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See the Future through College & Career Exploration

The month of September is not just the beginning of fall; it's also a time of great anticipation and excitement for Memphis students and educators. Tennessee College Application & Exploration Month empowers students across the state to envision their future through higher education.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is pleased to participate in this initiative, working diligently to ensure that every student, regardless of their grade level or socioeconomic status, has the opportunity to explore and apply for post-secondary opportunities.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SEPTEMBER

• (NEW) Fall Break Learning Academy Registration: Sept. 18-Sept. 29 Link
• (NEW) Hispanic Heritage Month: Sept. 15-Oct. 15
• (NEW) College & Career Spirit Day: Sept. 22
• (NEW) Superintendent Search "Tailgate Talks": Sept. 29 Link
• (NEW) Keeper of the Dream Award- Student Nominations due: Sept. 29 Link
• Mental Health Awareness Day: Sept. 30 Link
• St. Jude Walk/Run: Sept. 30 Link
• Immunization Events: Sept. 30
• MSCS Link
• Shelby County Health Dept. Link
• TN College Application & Exploration Month: Link
• Before- and After-School Tutoring: Happening Now Link
• ACT Dates Link

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

SEPTEMBER

• (NEW) Niche $25,000 Scholarship: Link
• (NEW) QuestBridge National College Match: Link
• (NEW) George J. Mitchell Scholarship (and study abroad opportunity): Link
• (NEW) Scholarship Owl No-Essay Scholarship: Link
• (NEW) No Essay CollegeVine Scholarship: Link
• (NEW) Be Bold No Essay Scholarship: Link
• Courage To Grow Scholarship: Link
• Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship: Link
• The Debt.com Scholarship For Aggressive Scholarship Applicants: Link

MSCS is proud to participate in the 3rd Annual Mental Health Awareness Day! Please join us at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at 2630 Epping Way Drive. Learn how to use nature to nurture, de-stress, and adopt a healthier lifestyle at this FREE Community event!

MSCS is proud to partner with St. Jude for its annual St. Jude Walk/Run on Saturday, Sept. 30. The St. Jude Walk/Run is an inspiring, family-friendly event that unites people across the nation behind the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures.

Superintendent Tailgate Talks

Students and families had an opportunity to connect with MSCS Board members in a series of "Tailgate Talks" to discuss the Superintendent Search. Click the video for a recap, and join us for the final event on Friday, Sept. 29, at Melrose Stadium.

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.

Below are a few highlights shared by local news outlets.

MSCS launches 'Project Restore' to help students peacefully resolve conflict

Click here to read the story from WMC TV 5.

Memphis school board member Frank Johnson recovering from stroke

Click here to view the story from The Daily Memphian/Chalkbeat

Antonio Harris Replaces Bonzi Wells at LeMoyne-Owen

Click here to read the story from the Commercial Appeal.

NOTE FROM NUTRITION SERVICES: MSCS and school districts around the county – as well as nearly every other industry – are facing food supply chain interruptions. 

In response, our Nutrition Services Department has taken immediate measures to mitigate the impact by monitoring and tracking shipments through open communication with our logistics providers. 



A delay may affect menu selections and the availability of products/supplies. We are working diligently to remedy this situation and thank you for your patience and understanding.

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

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