The designed, printable versions of the 2021-22 teacher and student calendars are now available. View them below to stay updated on all the important dates for the upcoming school year!

On May 5 at 11 a.m., the Department of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) is hosting a Pre-Certification Workshop. During the virtual event, presenters will share details about MWBE certification requirements and procedures and provide business owners with information on how to do business with SCS. Register here by April 30!

Coordinated School Health and Human Resources are partnering to help SCS employees stay active and healthy this spring. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, employees can sign up for various FREE group fitness classes, like Yoga, Zumba and Bootcamp/full-body workouts. All workouts are held at Shelby Farms!

All attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit Charge & Fitbit Sense the week of April 26. Register here!

Did you know that President Biden proclaimed April 2021 as National Financial Capability Month? April was already known as Financial Literacy Month, but through this proclamation, the government formally acknowledges that disparities in our society have acted as barriers to financial well-being for many citizens. Financial literacy is critical in maintaining our daily lives, preparing for the future, and creating and maintaining generational wealth. For several perspectives on why financial literacy is important, click here. For more information on the racial wealth gap, click here.

What is your financial literacy IQ? If you want to determine your financial literacy and begin taking steps to enhance your financial literacy further, take this quiz from WalletHub. Also, here are some great financial tools and calculators to improve or keep you on track with your finances.

Even though most people are saving something for retirement, 1 in 5 adults doesn’t feel that they are saving enough. At SCS, we are fortunate to have one of the top 5 strongest pension plans in the country, but did you also know that we have a 401K plan as well? Do you know the difference between a 401K and a pension? If not, visit here and the SCS Benefits website for more information on the plans.

Don’t Let Finances Stress You! According to the 2018 National Financial Capability Study, 53% of Americans say that thinking about their finances brings anxiety, and 44% feel stress when discussing their finances. Financial stress can adversely affect your mental health and make it even harder to manage money. If finances are stressing you or someone you love, here are some helpful ways to cope with financial stress, and remember that Shelby County’s EAP program is always available to help you and your family deal with stressful times.

Estate planning is just as important as retirement planning! It’s not enough to secure your financial future, but it's also important to make sure that your affairs are in order when you transition. Here are some steps provided by our partner, Cigna Healthcare, that you can use.

Interested in will preparation? SCS offers prepaid legal services through LegalShield at an affordable cost; and yes, they will prepare a will for you as well! Click here for more information.

Check out the April VitaMin recipe of the month - Crunchy Green Goddess Quesadillas!

In partnership with Seeding Success and School Seed, SCS will host an Equity Town Hall Summit centered around creating a care conspiracy.

Join us TODAY at 6 p.m. as moderator Dr. Michael Lowe, SCS Equity Officer, and Sam O'Bryant, Senior Director of Equity and Partnerships, discuss ways to advocate for racial equity and create and sustain a community of care for all marginalized scholars. Register here!

The TN Educator Survey is vital to supporting teachers in Tennessee! Check your email inbox for your survey link from "tned.research.alliance." Complete the survey by TOMORROW, April 23, to let your voice be heard!

If you're interested in earning some extra money for the summer and helping support students' academic needs, some great opportunities are available!

Click here to apply for positions in Promotional Summer School by TOMORROW, April 23. Positions are open for teachers, site administrators, school counselors, educational assistants and school clerks. Visit scssummerschool.com to learn more.

Click here to apply for Summer Learning Academy positions by May 30. Positions are open for elementary and middle school regular education, special education, ESL teachers, clerks, guidance counselors, teacher assistants, bilingual mentors, and site administrators.

Christ Community Health Services School-based Health Center located ay East High School is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to SCS families, employees, critical support staff and students aged 18+. Vaccines are available every Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. by appointment only. Text the word "Vaccine" to 91999 to make your appointment. View the flyer for more information.