Navigating potty training can be challenging, but practical guidance is available.
Toileting Success: A Parent & Caregiver Workshop to gain actionable strategies, positive support, and confident steps forward to guide your child. All participants will receive a free responsibility board to use at home.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you to all of our MPS families for helping us identify the needs in the district. Your involvement makes a world of difference in our schools!
🎓 Coming October 2026: Parent University at MPS!
Montgomery Public Schools is excited to announce Parent University, brought to you by our Office of Federal Programs!
Parent University is designed to empower families with tools, resources, and community connections to support student achievement and well-being.
📅 First Session Starts: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
👥 Target Audience: Up to 150 parents representing the school district-wide
📝 Applications Open: Next week!
Stay tuned to our platforms next week for the official application link to secure your spot. Together, we are Empowering Parents. Elevating Students. Strengthening Communities.
#MPSExcellence #ParentUniversity #MPSFamily #CommunityPartnerships
Please join us for Open House this Thursday from 5:00–6:00 PM!
During Open House, families will have the opportunity to:
Meet their child’s teacher
Pick up progress reports
Meet members of our PTA
Receive important information about upcoming school events
We look forward to seeing you!
Principal Grayson
Today, we honor the hard work and dedication of the workforce that builds and strengthens our community—including our dedicated MPS teachers, staff, and administrators! Enjoy a safe, restful day with your families. Reminder: All MPS schools and district offices are closed today.
Montgomery Public Schools invites all parents and families to attend our upcoming Districtwide Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting on Tuesday, September 15th.
To make it convenient for your schedule, we are offering two meeting times and locations:
Morning Session: 9:30 a.m. at Juliette Hampton Library
Evening Session: 5:30 p.m. at Vaughn Road Elementary
Your voice and involvement matter!
Register here: https://forms.gle/TxM7a7Dc92JaRgtr8
BRIDGING THE GAP: RESOURCE ROUNDUP!
The District Family Engagement Committee invites local organizations, businesses, and community partners to join us for our Resource Roundup! If you offer a product or service that can support and benefit our students, families, and schools, we want to connect with you.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: 632 S. Union Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Hosted By: The District Family Engagement Committee
How to RSVP: If you or your organization plan to attend, please text (no calls, please) your Name, Organization, and # Count to 334-659-6207.
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
We value your input as we work to ensure our school counseling program meets the needs of all Wilson Elementary students and families.
Please take a few minutes to complete our School Counseling Needs Assessment. Your feedback will help our school counselor identify the areas where students and families may need additional support and will guide the development of counseling lessons, small groups, programs, and resources throughout the school year.
The assessment is brief and confidential, and your feedback is very important to us.
Please complete the School Counseling Needs Assessment here:
https://forms.gle/ZTLx7nASe5ncUFZA9
We appreciate your partnership and your willingness to help us better support our Rangers. Together, we can continue creating a school community where every student feels supported and empowered to LEAD. LEARN. SHINE.
Thank you for being an important part of our Wilson Elementary family!
Principal Grayson
Wilson Elementary School
LEAD. LEARN. SHINE.
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
Bring them out to Engineering Day 2026 hosted by NSBE Montgomery Professionals! It’s a completely FREE event packed with hands-on STEM activities, exciting demos, free food, prizes, and fun for the whole family!
🗓 Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Morningview Elementary School (2849 Pelzer Ave)
🎟 For K-12 Students
📲 Scan the QR code in the flyer or head to www.nsbe-mp.org to register today!
#NSBEMP #EngineeringDay2026 #MontgomeryAL #BackToSchool #STEM #FamilyFun #MontgomeryEvents
The first day of school is TOMORROW, Monday, August 10th! 🎉 We are excited to welcome our Rangers back for an amazing school year filled with opportunities to LEAD, LEARN, and SHINE!
As we prepare for a great first day, please review these important reminders.
⭐ Attendance Matters — Start Strong!
Please make attendance a priority beginning on Day 1! Being at school every day and on time helps students establish strong routines and sets the tone for a successful year.
🚗 Morning Arrival Reminders
All parents may walk their child into the building tomorrow (Monday) ONLY.
Kindergarten parents may walk their child in on Monday and Tuesday.
Wednesday is Independence Day! Beginning Wednesday, students should enter the building independently without a parent/guardian escort.
There is NO PARKING in the front drop-off lane. This is a DROP & GO area.
Pre-K arrival is located on the side of the school closest to the YMCA under the white awning.
All families should enter campus using the YMCA road entrance to help us maintain a safe and steady traffic flow.
NEW THIS YEAR: Students will enter through the second set of doors closest to the lunchroom, NOT the doors near the front office.
When entering the carpool line, please pull forward as far as possible before stopping. This helps us unload more students safely and keeps traffic moving.
🚙 Afternoon Dismissal — Please Read Carefully
Our enrollment has increased, and we always have a significant increase in car riders during the first days of school. Please expect longer wait times this week.
For the safety of our students and staff:
All parents picking up students must enter through the YMCA entrance and join the carpool line.
We DO NOT allow walk-up dismissal.
Parents/guardians must remain in their vehicles at all times.
If you walk to the front of the school, staff will not dismiss your child to you. You will be directed to return to your vehicle and enter the carpool line.
Student check-outs end at 2:30 PM daily. Please do not attempt to avoid the dismissal line by checking students out after 2:30.
⏰ Want to Avoid the First-Day Dismissal Rush?
The first week of dismissal requires a little extra patience as students, families, and staff learn their routines.
If you prefer not to wait in the initial carpool line, please consider arriving closer to 3:30 PM this week or utilizing bus transportation if your child is eligible.
After the first couple of weeks, our students and families typically have the process down, and we are usually able to have our campus cleared by approximately 3:30 PM.
Our goal is not simply to dismiss students quickly—it is to dismiss every child safely and to the correct person or transportation method. Your patience, cooperation, and attention to these procedures make a tremendous difference.
Thank you for helping us start the year safely and successfully. We can't wait to see our Rangers tomorrow morning!
💚💛 LEAD. LEARN. SHINE. 💛💚
Principal Grayson
Wilson Elementary School
Centralized Registration Is Open for the First Week of School
Montgomery Public Schools is offering standard and extended hours across all locations during the first week of school (Monday–Friday).
For more information, visit mps.k12.al.us.
Montgomery Public Schools is proud to highlight our latest Superintendent Evaluation results. Demonstrating strong evidence of results and exceeding expectations across key domains, our leadership remains committed to driving excellence for our students and community.
READ THE FULL ARTICLE: https://www.mps.k12.al.us/article/3054052
📈 Overall Score: 87.5% (4.38 out of 5)
🏆 Performance Rating: Accomplished
Thank you, MPS family, for your continued support as we strive for success together! 💙 #OurSchoolsOurCommunitiesOurFuture #LeadershipInAction
1. Download the My Ride K-12 App
Track your child’s bus in real-time and access bus routes directly from your phone! Available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
2. Contact the Transportation Hotline
Have questions about routing or schedules? Our hotline team is ready to help!
📞 Phone: (334) 851-4829
📧 Email: transportationinfo@mps.k12.alus
Hotline Operating Hours (Closed Fridays):
🗓️ Before School (July 27 – August 7): Mon–Thu | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🗓️ After School Starts (August 10 – August 24): Mon–Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Note: After August 24th, please contact the main transportation department at (334) 851-4833. Visit mps.k12.al.us for more information!
Join Us for the MPS Back-to-School Bash! Montgomery Public Schools is kicking off the 2026-2027 school year with our annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.
This free, family-friendly event will feature:
Interactive STEM, reading, math, and fine arts activities
Community resource vendors
Bounce houses and family games
Giveaways and prizes
Free school supply kits for MPS students (while supplies last)
Bring the whole family and get ready for an exciting start to the new school year. We can't wait to welcome you!
