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December 9, 2021
Join SCS for the School Choice Showcase THIS Saturday!

As we reimagine education in the 901, we’re working to ensure our parents are well-informed about student options and empower them to make the best decisions for their child’s education.

We’re excited for the School Choice Showcase to return as an in-person experience THIS Saturday, December 11, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the Hickory Ridge Mall. Learn more here.
SCS Recognized for Leadership in Urban Education!
Shelby County Schools has been recognized by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute as one of the most impactful school districts in the country. In the institute's December 2021 report America's Best and Worst Metro Areas for School Quality, SCS was noted as the No. 2 ranked urban district in America!
COVID-19 Vaccinations Available Friday at BOE, Saturday at St. Paul Baptist Church

SCS has teamed up with the Shelby County Health Department to host a Pfizer vaccination site for students ages 5-11 and their families this FRIDAY, December 10 at the BOE from 2:30-7:30 p.m. Appointments are required. Please sign-up for a time slot for yourself and/or your child.

Additionally, on SATURDAY, December 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., check out the free Memphis Stay Well Community Health Fair & Vaccine Event (Pfizer, ages 5 and up) hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Memphis Metro Graduate Chapters and presented by the W. Montague Cobb/NMA Health Institute and We Can Do This.
Nominate an SCS Superhero TODAY!

We are looking for SCS superheroes that have the heart, soul, pride, innovation, and determination to meet the following District initiatives.

  1. Strengthen Early (K-2) and Continuing Literacy (3-12)
  2. Recruit and retain the best district leaders and teacher in the nation, immerse them in professional development to embrace and teach foundational literacy skill concepts, and entrench them in the community and classroom
  3. Create relevant and equitable academic choices and learning environments to ensure scholars are prepared for the global workforce

To be eligible, nominations must be in by the 15th of each month. Nominate your team member here.
Countdown the Holidays with SCS!

Celebrate this holiday season with SCS by participating in daily social media challenges on the District's Choose SCS Facebook page!
What's in it for you? Holiday cheer, fun, and PRIZES!

The countdown launched this Monday and will continue through Friday, December 17. To win, all you need to do is post your photo or video in the comment section of the daily announcement. The posts with the most likes wins! Check out the flyer to see how you can compete.
New Family Care Center Location for Employees, Covered Dependents, Opening Soon!
SCS and Methodist Community Care Associates will offer an additional convenient location for SCS employees and Cigna-covered dependents at 8071 Winchester Rd, Ste. 2 beginning Monday, January 3. 

Call 901-416-6079 to schedule an appointment, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Want to win a $100 gift card? Fill out this quick online health assessment!

Ready to start making simple changes that improve your health? Complete this quick online health assessment from Cigna for your chance to win a $100 gift card!
Check out the STAR12 SkillPath eLearning platform!

STAR12 is a customized, self-paced professional development and training platform that offers a wide variety of eLearning courses, webcasts, and webinar recordings to enhance and maximize job performance, skills, and knowledge.

Who has access? Managers/Supervisors, Principals/Vice Principals/Assistant Principals, and HR staff.

If this is your first time logging in OR you do not remember your login password, visit MySTAR12.com, enter your SCS email address, then click “forgot password.” Questions? Please reach out to eps@scsk12.org.
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