Welcome to the 2026-27 school year!

As superintendent of Mobile County Public Schools, I can say without hesitation that the 2025-26 school year was what we can proudly call a “winning season” for #TeamMCPSS. We raised our state report card score to an 83/B, and we saw significant student growth at all levels – elementary, middle and high school. 

Now, as we begin our new season, I wanted to let each of you know that our plan as #TeamMCPSS is to continue to put in the hard work and to continue to improve.

I saw that dedication in action already on Monday as I visited several campuses for the first day of school. I saw students, dressed sharply in their uniforms and carrying their new backpacks, eager to learn. I saw teachers in their freshly decorated classrooms engaging their students in meaningful lessons. I saw cafeteria workers preparing lunch with precision and care and custodians beaming with pride when I told them how clean and welcoming their schools looked.

Were there kinks? Of course. There always are on the first day. But what impressed me was seeing school employees who were willing to go the extra mile to solve whatever issue came their way.

Our success is 100% due to the hard work of each and every member of #TeamMCPSS. That includes employees, parents, students and community stakeholders. As the excitement that surrounds the first day of school fades, let’s all continue to do our part and #BeTheReason that #TeamMCPSS is successful, with #BeTheReason as our theme for the 2026-27 school year.

So, bus drivers, #BeTheReason that students are transported safely every day. Cafeteria workers, #BeTheReason that students have a tasty, filling breakfast and lunch. Teachers and paraprofessionals, #BeTheReason that students love to learn and make academic progress. Custodians, #BeTheReason that students study in a clean, healthy environment. Office staff, #BeTheReason that your school runs smoothly with top-notch customer service. Administrators, #BeTheReason that your school is managed effectively, and student success is the top priority. Parents, #BeTheReason that students attend school every day, prepared to learn. Central Office employees, #BeTheReason that schools feel supported and well-resourced.

And students, I am not forgetting your critical role in this process! You are the #1 reason we are here. There would be no #TeamMCPSS without you! So, #BeTheReason that you are personally successful. Come to school focused on learning, focused on making good choices, and focused on making your school community the best it can be. You play the primary role in your future success. We ALL love to see you succeed, and we are ALL here to help you.

I’ll close with good advice for all of us – #BeTheReason someone smiles today.

Wishing you all an amazing school year!

 Sincerely,

Chresal D. Threadgill

Superintendent