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Hello MSCS Families,
Thank you for taking the time to view our newsletter filled with articles, District news, events, and timely information.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools releases findings on how District approaches campus conflicts | |  |
Superintendent Williams, Board Member Woods Receive MBJ Power 100 List Recognition | |
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) officials presented findings from their study on school disturbances, pepper spray use, and school safety officer training. Those involved in fights made up less than 4% of the student body, and pepper spray was used to end even fewer fights. Click the button below to read the rest of the key findings.
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Toni Williams and School Board member Kevin Woods (District 4) have been named to the Memphis Business Journal (MBJ) 4th Annual Power 100 list. The section profiles the 100 most powerful people in the Mid-South as chosen by the editorial staff. According to the MBJ, the honorees are “the 100 individuals whose entrepreneurial spark, business light, and civic charge electrify Memphis." | | |
MSCS 2023 African American Read-In | |
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Food for the Soul:
MSCS families and staff gathered at the Four Way Grill in the South Memphis community for the African American Read-In and to celebrate Black History Month. They enjoyed fun and fellowship while feasting on a soul food dinner and reading the book "Soul Food Sunday."
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DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FEBRUARY & MARCH
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Priority Window for General Choice Transfer Closed: Feb. 24: Link
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ParTEA about Literacy: Every Monday: Link
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Memphis Area FAFSA Tuesday: Feb. 21 Link
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Spring Break Learning Academy: March 13-15: Link
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FAFSA Deadline for TN Promise: March 1: Link
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The Bend Don't Break Athletic Summit at Hope Church: March 3-4: Link
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Spring ACT Registration Deadline(Test 4/15): March 10: Link
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Third Nine Weeks Ends: March 10
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Spring Break (Students out): March 13-17
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Students Return/Fourth Nine Weeks Begins: March 20
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State of the District: March 21
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SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:
FEBRUARY
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For more info on the HBCU Scholarship fund: Link
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Exploratory Latin Exam: Link
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Pegasus Natl. Mythology Exam: Link
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Medusa Mythology Exam: Link
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Environmental Design Competition: Link
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(LAST DAY!) Black History Month Fine Arts Contest 2023: "Show Your Voice for Black History as American History" Link
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2023 CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship: Link
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Application period for Memphis Youth Poet Laureate IS OPEN! Link
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UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Scholarship: Link
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Budget Priorities Survey
As we develop the 2023-24 school year budget, we want insight from our insiders! What is working at your child’s school? What supports and services are meeting the needs of your family? What could be improved upon? We want to hear from YOU! Please take a brief survey for parents/guardians, and encourage your child to complete the student survey: http://www.scsk12.org/budget2024
Plus, plan to attend one of our budget community meetings:
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Monday, Feb. 27, Maxine Smith STEAM Academy, 5:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 1, Cordova Middle, 5:30 p.m.
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Thursday, March 2, White Station Middle, 5:30 p.m.
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NOTE: If your student will be absent, please remember to send a note. For more information about truancy, CLICK HERE.
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Spring Break Learning Academy is coming up! This FREE program, scheduled for March 13-15, will provide K-12 students with extra academic (and ACT) support in a fun and engaging environment. Parents can choose from 21 elementary, middle, and high schools across the District. Registration is open NOW, and limited spaces are available, so sign up immediately! | |
GELF to provide new books to thousands of students
Thousands of rising first-, second- and third-graders (current K-2 students) will get a boost to build their home library this summer, thanks to the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF). The home library program will send six brand-new, high-quality books to students at no cost to families; no action is necessary to sign up.
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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.
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Candace Graham of Bethel Grove Elementary School is this week’s Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week
Click here to watch video from WREG 3.
What's old is new again: East High unveils new TV studio (and it might look familiar)
Click here to read the story from Local 24.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools aims to curb campus violence
Click here to read the story from Daily Memphian.
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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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Connect with MSCS on social media! #MSCSTogether | | | | |
