All MPS stakeholders are invited to come to Park Crossing High School or tune in on YouTube as Dr. Melvin J. Brown, superintendent of MPS, delivers the State of the Schools Address. #TheresMorewithMPS
Remember, TechMGM's STEM Fest is this Saturday, Sept. 2. All students are invited. To register for this FREE event, go to registration.stemnola.com. Registration deadline is TODAY. #TheresMorewithMPS #STEM
Vaughn Road Elementary students are motivated to succeed! These scholars joined faculty and staff in wearing t-shirts with positive messages to reflect their positive attitudes! #motivation #affirmations #TheresMorewithMPS
We are just days away from our inaugural Digital Dialogue workshop of the 2023-2024 academic year. This virtual series is designed to provide our parents and legal guardians with valuable tips, tools, and resources. Register today: https://forms.gle/rjvBtKjuk4vFjhNNA #TheresMorewithMPS
MPS has three of the state’s top 20 high schools, with LAMP High once again being named the best high school in Alabama. LAMP also ranks as the 15th best high school in the nation! Brewbaker Technology Magnet High is ranked the seventh best high school in the state, with Booker T. Washington Magnet High coming in at 16, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings.
You can read the full report here: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/alabama
Investing in your local schools is a win-win for communities and businesses alike. #buildingskills #TheresMorewithMPS
Cuteness alert: Pintlala Elementary students became acquainted with some tiny quail chicks recently as part of their study of the animal kingdom!
Principal Jasmine Deese brought the chicks to several classes for scholars to observe and hold. This led to more research, student discourse, and an expansion of academic vocabulary! #TheresMoreWithMPS
Chronic absenteeism is a nationwide issue. Let's work together to solve it. #attendancematters #TheresMorewithMPS
We want to send a big thanks to Mobis for their partnership with Catoma Elementary! Mobis has come through once again with a donation of school supplies for Catoma students. #CommunityPartners #TheresMorewithMPS
Fitzpatrick Elementary scholars are becoming math masters with the help of fun and engaging lessons!
Mr. Campbell’s fourth-grade students are learning how to round numbers using a beaded number line. Students in Ms. Meadows’ second-grade class are participating in Number Talks with Math Coach Debra Taylor, building their math fluency one splat at a time! #TheresMorewithMPS
Congratulations to these LAMP High students who have received National Recognition from the College Board!
They were recognized for having a GPA of 3.5 or higher and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10 and/or AP exams.
They are, from left, Mia Dunlap, Martha Crayton, Cleo Washington, Madison Rudolph, Arabelle Fitisemanu, Micah Young, Steve Shoals, Brandon Zumba, and Logan Whaley. Their awards include the National African American Recognition Award, the National Hispanic Recognition Award and the National Indigenous Award.
Decisions we make now affect our future. #attendanceiscritical #TheresMorewithMPS
Blount Elementary scholars are getting a jump on the school year with collaboration, investigation and fun group activities! #workingtogether #teamwork #TheresMorewithMPS
-All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who is 18 or older for the entire game.
-The parent or guardian must have a valid photo identification.
-There should be no more than four children under the supervision of each parent or guardian.
-All attendees are expected to follow all rules of the facilities where the athletic event is being held.
-Only clear bags will be allowed, and all bags are subject to search.
-Those who fail to follow the facility’s rules may be escorted off the premises.
*Please note that law enforcement may also be present at these events and will act at their discretion if they observe any laws being broken, and offenders may be subject to arrest and prosecution.
To establish a standard of behavior, signs will be posted in the venue where the event is being held. These will remind us that sporting events are a time to come together and support our student-athletes while displaying pride in our communities and schools. Some of these expectations include (but are not limited to):
-Spectators are asked to remain seated in the stands during the game. Loitering or gathering in the aisles, concourses, ramps, entrances, or exits is prohibited.
-Smoking, including using electronic cigarettes or other intoxicants, and/or possessing alcohol are not permitted.
-There will be no roughhousing, running, fighting, use of profanity, or acting in a manner considered to be: offensive, threatening, insulting, humiliating, embarrassing, disruptive, obscene, sexually explicit, gang-related, or violent. We will not permit nor condone unsafe, disruptive, or harmful behavior.
-Any violation of the student code of conduct or creating an unsafe environment or condition will be grounds for removal from the game without ticket reimbursement.
A large diversity of languages are represented at MPS. #TheresMorewithMPS
At Highland Gardens Elementary, scholars are active and engaged in the STEM lab as they learn the importance of teamwork! #workingtogether #TheresMorewithMPS
Our libraries are a learning hub where educators nurture curiosity through reading and writing while modeling collaborative teaching practices with the aid of technology. A big thanks to our amazing library staff! There's more with MPS Libraries! #TheresMorewithMPS
Investments in local schools and the appreciation of community property values go hand in hand. #TheresMorewithMPS #investinginourfutureleaders
We've been chosen by our local Winn-Dixie at 1740 Carter Hill Road to be a part of the School Donation Program. Thanks Southeastern Grocers for being a proud community partner supporting the future leaders of our communities!
From now until Tuesday, August 29, you're encouraged to round up toward MPS in two ways. First, you can round up your purchase or donate at check out. Second, you're invited to purchase a reusable Community Bag with a Giving Tag. Each bag comes with a $1 community donation tag, and MPS will be the designated recipient of the Community Bag funds. #donatetoday #TheresMorewithMPS
TechMGM's STEM Fest is Saturday, Sept. 2. All students are invited. To register for this FREE event, go to www.stemnola.com. Registration deadline is Aug. 30. #TheresMorewithMPS #STEM
