The BTW Title I School Compacts will go home with scholars this week. Please review, sign, and return the compact to your scholar's homeroom teacher.
We appreciate your support of "Excellence In All Things"!
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Greetings, BTW Families,
The Scholar Success Team and PBIS Committee of BTW have "teamed up" to provide top-tier support to our scholars and celebrate the great choices they make every day. Please take time to review BTW School-wide Behavior Management /Discipline Plan. The final page should be signed and returned to the school by September 12, 2025. A copy of the final page will be/have been provided to scholars by their homeroom teachers.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns with the information provided.
Let's Promote Good Choices & Celebrate Our Wonderful Scholars!!!
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YZaKBJtEav5qAHM-aLfjrm1QyprqNCVE/view?usp=sharing
Please join us for our Annual Meeting of Title I Parents. See the flyer for details.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uRHEz4LmMvxvN-C2qLR3mvgFJeLUVHWL/view?usp=sharing
We look forward to seeing all of our wonderful parents and scholars at the meeting.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
ALSO, we are asking all Yellow Jackets to wear all black uniforms to school on next Monday, September 8th. This is a BLACKOUT. The attire includes black uniform bottoms and a solid black polo style uniform shirt. No other bottoms and shirts allowed.
We are very excited about our 1st Home Volleyball Game next Monday!
Alabama State University GEAR UP is excited to share a valuable opportunity available to 10th and 11th grade cohort scholar-artists! Beginning now through September 30, 2025, ASU will be offering free virtual mental health counseling services to our scholars. Each participating scholar will be eligible to receive a 1-hour virtual session per week with a licensed mental health counselor at no cost to the scholar or the scholar's family. These confidential sessions are designed to support scholars in managing stress, anxiety, and other challenges they may be facing as they become acclimated to returning to school.
We strongly encourage eligible 10th and 11th grade scholars and families to take advantage of this opportunity. The registration link follows:
ASU-GU Mental Health Counseling Referral Link for Parents - https://gearup.alasu.edu/forms/30
Note: ASU is aware that cohort students are at an age to make decisions about their health without parent/guardian consent; however, at ASU GEAR UP requires a parent/guardian complete the registration for virtual mental health services.
ALSO, we are asking all Yellow Jackets to wear all black to school next Monday, September 8th. This is a BLACKOUT.
SOOOOO exciting!!!
We look forward to seeing 501 scholars today! Remember... Yondrs, clear bags, clear bottles, IDs, and uniforms, EVERY SCHOLAR, EVERY DAY!
Let's have a Terrific Tuesday!
Dr. Ruffin
All scholars at BTW are required to participate in the universal screeners HMH Intro to Lit (ELA) and ALEKS (Math) three times every academic year. This data provides us with the benchmarks for targeting and customizing interventions and supports for our scholars. Please see the ELA aggregate data report for BTW-Fall 2025. Scholars whose performance on the assessment characterized as strategic or below (red and yellow), will be required to participate in our extended day program or other designated tutorial programs.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me. I look forward to witnessing our scholars learn and grow.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t0S1L9TPBMAocBBj9wcoe1Fm0E4fD3lV/view?usp=sharing
Varsity Tutors is available to support scholars. Varsity tutors can be accessed via CLEVER. Please see the link included.
Happy Labor Day!
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qfEVaGTVuMH22fN1YSiso5pfihbvPzxI/view?usp=sharing
ATTN : Seniors 2026
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUoh9apWoLq3gcxLnNAwE-u6WpPAoJqH/view?usp=drive_link
Our Lady Yellow Jackets Volleyball Team hung in there with Carver! This is what it is all about...Sportsmanship, Discipline, and Getting Better. At BTW, we have scholar-artist-athletes, and they demonstrate "Excellence In All Things". They were nothing short of excellence in their plays on the court. While our Lady Yellow Jackets may not have won the competition last night, they WON and OWN the SPIRIT of PERSEVERANCE!
Great Job Lady Yellow Jackets! You are always WINNERS! Making History at BTW!
Please enjoy an extended, relaxing weekend as there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1, 2025. Happy Labor Day! We expect to see all 501 scholars on Tuesday, September 2nd, dressed in uniforms, with their YONDRS, IDs, clear bags, and ready to learn.
All the best,
Dr. Ruffin
BTW Families,
Please see the listing of dates for progress reporting for scholars of MPS.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g1NQRjc9ufQ1t4yHsKHbAkT_O0iW_H_p/view?usp=drive_link
A gentle reminder that scholars must be picked up by 3:15 P.M. daily. School dismissal is at 2:45 P.M. for scholars. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding in this matter.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
YONDRS, IDs, Clear Bags...EVERY SCHOLAR, EVERY DAY @ BTW!
Replacements are available for IDs -$5.00 and Yondrs-$20.00. We will not hold phones in envelopes. Please review the MPS Student Conduct Manual for confiscation procedures.
All the best,
Dr. Ruffin
"STING THOSE WOLVERINES"!!!
Good morning, BTW Families,
YONDRS, ID badges, clear bags...EVERY Scholar, Every Day @ the Dub!
Let's have a Terrific Tuesday!
Spirit Week- Day 2- Twin Day
Please ensure that if you are wearing jeans today that they are solid in design (no rips, no tears, no cut-offs). All clothing items worn must follow the MPS Dress Code.
All the best,
Dr. Ruffin
Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council 2025–2026 Application
OVERVIEW: The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) gives Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) students in grades 10–12 an opportunity to share their perspectives, ideas, and concerns directly with the Superintendent. Members will serve as a voice for their peers and help guide initiatives that improve our schools. The Office of Strategic Partnerships will oversee the program and the liaison between the students and Superintendent will be the Marketing and Community Development Manager.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be enrolled in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade at an MPS high school; must maintain good academic and disciplinary standing; must be willing to commit to monthly meetings with the Superintendent (via Zoom or in-person); must submit a completed application, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or principal.
APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/5SKcmKJgUJF9uCZa9
Benefits of Serving on the SSAC: The MPS Superintendent Student Council will provide leadership development by building teamwork and communication skills; networking opportunities with district leadership and peers from other schools; influence and impact by providing direct input on decisions affecting MPS students; college and career readiness by enhancing resumes or college applications with meaningful community service and leadership experience; representation as the voice for the student’s school and student body.
Responsibilities of SSAC Members: Students must attend and actively participate in all scheduled meetings; should gather feedback from fellow students and present it to the Superintendent; work collaboratively with council members to develop solutions to issues; maintain a respectful and professional demeanor at all times; commit to confidentiality when sensitive topics are discussed.
YONDRS, IDs, clear bags...Every Scholar, Every Day!
Let's have a great day and a productive week at the DUB! It's Spirit Week 2025!
Dr. Ruffin