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MSCS Superintendent Search Update: Candidates from 7 States and Local Leaders Apply to be Next Superintendent

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board of Education is thrilled to share an update on the ongoing search for the District's next Superintendent. The search, led by Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA), has been making strides, with enthusiastic participation and a promising pool of candidates.

Currently, the dedicated team at HYA is conducting interviews with a strong cohort of 21 applicants. One noteworthy aspect of this search is the impressive geographical reach. Candidates hailing from seven states have thrown their hats into the ring, illustrating the widespread interest in becoming the next MSCS Superintendent.

MSCIAA 2023 Cross Country Championship

Ready! Set! RUN! Athletes electrified the atmosphere at the Memphis Shelby County Interscholastic Athletic Association Cross Country Championships! Watch the video to see who made it to the finish line first!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MSCS CALENDAR

DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOVEMBER

• MSCS Fall Family Nights: Nov. 13-17
• Thanksgiving Break (Students Out): Nov. 20-24
• Before- and After-School Tutoring: Happening Now Link
• ACT Dates Link

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS:

NOVEMBER

What aid is available in Tennessee?

• (DUE 11/15) OES Sisters of Serenity Scholarship Link
• DEWALT Trades Scholarship Link
• Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship Link
• Niche $50,000 "No Essay" Scholarship Link
• Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Link
• Ted & Holly Rollins Scholarship Link
• Jack Cooke College Scholarship Link

Don't let TCAP results, grades, or teacher interactions catch you by surprise. Get an update on your student's progress at the District's upcoming Fall Family Nights, Nov. 13-17. Click the banner for the schedule or click here to see what will be discussed.

Tennessee's literacy laws impact students in third grade and fourth grade. Per state law, third-grade students who do not make a passing ELA TCAP score could be required to attend additional intervention or be retained, and impacted fourth-grade students who do not show adequate growth on the ELA portion of the TCAP could be retained with no additional intervention possible.

Below is a list of tips and resources to support your child.

TIPS

• Let your child pick a book and have them read along with you.
• Show them how a good reader reads! Be expressive and show them that it's fun!
• Put on a reading theater/act out the book or story after reading it.
• Subtitles ON: Watch a show or movie on mute and read it instead.

FREE RESOURCES

• MSCS Learning Academies (Fall Break, Spring Break, and Summer Learning Academies)
• Focused Tutoring (Before-/After-School Tutoring)
• Memphis Public Library: memphislibrary.org/explorememphis/
• Reading 360 Decodables: tn.gov/education/decodables
• Ready4K: scsk12.org/ready4k
• MSCS Homework Hotline: (615) 298-6636 or (901) 416-1234

Third- and fourth-grade families, please remember to sign the parent acknowledgment form on PowerSchool. For more information, visit http://www.scsk12.org/commitment/ or send an email to thirdgradecommitment@scsk12.org.

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

Discovering Memphis

MSCS has launched its “Discovering Memphis” initiative, investing $3 million in our students to provide them with free field trips to local landmarks. We're opening doors to new experiences and sparking curiosity within our city!

Click here to read more.

Are you from Memphis?

Memphis creates leaders and legacies! We’re calling on all Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools, and Memphis-Shelby County Schools alum to fill out the MSCS Alumni Relations Survey for a chance to win a prize for you and your school!

MSCS counselors receive MTSU scholarships for students

Students at nearly 20 MSCS high schools will receive scholarships to Middle Tennessee State University! Counselors received the $2,500 awards directly from MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee, and they can give these scholarships to any graduating senior planning to attend MTSU.

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.

Tennessee lawmakers discuss possibly rejecting $1B in federal education funding

Click here to read the story from WMC Action News 5

New outdoor learning space opens at Oakhaven Elementary

Click here to read the story from ABC24

Tennessee officials map out school A-F letter grade plan, state board members voice concern

Click here to read the story from Commercial Appeal

NOTE FROM NUTRITION SERVICES: Nearly every industry, including MSCS, is experiencing food supply chain disruptions.

With our logistics providers openly communicating, the Nutrition Services Department has taken immediate measures to mitigate the impact.

A delay may affect menu selections and the availability of products/supplies. Please be patient and understanding as we work diligently to rectify this situation.

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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