Free Student Health Screenings

Free health screenings will be provided at schools for all students. The screenings will include:

• Height and Weight
• Vision
• Hearing
• Blood Pressure
• Scoliosis

Parents who want their child to participate must scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the sign-up process. 

Health Screening Flyer: English&Spanish Consent Flyer.pdf

Health Screening Calendar: Semester 2 Principal Screening Schedule 25-26.xlsx

Immunizations

ShotRX is partnering with schools to provide required immunizations for students. Parents may register their child by scanning the QR code provided on the flyer. Upon completion of registration, ShotRX will coordinate with the school to schedule an onsite immunization date.

ShotRX Flyer: ShotRx English and Spanish flyer.pdf

School- Based Health Clinics

MSCS provides access to two school-based health clinics available to all students. These clinics are located at East High School and Sheffield CTC and operate Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

School-Based Health Clinic Flyer: SBC English and Spanish Flyer with QR Code.pdf

School- Based Health Clinic Sports Physical Flyer: SBC Sports Physical Flyer.pdf

School-Based Health Clinic Flu Shot Flyer: SBC Flu Shot Flyer 25-26.pdf

Promoting free health screenings to students is essential to supporting student success and family well-being.

Decline in School Health Screening: Health Screening 3.21.26.pdf

Please view Immunization Plan with updated data as of February 20, 2026.

Immunization Plan 2025-2026: Immunizations Report 3.21.26.pdf

Incoming 7th Graders Immunization Plan: Incoming 7th Graders Tdap.pdf

Medication Training Information: Medication Training 3.21.pdf

CDC School Health Profiles questionnaires:

The CDC School Health Profiles questionnaires will arrive via inter-office mail in the first week of March. These surveys monitor school health policies and practices and are conducted every two years by the CDC. You will receive: 1 Principal Questionnaire and 1 Lead Health Education Teacher Questionnaire. Profiles collect information on health education, PE, nutrition policies, safety, and student wellness. Important: Return all completed forms to Denise Garrison by April 15, 2026.

Free Student Health Screenings

Free health screenings will be provided at schools for all students. The screenings will include:

• Height and Weight
• Vision
• Hearing
• Blood Pressure
• Scoliosis

Parents who want their child to participate must scan the QR code on the flyer to complete the sign-up process. 

Health Screening Flyer: English&Spanish Consent Flyer.pdf

Health Screening Calendar: Semester 2 Principal Screening Schedule 25-26.xlsx

Immunizations

ShotRX is partnering with schools to provide required immunizations for students. Parents may register their child by scanning the QR code provided on the flyer. Upon completion of registration, ShotRX will coordinate with the school to schedule an onsite immunization date.

ShotRX Flyer: ShotRx English and Spanish flyer.pdf

School- Based Health Clinics

MSCS provides access to two school-based health clinics available to all students. These clinics are located at East High School and Sheffield CTC and operate Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

School-Based Health Clinic Flyer: SBC English and Spanish Flyer with QR Code.pdf

School- Based Health Clinic Sports Physical Flyer: SBC Sports Physical Flyer.pdf

School-Based Health Clinic Flu Shot Flyer: SBC Flu Shot Flyer 25-26.pdf

Promoting free health screenings to students is essential to supporting student success and family well-being.

Decline in School Health Screening: Health Screening 4.2.26.pdf

Please view Immunization Plan with updated data as of April 2, 2026.

Immunization Plan 2025-2026: Immunizations Report 4.2.26.pdf

Incoming 7th Graders Immunization Plan: Incoming 7th Graders Tdap 4.2.26.pdf

Medication Training Information: Medication Training 3.21.pdf

CDC School Health Profiles questionnaires:

The CDC School Health Profiles questionnaires will arrive via inter-office mail in the first week of March. These surveys monitor school health policies and practices and are conducted every two years by the CDC. You will receive: 1 Principal Questionnaire and 1 Lead Health Education Teacher Questionnaire. Profiles collect information on health education, PE, nutrition policies, safety, and student wellness. Important: Return all completed forms to Denise Garrison by April 15, 2026.

Greetings, Principals,

On Monday, April 6, all SEAs will participate in a required, in-person professional learning session facilitated by Teaching Channel. SEAs will report to Cordova High School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., where Cordova High will serve as their official work location for the day. SEAs will not report to their assigned school sites on this date.

During the day, SEAs will:

· Participate in cohort-based professional learning sessions facilitated by Teaching Channel

· Engage in collaborative learning aligned to instructional practices

· Work on their assigned Teaching Channel Canvas modules with on-site support

**Please note that all SEAs must bring a fully charged laptop. SEAs will need their laptops to actively participate in cohort sessions and to complete required work in the Teaching Channel Canvas platform during the afternoon portion of the day. School leaders are asked to support this requirement and ensure SEAs are prepared with their devices upon arrival.

Thank you for your support in helping ensure coverage and continuity at school sites while SEAs participate in this important professional learning opportunity. Please reach out to Dr. Amy Maples at maplesa@scsk12.org or Heba Sammour at sammourh@scsk12.org if you have any questions.

These are the 3/30/26 MTSS Lead Weekly Updates.

The Performance and Leadership Department of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is excited to invite proposals for the 2026 MSCS Leadership Institute, scheduled for June 2-4, 2026, at Southwind High School. We are seeking engaging, innovative, and high-impact sessions that are intentionally aligned to the MSCS 5As Framework – Academics, Attendance, Attitude, Athletics, and Arts – as well as TEAM Administrator
standards.

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

Principals, please ensure all portfolio educators log in to their TeachAll Account.  The deadline for Portfolio submissions is 5 p.m.  Friday, May 8.   

Educators must use their state single sign on to log in to the platform.  If educators are unsure of their State SSO ending in @tneducation.net they may reach out to:  

• District Portfolio Lead, Floresha Smith   
• Subject/Grade Specific Content Advisors listed below:  
  • Physical Education-Jeremiah Bland or Jim Harbin   
  • Visual Arts and Theater-Jennifer Shiberou   
  • World Language-Patrick Fraser   
  • General Music-Bethany Mayahi   
  • Secondary Music and Dance-Dena Vaughan   
  • Pre-K-Christopher Spratlin   

To view Portfolio Educators that have been rostered, please utilize the Evaluation KPI Dashboard.  If you have questions about the educators listed or realize educators are missing, please reach out to the District Portfolio Lead, Floresha Smith. 

The Spring Student Perception Survey window has officially closed. Building Administrators will have access to survey results beginning April 27, 2026. To view results, Administrators should use their District single sign-on to log in to Panorama. 

All questions about the Student Perception Survey should be directed to Ayodele Hall, hallam@scsk12.org.

The Professionalism component of the TEM framework accounts for 5% of educators' Level of Overall Effectiveness (LOE) score and must be completed by both the educator and administrator.

The initial step of the process should be completed by educators on or before April 24, 2026, and requires the educator to:

1. Upload 3-5 artifacts in the Self-Score activity in PLZ to support each indicator.
2. Create evidence statements that explain how the uploaded artifacts support the indicator.
3. Assign a rating to each indicator.

Administrators should complete Professionalism conferences by May 13, 2026.

All questions about Professionalism should be directed to Ayodele Hall, hallam@scsk12.org.

The deadline to certify as an NIE Evaluator for the 2025-2026 school year is April 10! New NIE Evaluators can request access to the Self-Paced Canvas course by registering in PLZ for course #48336. 

For questions or support, please reach out to eps@scsk12.org. 

District Learning Day is April 6, 2026. April 6th DLD Sign-in and Survey.docx (QR Codes and Links)

ACTION ITEM: School Leaders, please provide the sign-in and survey to all DLD participants to ensure they receive credit on their PLZ transcript.

• Step 1: Communicate that there is no PLZ course code for this school-based DLD. All DLD credit will be provided to those who complete the sign-in and the survey.
• Step 2: Provide the sign-in. Ensure participants sign in via the QR code or link to receive PLZ transcript credit.
  • Link: April 6, 2026 District Learning Day Sign In – Fill out form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/uK6H8BTAsD)
• Step 3: Provide the survey. Ensure all participants complete the survey via the QR code or link to receive PLZ credit.
  • Link: April 6th DLD School-Based Survey – Fill out form (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jmxcb4hRqA)

Attention Visionary Principals and Aspiring School Leaders!

As we move into the final quarter of the academic year, our momentum for growth only gets stronger! We are thrilled to announce our April Leadership Lab schedule, specifically curated to sharpen your instructional lens and fortify your school’s culture.

This month, we are diving deep into two high-leverage areas: the precision of Student Work Analysis and the critical urgency of Mental Health Support. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or an aspiring leader, these sessions are designed to provide you with the actionable tools needed to transform your school site today and into the new school year!

📍 April Session Calendar

Topic 1: Student Work Analysis Protocols in your PLCs

Master the art of looking at student work to drive instructional shifts and close achievement gaps in real-time.

Topic 2: From Awareness to Action: Strengthening Mental Health Supports

Go beyond the surface to build a robust, resource-backed mental health framework that supports the "whole child" and your entire staff.

⚡ Ready to Lead the Way?

Space is limited, and the energy in these labs is unmatched! Secure your spot and register your leadership team via PLZ today.

Let’s continue our collective journey of building capacity and rewriting the story of success for every student we serve. We can’t wait to see you there!

Performance and Leadership Development 

Dear Colleagues, 

As we plan for the upcoming Professional Learning Catalog cycle, we are gathering feedback from MSCS teachers, school leaders, and central office staff who use the catalog to select professional learning opportunities. Your insights are essential in helping us strengthen navigation, improve alignment to district priorities, and ensure the catalog supports the professional learning needs of all MSCS employees. 

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked below: 

2026 Professional Learning Catalog User Experience Survey 
https://forms.office.com/r/Y2BmFrKDkV 

We kindly ask that all responses be submitted by April 17, 2026. 

Your feedback plays a vital role in shaping a more responsive, user‑centered catalog experience for the 2026–27 school year. 

Thank you for your continued partnership. 

We currently have openings for Summer School Curriculum. If your school has a certified teacher who is interested in writing Summer School Curriculum, please have them complete the following link.  The deadline is Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Link: 2026 Summer School Curriculum Writers – Fill out form

If you have questions, please email the Summer School Office scssummerschool@scsk12.org.

To ensure senior fees for homeless students are paid in a timely manner, please submit a letter on your school's letterhead to Dr. Karen Ball-Johnson ASAP, including the following information:

*Name

*Student ID number

*Itemized school fees (cap/gown, diploma cover, transportation)

*Graduation Date

*Signature of Requestor 

*Date of Request

*FAFSA Date 

You will find a sample letter attached to this email that should include the information outlined above. The letter should be written on your school's letterhead and sent as an attachment to an email addressed to Dr. Karen Ball-Johnson at ballkf@scsk12.org. Please include "Senior Fees" in the subject line of the email.

If you have any additional follow-up questions, reach out to Dr. Ball-Johnson at ballkf@scsk12.org or 901-416-7393. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Greetings Principals,

We are excited to launch our annual Summer Learning Academy, which will provide engaging enrichment opportunities for 9,000 students in grades K-8. Through this program, elementary and middle school students will strengthen their skills and explore new interests with enriching instruction in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Art, Physical Education, and STEM.

To support accurate enrollment and appropriate staffing, parents should complete the enrollment process for their students whenever possible. In situations where a school needs to assist with enrollment, staff must first confirm that the parent has agreed to the student’s participation in the academy.

Please help share this valuable learning opportunity with your families using your school’s communication platforms. Our goal is to fill all 9,000 seats and ensure students can benefit from this exceptional educational experience. A flyer is included below and may be distributed through all parent communication channels.

Summer Learning Academy Elementary & Middle:

• Academy Dates: June 1, 2026 - June 29, 2026
• Third-Grade Make-Up Dates: June 30, 2026 – July 1, 2026
• Academic Day: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• General Registration Dates: March 30, 2026-April 24, 2026
• Student Registration Link: https://scsssla.org/summerlearningacademy
• Locations: SLA 2026 Sites with Feeder Schools.xlsx
• Flyers: English Registration Flyer 2026.png SPA SLA Registration Flyer 2026.png
• Transportation will be offered to qualified students.
• Before & After care will be available through the YMCA of Memphis.

**NEW** Rising 6th-grade students will now attend a middle school SLA program, providing a valuable opportunity to build confidence, strengthen academic skills, and prepare for a successful transition to middle school.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie McClain at mcclainsl@scsk12.org.

Greetings Elementary and K-8 Principals,

Current third-grade students identified as at-risk for retention based on the i-Ready Winter Diagnostic will be enrolled automatically in Summer Learning Academy. Per state law, students who are required to attend SLA must maintain a minimum attendance rate of 90 percent. This requirement is expected to impact approximately 3,000 students, although the final number may vary based on exemptions and other determining factors.

Parents and guardians will be notified of their child’s automatic enrollment through multiple communication methods, including letters, email, phone, and text messages, prior to auto-enrollment. Families with questions are encouraged to contact their child’s school or the Office of Extended Learning for additional information.

Please see the Summer Learning Academy key dates and information below.

Summer Learning Academy

• Third-Grade Auto Enrollment: March 27, 2026
• General Registration: March 30, 2026-April 24, 2026
• June 1, 2026-June 29, 2026 (Holiday: June 19, 2026)
• 44 Locations across Memphis & Shelby County
• SLA 2026 Sites with Feeder Schools.xlsx
• Times: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. or 9 a.m.-4 p.m., depending on location

If you have any questions, please email Stephanie McClain at mcclainsl@scsk12.org or Gabrielle M. Santa Cruze at larkingm@scsk12.org.

Greetings, Elementary and Middle School Leaders.

The end of the school year is fast approaching, and we want to be sure to align our planning efforts to promote a positive experience for our students and all who are celebrating grade-level promotions alongside them. While promotional programs are not required, we understand that many schools have a tradition of celebrating students by recognizing their accomplishments in Kindergarten, 5th grade, and 8th grade.

Planning Notes:

1. Coordinate with nearby feeder schools to avoid overlapping event dates.

2. Ensure that there is adequate parking space for all guests, especially if the event is held at an external venue, and that sufficient staff are available to direct traffic if needed.

3. Plan for comfortable seating that accommodates the anticipated number of guests, including any necessary seating for students, staff, and families. Ensure there are enough seats for elderly guests and people with mobility challenges.

4. If planning an outdoor event, have a backup plan for inclement weather (such as renting a tent or moving the event indoors).

5. Choose a venue that is neutral and inclusive for all students, regardless of their religious, cultural, or socioeconomic backgrounds.

6. Provide translation or interpretation services for families who may not speak the primary language of the school, ensuring all families can engage and participate fully.

7. Involve students in the planning process where possible (e.g., allowing them to help choose the theme, décor, or music).

8. Think about creating a welcoming and festive environment through visuals (e.g., banners, posters, and flowers). Ensure that decorations represent all cultures and identities within the school.

9. Ensure that the program is designed to be engaging and meaningful for all students. Programs should include accommodation students with special needs and those with limited English proficiency.

10. Be sure to celebrate the success of the event with your team, thank volunteers, and acknowledge any special contributions from the community or other stakeholders.

Please use the link below to share information about any planned celebrations by Wednesday, April 30, 2026. Promotional Programs- ES & MS (2026) – Fill out form