Alabama College Match Day graphic: 1,198 applicants, 12,082 admissions offers, $2560M in scholarships

A game-changer: MCPSS students receive $250M in scholarships in one day

Mobile County Public Schools Mobile County Public Schools students received a record $250 million in college scholarships on October 6 through a new state-wide initiative from Alabama Possible. Students were invited to apply to multiple colleges in- and out-of- state through a portal, and were “matched” with admissions offers and scholarship dollars. From MCPSS’s 12 high schools, 1,198 seniors received 12,082 admissions offers and $250 million in scholarships from Alabama colleges and universities.

Acceptance and scholarship figures are expected to increase on Oct. 20, when the students will hear back from out-of-state colleges and universities. MCPSS leads Alabama with today’s scholarship offers.

“This is a game-changer,” said Dr. Monica Motley, Director of School Counseling Services for Mobile County Public Schools. “This is going to make it easier for students to have access to higher education.”

#TeamMCPSS honored for United Way donations

Awards and Honors

Dawes Intermediate School has been named one of Alabama’s Semiquincentennial Schools for the 2025–26 school year as part of the America250 Alabama Initiative. State Representative Dr. Mark Shirey presented the school with a Semiquincentennial flag that will be displayed at the school.
Keisha Mack, media specialist at Washington Middle, received the Herman Moore LAMP Award of Exceptional Service to Alabama libraries. She is shown with James Taylor, president of the Alabama Library Expo.
The Williamson High School culinary team won first place in the high school burger category at the Iron Sharpens Iron cookoff.

Grants for classroom supplies

Congratulations to the teachers who were awarded special grants for classroom supplies from the University of South Alabama as part of Extra Yard for Teachers Week:

Lauren Deane, Anna Booth Elementary, $500
Lindsey Vice, Anna Booth Elementary, $200
Brianne Seymour, Castlen Elementary, $200
Ashley Ziebac, Dawes Intermediate, $200
Ashley Benson, E.R. Dickson Elementary: $200
Christina Crismon, E.R. Dickson Elementary: $500
Kaliyah Benning, Indian Springs Elementary: $100
Angela Pruna, O'Rourke Elementary, $200
Kaitlyn Blow, Semmes Elementary, $200

Mellisa Harkins, Augusta Evans Special School, $200
Addison Hammons, Alba Middle, $200
Elizabeth Griffith, Causey Middle, $200
April Dunson-Craft, Hankins Middle, $200
Sam Wicker, Baker High, $200
Eric Browne, Baker High, $200
G.T. Tolbert, Blount High, $500
Sabrina McAnally, Mary G. Montgomery High, $200

School Spotlights

The latest School Spotlight includes the new Math Arcade at Hutchens Elementary, created by Math Coach Alison Townsend. The arcade has a series of games and challenges designed to immerse students in math concepts. Learn more about it here on the mcpssTV YouTube channel. The MCPSS Office of Communications' School Spotlight series includes student and teacher profiles and videos about special programs and educational opportunities at schools throughout the district. It is available on the YouTube channel and on the district's Facebook and Instagram platforms.

Magnet Schools application portal opens
The Magnet School applications has opened for the 2026-27 school year. Families are encouraged to apply before October 25. Here is the application link.

Middle school volleyball, football championships

Congratulations to the middle school volleyball champions, Dunbar Magnet (small division, top photo) and Phillips Preparatory (large division, bottom photo). The games were broadcast live and are available on the mcpssTV You Tube channel. View them here.

McpssTV will broadcast middle school football championship games (large and small divisions) live on Oct.16. The broadcasts will be available via Facebook Live, Comcast (channel 15), Mediacom (channel 81), AT&T U-verse (On Demand channel 99), and Roku (Mobile County Public Schools App). Here is the YouTube link.

Football season: Watch live

Watch the MCPSS Football Games of the Week on the mcpssTV broadcast! Facebook Live, Comcast (channel 15), Mediacom (channel 81), AT&T U-verse (On Demand channel 99), and Roku (Mobile County Public Schools App). Here is the YouTube link.

Board meetings
The Mobile County Board of School Commissioners will hold a work session on October 22 at noon and its regular board meeting on October 27 at 10 a.m. The work sessions are recorded and uploaded to the mcpssTV YouTube channel. The board meetings are live-streamed on mcpssTV.

All meetings are held in the Board Room at MCPSS Central Office, located at 1 Magnum Pass in west Mobile.

Reminder: Friday, October 10, is a Virtual Learning Day and there will be no school for students. Teachers will make assignments for students to complete at home.

Nominate a teacher
Turn your favorite teacher into a winner! The 68 Ventures Bowl will give nine $1,000 grants to MCPSS teachers through the “Nominate a Teacher” program. The nominations will be accepted through October 31. Here is the link to nominate.