Maxwell AFB School Liaison Office

09/24/2026

Alabama's Free College Application week is October 5 - 9, 2026. If you are residents of another state, be sure to check and see if they are also have a free application week.

09/24/2026

Happening this afternoon!

Are you a high school student preparing for college? Join us at the Maxwell AFB Military and Family Readiness Center to learn about being financially ready, staying organized, and being prepared.

09/24/2026

Enjoyed working with MCEC and Purple Star School educators in Huntsville, AL. Educators came together to learn how to support our military families.

09/24/2026

MAFB School Liaison and Montgomery Public Schools Military Liaison attended Goodwyn Middle School's Constitution Day.

09/24/2026

MAFB School Liaison enjoyed attending the Goodwyn Middle School Constitution Day last week.

09/23/2026

Navigating resources for a child with special needs can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Come connect with trusted support teams and fellow Montgomery families at our Special Education Expo this Friday, September 25, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Bellinger Hill Auditorium. It’s all about strengthening our community so every student gets the exact tools they need to thrive! 💙

09/23/2026

More opportunities at our schools.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Prattville, AL – September 21, 2026 – Prattville High School Takes Competition Into a New Arena with Launch of Esports Program

Prattville High School is expanding its athletic offerings this spring with the addition of a new Esports program, providing students with another opportunity to compete, develop skills, and represent the Lions. The new program will be led by Coach Isabella Giles, a lifelong gamer with both academic and coaching experience in the Esports community. Giles minored in Game Studies and Design in college and previously served as an assistant coach for the Pelham High School Esports team. Giles will oversee the development of Prattville High School's Esports program as it prepares to begin competition this spring with the following options for gaming: Splatoon 3, Marvel Rivals, Smash Bros Ultimate, Mario Kart 8, Madden NFL, and Rocket League. The program will provide students with an organized, competitive environment while emphasizing teamwork, communication, strategy, problem-solving and sportsmanship.

“Many of my current friends were made through gaming in college,” says Giles. “There’s such a strong camaraderie about being able to play with my friends no matter the distance between us. Esports also offers a competitive outlet to such a broad range of people, and I feel like there’s something so inclusive about that.”

Prattville High School Principal Dr. Daniel Farris expressed, “I am very excited to be starting an Esports team. We have had some interest from students the last few years but we have not had the expertise on our campus to be the right person for coaching. We are ecstatic to have Mrs. Giles fill this role. Her excitement of wanting to start the team excites us and we cannot wait to see our students thrive with this new opportunity on our campus.”

Athletic Director Blake Boren mirrored Dr. Farris’s excitement: “This is a tremendous opportunity for our students and another step forward for our athletic department. Esports continues to grow rapidly at both the high school and collegiate levels, including scholarship opportunities for student-athletes. Dr. Farris and I have discussed this initiative throughout my three-year tenure, and we simply needed the right leader to help us launch it. We believe that Coach Giles is the right person to build this program, and we look forward to watching our student-athletes represent Prattville beginning in the spring of 2027.

Students interested in participating in Prattville High School Esports can find additional information regarding tryouts, registration, and informational meeting dates through the Prattville High School Athletics Department.

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

Register now to attend the Compact 101 Training on Tuesday, October 6 at 8:00 AM ET. Learn how the Compact removes barriers to educational success for military children during this one-hour session. Register by accessing the Events Calendar from the Linktree in our bio or by scanning the QR Code.

09/21/2026

MCEC Webinars: Timely topics, trusted experts, real support for military families.