Hello MSCS Families,

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MSCS Alumni Take Center Stage

The spirit of Memphis was shining brightly on the grand stage of Super Bowl LVII's Halftime Show, with several alumni from Memphis-Shelby County Schools stepping into the spotlight.

The Withers Art Museum

Embarking on a captivating educational journey, the students of Midtown School of Creative Sciences (MSCS) recently visited The Withers Art Museum, a cultural gem nestled in the heart of Memphis. The museum, dedicated to preserving the historic images captured by renowned photographer Ernest C. Withers, offered the students a unique lens through which to explore the rich tapestry of their city's past.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

FEBRUARY

• World Relief Arabic Workshop Feb. 22 Link
• Spring Break Learning Academy Registration NOW Link
• General Choice Transfer Priority Window: closes Feb. 23 Link
• Get Ready, Let's Code 4 Feb. 24
• (Registration closes Feb. 20) Link
• Lift Every Voice Feb. 26
• City of Memphis Professional Development Expo: Feb. 28
• 901 FAFSA Link
• ACT Dates Link

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

FEBRUARY

What aid is available in Tennessee?

• (New!) Ron Settles Memorial Scholarship Link
• (New!) Beautify Your School Contest Link
• "I AM the Legacy" Youth Poetry Competition Link
• Memphis Alumnae Chapter (MAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Maggie McDowell Scholarship Link
• Applications for TBA Diversity Law Week Link
• Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program Link
• National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Awards Link
• Army Women’s Foundation Legacy Scholarship Link

The MSCS Equity & Access Office is excited to present Lift Every Voice: Celebrating Black Excellence & Movement In Song on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church-Broad.

This wonderful event will feature uplifting songs from MSCS high school choirs and special guests. Bring the family and friends. Please adhere to First Baptist Church-Broad's clear bag policy. Click HERE to learn more about the event.

*MIDDLE SCHOOLERS*

REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL 11:59PM, FEB. 20, for Tech Xpert Program’s “Get Ready, Let’s Code! 4: Mobile App Development.”

This fun day of coding and learning will take place at Kate Bond MS on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9am - 2pm.

The MSCS Mental Health Center (MHC) invites families to attend February’s Parent Avengers session on Feb. 22 at the Teaching and Learning Academy.

The Parent Avengers will share inspiration, experiences, and lessons about the parenting journey. Click the flyer to learn more information.

It's time to get moving! We are excited to announce that we’re joining Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s Healthier 901 movement as a school district!

Click HERE to learn more and get started!

Join us! It’s as easy as ONE... TWO... THREE! 

1. Download the Healthier 901 app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Follow the prompts on the app to register. 
2. No smartphone? No problem. Visit Healthier901.com to create an account.
3. After registering, visit the Challenges section, find your school name, and join!

Tennessee's literacy laws impact students in third grade and fourth grade. Per state law, third-grade students who do not make a passing ELA TCAP score could be required to attend additional intervention or be retained, and impacted fourth-grade students who do not show adequate growth on the ELA portion of the TCAP could be retained with no additional intervention possible.

FREE RESOURCES

• MSCS Learning Academies (Fall Break, Spring Break, and Summer Learning Academies)
• Focused Tutoring (Before-/After-School Tutoring)
• Memphis Public Library: memphislibrary.org/explorememphis/
• Ready4K: scsk12.org/ready4k
• MSCS Homework Hotline: (615) 298-6636 or (901) 416-1234

Third- and fourth-grade families, please remember to sign the parent acknowledgment form on PowerSchool. For more information, visit http://www.scsk12.org/commitment/ or send an email to thirdgradecommitment@scsk12.org.

Black History Month Fine Arts Contest Winners

Contest judges selected nine winners from submissions to the 2024 Black History Month Fine Arts Contest. The students were invited to participate and submit a variety of art, media, and literary work around the theme "Black History makes me hopeful because..."



The winners of the MSCS Black History Month Fine Arts Contest are listed below:

Elementary:

1st Elizabeth Harris - Treadwell - "Defend Each Other & Scars"

2^nd Harper Clark - White Station - "Peaceful Protest Makes Me Hopeful"

3^rd Chloe Azor - Dexter K-8 - "Jazz Saxophone"

Middle:

1^st Jade Mitchell- Colonial - "Strain"

2^nd Marissa Edwards- Colonial - "Recipe for Hope"

3^rd Taylor Cooper- Kate Bond - "My Kind"

High:

1^st Jonas Garvins- Overton - "History Unbridled"

2^nd Colbie Robinson- Ridgeway - "Future Doctor"

3^rd Adaria Crutcher-White Station - "Those Who Came Before Me"

FedEx Delivers "Operation Warm" to MSCS

FedEx made a special delivery to Egypt ES as a part of "Operation Warm." The company presented coats and shoes on Valentine's Day and will make another special delivery in March. Stay tuned to see which school they will visit next!

The MSCS family is made up of newsmakers! From our students and teachers to our coaches and support staff, everyone in Memphis-Shelby County Schools has a story.

Below are a few highlights shared by local news outlets.

Memphis schools to hold 'Spring Break Learning Academy' for students. Here's what to know

Click here to read the story from the Commerical Appeal

MSCS top brass discuss a program aimed at increasing chances for licensure among aspiring teachers

Click here to read the story from WREG Live at 9

Memphis-Shelby County Schools elects new superintendent

Click here to read the story from WREG

NOTE FROM NUTRITION SERVICES: Nearly every industry, including MSCS, is experiencing food supply chain disruptions.

With our logistics providers openly communicating, the Nutrition Services Department has taken immediate measures to mitigate the impact.

A delay may affect menu selections and the availability of products/supplies. Please be patient and understanding as we work diligently to rectify this situation.

MSCS Nutrition Services is responsible for all District cafeterias, serving breakfast and lunch to 105,000 students daily. Click here to view the meals being served at your child's school.

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