MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile County Public Schools students are rolling into October with new adapted PE bikes, a new slate of JROTC student leaders and a chance to sharpen their job interview skills with local employers. The district’s weekly roundup for the week of Oct. 1, 2026, also includes a downtown cheerleading competition that drew squads from across south Alabama and this week’s televised football matchup.
Adapted PE bikes donated by the Krewe of Kindness
The district’s Special Services Adapted Physical Education Department received a donation from the Krewe of Kindness that includes eight adapted PE bikes and related equipment valued at more than $12,000.
The bikes have been placed at schools across the county based on the individual needs of students. The first schools to receive a bike are:
- Pearl Haskew Elementary
- Dawes Intermediate
- Theodore High School
- Allentown Elementary
- Augusta Evans Special School
The bikes will not stay in one place. They will rotate among schools throughout the year, so more students can use the specialized equipment over the course of the school year.
Adapted physical education modifies activities and equipment so that students with disabilities can take part in physical education alongside the goals of their individual programs. Adapted bikes, which are designed with added support and stability, can help students build strength, balance and coordination while enjoying an activity many children take for granted.
The district thanked the Krewe of Kindness for its commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for students of all abilities to participate, grow and thrive.
New JROTC Brigade Command
Five cadets from four high schools have been promoted and selected to lead their fellow cadets countywide this year as the MCPSS JROTC Brigade Command:
- Cadet Brigade Commander: C/LTC Alex Arnold, Murphy High School
- Cadet Command Sergeant Major: C/CSM Chrislin Seals, Murphy High School
- Cadet Deputy Brigade Commander: C/LTC Hannah Godwin, Theodore High School
- Cadet Brigade Operations Officer: C/LTC Caylee Peyregne, Citronelle High School
- Cadet Brigade Logistics Officer: C/LTC Ashton Johnson, Baker High School
The brigade command will organize JROTC activities and competitions throughout the school year. As Cadet Brigade Commander, Arnold said she also plans to start a mentorship program to help new cadets make a smoother transition into JROTC.
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs operate in high schools across the country, teaching leadership, citizenship, discipline and teamwork. Student-led brigade staffs like this one give cadets real responsibility for planning events and leading their peers, mirroring the way military units are organized.
Business leaders invited to hold mock interviews
The district’s Career Technical Education Division is inviting business and community leaders to sign up to conduct mock interviews with MCPSS high school seniors.
“Mock interviews give MCPSS students a chance to practice telling their story, to build confidence, and to hear directly from the people who hire in our community,” said Claire Minto, MCPSS Signature Academies supervisor and work-based learning coordinator.
During the sessions, students are encouraged to ask questions and talk through ideas to strengthen their résumés. The district said the mock interviews are one of many programs it offers to help students graduate college and career ready.
For employers, the sessions offer an early look at the next generation of local workers. Business and community leaders interested in volunteering can contact the MCPSS Career Technical Education Division to sign up.
South Super Regional cheer competition in downtown Mobile
More than 120 cheer squads from south Alabama middle and high schools competed in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s South Super Regional Cheer Competition on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Mobile Convention Center.
The squads competed for a place at the AHSAA State Cheer Finals, which are scheduled for December at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Each squad performed in two categories:
- Traditional Routine: a performance set to music.
- Game Day: a combination of a band chant, a response to a situational sideline cue from the announcer, a crowd-leading section and the team’s fight song.
The Game Day category is designed to reflect what cheerleaders actually do on Friday nights: lead the crowd, react to what is happening on the field and support their team. The competition ran all day downtown.
Game of the Week: MGM at Baker
The district’s mcpssTV broadcasts a football and a volleyball game of the week each week. This week’s football broadcast features Mary G. Montgomery at Baker, with coverage beginning at 7 p.m. Friday.
The district’s award-winning live broadcasts can be viewed on:
- The Mobile County Public Schools Facebook page
- The mcpssTV YouTube channel
- Comcast channel 15
- Mediacom channel 85
- AT&T U-verse channel 99
- Roku devices
About Mobile County Public Schools
Mobile County Public Schools is the largest public school system in Alabama, serving students in the city of Mobile and communities across Mobile County. The district publishes a weekly summary of school news, student achievements, athletics and community partnerships. Families can follow district announcements on the MCPSS website and social media channels.