an alternate class instead of the AP course.

We are working diligently to ensure our scholars are taking the correct courses.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ruffin

April is the Month of the Military Child 💜

This month, we pause to honor the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of our military-connected scholars. While their families answer the call to serve our nation, these scholars quietly carry a weight of their own: new places, new faces, and constant change, yet they continue to rise with courage and grace.

To our military scholars: we see your strength in every transition, your bravery in every new beginning, and your heart in every challenge you overcome. You are resilient, you are remarkable, and you are deeply appreciated.

#MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #PurpleUp #MPSProud

Greetings BTW,

Inspirit AI pairs grades 6–12 students with Stanford and MIT researchers to build original AI projects such as Safeguarding Bee Health and Ecosystems. Students publish their research in academic journals and compete at competitions like Regeneron ISEF. Applications are due April 30.

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Sincerely,

Dr. Ruffin

Good morning BTW Families,

Parents, please ensure your scholar is attending school every day. This is for parents of Seniors too. We are observing too many absences from scholars. Scholars that are nearing chronic absenteeism have been provided warnings regarding their absences and how they will affect grades/assignments earned. Scholars miss out on valuable learning experiences when they are not at school.

Parents of Seniors, please remind your scholar that school attendance is a must as their grades are due soon.

Parental support is necessary in cultivating a healthy close of the school year.

Thank you for support in the fight against chronic absenteeism.

Best,

Dr. Ruffin

Good morning BTW Scholars c/o 2026 & 2027,

Please see the attached flyer from Former BTW Principal, Dr. Quesha Starks. Please be sure to take advantage of this amazing offer.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ruffin

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XrW9GK5sAVOZQmFUsaFVcHyqD983hyfd/view?usp=sharing

The Alabama PTA Reflections Winners List has been announced. We are thrilled that two of our BTW students have placed on the State Reflections Level. They will be invited to attend a Reflections Program on April 25, 2026, at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival - Octagon 1:00 P.M.


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING BTW SCHOLAR-ARTISTS:

Janaiyah Baldwin - Visual Arts Finalist
Albert Moreno - Photography Finalist

We are proud of you!


Best,
Dr. Ruffin

Good morning, BTW Families,

ATTN Parents of Current 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Scholars:

The INTENT TO RETURN TO BTW FORM 2026-2027 is included in the link. Please return this form to the school by no later than Monday, April 13, 2026. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL THE FORM TO THE PRINCIPAL.

A gentle reminder that progress reports will go home April 23, 2026. Scholars that will require summer school recovery will receive notices with their progress reports.

Please contact us should you have any questions or concerns.

Professionally,
Dr. Ruffin

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Good afternoon, BTW Families,

ATTN: Parents of Seniors...

Please see the scheduled events celebrating our Class of 2026 BTW Seniors:

April 13th through 17th, 2026- Senior Week (flyer will post soon)
April 10, 2026- Senior Field Day @ BTW Campus, 11:01 -2:30 (Seniors Only)
April 13, 2026- Senior Riverboat Ride, report to site @ 10:00 A.M.
May 1, 2026- Decision Day Pep Rally @ BTW Gym (Seniors Only)
May 3, 2026- BTW Baccalaureate Service @ Montgomery Christian School, 3:00 P.M.
May 4, 2026- Senior Brunch @ BTW Gym, 11:00 A.M. (Seniors Only)
May 4, 2026- Seniors Award Day @ BTW Gym, 12 NOON, (Seniors and Parents Only)
May 11, 2026- Graduation Rehearsal @ ASU Acadome, 10:45-12:30
May 14, 2026- Graduation @ ASU Acadome, 1:00 P.M.

Additional details regarding the aforementioned events can be found in the BTW Seniors Parent Group.

Congratulations C/O 2026!

Dr. Ruffin

Trenholm State Community College will host an information session this Wednesday about Dual Enrollment and Early College.
Session Details:
Wednesday, April 8
4:30-6:30pm
Trenholm Campus |1225 Air Base Blvd | Building D, Student Center

Good afternoon, BTW Families,

There is a mandatory meeting for all Seniors c/o 2026 tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, beginning at 9:30 A.M. in the Blackbox. We will be addressing several concerns with attendance, graduation concerns, grades, etc.
We need all 127 seniors to be in attendance.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ruffin

Good morning, BTW Families,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Holiday weekend!
I wanted to take time to thank Ms. Lepine and Mrs. Tolliver for organizing a most enchanting PROM 2026 for the Seniors and Juniors of BTW. Parents, your scholars looked ravishing! Everyone appeared to have had a blast! Not to mention, the adults of the venue were so impressed with how our scholars left the event center as they found it! Their pride for home and school is strong and is truly evident in everything they do!

Now more than ever, we need our Juniors and Seniors at school every day to finish the year STRONG! Freshmen and Sophomores, we need you to continue coming to school daily as well. SENIORS...you cannot afford to miss days as we must have all of your grades finalized earlier than usual AND semester exams are also sooner than they were last year. WE NEED YOU HERE EVERYDAY AND ON TIME!!! Parents, please help us in this endeavor. Timely arrivals are necessary so that important information is not missed.

WE CAN DO THIS YELLOW JACKETS!!! Stay encouraged, stay the course!

Sincerely,

Dr. Ruffin

Good evening, BTW Community,

ATTN SENIORS...

Scholarship Alert!!!

The 2026 Dr. David James Hickman Academic Scholarship is available. Please complete and submit by May 8, 2026.

Go Get that Money SENIORS!!!

Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin

Good evening, BTW Community,

Scholar Carson French strikes again! Please join me in celebrating his admittance to the Alabama Governor's School, which is a 13-day residential program housed at Samford University that provides academic, creative, and leadership experiences for gifted rising high school juniors and seniors demonstrating exceptional ability and achievement in their studies. He will make our school proud and represent MPS with pride, enthusiasm, and high standards.

CONGRATULATIONS CARSON FRENCH...Lead the Way!

Sincerely,

Dr. Ruffin

Good afternoon, BTW Families,

Please see the flyer referencing a wonderful Early College opportunity from Trenholm College.

Sincerely,

Good morning, BTW Community,

Please join me in CONGRATULATING the following BTW Scholars who have been accepted to participate in the Academy of Craft Training-Central Alabama for the 2026-2027 academic year:

Romeir Young
Marina Sheffield
Mason Stallworth
Valeria Carbajal
Tyrell Fair
Miguel Juarez
Ashley Munoz
Dylan Murray
Shondarius Savage
Cameron Spencer
Katelyn Welch

We are super proud of each of you and your new credential opportunities. Parents of these scholars will receive a letter with details on next steps and the required orientations and registration sessions to be held this summer.

Again, Congrats Scholars!!!

Sincerely,

Dr. Ruffin

Graduation season is almost here, and we are excited to celebrate the Class of 2026! Families are encouraged to review the graduation dates and times for each high school, which are provided on the graphic.

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all, please note the following:

- Doors will open one hour prior to each ceremony.

- All guests ages 2 and older must have a ticket for entry.

- Balloons and noisemakers are not permitted inside the venue.

- Security procedures and the clear bag policy will be strictly enforced.

We look forward to celebrating this special milestone with you and your family. Thank you for helping us create a safe, organized, and memorable experience for all graduates and guests!

BTW Families,

Please see the flyer from Family Guidance Center.

Sincerely,

Dr. Ruffin

Good evening, BTW Families,

We apologize for the late communication. Please note that we will address all access code concerns with prom tickets tomorrow.

We are very sorry for the error.

Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin & Prom Committee 2026