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.
2012 Winter Magnet Application Period is Open!
Magnet applications, program descriptions, information sheets and transcript request forms will be available at the magnet schools, the Central Office located at 307 S. Decatur Street, or on the MPS website at the links below.
Click HERE to download magnet applications. Click HERE for magnet program descriptions and application instructions
Kindergarten Open House on January 31,2012
Montgomery Public Schools will hold a District-wide Kindergarten Open House for parents of students entering kindergarten in fall 2012. The open houses will be held at all traditional elementary schools on January 31 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. This event is not intended for the pre-kindergarten program. It is for students entering kindergarten. For more information click HERE.
Career Academy Applications Are Now Available
Montgomery Public Schools is now accepting applications for the high school career academies through March 9,2012. Click HERE for an application, transcript form and booklet.
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.
MPS & Partners in Education Seeking Volunteers to Mentor Students
January is Mentoring Month and Montgomery Public Schools and Partners in Education needs caring adults to volunteer as a mentor to a deserving young person. Mentoring doesn't require any special skills, just one hour a week and a willingness to help a student reach his potential. For more information about mentoring, contact Partners in Education at (334)240-0918 or visit www.montgomerypie.org.
New Principal Named for Chisholm Elementary
A new principal has been named for Chisholm Elementary. Click Here to read the news release.
Superintendent Begins a Weekly Blog
Superintendent Barbara W. Thompson is posting a new blog each Monday. Click Here to read her blogs.
Highland Avenue Elementary Named an Alabama Torchbearer School for a Fourth Time!
They’ve done it again! Students, teachers and staff at Highland Avenue Elementary School were ecstatic to learn that for a fourth time their school has been named a 2011-2012 Alabama Torchbearer School.Click HERE to learn more.
T.S. Morris Elementary Named 2011 Blue Ribbon School
Congratulations go to T.S. Morris Elementary School for being named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School. Click HERE to find out more!
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 Calendars Available
The 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school calendars were approved at the April 26, 2011 school board meeting. To view the 2011-2012 calendar click here and open related document. To view the 2012-2013 calendar click here and click related document.
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!
We are revamping the email notification system for Montgomery Public Schools for those outside the system. In an effort to ensure we have the correct email address, please take a moment to enter your contact information into our new system. Starting October 15, 2010, we will only send email alerts to those who have signed up using the new system.
If you wish to continue to receive our email alerts, please click on the Notify Me button at the bottom of the menu on the left side of this page. Just follow the instructions. 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.
You can also sign up for text message alerts at the same time. There is no charge for this by MPS, but unless you have unlimited texting on your cellular phone, 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".
