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🎉 Congratulations to Forest Avenue Academic Magnet! 🎉

Forest Avenue Academic Magnet has been recognized by the Alabama State Department of Education as part of the Legislative School Performance Recognition Program for the 2024–2025 school year!

Forest Avenue earned recognition as a High Performance School, ranked in the top 25 percent of public schools in Alabama. This is a testament to the school’s strong academic performance and unwavering commitment to student achievement. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of students, teachers, staff, and families working together to create meaningful learning experiences.

We celebrate your success and continued excellence!

📢 Reminder for MPS Families:
Students will be out of school on Monday in observance of Presidents’ Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and restful long weekend!

🐾🤖 FAAM Robotics does it again! 🤖🐾 HUGE congratulations to our FAAM Robotics Team on winning their FIRST scrimmage! 🎉🏆 We are SO proud of these Wildcats! The competition was intense, the nerves were real, and the pressure was on—but they showed incredible teamwork, focus, and determination from start to finish. There’s still lots to learn and grow through (that’s part of the journey!), but wow—what an amazing start. Watching them support each other, problem-solve on the fly, and rise to the challenge was everything. 💛 GO WILDCATS! 🐯💥 The future is bright—and built by these kids. Forest Avenue Academic Magnet

🎶✨ How Sweet the Sound – First Grade Program ✨🎶 Our first graders filled Forest Avenue with joy, pride, and beautiful music during their “How Sweet the Sound” performance! Through song, storytelling, and heartfelt performances, our students honored the powerful contributions Black Americans have made to music throughout history. We are so proud of our students for their hard work, confidence, and incredible stage presence. Thank you to our amazing teachers, staff, and families for supporting our students.

Thank you to NAWIC for inspiring our students and showing them what’s possible! The Block Kids Building Program hosted by the National Association of Women in Construction allowed FAAM students to explore construction concepts and creativity through hands-on building experiences.

MPS Students will participate in an Asynchronous Learning Day on Feb. 6 while teachers engage in professional development to strengthen instruction and support student success. Thank you for your continued partnership!

Montgomery Public Schools will operate on a normal schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility. Due to extremely cold temperatures, please ensure your child is dressed in warm layers, including a coat and, if possible, a hat and gloves, before leaving home.

Thank you for your continued cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our school community.

Montgomery Public Schools is closely monitoring the weather in coordination with local emergency management officials. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority. Based on the forecast we have decided that Monday, January 26, will be an asynchronous day of learning for all students. This will ensure that bus riders, walkers, and staff are not exposed to dangerously cold conditions. Students should be prepared to engage in asynchronous learning, with instructions provided by their teachers. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our school community.

🚀 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.

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💻🚀 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.

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

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!

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!

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.

Your voice matters. Show up, speak up, and share. Support Montgomery Public Schools today. Learn more and get involved at [https://www.mps.k12.al.us/page/save-our-penny].

We are making progress, but funding cuts could set us back. Let’s keep our schools moving forward.
Take action now at [https://www.mps.k12.al.us/page/save-our-penny].

Expanded Extracurricular Access 🏈
At MPS, every student deserves the chance to explore their passions beyond the classroom. From new sports programs—including football at Brewtech—to more clubs and activities across all schools, we’re creating opportunities that boost engagement, attendance, and achievement while fostering competitive excellence.