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May 9, 2023

Hello MSCS Families,

Thank you for taking the time to view our newsletter filled with articles, District news, events, and timely information.

MSCS Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8-12, 2023

MSCS has planned several events to celebrate our outstanding educators. Parents, students, staff, and the community are showing their favorite teachers love and appreciation in unique ways.

MSCS Seniors Awarded Highly Selective Gates Scholarship

Three exceptional senior students – Rachel Bonner, Kenedi Garrett, and Laniah Bowdery – were selected as recipients of the 2023 Gates Scholarship, a highly selective, final-dollar-amount scholarship.

Vals & Sals Celebrated

Congratulations to the Valedictorians and Salutatorians of MSCS' Class of 2023 for their outstanding academic achievements and dedication to excellence!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

MAY

TCAP ELA scores returned for third-grade students: May 19 Link
Second-semester exams: May 24-26
Last Day of School: May 26
MSCS TCAP retake: May 24-26
TCAP Appeal Window opens: May 30
Summer in Memphis (SiM): June-July Link

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

MAY

University of Memphis Scholarships: Link
Lane College Scholarships: Link
Christian Brothers University Scholarships: Link
Rhodes College Scholarships: Link
(NEW) Teen Fest 2023 talent competition: Link

A teacher has the power to shape a community in a variety of ways, both visible and invisible! This Teacher Appreciation Week, we're highlighting our Super Teachers, nominated by colleagues who see their impact.

Click below to learn more about them!

Did you know that attendance is one of the best predictors of student success? As we close the year, it is important that our scholars attend school every day.

NOTE: If your student will be absent, please remember to send a note. For more information about attendance, CLICK HERE.

MSCS Summer Learning Academy

This FREE program, scheduled for June 20-July 19, will provide K-12 students with extra academic (and ACT) support in a fun and engaging environment.

SLA and the Third Grade Commitment

NOTE: Third-graders identified as at risk for retention have been automatically enrolled in SLA per the MSCS Literacy Commitment.

Registration Reminder

Shelby County Health Department Childhood Lead Testing

Parents of children up to age 18 can contact the Shelby County Health Department's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Department to arrange an appointment for lead testing at (901) 222-9582 or by email at schd.clppp@shelbycountytn.gov . Learn more about the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at https://bit.ly/schdleadtestkids.

As the MSCS 2023 graduation season begins, we are spotlighting some of our exceptional seniors. These students exemplify this year’s theme, “The Class of 2023: We Stand Out.” As they prepare to embark on their next endeavors, we celebrate their accomplishments and are inspired by their reflections and aspirations for the future.

Cierra Copeland, a graduating senior from Mitchell High, shares her story and her dreams for the future. She is in the Top 10 of her class and has received over $1.4 million in scholarships. She plans to become a nurse and an esthetician to help others reach the best of their capacity while feeling confident within themselves.

Malachi Benton, a graduating senior from Memphis Virtual School, has been nominated for a $1,000 grant to aid in his entrepreneurial journey. After high school, Malachi intends to attend a two-year trade school and become an entrepreneur.

We are hosting the inaugural MSCS Salutes Roads to Excellence: Honoring Our Seniors' New Beginnings event that will celebrate our students and their post-secondary endeavors.

The event will include college and career recruiters, vendors, senior gifts (for those who signed up), and of course, families and friends ready to cheer our graduates on!

The senior celebration will take place May 12 from 4 pm to 6:30 pm at the Board of Education.

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. We are committed to showcasing those stories!

Below are a few highlights shared by local news outlets.

Whitehaven High School band director passes away in Atlanta

Click here to read story from WREG Channel 3.

Overton High School performs production of Sandy Hook story, '26 Pebbles'

Click here to read the story from Local Memphis 24.

MSCS board to discuss ‘super search’ next steps on May 12

Click here to read the story from The Daily Memphian.

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.

(NEW) MSCS Nutrition Services wants to hear from students and families (grades 3-12) about our menu offerings! What are your favorite breakfast and lunch items?

Click here for a quick, easy, 5-question survey to help us plan for next year’s meals. Middle and high school students are encouraged to complete the survey themselves. Elementary students can take the survey with help from their parent or guardian.