Hello MSCS Families,

We'd like to introduce you to your very own newsletter filled with articles, District news, events, and timely information.

MSCS Safety & Security Chief on Keeping Our Students Safe, Secure, and Successful

We’ve all heard the saying, "it takes a village to raise a child."

And that saying reminds us that everyone has a role in our children’s academic success and safety. Every day, dozens of officers work across Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) to keep students and our schools safe. MSCS also partners with restorative justice and social service agencies on collaborations that address community and family health because we understand ... READ MORE

MSCS Educators Named Music Teachers of Excellence Award Recipients

Three MSCS educators will be recognized by the Country Music Association (CMA) Foundation as Music Teachers of Excellence on October 18 in Nashville.

The Foundation will also donate a total of $150,000 to all of this year’s recipients, which will go toward their classroom needs and music programs and support professional development and personal expenses. 

The MSCS 2022 recipients are... READ MORE

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR 

UPCOMING DISTRICT DATES

OCTOBER

• National Principals' Month
• Memphis Area FAFSA Event - October 18
• Next ACT Test: October 22 - Register Here
• Read for the Record - October 27
• Boo for Books - October 29

NOVEMBER

• Election Day - November 8 (Students Out)
• Veterans Day - November 11 (Students Out)
• Family Data Nights (District-wide) - Click here for your school's date

UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS 

• Click this link to view schedules, purchase tickets, and see team stats.

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS: OCTOBER

• Veterans of Foreign Wars Voices of Democracy: Link
• National Science Bowl: Link
• WERC Environmental Design Contest: Link
• Annual Design/Build/Fly Competition: Link
• High School Business Idea Competition: Link

NOVEMBER

• Tennessee History Day: Link
• ArcGIS Online Competition for US High School & Middle School Students: Link
• Space Design Competition: Link
• American Computer Science League: Link
• Exploratory Latin Exam: Link
• Pegasus National Mythology Exam: Link
• Medusa Mythology Exam: Link
• National Recreation Trails Photo Contest: Link

In appreciation for the efforts of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) educators, the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation visited Ridgeway HS to honor one of our hardworking teachers, Jawanna Franklin.

Their Extra Yard for Teachers Week kicked off with The Big Day For Teachers event featuring a special surprise check presentation. 

Memphis students continue to make their mark on the academic world, and more than a dozen of them are being educated right here in Memphis-Shelby County Schools! 

Thirteen high school seniors have been named National Merit® Scholarship Semifinalists! The National Merit Scholarship Program was created to identify and honor scholastically talented American youth and encourage them to fully develop their abilities. Click here to find out which schools they represent.

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.

College Board piloting first AP African American Studies course

Watch the NBC News story here

Reinventing Memphis' historic Melrose High School building

Read the ABC24 article here

Meet Ivonne Arguijo, who's innovative public school programs help Hispanic students

Read the Commercial Appeal article here

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

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