Celebrating Student Success Across MPS
Across Montgomery Public Schools, our students are achieving remarkable success in academics, athletics, arts, and leadership. These accomplishments reflect not only the talent and creativity of our students but also the dedication of the teachers, administrators, and staff who support them every day.
Innovation and problem-solving shine in competitions like the Alabama Invention Convention and the Alabama Governor’s App Challenge. At the Invention Convention, students from Bear Exploration Center impressed judges with original inventions that address real-world challenges. Mikul Crayton earned second place in Grade 5 for his Aqua Cleanup project, while Amyiah Snell and Purity Umeh received honorable mentions for ZapSharpX3. In the Governor’s App Challenge, Forest Avenue Academic Magnet’s Los Pies team created a platform for designing custom footwear, and Bellingrath Middle School’s InAngst app helps students navigate social anxiety and youth mental health.
Athletics highlight the dedication and spirit of our students. Our Lady Thunderbirds basketball team capped an incredible season as the 6A State Championship Runner Up. These student-athletes displayed resilience, teamwork, and pride while representing their school and community on the court.
Montgomery students are also making their mark in STEM. Several high school robotics teams qualified for the VEX V5 World Championship, earning top awards for skills, design, and excellence. Teams from Brewbaker Technology Magnet and Loveless Academic Magnet will compete on a national and international stage, showcasing the innovation, focus, and commitment that define our students.
Montgomery Public Schools is also proud to recognize Carson French, a student at Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, for earning Honorable Mention in the 2026 C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition. Carson’s documentary demonstrates the power of storytelling to examine real-world issues and engage audiences in meaningful dialogue.
Each of these achievements reflects the culture of support and opportunity we cultivate across the district. Every success story in the classroom, on the stage, on the court, or in the lab is a testament to the hard work of our students and the adults who guide them. I am proud to celebrate these accomplishments and look forward to the many more that lie ahead.
Dr. Zickeyous Byrd is an experienced school superintendent, district administrator, principal, adjunct professor, and coach with expertise in school turnaround, curriculum design, teaching, and leadership development.
