After five weeks of virtual learning and the holiday break, about a third of MPS students will return to in-person learning on Monday. Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore says the board believes the students had ample amount of time to return to school safely. Moore says the board decided to leave the decision open to parents and families on whether…
2020 is a year to remember, although most people would rather forget everything that happened this year. Alabama News Network has released its annual list of the Top 8 local stories of the year. While we normally don’t rank our stories in order — because what’s important to some people may not be as important to everyone — but…
Coach Rodney Scott/Source: Lee High School, MPS Robert E. Lee High School Head Girls Basketball Coach Rodney Scott has died. Montgomery Public Schools confirmed the passing of Scott Friday. “Coach Scott will be greatly missed. His commitment to his team and school was felt throughout our school district. Our hearts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time,”…
As Alabama News Network has reported, Montgomery Public Schools will revert to an all-virtual learning environment starting Monday. Teachers and administrators will continue to report to their classrooms and offices as usual. If parents do not have technology devices for their children, they are asked to tell their child’s teacher. Learning packets or activity-based assignments will be given to those…
On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey released a statement urging educational officials to return to in-person learning as soon as possible. As COVID-19 hospitalizations reached a record high this week, several MPS parents say they are concerned with the governor’s decision. Some say Governor Ivey should consider waiting until vaccines are approved and distributed. Other parents suggest, leaving it up to…
Two administrators in Montgomery Public Schools have died. School officials are not releasing the cause of death. Montgomery County School Board President Clare Weil confirms that Lee High School assistant principal Dr. Ennis McCorvey has died, as well as Johnnie Carr Middle School assistant principal Joshua Farrow. There will be counselors on both campuses for students and staff this week….
Montgomery, Ala.- Starting December 7, 2020, all MPS students will be virtual learners. MPS teachers and administrators will continue to report to their classrooms and offices as usual. MPS will observe its December holiday break starting Dec. 21, 2020. All MPS students will resume virtual classes on Jan. 4, 2021. Students who have submitted their commitment forms for face-to-face learning…
The Alabama Department of Public Health has released the school dashboard of coronavirus cases for November 20. Overall, there are 2,261 COVID-19 cases involving Alabama’s public schools for this week. That is up from 1,592 last week. In the Montgomery metro area, here are the number of cases for the week: Montgomery Public Schools – 38 Autauga County Schools –…
Montgomery Public Schools has confirmed to Alabama News Network that the victim in the city’s latest homicide was a teacher. MPS says 46-year-old Shai Hudson taught at Goodwyn Middle School. MPS wouldn’t comment any further. Montgomery police say Hudson was found dead in the 1800 block of Gillespie Drive Wednesday night at about 6:34 p.m. Police have launched a homicide…
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed took time to sit down with Alabama News Network for a one-on-one interview as he celebrates one year in office. What a year it has been. The mayor has had to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak and its effects on the local economy and the uptick in shootings across the city this year. But there have…
