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.

Charles Everett Appointed as District 6 School Board Member

Charles Everett recently took the Oath of Office to serve as a representative for district 6, following his appointment to the School Board by the Shelby County Commission. We thank him for his willingness to serve MSCS educators, students, and families! TOGETHER, we will continue our commitment to reimagine schools, education, and communities in the 901!

He is a true servant leader who puts children first and we couldn’t ask for a better Board member. I admire his vision as it aligns with our goals for student achievement.

Everett has served the community for more than 25 years and continues to advocate for a better Memphis/Shelby County. Aside from his career as a Technical Principal with FedEx TechConnect Global Strategic Planning and Analysis, he has served as a volunteer with several parent advocacy organizations across the Mid-South.

Click here to read more on Everett's appointment to represent district 6.

Shelby County School Board Hosts Community Meetings Discussing 2022-23 Budget Proposal

The Shelby County Board of Education recently hosted a series of community meetings to discuss the 2022-23 school year budget proposal. Additional topics included the Third Grade Commitment, Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, and Reimagining 901 and Capital Investments. 

Click here to read more.

MSCS Educator Receives Endorsement

to Teach Special Education Through TDOE Grant

Cherie Anthony, a 5th-grade teacher at Willow Oaks Elementary, is among a cohort of licensed educators to receive a special education (SPED) endorsement for her educator's license. This achievement comes through a new grant from the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE).

According to TDOE, the primary purpose of the grant is to address educator vacancies in the state by providing endorsement paths at no cost. The program helps develop knowledge and skills to grow in their practice and better support all students.

Anthony is the first at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville to receive her certification and believes the program is valuable to teachers looking to improve their skills. The University states the coursework covers everything from identifying disabilities and navigating the legal end of SPED to building relationships with parents and caregivers.

Click here to read more on Anthony's recent achievement.

MSCS ReadyGrads - District Nearing 5,000

Industry Certifications

DRUM ROLL PLEASE! CCTE students across the District have earned 4,058 industry certifications! We're steadily climbing to 5,000 certifications!

Click here to learn more about CCTE.

Stronger Together - MSCS Hosts Pastors' Huddle

Faith is strength when we have none. Pastors in the Memphis-Shelby County community were recently invited to the Board of Education to learn more about our plans of REIMAGINING 901. Our District wants to ensure that we are equipping our faith-based leaders with information to pass along to parishioners and congregation members on the academic supports in place at MSCS. I’m thankful for the undergirding of FAITH leaders in the 901 who keep our educators, students, and families lifted. We will STAY THE COURSE for children.

MSCS Celebrates Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month! MSCS honors the trailblazing women of our District and their contributions to education. Your work moves mountains! These fearless ladies inspire GREATNESS. Throughout an unprecedented time in MSCS history, I’ve been fortunate to lean on their expertise and celebrate their SERVICE.

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.

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: Early Registration for 2022-23 School Year Now Open

Early 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.

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:

• Congratulations to the MSCS students who took first place in the 2022 Black History Month Fine Arts Contest!

• Charles Everett was appointed and sworn in as an interim member of the Shelby County Board of Education to represent District 6 this week. Welcome to the MSCS family! 

• Our School Board hosted community meetings to discuss the proposed 2022-23 Budget, ESSER in action, and the Third Grade Commitment plan. The community was able to ask questions and provide additional feedback to District leaders. 

• ESPN TV Personality Stephen A. Smith spoke to Southwind HS students this week about aspiring to ACHIEVE at the highest level. Smith was in town covering a Grizzlies game. 

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.

"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

"Memphis Shelby County Schools' Superintendent Dr. Joris Ray talks Reimagining 901" - Local24

"Memphis girl earns master barber license at just 16" - WREG

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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. 

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