Welcome to the Shelby County Schools web site. Whether
you are a parent, a student, an educator, or an interested
member of the community, we hope you find the information
on this site helpful. We trust that as you browse this
site it will be apparent that the education of the
children of Shelby County Schools is our most important
mission.
We are proud of our school system, and with good reason.
Shelby County Schools is nationally renowned for its
academic excellence. Our system is one of only three
districts in the state of Tennessee to receive all
A’s on the state report card for three years
in a row. The secret to our success- dedicated teachers
and staff, involved parents and communities, and a
Board of Education with a passion for children and
a commitment to providing the resources necessary for
a world- class education.
Our challenge is to continue to provide a quality
education in a changing world. Higher standards and
more rigorous graduation requirements will present
issues for our system in the near future. Keeping abreast
of technology and providing our students with the tools
necessary to compete in a global environment will always
be our goal. But it is equally important that we teach
our students character, tolerance, and interpersonal
relations in order to get along with others in a shrinking
world.
We are proud of our schools and the quality teaching
and learning that takes place each day. I am continually
amazed when I observe the talent that is exhibited
by our students- we are fortunate that we have great
kids, great parents, and great teachers and staff members
who motivate our students daily. I am humbled to be
the leader of such a great organization, and I look
forward to working with each of you as we prepare our
future.
John S. Aitken
Superintendent
superintendent@scsk12.org
