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April 25, 2023

Hello MSCS Families,

Thank you for taking the time to view our newsletter filled with articles, District news, events, and timely information.

Funding Plans for New Frayser High School Move Forward

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is thrilled that plans are moving forward to secure funding for the construction of a new Frayser-area high school.

On Thursday, April 20, county Mayor Lee Harris and MSCS Superintendent Toni Williams announced funding plans at the Frayser Exchange Club’s weekly meeting.

GrizzFuel Jr. Culinary Competition

(You are what you eat!)

Memphis-Shelby County Schools CCTE culinary students donned their chef's hats to prepare healthy and nutritious dishes with their peers' taste buds in mind. The competition was co-hosted by the Memphis Grizzlies.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

APRIL/MAY

University Middle & High School 3-Minute Monologue Competition: April 29
Porter-Leath Americorps: A Hope for the Future: Fight Against Gun Violence Conference. April 29, 10am-3pm See flyer
ParTEA about Literacy: Every Monday: Link
TCAP Testing: April 17 - May 5
i-Ready 4th-quarter assessment: May 2
TCAP raw scores returned: May 19
MSCS TCAP retake: May 24-26
TCAP Appeal Window opens: May 30

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

APRIL/MAY

University of Memphis Scholarships: Link
Lane College Scholarships: Link
Christian Brothers University Scholarships: Link
Rhodes College Scholarships: Link

Did you know that attendance is one of the best predictors of student success? As we close the year, it is important that our scholars attend school every day.

NOTE: If your student will be absent, please remember to send a note. For more information about truancy, CLICK HERE.

Shelby County Health Department Childhood Lead Testing Opportunities

Parents of children up to age 18 can contact the Shelby County Health Department's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Department to arrange an appointment for lead testing at (901) 222-9582 or by email at schd.clppp@shelbycountytn.gov . Learn more about the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program at https://bit.ly/schdleadtestkids.

Congratulations to the Memphis-Shelby County Schools Class of 2023!

This class knows what it means to STAND OUT!

Be on the lookout for our 2023 Senior Spotlights, including stories, videos, celebrations, and Graduations!

MSCS

Summer Learning Academy

This FREE program, scheduled for June 20-July 19, will provide K-12 students with extra academic (and ACT) support in a fun and engaging environment.

NOTE: Third-graders identified as at risk for retention will be automatically enrolled in SLA per the MSCS Literacy Commitment.

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.

National champion Jasmine Carson returns to Memphis, gets key to city

Click here to read story from WMCTV.

Idlewild Elementary students will have chance to learn in fresh air

Click here to read the story from The Daily Memphian.

Several MSCS superintendent candidates have ties to Memphis

Click here to read the story from FOX 13.

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