
It’s National Assistant Principal Week! 💙At Montgomery Public Schools, we are lucky to have amazing assistant principals who go above and beyond to support our students, staff, and school communities. From inspiring leadership to making every day a step toward success, you truly make a difference.


Today, we celebrate our amazing paraprofessionals who help shape the future of our students. Your passion, patience, and dedication make a lasting impact on the lives of our students and teachers. MPS is proud to have such a dedicated team, and we thank you for everything you do to help our students thrive.


MPS ACCESS/Virtual Program will begin accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year through May 30th. The program is open to all students in grades 9-12 who are on track to graduate with their cohort and have passed all coursework. The MPS ACCESS/Virtual Program utilizes a flexible learning model where students can take all the coursework that is required in a traditional classroom setting, online. Students can complete the online application or learn more about the ACCESS/Virtual by visiting, https://sites.google.com/mps.k12.../mps-virtual-school/home


The countdown is on! Montgomery Public Schools is cheering on our students as they prepare for the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment. 📚 Our teachers have been reviewing, practicing, or getting our students ready to show off their knowledge and we know they are going to do amazing things! 🌟



Graduation time is approaching! Mark your calendars for these important dates and times as we celebrate the Class of 2025. 🎓


Celebrating #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth with JAG High School Marching Band! 🎶🐅
We’re excited to spotlight our talented JAG Band students who joined the Mardi Gras festivities. 💜💛🧡💚🖤 We are proud to see them represent MPS in the community. Keep shining, JAG Band! 🎷






The Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) superintendent position. The finalists for the MPS superintendent position have demonstrated strong leadership in their respective districts, bringing a range of expertise in educational leadership, student achievement, and district management.
Initial interviews will begin during the week of March 3, 2025. Additional details regarding the interview process and next steps will be shared soon.
To learn more about the candidates and the superintendent search, visit: https://www.mps.k12.al.us/page/superintendent-search-2025

JAG High School
Black History Explosion
Tuesday, February 25 at 6:00 pm


Take the next step toward your future! 🎓 From February 24-28, 2025, it’s Alabama Goes to College Week—and you can apply to participating colleges and universities with NO application fees! This is the perfect chance to explore your options and get a head start on your college journey. Apply this week and make your dreams a reality! Find the list of schools here: https://buff.ly/4hOSOCI


Montgomery Public Schools' Office of Parent Engagement is hosting an upcoming February Parenting Meeting focused on co-parenting strategies. This session will provide valuable insights and resources to help parents navigate working together for the benefit of their children’s success. Families are encouraged to attend and learn effective approaches to building strong, supportive partnerships in co-parenting. To register visit, https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfP95MhgOO.../viewform.


Montgomery Preparatory Academy for Career Technologies (MPACT) Open House starts this week! MPACT offers students in grades 10-12 hands-on experience with skilled trade professionals, preparing them for successful careers. Current 9th graders can tour MPACT, but be sure to get a permission slip from your zone school. For more information, visit ➡️ https://www.mps.k12.al.us/article/2021588.


New Locations and Updates: 🗓
We want to hear from YOU! The Montgomery County Board of Education is hosting a series of focus groups to gather valuable input from students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members as we search for a new Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools.
Your voice is crucial in shaping the future of our schools! 💬
What to Expect:
✅Discuss the qualities and skills you’d like to see in our next Superintendent.
✅Share your ideas and concerns about our school district.
✅Help us create a vision for the future of Montgomery Public Schools.
Let's work together to ensure the best leadership for our students and community!


Montgomery Public Schools is proud to announce that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded our credit rating to A+, a significant improvement from the 'BBB+' rating in 2021. This upgrade reflects the hard work and strong financial stewardship by our leadership, staff, and community. The new rating will help us reduce borrowing costs, allowing us to secure better financing for future capital projects and invest more in our schools. This achievement highlights our commitment to building a strong financial foundation for the future of our students.


MPS High School Showcase of the Arts :
Join us at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival for the MPS High School Showcase of the Arts. Our middle school students will present their performances and artwork, showcasing the creativity they’ve developed throughout the year. 🎨🎭 We hope to see you there!


The Montgomery County Board of Education wants to hear from YOU! We’re hosting a series of focus groups to gather input from students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members as we search for a new Superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools. Your voice is essential in shaping the future of our schools! Join us to share the qualities you want in our next Superintendent, express your ideas and concerns, and help create a vision for Montgomery Public Schools' future.


We value your feedback as we search for the next leader of Montgomery Public Schools! The Superintendent Search Feedback Survey is open to parents, students, staff, and community members who want to share their vision for the future of MPS. Tell us what matters to you:
To complete the survey, visit https://hyasurvey.com/Montgomery.
The survey closes this Friday, February 7th! Your feedback will help guide the selection of our next superintendent.


We want to hear from YOU! The Montgomery County Board of Education is hosting a series of focus groups to gather valuable input from students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members as we search for a new Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. Your voice is crucial in shaping the future of our schools! 💬
What to Expect:
✅Discuss the qualities and skills you’d like to see in our next Superintendent.
✅Share your ideas and concerns about our school district.
✅Help us create a vision for the future of Montgomery Public Schools.
Let's work together to ensure the best leadership for our students and community!


We want to hear from YOU! The Montgomery County Board of Education is hosting a series of focus groups to gather valuable input from students, parents, teachers, staff, and community members as we search for a new Superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools.
Your voice is crucial in shaping the future of our schools! 💬
What to Expect:
✅Discuss the qualities and skills you’d like to see in our next Superintendent.
✅Share your ideas and concerns about our school district.
✅Help us create a vision for the future of Montgomery Public Schools.
Let's work together to ensure the best leadership for our students and community!


Due to expected inclement weather on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday 22, 2025, all MPS schools and offices will observe a virtual schedule. The district will be virtual on both days and all after-school activities, which include athletic events, will be canceled.
MPS students and teachers will follow virtual learning schedules. MPS employees will receive specific virtual work instructions from their direct supervisors.
All, please be safe and monitor your emails for any additional updates.
Please note that Monday, January 20, 2025, MLK DAY, is an observed holiday for all MPS students and staff.


Congratulations Coach Wright!
