Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

At Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary, it takes a village to create a nurturing and successful learning environment, and Mrs. Myra is at the heart of it all. Known for her hard wor...

During Read Across America Week, students in grades K-5 eagerly participated in an exciting reading challenge, fostering a love for books while engaging in friendly competition. T...

During Read Across America Week, students were treated to a special experience as volunteers from across the community joined them to celebrate the joy of reading. Parents, distri...

Ms. Sicks’ class recently engaged in an exciting lesson on identifying the main idea in texts. Using interactive strategies, students analyzed passages, identified key details, an...

We are incredibly grateful to Redstone for their generous donation of supplies to help us prevent germs and keep our students safe and healthy! From sanitizers to disinfecting wip...

Mrs. Stone’s students have been hard at work strengthening their reading skills with i-Ready! Through engaging lessons and interactive activities, students practiced comprehension...

Ms. Lyle’s students have been hard at work refining their writing skills! From brainstorming ideas to drafting, revising, and editing, they are fully engaged in the writing proces...

We honored Black History with a special day dedicated to embracing natural hair and self-love. Students proudly showcased their curls, coils, braids, and locs while engaging in me...

This month, Girls with PEARLS continued their amazing commitment to literacy by reading books to our students as part of their monthly volunteer initiative. Their dedication to fo...

The Young Gentlemen of MLK pinning ceremony was a great success, with students, their families, Superintendent Dr. Sutton, district leaders, and staff all coming together to suppo...

The circus recently came to our school and surprised our students with an exciting and unforgettable performance! The students were thrilled as professional circus performers show...

Congratulations to Mrs. Ervin for being named Support Staff of the Year! This well-deserved recognition celebrates her exceptional dedication, hard work, and unwavering support of...

Ms. Bledsoe’s room transformation was a hit as students dove into the book Holes by Louis Sachar and participated in a variety of engaging activities that brought the story to l...

Congratulations to Ms. Hannah for being named the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year! This well-deserved recognition highlights her exceptional dedication, hard work, and passion for t...

Literacy Night was a tremendous success, bringing together parents, staff, and students for an evening of fun and learning! Attendees actively participated in engaging activities ...

The Girls with Pearls achieved an incredible milestone by collecting over 1,000 items to donate to Village of Promise! This outstanding effort reflects their dedication to making...

Congratulations to Ms. Parker on completing her National Board Certification! This prestigious accomplishment reflects her dedication to excellence in teaching and her commitment ...

Students from the AAMU TEACH program wrapped up their semester with an engaging, hands-on lesson on ecosystems in Ms. Stewart’s class. Over the past three weeks, the class explore...

Our Student Council recently hosted an exciting real-world election led by Ms. Slaughter, giving students in grades 3-5 the opportunity to experience the democratic process firsth...

Mrs. Herrin's class is working hard to prepare for the upcoming ACAP testing! Through focused lessons, practice activities, and collaborative learning, students are building the s...