Back-to-School Toolkit
Welcome back, A.L. Burruss Beavers!
School Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sneak-a-Peek: Monday, August 3, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
Meet your teachers, visit your classrooms, and get excited about the first day of school!
Who to Contact
- Dr. Jillian Johnson, Principal
- Alisha Woodward, Assistant Principal
- Anthony Pearson, Counselor
- Stephanie Watts, Counselor
- Katie Gaudette, Instructional Coach
- Sandra Montana, Instructional Coach
- Transportation Change
- Attendance
- Clinic/Nurse: Peggy Whitehouse
- General Questions/Parent Liaison: Joyce Sheren
Important Links
Uniforms
All students are expected to be in uniform from Monday through Thursday. Fridays are "Be Yourself" day. Students are required to dress in proper attire that is not disruptive to the educational process or the ongoing mission of the school. The following describes our ALB uniform policy:
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ALB or MCS spirit wear shirt (sold through the PTA) or a white, blue, or orange solid shirt (may have pocket monogram, ALB, or MCS logo)
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Denim, navy blue, or khaki-colored pants, skirts, skorts, jumpers, or shorts
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Shoes must be closed-toe
Carpool & Transportation
Morning Carpool begins at 8:00 a.m.
Afternoon Carpool begins at 3:10 p.m. All drivers must present the ALB Car Rider tag for the students they will pick up.
Download the My Ride K–12 app for real-time tracking of your student's bus ride.
Before and After School Programming
Eating Lunch with Your Student
Check in at the front office and come enjoy lunch with your student in the cafeteria! Check with your teacher before coming to make sure the daily schedule has not changed due to a special event.
Student Meal Prices:
- Breakfast – $2.50
- Lunch – $3.50
See menus and student meal account information on LINQ Connect or at MCS Nutrition.
Join the A.L. Burruss PTA
Membership is $10 for parents, teachers, family members, and mentors. Join and support this
mission by visiting the A.L. Burruss PTA Store and connecting with us on the A.L. Burruss Facebook page.
2026–2027 School Calendar
| August 4, 2026 | First Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| September 21–25, 2026 | Fall Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| October 12–16, 2026 | Elementary Conference Week (Dismiss at 1:15 p.m.) |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day (Student Holiday/Staff Day) |
| November 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| Dec. 18, 2026 | End of First Semester |
| Dec. 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Holiday Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| January 4, 2027 | Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday/Staff Day) |
| January 5, 2027 | First Day of Second Semester |
| January 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day |
| February 15–19, 2027 | Winter Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| April 5–9, 2027 | Spring Break (Student and Staff Holiday) |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
Find more district back-to-school resources here.