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August 24, 2022

There is nothing impossible to they who will try.

                                                                                                        - Alexander The Great

The new MSCS grading scale is now in effect for the 2022- 2023 school year. Teachers, you are asked to complete this training module by August 31. Read more details in Deputy Supt. Dr. Whitelaw's letter here.

The Memphis Redbirds and the Tennessee Lottery have partnered up to present a teacher appreciation night TOMORROWClick here for specially priced $10 tickets. Food and drink specials will also be available.

Congratulations CCTE team for winning the monthly social media challenge for MSCS Spirit Friday! Don't forget, ALL Fridays are MSCS Spirit days. Learn what to wear here!

The Office of Equity & Access will be offering Equity Champion training for all teachers, PLC coaches, principals, ILDs, and Central Office administrators. Check out the offerings here

Are you looking for free Praxis tutoring? Partner with one of our expert MSCS Praxis tutors for tutoring in math, science, biology, English, history, SPED, P.E., Spanish, and reading. Sessions are virtual and eligible for PD credit. Register here.

8/26: MSCS Alumni Hall of Fame Gala




Great Minds inSync is Restored! (NEW)

Great Minds inSync has been restored! To access Great Minds InSync, you will need to login into your Clever account using your SCS credentials.

Are You ReThink Ready?

Teachers, do you need additional support? This video provides detailed guidance for navigating the Rethink Platform and understanding compliance expectations for explicit SEL instruction. 


If you have additional questions, please contact SEED Manager Rosalind Davis (DavisRJ@scsk12.org), SEL Advisors, R. Williams (WilliamsRW@scsk12.org), or K. Greene (GreeneKP@scsk12.org).

Getting Started Guides

Teachers, check out the Getting Started Guides for K-5 Wonders ConnectED and 6-12 Savvas myPerspectives. These guides provide new and returning teachers tips on navigating your digital teacher account, creating and editing your calendar, managing digital assignments and assessments, accessing on-demand videos, and more! 


  • Access Getting Started with K-5 Wonders ConnectED here
  • Access Getting Started with 6-12 Savvas myPerspectives here


Don't have your single-sign-on (SSO) account in Clever/Canvas for the ELA curriculum? Access the digital Wonders and myPerspectives resources using these District account usernames and passwords.

Help Influence MSCS Wellness Activities

The Total Rewards team is working to finalize the 2022-23 Wellness Strategy and would like feedback from YOU! Visit this survey to share your thoughts and help influence upcoming wellness offerings and activities. 

Now Hiring: Before and After School Tutoring Program

Positions are open now for elementary, middle, and high school tutors to support the Before and After School Tutoring Program.


If you are interested in earning some extra money, helping support students' academic needs and accelerating student learning, this is the job for you! Apply for tutoring positions on the MSCS Careers website under school support. 

Student Technology Xpert Program (NEW)

The Division of Virtual Education and Logistics has launched the Student Technology Xpert Program in these 10 select MSCS schools for the 2022-23 school year! Tech Xpert Student Ambassadors support the Digital Device Ambassador, troubleshoot 1:1 device issues, help reduce the number of inoperable devices, earn an industry certification, and build capacity around web & game design, coding, robotics, and more.


Be on the lookout for more information on how your school can get involved!

Deputy Supt.'s sat down with the Tri-State Defender to discuss plans for MSCS. Read here.

MSCS has attained the highest distinction for student test scores. Read here.

Cummings alumni donates $50K to Cummings K-8 Optional School. Read here

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