Families gathered at the MPS Leadership Center to build custom academic toolkits, discuss effective study habits—including busting the "20 Minute Myth"—and prepare for a successful school year ahead. Thank you to all the parents, students, and staff who came out to make our first workshop such a great success!
Missed this session? Join us for our next Make-and-Take Monday on September 28th for Parent-Teacher Roadmaps!
#OurSchoolsOurCommunitiesOurFuture



Please take a few minutes to complete the 2026–2027 Parent Needs Assessment. Your feedback will help us better understand your family’s needs and how we can best support our students and families this school year.
🗓 Deadline: September 4, 2026
Thank you for your continued support and partnership! 💛🖤
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmwjGhuMdqz6QtMwQ4RGlRYz-6Eb2KeXNh6-kJk-18zxmLBg/viewform

I am providing you with a link to a Parent Needs Assessment. The primary purpose of this assessment is to gather essential information that can help us better support your child’s academic, social-emotional, and overall success at Seth Johnson Elementary School.
Your feedback is very important to us. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. Your responses will assist the school counselor in identifying areas of need and developing resources, programs, and support services that will benefit our students and families.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzRbaaDGpvFpnb_dwUUpWdzSgNP4T-cBnmxGGi763a8VcO2w/viewform
Thank you for taking the time to participate and for partnering with us to help ensure the success and well-being of your child.
Sincerely,
Juanita Mincey
Professional School Counselor
Seth Johnson Elementary School


invites you to our
112th Church Anniversary
FUN DAY
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Place: Churchyard and Grounds
Featuring:
FREE Games!
FREE Food!
FREE Music!
Rev. Albert J. Lewis, Pastor
Clarence & Debra – Chairpersons
4560 Narrow Lane Road
Montgomery, AL 36116

invites you to our
112th Church Anniversary
FUN DAY
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Place: Churchyard and Grounds
Featuring:
FREE Games!
FREE Food!
FREE Music!
Rev. Albert J. Lewis, Pastor
Clarence & Debra – Chairpersons
4560 Narrow Lane Road
Montgomery, AL 36116

invites you to our
112th Church Anniversary
FUN DAY
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Place: Churchyard and Grounds
Featuring:
FREE Games!
FREE Food!
FREE Music!
Rev. Albert J. Lewis, Pastor
Clarence & Debra – Chairpersons
4560 Narrow Lane Road
Montgomery, AL 36116

I am providing you with a link to a Parent Needs Assessment. The primary purpose of this assessment is to gather essential information that can help us better support your child’s academic, social-emotional, and overall success at Seth Johnson Elementary School.
Your feedback is very important to us. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. Your responses will assist the school counselor in identifying areas of need and developing resources, programs, and support services that will benefit our students and families.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzRbaaDGpvFpnb_dwUUpWdzSgNP4T-cBnmxGGi763a8VcO2w/viewform
Thank you for taking the time to participate and for partnering with us to help ensure the success and well-being of your child.
Sincerely,
Juanita Mincey
Professional School Counselor
Seth Johnson Elementary School


When: Every Monday, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Runs through December)
Offer: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée (dine-in only).
Where: Participating Zaxbys locations in Montgomery.

Registration Window: June 8th – September 6th
Locations: Wilson, East, Midtown, Wetumpka, & Grandview YMCA branches
Register online or in person at your local YMCA branch
https://ymcamontgomery.org/programs/sports/youth-sports/volleyball/

Details: Alabama State University Athletics is offering 75 complimentary Stinger's Kids Club scholarships to MPS students (ages 5+) on a first-come, first-served basis. Members receive an exclusive T-shirt, giveaways, game-day experiences, and opportunities to meet student-athletes.
Questions? stingerskids@alasu.edu
Apply Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc94HXnCmYnlIvqQ0bdtQA-IvFyGHKJrLCt7giXrSTENDYdUw/viewform
I am providing you with a link to a Parent Needs Assessment. The primary purpose of this assessment is to gather essential information that can help us better support your child’s academic, social-emotional, and overall success at Seth Johnson Elementary School.
Your feedback is very important to us. Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below. Your responses will assist the school counselor in identifying areas of need and developing resources, programs, and support services that will benefit our students and families.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzRbaaDGpvFpnb_dwUUpWdzSgNP4T-cBnmxGGi763a8VcO2w/viewform
Thank you for taking the time to participate and for partnering with us to help ensure the success and well-being of your child.
Sincerely,
Juanita Mincey
Professional School Counselor
Seth Johnson Elementary School

Tuskegee University is hosting its Inaugural Red Tails Classic STEM Day Oratorical Contest, honoring the incredible legacy of Dr. George Washington Carver!
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Montgomery’s Riverwalk Park | Montgomery, AL
Students in Grades K–5 are invited to participate and share their BIG ideas! 💡
🍠 Grades K–3 Topic: A New Use for the Sweet Potato!
Imagine Dr. George Washington Carver was your science teacher. What NEW use for the sweet potato would you invent? Tell us what you would create, how it would work, and how it could help people!
🔬 Grades 4–5 Topic: Science That Makes a Difference
If you were a scientist at Tuskegee University, what problem would you solve? Explain your idea, how science could help solve the problem, and how your discovery could make your community—or the world—better!
🚨 REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 25, 2026
🌟 Speak Up. Stand Out. Change the World!
This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to THINK BIG, EXPLORE, INNOVATE, and INSPIRE!
🔗 Register Today: www.tuskegee.edu/STEMday2026
❤️💛 Let’s encourage our young scholars to use their voices, creativity, and love of STEM to make a difference!
#TuskegeeUniversity #RedTailsClassic #STEMDay2026 #YoungScientists #STEMEducation #GeorgeWashingtonCarver #StudentLeaders #MontgomeryAL


What do your family and student need from Montgomery Public Schools this year?
Take the 2026–2027 Parent Needs Assessment and tell us what matters most. Your feedback will help MPS identify the supports, resources, and family engagement opportunities that can better serve our families.
TAKE THE SURVEY: https://forms.gle/5fSJcYmX1S9deZMP8
Survey closes September 4, 2026
Don't miss your chance to be heard. Take the survey today and help shape the 2026–2027 school year!
#MPSFamilies #YourVoiceMatters #MontgomeryPublicSchools
Join us for the first Make-and-Take Mondays Family Workshop!
Monday, August 24
5:30–7:00 p.m.
MPS Leadership Center – Building B
720 Grove Street
Topic: Homework Toolkits
Learn practical strategies and create resources you can use at home to support your student's success.
Register Now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeA_gZQ595gMN73ZX-w4uxAtpIIl0EeNuxFBrO4_XtBUU6-4g/viewform

📸🐆 Picture Day is TODAY! 🐆📸
Smile, Jaguars! 😄 School Uniform are REQUIRED! This picture will be used for student profiles & Badges.
📅 Date: Today, August 18, 2026
💳 Payment is due when pictures are taken.
Order forms are availabe in the front office.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Watson directly at 334-462-6229
We can't wait to see all of our Jaguars looking their very best! 💛🖤
#JaguarNation #SethJohnsonElementary #PictureDay #SayCheese #20262027

📸🐆 Picture Day is TODAY! 🐆📸
Smile, Jaguars! 😄 School Uniform are REQUIRED! This picture will be used for student profiles & Badges.
📅 Date: Today, August 18, 2026
💳 Payment is due when pictures are taken.
Order forms are availabe in the front office.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Watson directly at 334-462-6229
We can't wait to see all of our Jaguars looking their very best! 💛🖤
#JaguarNation #SethJohnsonElementary #PictureDay #SayCheese #20262027

PARENTS, WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK!
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
Please take a moment to complete our Parent Needs Assessment Survey.
Scan the QR code to complete the survey and share your feedback.
SCAN & REVIEW

invites you to our
112th Church Anniversary
FUN DAY
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Place: Churchyard and Grounds
Featuring:
FREE Games!
FREE Food!
FREE Music!
Rev. Albert J. Lewis, Pastor
Clarence & Debra – Chairpersons
4560 Narrow Lane Road
Montgomery, AL 36116

📸🐆 Picture Day is Almost Here! 🐆📸
Smile, Jaguars! 😄 Picture Day is tomorrow , August 18, 2026! School Uniform are REQUIRED! This picture will be used for student profiles & Badges.
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
💳 Payment is due when pictures are taken.
Order forms have be sent home. Please complete the form, choose your favorite background, and return it with payment on Picture Day.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Watson directly at 334-462-6229
We can't wait to see all of our Jaguars looking their very best! 💛🖤
#JaguarNation #SethJohnsonElementary #PictureDay #SayCheese #20262027

Smile, Jaguars! 😄 Picture Day is Tuesday, August 18, 2026! School Uniform are REQUIRED! This picture will be used for student profiles & Badges.
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
💳 Payment is due when pictures are taken.
Order forms will be sent home. Please complete the form, choose your favorite background, and return it with payment on Picture Day.
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Watson directly at 334-462-6229
We can't wait to see all of our Jaguars looking their very best! 💛🖤
#JaguarNation #SethJohnsonElementary #PictureDay #SayCheese #20262027

