Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

The Girls with Pearls and mentors took their school spirit to the next level by hosting a fabulous Denim and Diamond school dance! The event was a sparkling success, with students...

Ms. Bledsoe’s 4th-grade class had the unique opportunity to put their skills to the test during their Star Pupils' Sip and Snack event! Students were tasked with interviewing for ...

This year, Weatherly Heights Baptist Church marked a special milestone—the 10th anniversary of donating brown bags to students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary! The church has...

Students, faculty, and staff at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary had a wild and unforgettable experience as special guests from Barn Hill Preserve visited the school! The excitin...

This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary added an exciting new twist to Read Across America Week—a school-wide reading chain challenge! To motivate students to read, every boo...

During Read Across America Week, the Reading Across America Committee made sure that students were not only inspired to read but also rewarded for their efforts! Each day, student...

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is proud to recognize Mrs. Walker as Teacher of the Month! In just her first year at MLK with over 20 years of teaching experience , Mrs. Walker ...

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 were treated to a special experience as volunteers from across the community joined them to celebrate the joy of reading. Parents, distri...

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...

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...