ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE WORKKEYS ASSESSMENT IN NOVEMBER? DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKKEYS?
WorkKeys is important because it assesses fundamental skills needed for job success, provides nationally recognized National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) that employers value, and helps individuals and communities build a skilled workforce. WorkKeys validates essential workplace skills and can lead to better job prospects and higher salaries. For employers, it's a reliable tool for hiring, training, and developing a high-performance workforce by matching applicant skills to requirements. Some colleges require WorkKeys for their Masters' level candidacy.
YES, YOUR PERFORMANCE ON THE WORKKEYS MATTERS? ARE YOU PRACTICING?
Parents, we have provided Seniors with platforms via Clever/Progress Learning for WorkKeys practice. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you should need any assistance as we collaborative work to support the success of our Seniors on this very critical assessment.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Hi BTW Families,
Please see the Cross Country Schedule, Boys' Varsity Team Roster, and Bowling Tryouts announcements are posted in Schoology.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
ATTN Parents of 10th Grade Scholars...
In preparation for PreACT testing, please support your scholar in bringing his/her Chromebook fully-charged on tomorrow, 9/25/2025. We will do an all -call for Sophomores for the Chromebook test.
We encourage all scholars to charge their devices nightly. Please let us know should you have any questions or concerns as we are here to support.
All the best,
Dr. Ruffin
The BTW Inaugural Swim Team traveled to Dothan to compete in the Wiregrass Invitational. There were nine participating teams. Our boys team placed 1st overall and our girls team for placed 3rd overall!
Eden Gay was the top scorer of 56 female swimmers. David Graham was the top scorer of 61 male swimmers. Jacob Mass was the second highest male scorer. Corey Jackson, Junhan Son, and Seunghee Kim finished in the top 12 of the male swimmers. The entire team did an outstanding job!!!
During the last meet hosted by Montgomery Catholic, our boys 200-yard medley relay team (Jacob Mass, Corey Jackson, Junhan Son and David Graham) made state cuts and secured a spot in the state championship competition that will be held in November. David Graham also qualified for state in the 100-yard butterfly. We have several swimmers close to state cuts!!!
WE ARE SO PROUD OF THE GREAT WORK FROM COACH KING AND OUR AMAZING SWIMMERS! GOOOO YELLOW JACKETS!
POPS Concert 2025!
You don't want to miss it!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVRyPJ85HMts2iJ49N1ol_P5McCNAX_3/view?usp=sharing
ATTN: Parents of Drivers...
We are experiencing an influx of late arrivals, mostly our scholars that drive to school. Please support our scholars in leaving home timely in an effort to arrive at school on time. Our attendance clerk must capture our scholars' arrival times accurately.
Thank you for your support of "Excellence in All Things", BTW.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
Please be sure your scholar returns the 2025-2026 BTW Compact by Monday, September 22, 2025. For convenience, I have attached a copy of the form. If you have already signed and submitted, please disregard.
Please let us know how we can further support our families of BTW.
Sincerely,
Dr. Ruffin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mENfnosr6g5DTLjqDeV9Q4cU0lwj83ln/view?usp=sharing
Good morning, BTW Families,
A gentle reminder that tomorrow is an Asynchronous Learning Day for all scholars in Montgomery Public Schools. There will be no in-person nor ZOOM instruction.
Please be sure to remind your scholar to complete assignments posted in the Schoology platform by their classroom teachers, following the BLUE DAY schedule (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th period classes only). Assignments will count as grades. However, should your scholar have any outstanding assignment(s) in his/her 5th, 6th, 7th, and/or 8th period classes, please encourage completion accordingly.
We look forward to seeing all 501 scholars in the building on Monday, September 22, 2025.
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
I am resharing the BTW Handbook accordingly.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JymBjA4pTPS-YTmUfsWub77gq19VuY2V/view?usp=drive_link
All the best,
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
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
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 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