I am thrilled to welcome back our students, faculty, and staff for another incredible year in Montgomery Public Schools. As we head into a new chapter for all of us, with new beginnings, we are confident that the 2024-2025 school year will be an excellent year for our district, whether this is your child’s first year or their last before graduation in May.
This summer, we have been diligently preparing to ensure our schools are ready to ignite a passion for learning in every student. But we know that true educational success thrives on collaboration and encourage open dialogue and active participation from all parents and guardians. Your voice is vital to our success, and we are eager to work together to create an atmosphere where each student feels valued and empowered.
This school year marks a particularly special time for our Carver High School community. We are excited to see the continued growth of the CHS and welcome new students to the wolverine spirit. We are especially thrilled about the opening of the new Carver High School Freshman Academy, designed to provide a smooth transition and a strong foundation for incoming ninth graders.
Each student brings a unique gift to our school district, and we are committed to fostering an environment where those gifts can blossom. We encourage our students to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and to find inspiration both within the classroom and through our vibrant co-curricular programs.
As we shared earlier in the spring, we are partnering with Trenholm State Community College to create an Early College Program. Students involved in this pilot will be rising 10th graders who will take a course of study over their 10th, 11th, and 12th grade years that will lead to an MPS High School diploma and a Trenholm State Community College associate’s degree. They will be able to go to any 4-year institution afterward and enter as College Junior. This program would be scheduled to expand each year following with new rising 10th Graders being added each school year going forward. As advocates for college readiness and increased collegiate access, we are thrilled to know the impact of this initiative will last well beyond the extent of our careers.
As Superintendent, I am incredibly proud to lead this district and witness the dedication of our teachers, staff, and community. Every day, I see the passion and commitment that fuels our district and makes Montgomery Public Schools a special community. Let’s work together to make this year one to remember!
Melvin J. Brown, Ed.D., is the superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools and previously served as superintendent of Reynoldsburg City Schools in Ohio. He has 24 years of school administrative experience.
