April 29, 2022
Greetings, Esteemed Educators.

Next week is a celebration of your service! National Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 2- Friday, May 6. Teacher dress-up days have become a popular tradition at MSCS, and this year we’re bringing Hollywood to the Bluff City! "Lights, Camera, Appreciation!" will be our movie-themed dress-up days to showcase #TheBestofMSCS -- that's YOU! 
 
How do you win? It's simple. Come to school dressed in your best costume each day, and post your pic by 6 p.m. on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram. You have to tag MSCS in your post or use the hashtag #TheBestofMSCS to be eligible.
View the flyer to learn all of the details!
 
Each day, we'll pick three top prize winners, and we'll be making some surprise visits for the best dressed all week. Prizes will include AirPods, Babyface tickets, a staycation at the Westin, Grizzlies memorabilia, and MORE! So use the weekend to plan your award-winning looks for next week! Note: We LOVE creativity, but please choose your costumes appropriately.

We also have fun celebrations and events during the week, including the Excellence in Education Leadership Gala, a virtual trivia night, and music in the park, featuring a dazzling “Mighty Lights” display on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge. See details below on how to participate as we honor you - our STARS!
Trivia Night
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Join us for a fun-filled evening from wherever you are Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. on our Facebook Live! Trivia Night will test your movie knowledge, and the Memphis Grizzlies are joining in on the fun with a round of Grizzlies trivia! There are some awesome prizes on the line. Brush up on your facts, and we’ll see you on our Facebook page Wednesday!
Excellence in Education Gala
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Excellence in Education Gala is Thursday, May 5, from 6-9 p.m., at the Hilton Hotel Memphis (939 Ridge Lake Blvd.) Join us as we honor educators who are bringing our vision of REIMAGINING education, communities, and schools to life.

The Excellence in Education Gala will be filled with celebration, entertainment, surprises, and MORE! Tickets are $25 with dinner included. After-five attire is requested.

Congratulations to the 2022 Finalists!
Music in The Park
Friday, May 6, 2022
We can’t wait to put MSCS in LIGHTS! Join us Friday, May 6, from 6-8 p.m., at River Garden (51 Riverside Dr.) for Music in the Park! This outdoor celebration will feature food, fellowship, and a special MSCS-themed Mighty Lights display. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chair!
Nominate a teacher that inspires you!
We're teaming up again this year with Kroger to help Feed The Human Spirit. In 200 words or less, nominate a teacher you feel is deserving of a $500 Kroger gift card! FIVE teachers have the opportunity to win! Nominations must be sent to communications@scsk12.org by Wednesday, May 4 at 12 p.m.