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April 21, 2022
Join MSCS on May 5 at the Excellence in Education Gala!

Join us for The Excellence in Education Gala on Thursday, May 5, from 6-9 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis. We will honor the 2022 MSCS Teacher, Principal, and Supervisor of the year!

Tickets are $25. Dinner and LIVE music will be included! Seats will fill fast, so reserve your spot TODAY!
MSCS is looking for unique senior success stories. Help us spread the word!

The 2022 graduation season is here, and the MSCS Communications Department is looking for unique senior success stories to highlight across District platforms. Please help us spread the word to staff and families to encourage nominations. This year’s theme is #MSCSFirstCla22 as we celebrate the first class of Memphis-Shelby County Schools! The deadline to submit applications is May 13. These categories are listed in the order of preference as we aim to share more extraordinary senior stories.
Congrats to Dexter Elementary, Grandview Heights Middle, and Oakhaven High School for winning the 5 Star Service Award!

Exceptional customer service is the key ingredient that keeps MSCS schools flourishing and our community unified. Dexter Elementary, Grandview Heights Middle, and Oakhaven High School are being honored for the HEART work of their front office team. All three schools were nominated by parents, teachers, staff, and community members for having exemplary customer service. These teams commit to providing top-tier services each day, no matter what challenges the day brings. 

The MSCS Transfer Period Deadline is April 29!

The MSCS transfer period for school staff interested in working at a new school site next year is open for both iZone Schools and Traditional Schools. Visit www.chooseSCS.org for more details! The deadline is April 29.
Interested in summer employment? The TechXpert Summer Immersion Camp needs YOU!

The Virtual Education & Logistics Division is relaunching the Student Ambassador Program for rising 7th and 8th-grade students with its TechXpert Summer Immersion Camp.

We are looking for teachers with experience and content knowledge in the areas of STEM, Science, or Mathematics. Facilitators that are chosen will participate in mandatory training June 7-9. Program dates are June 13-24 at Middle College High School. The TechXpert Program Facilitator application deadline is April 22. If you have any questions, please contact Michael Henry at henrym@scsk12.org or call 901-416-1738.
MSCS Games is back May 9-13!

Get your school and department teams ready for the MSCS Games on May 9-13! MSCS employees can sign up for teams and go head-to-head with businesses and organizations from around the city in Kickball, Volleyball, Track & Field Day Games, Family Feud, and Bowling.

It's FREE for MSCS employees to participate, and spouses are welcome to play, too! Sign up here.

Please Note: Family Feud is ALMOST full. The deadline to register your team for Family Feud is April 22. The deadline to register for all other events is April 29.
Upcoming MSCS Blood Drive!
The Mid-South is experiencing a critical blood shortage, and MSCS is committed to helping! Our next blood drive is on April 29, 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the COE Auditorium. Learn more here.

Schedule your donation appointment here!
Calling ALL School Personnel: Become a Classroom Teacher Today! 
Join us to learn more about pathways to become a licensed educator in MSCS during our Pathways to Teaching Expo.

Whether you are a secretary, paraprofessional, nutrition specialist, or serve in another school-based role, we have a classroom teaching opportunity for you! All you need is a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and a passion for educating the next generation of leaders.

Join us for an hour of power at the New Teacher Academy on April 28, 5 p.m. Register here.
And The March Superheroes Are....
Congratulations to Anzari Rankin, teacher at A. Maceo Walker Middle, and Sherry Chatman, teacher at Lowrance K-8, for being recognized as the March Superheroes! MSCS appreciates ALL that you do!

Read the nominations that explains how special they are here.
Sign up TODAY for Fitness in The Park!
Sign up for Fitness in The Park! The person who attends the MOST classes in this series will receive a $100 gift card. If there is a tie, employees will be entered into a drawing.
Stay updated on all things health and wellness by visiting our website!
Take charge of your health with a FREE Diabetes Self-Management Program. Learn the details here.
Feeling overwhelmed? Read this fact sheet to learn whether it’s stress or anxiety, and what you can do to cope!
NEW Electronic Leave of Absence Process!
The MSCS Human Resources Benefits Division is pleased to announce the launch of our new electronic leave of absence process, effective April 8, for all eligible employees. Learn more here!
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