Mary G. Montgomery High School

Recently, Senior Brodie McNair completed a job shadow opportunity with Sheriff Paul Burch. This was an opportunity to shadow an elected official for the day. During the day he was also able to meet K9 Estie and learn how she helps keep the city safe.

If you would like to provide an opportunity for other students to job shadow you, please email tprice1@mcpss.com.

Congratulations to Ryan Herzberg. Ryan was chosen as one of Academy of Craft Training November 2025 Employees of the Month. The Employee of the Month for this month was based on their performance during their paid internship over the Thanksgiving break. This recognition is selected by the instructor based on the feedback received from the jobsite supervisors.

Ryan’s instructor, Mr. Beaver said that “This employee has been a stand-out worker, throughout the school year. He received high praise from his supervisor during the Thanksgiving internship. He has proven to be a hard worker that hasn't missed a day this year. He represents our motto "Right Time, Right Gear, Right Attitude" and would make an excellent addition to any construction team. That is why he is my Employee of the Month for November 2025.”

Great job Ryan!

Congratulations to our senior students that were selected to receive a Semmes Chamber of Commerce Scholarship. They were honored tonight at the Christmas Banquet. Congratulations on all your hard work. Mallory Davis Brady Dobbs Maria Gervavio Pablo Sophia Perez Harmoni Sanders

Check out the latest Holiday spirit collection by our students in our Academy of Agri-Science. Our holiday spirit looks a little extra AG-mazing this year 🎄✨
Students showcased their creativity and pride by decorating two Christmas trees for the holidays, each with its own special story:
✈️ Mobile Regional Airport Tree
Welcoming travelers with a warm touch of Americana charm, this tree is wrapped in student-made garland, vintage-inspired ornaments, and homegrown details.
Whether you’re flying home or flying out, we hope this tree reminds you of the heart and hands behind agricultural education—and the traditions we build one project at a time.
🌲 Outdoor Viking Pride Tree at Semmes Honor Park
Back home at the City of Semmes Honor Park, our outdoor tree stands tall, showing off our Viking pride while highlighting one of our favorite places on campus—the greenhouse. From handcrafted decor to colors that represent who we are, this tree is our invitation for the community to stop by, celebrate with us, and remember that growth happens here—year-round.
We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our programs, our students’ work, and a little holiday joy with our community. 💛💙
Here’s to a season full of creativity, hard work, and light.
#FFA #VikingPride #AgEd #MerryChristmas #StudentMade #HolidaySpirit #AgricultureGrowsHere 🎄

Students in Mrs. Touchstone’s Forensic Science classes recently studied blood typing as part of their curriculum. Blood typing plays an important role in forensic investigations by helping narrow down suspects and supporting other pieces of evidence.

Our students experienced what it’s like to work in a serology lab as they tested blood types firsthand. They didn’t just learn about agglutination (clumping)—they actually got to see it happen. Watching their understanding deepen as the “how and why” clicked was the best part of the day!

Key Club hosted a lunchtime fundraiser recently, and the mission was simple, tape Coach Long to the wall.
Students bought strips of tape for $1 and while Coach Long didn’t quite stick, they did stick to the real goal, raising money for USA Children's and Women's Hospital.
Huge shoutout to Peyton Whatley, the biggest donor!

Today we had the exciting opportunity to surprise our 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Tracy Box! Mrs. Box was selected by her peers for this honor and is truly deserving. Congratulations on this amazing achievement! 🎉

Please help us in congratulating Ms. Box. She was selected as the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) Assistant Principal of the Year. Our Principal Mr. Diaz surprised her with the announcement today at a special assembly and pep rally in the school gym. Ms. Box is now eligible to apply for the National Assistant Principal of the Year Award. We are so proud of all your hard work and all you do for MGM. #PerseverancePropelsProgress #LearningLeading

Our Junior and Senior students are looking to connect with companies for job shadow opportunities in February. Today we will focus on the students looking into these STEM and Engineering career paths. If you know any companies that will allow our students the opportunity to visit for the day and learn, please leave a comment or email our Career Coach at tprice1@mcpss.com.

*Chemical Engineering
*Mechanical Engineering
*Electrical Engineering
*Aerospace Engineering
*Aeronautical Science
*Agricultural Engineering
*Coastal Engineering
*Engineering (general)
*Computer Science
*Information Technology
*Cybersecurity

MGM PTO is raising money for one of our own. One of our teacher's tragically lost their home to a fire the Saturday before Thanksgiving. We here at MGM are a family and we support each other. Please help us to show her and her family our love and support. Students may bring in a monetary donation to their 1st period teacher this week.

On Thanksgiving day, our Azalea Trail Maids represented MGM and MCPSS by participating in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade.

Our Pre-K students enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving lunch before the break! 🦃🍽️
They loved getting to share this special meal with family members and celebrate together. Moments like these make our school community feel even more like family!

We have one last day of interviews for our senior students on December 10th. If you would be willing to participate as an interviewer, please use the link below to sign up.
https://moretomobileal.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=91433&job_name=mary%20g.%20montgomery%20high%20school%20mock%20interviews

It is time for Stuff the Bus. We are asking that students donate nw and unwrapped items that are appropriate for teenage children. We will still be happy to collect toys of all ages but try to focus on items for students ages 13-18. Examples below. Items may be brought to 1st period teachers between November 17 and December 10th.
Suggested donations for teenagers:
Headphones
Earbuds
Bluetooth speakers
Stanley cups, water bottles, tumblers
Purses
Wallets
Belt bags (cross body bags)
Watches, fitness watches
Tablets, handheld games
Footballs, soccer balls, basketballs, etc.
Makeup and makeup brushes, lip balm, lotion, etc.
Nail polish/kits
Jewelry
Team sports ball caps and other sports paraphernalia
Sweatshirts
Board games/cards
Video games
3D printing pen
Portable chargers for cell phones (power packs, cases, etc.)
LED lights
LED mirror
Ring light
MP3 players
Polaroid camera or digital camera
Selfie sticks
Pajamas/sleep pants
Cozy socks/slippers
Gift cards (Walmart, Target, PlayStation, Xbox, restaurants, etc.)

Congratulations to our MGM Viking Marching Band students for being selected to the MCPSS Honor Band!
We are incredibly proud of each student who auditioned. You represented MGM with excellence, dedication, and Viking pride. Great job to all of our talented students!

Our Pre-K students enjoyed a festive Snoopy Thanksgiving feast while watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! It was such a fun treat, made possible with the help of our Academy of Hospitality and Tourism students in Mrs. Easterling's Culinary I class and our Fine Arts classes with Mrs. McNellage and Mrs. Watt.

🎉 Congratulations to our Viking VALOR Students of the Month! 🎉 Please join us in celebrating these outstanding students who were selected as our Viking VALOR representatives for their grade level. Viking VALOR is our new initiative that highlights the qualities of Venture, Accountability, Leadership, Optimism, and Respect. These students were nominated by their teachers for exemplifying these core values each day. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication! 👏 Congratulations, and great job being true Viking VALOR students!

The MGM Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society (national) competed in the Rocket City Math League Interschool contest on November 19. Members enrolled in Algebra 1 honors up to AP Calculus worked as a team to complete 15 mathematic questions in increasing difficulty with a timeframe of 30 minutes without the use of calculators or any other math aids. 31 members competed in the competition.

Over the weekend at the Mobile Azalea Trail Maids Queen's Coronation, our Azalea Trail Maids received their dress colors. Taylor Killam will be wearing blue and Melody Van Hook will be wearing green. The emcee for the event with MGM Alumna Melissa Grimes Wilder. Melissa served as queen of the Azalea Trail Court for the 2002-2003 year. We were also represented by Agatha Carter Bryant. Agatha is also a MGM Alumna and will serve as president of the 26-27 Court. 🌸🧡💛💚🩵💜🩷 #26Trailing27

👟👞🥾👠Shoe Impressions 🥾👞👟👠
Students in Mrs. Touchstone's Forensic Science classes created their own shoe impressions and added a photo of their shoes to a class database. They put their forensic skills to the test by analyzing impressions from other classes to identify patterns and match characteristics to determine whos shoes matched! They did a wonderful job! However, they all learned that HEYDUDE are the HARDEST shoe impressions to match. 😂 #ForensicScience #VikingCSI