Hello MSCS Families,

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MSCS Students to Receive the ‘Keeper of the Dream Award’ from the National Civil Rights Museum

The National Civil Rights Museum has announced the recipients of the prestigious 2023 Keeper of the Dream Award, honoring young individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to social causes and community transformation. This year's winners Hannah Glenn, Jade Mitchell, and Ira Sharma, have made remarkable contributions to their community and beyond.

Transforming The 901

MSCS is Transforming the 901 and building upon a shared vision to provide new learning environments. Click the video to watch how we plan to change communities one investment at a time.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

• Great American Shakeout: Oct. 19 Link
• NCRM Freedom Award: Oct. 19 Link
• Read for the Record: Oct. 26 Link
• Halloween: Oct. 31
• Veterans Day (Students Out): Nov. 10
• Report Cards go home: Nov. 15
• Second Nine Weeks: Happening Now
• Before- and After-School Tutoring: Happening Now Link
• ACT Dates Link

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

OCTOBER

• Scholarship Owl No-Essay Scholarship: Link
• No Essay CollegeVine Scholarship: Link
• Be Bold No Essay Scholarship: Link
• The Debt.com Scholarship For Aggressive Scholarship Applicants: Link

Did you know MSCS has established a dedicated phone line featuring some of our families’ favorite childhood stories? Also, did you know you have the opportunity to become a featured reader? Click the flyer or this link to learn more about 416-READ.

MSCS is partnering with the Memphis Chamber to change lives for schools, families, and the community. We’ve been doing this work for decades and now is the perfect time for you to join us. Click here for more information.

As Memphis-Shelby County Schools works to maintain success with our district-wide technological revolution, it is important that all students have the knowledge and tools necessary to achieve.

The Digital Citizenship course offered on Canvas will provide information to help students use the internet for positive interaction, enhancement, and reinforcement while teaching them safety precautions and maintaining online health.

Memphis Symphony & Idlewild Elementary

MSCS students at Idlewild ES teamed up with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra for a collaborative, side-by-side concert. School staff, families, and community members attended the standing-room-only event.

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.

Below are a few highlights shared by local news outlets.

ESPN is donating a $100,000 court to Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Here's which schools

Click here to read the story from the Commercial Appeal

Memphis-Shelby County Schools facilities proposals envision $215 million in savings

Click here to view the story from Chalkbeat

Rep. Parkinson presents $500K grant to support youth sports in Tennessee

Click here to read the story from WMC

NOTE FROM NUTRITION SERVICES: MSCS and school districts around the county – as well as nearly every other industry – are facing food supply chain interruptions. 

In response, our Nutrition Services Department has taken immediate measures to mitigate the impact by monitoring and tracking shipments through open communication with our logistics providers. 



A delay may affect menu selections and the availability of products/supplies. We are working diligently to remedy this situation and thank you for your patience and understanding.

MSCS Nutrition Services is responsible for all District cafeterias, serving breakfast and lunch to 105,000 students daily. Click here to view the meals being served at your child's school.

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