Hello MSCS Families,

We'd like to introduce you to your very own newsletter filled with articles, District news, events, and timely information.

A Balanced Approach to Addressing Absenteeism

Memphis has a rich history of food, music, dance, and social justice, all of which bring our community pride. We also have schools trending up in enrollment. MSCS and District-managed charter school enrollment has grown.

Some officials have connected the teens in our community with a rise in crime and blame chronic school absenteeism. This conclusion was based on MSCS absenteeism rates without acknowledging that criminal behavior has many roots, which are often not driven by absentee rates. The answer to reducing crime is not criminalizing all absentee students. 

MSCS Superintendent Search: What’s Next?

During the MSCS School Board’s Evaluation Committee meeting, Chair Althea Greene shared a timeline for the search for a permanent superintendent, saying that both student and community input sessions will begin in December. Community input is a critical component the Board values, said Greene, who encouraged parents, students, staff, and Shelby County residents to share their views and provide feedback during the selection process. 

Greene also announced the community representatives who will join the national search committee.

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOVEMBER

• Family Data Nights (District-wide) - Nov. 14-18: Click here for your school's date
• Cordova Family Festival - Nov. 17: Link
• Parade of Nations - Nov. 19
• Thanksgiving Break (Students/Staff out) - Nov. 21-25
• Operation Warm Hearts - Nov. 29: Link
• See this timely message on school safety from Gov. Bill Lee: Link

UPCOMING ATHLETIC EVENTS 

• Click this link to view schedules, purchase tickets, and see team stats.

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

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR 

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

NOVEMBER

• NEW! Ford Truck of the Future Contest for Students: Link
• Tennessee History Day: Link
• ArcGIS Online Competition for U.S. High School and Middle School Students: Link
• Space Design Competition: Link
• American Computer Science League: Link
• Exploratory Latin Exam: Link
• Pegasus National Mythology Exam: Link
• Medusa Mythology Exam: Link
• National Recreation Trails Photo Contest: Link

MSCS 2022 Bellevue vs MBA Football Championship

Bellevue MS and Memphis Business Academy (MBA) brought out one of the biggest highlights of fall: football! The two teams took their talents to the Middle School Football Championship recently. Click to watch this exciting highlight video.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is hosting the Q2 Saturday Biology clinic to help high schoolers learn what it takes to master the TCAP Biology end-of-course (EOC) exam. The clinic is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at White Station High School. Click here for more information and to register.

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.

MSCS Spanish teacher goes viral online, uses music to reach students and millions more

Click here to see the video from WMC Channel 5.

The Comeback: Memphis students and teachers share stories of resilience after the pandemic

Click here to read the story by Chalkbeat TN.

Auto repair students prepare for careers at Ford’s Blue Oval City

Click here to read the story from WREG.

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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