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December 13, 2022

Hello MSCS Families,

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

BAND OF BROTHERS PROGRAM VISITS WITHERS COLLECTION MUSEUM & GALLERY

Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) is at the forefront of helping our boys of color gain more exposure and access to information and resources beyond their hyperlocal surroundings. On Dec. 2, students from the Band of Brothers mentoring and tutoring program visited The Withers Collection Museum & Gallery to learn more about local and civil rights history.

What is a SUPERINTENDENT???

Kids say the darndest things. We sent our cameras out to ask the experts, and there were no wrong answers.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

DECEMBER

ParTEA about Literacy - Mondays: Link
1st Semester Exams - Dec. 14-16
1st Semester/2nd 9 Weeks Ends - Dec. 16
Holiday Break - Dec. 19-30

MSCS school-based clinic holiday hours (Appointment only)

Open: Dec. 19-22; and 27-30
Closed: Dec. 23 and 26

Parents may call 901-842-2379 or text “SCS901” to 91999 for an appointment.

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

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

DECEMBER

**DUE 12/15** Natl. Recreation Trails Photo Contest: Link
**DUE 12/31** MPLOY Youth Summer Experience: Link
TN History Day: Link
Department of Tennessee “Constitutional Speech” High School Oratorical Contest: Link
American Computer Science League: Link
Exploratory Latin Exam: Link
Pegasus Natl. Mythology Exam: Link
Medusa Mythology Exam: Link
Environmental Design Competition: Link
Plant the Moon/Plant Mars Design Competition: Link

STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS

Become a vendor at the MSCS School Choice Fair: Link

WIDA Exit Ceremony | MSCS 2022

If you can dream it, you can do it! These ESL (English as a Second Language) students passed the WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) test and completed the ESL program. Congratulations on this important achievement!

MVAHS celebrates first

graduating class

The ceremony for the first graduating class of MVAHS was a historic occasion for the district and graduates. The free, fully virtual high school is designed for busy, working adults 18 years or older.

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.

A conversation with MSCS Interim Supt. Tutonial Williams!

Click here to read the story from The Tri-State Defender.

Deal would transfer 3G schools, build new Cordova high school

Click here to read the story from WREG 3.

“Considerate, fun, open-minded”: MSCS students weigh in on search for next superintendent

Click here to read the story from FOX13.

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.