2012 Spring Magnet Applications Now Available
Spring magnet applications will be available May 11-May 25, 2012. The deadline to turn in applications to the magnet school you wish to apply to is June 1, 2012. The spring application period is limited to those who have moved to, or planned to move to Montgomery County after February 17,2012. Spring applicants must provide transcripts, military orders, copies of leases or closing documents, or other appropriate documentation to show that the applicant did not live in the county prior to February 17, 2012. For more information or to download an application, click HERE.
No. 1# SCHOOL IN ALABAMA; FOUR SCHOOLS NAMED AMONG NATION'S BEST
U.S. News & World Report has named four MPS high schools among the nation’s best. Loveless Academic Magnet Program, Brewbaker Technology Magnet High, Booker T. Washington Magnet High and Carver High School all made the publication’s 2012 Best High Schools list, which includes data on nearly 22,000 public high schools from 49 states and the District of Columbia. LAMP was also ranked No. 1# in the state. Click HERE for more information.
Pre-K Registration Begins
As Montgomery Public Schools prepare for the end of this school year, preparations are already in place for the next. Beginning Monday, children who will be four years old on or before September 2, 2012 may be eligible for a limited number of pre-k classes at some Title I schools. Registration will continue through May 28. Click Here for more ...
Board Explores Cost-Saving Options for Middle School Athletics
The Montgomery County Board of Education will explore a cost savings option projected to save the district’s middle school athletics program more than $145,000 for the 2012-2013 school year. Click HERE for more information.
New Calendar for 2012 -13 Proposed
A proposed new law would change the school calendar and restrict the start and end dates for schools in Alabama. To meet this requirement, MPS has proposed a new calendar for next year. Each of the 172 proposed days would add 20 minutes of instruction time - making the total school day seven hours and 20 minutes. There are also two early dismissal days for students to allow teachers to participate in professional development. You can view the proposed calendar by clicking here. Please send your comments to parentinfo@mps.k12.al.us.
Change In May Monthly Board Meeting Date
The regular monthly board meeting scheduled for May 22 has been changed to Wednesday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. It will be held at McKee Middle School.
Jeff Davis Teacher Quebe Bradford Named to State Teacher of the Year Sweet 16 List!
Jeff Davis High School teacher Quebe Bradford has been selected to the Alabama Teacher of the Year Program’s “Sweet 16” list. The list was compiled from applications submitted by elementary and secondary teachers from more than 130 school districts across the state who are competing for the coveted 2012-2013 Alabama Teacher of the Year title. Click HERE for more details
LAMP Teacher Diann Frucci Named NMSI Teacher of the Year
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High teacher Diann Frucci has been named a 2012 All American National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI) Teacher of the Year by the A+ College Ready Program. The award is presented annually to outstanding Advanced Placement math, science and English teachers for their remarkable contributions to their students and the teaching profession. Click HERE for more details.
Thirteen Schools Show a 10 Percent or Higher Increase in Attendance
In an effort to increase student performance and attendance, a new incentive program provides financial rewards for schools and Central Office departments when the schools they supervise show marked improvement in attendance. The funds for the incentives are being provided by a local community partner.
Schools that increased their attendance by 10 percent or higher the first semester of this year are: Baldwin Middle, Brewbaker Middle, Carr Middle, Dozier Elementary, Dunbar Ramer Elementary, Flowers Elementary, Forest Avenue Elementary, Garret Elementary Halcyon Elementary, Highland Gardens Elementary, Loveless High, McKee Middle, and Wilson Elementary. Click Here to read more!
MPS Receives Record $1 Million Donation
Public schools in Elmore and Montgomery counties received a much needed infusion of capital thanks to a generous $2 million donation from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to be divided equally between the two school systems. Click HERE to read more.
MPS Teacher of the Year Nominees
Vaughn Road Elementary teacher Clark Waggoner and Jeff Davis High School teacher Quebe Bradford have been named Montgomery Public Schools’ Teachers of the Year. The two will go on to represent the district in the 2012 Alabama Teacher of Year Program.Click HERE to find out more about our nominees.
Drawings of New East High School Released
The $23 million high school will house over 1,000 students and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2013.
DOJ OK’s New Board District Lines
The Montgomery County Board of Education received a letter from the United States Department of Justice late Tuesday afternoon indicating that there are no objection to the board’s redistricting plans. The next elections will be conducted in accordance with the newly drawn lines. To read the letter from the U. S. Department of Justice click here. To see the new district map click here.
Gather Some Friends and Help Our Schools!
Join with your friends, members of your civic group, or those you worship with to help our schools! There are dozen of projects at schools throughout the county that can use your help. It is a great way to help our schools and bond with your friends and family. Click here to see the projects and to find out how you can get involved.
MPS Graduation Rate Tops State Average!
The numbers are in and the graduation rate for Montgomery Public Schools increased by 10 points and is better than the state average. Read all about it by clicking here. In addition, MPS seniors earn more than $15 million in scholarships click here.
School Board Meetings Now Online - Missed a recent school board meeting? You can now watch the meetings online by clicking here
Sign Up for Email and Text Notifications!
If you wish to receive emails and text messages on the latest MPS news, click the Notify Me button at the bottom of the menu on the left side of this page. Just follow the instructions and be sure to check the Communication Sign up box. You will receive an email to confirm your address before you will begin to receive notifications. There is no charge for text messages by MPS, but unless you have unlimited texting on your cellular phone plan, your carrier's rules and rates will apply.
Please encourage others who have an interest in our schools to sign up.
STI Home
The STI Parent Portal (STI HOME) is available. This tool allows parents to view information on their child's progress, grades, attendance, etc.
To ensure the security of the information, parents must obtain a password from their child's school in person. A state-issued photo ID will be necessary to receive a user name and password.
ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR NEW USER NAME AND PASSWORD ACCESS IT THROUGH THE "FOR PARENTS" BUTTON ABOVE, CHOOSE "STI HOME", THEN THE WORDS "CLICK HERE".
