THE BRIDGE weekly update is a platform to keep stakeholders connected and informed about upcoming events and District initiatives. 

We are THE BRIDGE to our community’s identity. The authentic character and soul that defines the 901 is reflected in every one of our schools. We are the second-largest employer and our graduates fuel the local workforce — the success of MSCS is tied to the economic vitality of Greater Memphis.

Together, we MUST BELIEVE.

Together, we WILL ACHIEVE.

Together, we are REIMAGINING 901.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. King reminded us that in times of adversity “we must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope.” Ahead are more difficult days in education, but TOGETHER we’re Reimagining 901 to get it RIGHT for children! Today, we commemorate a DREAMER.

2022 Orff All-City Concert: "A Night of Dreams"

Sometimes MUSIC is the only medicine the heart needs! I’m so proud of our incredible MSCS musicians. Our 2022 All-City Orff Concert at the Cannon Center was a showcase of talent by the next performing arts LEADERS. Thanks to the educators and students who put their ALL into making tonight possible. This year’s theme, "A Night of Dreams," featured our youngest students performing music, movement, drama, and speech. 

Principal Margaret Bland McKissack-Larry Honored

for Her Decades of Service to Education

A GIANT amongst educators! In honor of Women's History Month, Margaret Bland McKissack-Larry, Principal of Avon Lenox High School, was recognized for her 62-year career in education during the March MSCS Board Business Meeting. She is the longest-serving public educator in the City of Memphis and the longest-serving District employee.

Safe and Supportive Families Expo: April 9

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The MSCS Student Equity Enrollment and Discipline (SEED) Department, in collaboration with the Shelby County Citizen Review Panel, will be hosting a Safe and Supportive Families Expo on April 9 to bring awareness towards keeping students safe and supporting their social-emotional well-being several various resources available in the District and Memphis community. 

The expo will be held at Streets Ministries (N. Graham location) and is free for all students and families.

Mid-South Leadership Symposium:

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!

Excellence in Numbers! Leaders from school districts across the Mid-South are invited to participate in creative and innovative learning sessions, keynotes, distinguished lectures, and networking sessions that will establish systems and lead to success in the K-12 learning environment. Event sponsorship opportunities are now available!

Click here for more information on on how to become an event sponsor!

MSCS Teacher Named Extraordinary Educator

by Curriculum Associates

Congratulations to Bethel Grove ES teacher Demetria Smith for being named a 2022 Curriculum Associates Extraordinary Educator! Your dedication and commitment to helping improve achievement and outcomes for students truly makes you extraordinary!

Click here to read more.

MSCS ReadyGrads - CCTE and Ford Meet

to Discuss Partnerships for Students

Teams with Ford Motor Company and CCTE recently met at East High School to discuss partnership opportunities for MSCS students.

Click here to learn more about CCTE.

White Station High Students Win National Arts Awards

Three White Station High School students have won national honors for their artwork in the 2022 Scholastic Art Awards.

Seniors Aayush Jain and Celeste Rodriguez were awarded gold medals, while junior Spoorthi Marada brought home a silver medal. The works will be displayed at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June. The three medals are the most from a school district in the Mid-South.

Click here to read more on this achievement from our talented students!

MSCS Hosts First Annual Farmers Market

for District Employees

Our very first MSCS Farmers Market was just what the doctor ordered for our employees!

Hosted by our Human Resources Department, local vendors and health food restaurants provided fresh produce, healthy recipes, and tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

We're reimagining a HEALTHIER 901 together!

REIMAGINING 901: Community Call to Action

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MSCS Summer Learning Academy

Registration Opens March 29

Get Ready! Registration for the Summer Learning Academy opens 8 am on Tuesday, March 29! Grades 1 through 9 will receive 5 weeks of reading and math instruction. RISING 1st through 9th graders will receive intervention assistance and physical activity guidance.

NEW THIS YEAR: Current 2nd graders who are not meeting at least 8 of 12 of the Third Grade Commitment's Criteria for Success are REQUIRED to attend SLA.

Do you know an educator interested in earning some extra income during the summer? Positions for the Summer Learning Academy (SLA) are open until May 13! Click here for more information.

Pre-K Enrollment Fair

Start the academic journey for your youngest scholar with Pre-K. Join us Saturday, April 9, from 10 am - 2 pm for our "Under the Big Top" Pre-K Enrollment Fair! Parents can take advantage of our one-stop-shop for pre-k registration, immunizations, and family fun! Click here to learn more.

Parents are urged to use the Spring and Summer to visit their pediatricians and obtain the necessary shots and physical required for school.

Futhermore, to help facilitate some of the required school vaccines, MSCS is collaborating with the Shelby County Health Department, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center to host pop-up vaccination events during the Spring and Summer.

Families may sign up for a time by clicking here. Walk-ins are welcome. Parents should bring their child’s shot records if possible.

Join the CCTE Team!

Support teachers as a CCTE Advisor with the Division of College, Career, and Technical Education. An Advisor helps build CCTE curriculum to ensure student college and career readiness.

Click here to apply!

REIMAGINE A CAREER WITH MSCS!

MEMPHIS-SHELBY COUNTY SCHOOLS IS HIRING! Community members are invited to learn more about our open positions including skilled craftsmen, academic support, behavioral health, truck drivers, electricians, and more!

MSCS offers competitive wages, excellent benefits, and fantastic opportunities to take your career to the next level.

Click here to learn more about these amazing opportunities.

Secure Your Child's Spot Today!

Medical District High School Applications Now Open!

Do you have a child interested in pursuing a career in the medical field? Medical District High School offers students access to college courses and job certifications in high-demand fields, including Allied Health and Information Technology. Space is limited. Secure your spot today!

Click here to learn more.

School Choice Online Application Now Open!

The School Choice online application is now open! Whether you’re looking for a school with a specialized learning focus and competitive entry requirements, an innovative setting to meet your child’s unique learning needs or a traditional setting in your neighborhood with a broad set of courses and extracurricular offerings, we’ve got the most choices for students and families. Search for any school by grade level or program.

Click here to learn more.

Rock En-Rollment: Registration for 2022-23 School Year Now Open

ONLINE registration for the 2022-23 school year is NOW OPEN for all students. Parents are asked to contact our Student Equity Enrollment & Discipline (S.E.E.D.) office for any questions at 901-416-6007.

Click here to learn more.

Pre-K Registration for 2022-23 School Year Now Open

Start your little scholar's journey with PreK! Applications are now OPEN to children in Shelby County who will turn 4 years old by August 15.

Click here to learn more.

MSCS Weekly Gems

With over 100,000 students, MSCS has a lot to be proud of and we want to make sure you don't miss our brightest moments through our "Weekly Gems" Series!

This video features many highlights including:

• #MSCSArtsMatters - Three White Station HS students won national medals in the 2022 Scholastic Art Awards.
• Bethel Grove ES teacher Demetria Smith was named as a 2022 Curriculum Associates Extraordinary Educator!
• Willow Oaks ES 5th grade teacher Cherie Anthony became one of the first at Trevecca Nazarene University to receive a SPED education license endorsement grant from TDOE
• #MSCSArtsMatters - Our youngest musicians performed at the annual All-City concert -- "A Night of Dreams."



Take a look to see all the highlights!

Minority, Women-Owned, and Small Business Enterprise Pre-Certification Workshop: April 6

Interested in doing business with Memphis-Shelby County Schools? Our next Pre-Certification Workshop hosted by the Department of Minority and Women-Owned Small Business Enterprises (MWSBE) is April 6!

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more information on how to start doing business with MSCS and receive details about the MWSBE certification requirements and procedures.

Click here to register.

ESSER IN ACTION:

Learn How MSCS is Utilizing COVID-19 Relief Funding to Support District Improvements

The District has begun solidifying approximately $503 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding. As MSCS reimagines education, schools, and communities, we’re continuing to use research-based strategies over the next

3-5 years to address equitable academic opportunities and learning gaps with COVID-19 relief funding. 

For more information on how MSCS is using ESSER funds, click here.

Third Grade Commitment



MSCS identifies student achievement as its highest priority. The Board voted on a revision to Policy 5013 Promotion and Retention which ensured we hold district and school leaders, teachers, and all stakeholders accountable towards ensuring MSCS students have the necessary reading skills to be successful before they reach the third grade.

The 3rd Grade Commitment is a collaborative effort between schools, parents, and our community towards ensuring we all work together to best help MSCS students reach reading readiness before the third grade.

Click here to learn more about the Third Grade Commitment.

"How a MSCS program provides resources for business owners through a monthly workshop" - LOCAL 24

"Registration is now open for Memphis-Shelby County Schools' Summer Learning Academy" - LOCAL 24

"Sharon Porter of Crump Elementary School is this week’s Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week" - WREG

"Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Memphis-Shelby County Schools are partnering up to help improve reading and comprehension skills among elementary students" - WMC-TV

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The Shelby County Board of Education Newsletters serve as updates for community stakeholders, families, and employees about information discussed during the monthly Board Committee Meetings. 

Click here to access the newsletters.