Murphy High Students Unharmed After Bus Struck Near Greensboro
A bus carrying dozens of Murphy High School students back from a college visit was struck near Greensboro, but school officials say no one was hurt. Rean Philips with Mobile…
MCPSS weighs two calendar options for 2019-2020 school year
MOBILE, Ala. — The Mobile County Public School System is weighing two proposed calendars for the 2019-2020 school year, and district leaders want to hear from the people the schedule…
Teen Arrested After Social Media Threat Against Theodore High School
MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile County school officials said a suspect has been arrested in connection with a threatening social media post aimed at Theodore High School, though they confirmed the…
Davidson High Football Coach Fred Riley Placed on Administrative Leave Amid Hazing Fallout
Longtime Davidson High School head football coach Fred Riley was placed on administrative leave, Mobile County school officials confirmed Wednesday. The district offered little explanation for the move. “We don’t…
Mobile County Teachers Union Voices Cautious Optimism Ahead of Superintendent Transition
As Mobile County Public Schools prepares to welcome Chresal Threadgill as its new superintendent, the local teachers association says early signs point toward a more collaborative relationship between the district…
AEA Takes Mobile County School System to Court Over New Campus Access Restrictions
The Alabama Education Association is challenging Mobile County Public School System administrators in court after new rules blocked its representatives from this year's new-teacher orientation.
Mobile County Schools Add New First Class Pre-K Classroom as State Expansion Continues
Mobile County schools are adding a new First Class Pre-K classroom at Elsie Collier Elementary this fall as part of a 122-classroom statewide expansion, though thousands of local families remain…
Mobile County Teachers Union Raises Alarm Over Proposed Layoff Policy Overhaul
The Alabama Education Association says proposed changes to Mobile County's teacher layoff policy would push seniority to the bottom of the list, even as the school district insists no layoffs…
Mobile County Schools Push Perfect Attendance Campaign to Combat Chronic Absences
Mobile County Public Schools launched an attendance campaign in September, warning that missed early school days can lead to chronic absenteeism.
Bond Shortfall Delays Construction at Three Mobile County Schools
A $100 million school construction bond ran short of funds, forcing Mobile County to delay work at three campuses until at least fiscal year 2016.