Master Scheduling training with Middle & K-8 Schools' Master Scheduling Teams (Principals, Master Schedulers, Counselors, etc.) is scheduled for March 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and March 4 from noon to 3 p.m. These sessions will be held on Microsoft TEAMS. The invite is forthcoming. Only one session is required.

Master Scheduling training with Elementary Schools' Master Scheduling Teams (Principals, Master Schedulers, Counselors, etc.) is scheduled for March 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and March 11 from noon to 3 p.m. These sessions will be held on Microsoft TEAMS. The invite is forthcoming. Only one session is required. 

The Q3 Report Card period ends Friday, March 13th. Q3 Report Cards should be printed and handed to students to take home, Wednesday, April 1st. Report Cards are no longer required to be mailed. Parents will continue to be able to view the grades in the Parent Portal. The Q3 Report Card Checklist will be available here, including the Middle & High Schools Q3 Process Overview for Finalizing Grades and Grading Flowchart documents. This document outlines the teacher and school office staff’s responsibilities for verifying and finalizing Q3 Report Card grades. If you have any questions, please contact your assigned SIS Data Specialist/Analyst.

• Middle & High Schools’ Advanced Course Grading Compliance presentation and the documents below are located ​here​. The link is also accessible from the Start Page under the Daily Bulletin in PowerSchool.

          * Middle & High Schools Q3 Process Overview 

             for Finalizing Grades

          * Middle & High Schools Q3 Grading Flowchart

We will soon be approaching prom season, and we want to ensure that our teams are prepared to support your schools in providing safe and positive experience for our students. To assist with next steps, please use link provided below to share information about your school’s prom (e.g., date, time, location) to be shared with appropriate teams. This is information is requested by Friday, March 6, 2026. 

Recommendations: 

• Send out a reminder with prom expectations, dress code, transportation guidance, and event details.
• Share reminders around healthy decision-making (e.g., via announcements or advisory) and consider encouraging families to talk with their students about prom safety.
• Confirm staff and volunteer roles for chaperones, check-in tables, and emergency response.
• Ensure your security and emergency plans are finalized and shared with all key staff and/or chaperones.

Link to Prom Information Form (Due 3/6/26): https://forms.office.com/r/hW1y8fcRH0 

We have also received communication from our partners at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) regarding their underage drinking presentation to the students and/or families at your school/community organization in efforts to end impaired driving, prevent underage drinking and to help them protect themselves and others. If you are interested, please sign-up online and/or contact our Tennessee representative Nakya Young at 615.360.8055 ext.4754 and Nakya.Young@madd.org.

Thank you for all the work you’re doing to make prom an inclusive, enjoyable, and memorable event for our students.

Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Erin Y. Luster <lusterey@scsk12.org>.

We will soon be approaching prom season, and we want to ensure that our teams are prepared to support your schools in providing a safe and positive experience for our students. To assist with next steps, please use the link below to share information about your school’s prom (e.g., date, time, location) to be shared with the appropriate teams. This information is requested by Friday, March 6, 2026. 

Recommendations: 

• Send out a reminder with prom expectations, dress code, transportation guidance, and event details.
• Share reminders around healthy decision-making (e.g., via announcements or advisory) and consider encouraging families to talk with their students about prom safety.
• Confirm staff and volunteer roles for chaperones, check-in tables, and emergency response.
• Ensure your security and emergency plans are finalized and shared with all key staff and/or chaperones.

Link to Prom Information Form (Due 3/6/26): https://forms.office.com/r/hW1y8fcRH0 

We have also received communication from our partners at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) regarding their underage drinking presentation to the students and/or families at your school/community organization in efforts to end impaired driving, prevent underage drinking and to help them protect themselves and others. If you are interested, please sign up online and/or contact our Tennessee representative, Nakya Young at 615.360.8055 ext.4754 and Nakya.Young@madd.org.

Thank you for all the work you’re doing to make prom an inclusive, enjoyable, and memorable event for our students.

Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Erin Y. Luster <lusterey@scsk12.org.

We will soon be approaching prom season, and we want to ensure that our teams are prepared to support your schools in providing a safe and positive experience for our students. To assist with next steps, please use the link below to share information about your school’s prom (e.g., date, time, location) to be shared with the appropriate teams. This information is requested by Friday, March 6, 2026. 

Recommendations: 

• Send out a reminder with prom expectations, dress code, transportation guidance, and event details.
• Share reminders around healthy decision-making (e.g., via announcements or advisory) and consider encouraging families to talk with their students about prom safety.
• Confirm staff and volunteer roles for chaperones, check-in tables, and emergency response.
• Ensure your security and emergency plans are finalized and shared with all key staff and/or chaperones.

Link to Prom Information Form (Due 3/6/26): https://forms.office.com/r/hW1y8fcRH0 

We have also received communication from our partners at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) regarding their underage drinking presentation to the students and/or families at your school/community organization in efforts to end impaired driving, prevent underage drinking and to help them protect themselves and others. If you are interested, please sign up online and/or contact our Tennessee representative, Nakya Young at 615.360.8055 ext.4754 and Nakya.Young@madd.org.

Thank you for all the work you’re doing to make prom an inclusive, enjoyable, and memorable event for our students.

Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Erin Y. Luster <lusterey@scsk12.org.

We will soon be approaching prom season, and we want to ensure that our teams are prepared to support your schools in providing a safe and positive experience for our students. To assist with next steps, please use the link below to share information about your school’s prom (e.g., date, time, location) to be shared with the appropriate teams. This information is requested by Friday, March 6, 2026. 

Recommendations: 

• Send out a reminder with prom expectations, dress code, transportation guidance, and event details.
• Share reminders around healthy decision-making (e.g., via announcements or advisory) and consider encouraging families to talk with their students about prom safety.
• Confirm staff and volunteer roles for chaperones, check-in tables, and emergency response.
• Ensure your security and emergency plans are finalized and shared with all key staff and/or chaperones.

Link to Prom Information Form (Due 3/6/26): https://forms.office.com/r/hW1y8fcRH0 

We have also received communication from our partners at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) regarding their underage drinking presentation to the students and/or families at your school/community organization in efforts to end impaired driving, prevent underage drinking and to help them protect themselves and others. If you are interested, please sign up online and/or contact our Tennessee representative, Nakya Young at 615.360.8055 ext.4754 and Nakya.Young@madd.org.

Thank you for all the work you’re doing to make prom an inclusive, enjoyable, and memorable event for our students.

Should you have any questions, please contact Dr. Erin Y. Luster <lusterey@scsk12.org.

The Secretary of State’s office is launching the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level and Silver Level awards for Tennessee high schools that meet student voter registration thresholds.

Gold Level: 100% of eligible students, 18 and older by the next election, are registered to vote. The Secretary of State’s office will gift the school with a commemorative plaque and gift personalized certificates to Student Ambassadors.

Silver Level: 85% of eligible students, 18 and older by the next election, are registered to vote. The Secretary of State’s office will gift personalized certificates to the school and Student Ambassadors.

The award is named in honor of renowned Tennessee suffragist Anne Dallas Dudley. One of the central figures in the women’s suffrage movement, she worked tirelessly to secure the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Learn more about Anne Dallas Dudley and Women's Suffrage in Tennessee on the Tennessee Virtual Archive.

All Tennessee public and private schools as well as home school associations are encouraged to participate in the Anne Dallas Dudley Award program.

Tennessee law allows students who are either 18 years of age, or 17 years of age and will be 18 by the date of the next election to register to vote.

Completed applications will be accepted until March 13, 2026. Link to more information: https://sos.tn.gov/anne-dallas-dudley-award

We are currently seeking talented and motivated students to participate in the NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) competition, and we would love your help identifying potential competitors.

ACT-SO is a nationally recognized program that provides students with the opportunity to showcase their academic, artistic, and technical talents while gaining mentorship, enrichment, and scholarship opportunities. Students may compete in a wide range of categories, including STEM, humanities, visual and performing arts, and entrepreneurship.

If you know students who demonstrate strong skills, creativity, leadership, or passion in any area or students who may benefit from encouragement and exposure to this type of opportunity please consider sharing this opportunity and attached documents directly with them.

Additional details about participation, timelines, and support will be shared with interested students and advisors. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please follow-up with our local NAACP Memphis Branch at (901) 521-1343 or email sherry@naacpmemphis.org.

For more information, visit: https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program

Link to Application Materials (Due: March 20): NAACP ACT-SO Memphis

Thank you for all you do to support and uplift our students’ talents and aspirations.

We are currently seeking talented and motivated students to participate in the NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) competition, and we would love your help identifying potential competitors.

ACT-SO is a nationally recognized program that provides students with the opportunity to showcase their academic, artistic, and technical talents while gaining mentorship, enrichment, and scholarship opportunities. Students may compete in a wide range of categories, including STEM, humanities, visual and performing arts, and entrepreneurship.

If you know students who demonstrate strong skills, creativity, leadership, or passion in any area or students who may benefit from encouragement and exposure to this type of opportunity please consider sharing this opportunity and attached documents directly with them.

Additional details about participation, timelines, and support will be shared with interested students and advisors. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please follow-up with our local NAACP Memphis Branch at (901) 521-1343 or email sherry@naacpmemphis.org.

For more information, visit: https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program

Link to Application Materials (Due: March 20): NAACP ACT-SO Memphis

Thank you for all you do to support and uplift our students’ talents and aspirations.

We are currently seeking talented and motivated students to participate in the NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) competition, and we would love your help identifying potential competitors.

ACT-SO is a nationally recognized program that provides students with the opportunity to showcase their academic, artistic, and technical talents while gaining mentorship, enrichment, and scholarship opportunities. Students may compete in a wide range of categories, including STEM, humanities, visual and performing arts, and entrepreneurship.

If you know students who demonstrate strong skills, creativity, leadership, or passion in any area or students who may benefit from encouragement and exposure to this type of opportunity please consider sharing this opportunity and attached documents directly with them.

Additional details about participation, timelines, and support will be shared with interested students and advisors. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please follow-up with our local NAACP Memphis Branch at (901) 521-1343 or email sherry@naacpmemphis.org.

For more information, visit: https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program

Link to Application Materials (Due: March 20): NAACP ACT-SO Memphis

Thank you for all you do to support and uplift our students’ talents and aspirations.

We are currently seeking talented and motivated students to participate in the NAACP ACT-SO (Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics) competition, and we would love your help identifying potential competitors.

ACT-SO is a nationally recognized program that provides students with the opportunity to showcase their academic, artistic, and technical talents while gaining mentorship, enrichment, and scholarship opportunities. Students may compete in a wide range of categories, including STEM, humanities, visual and performing arts, and entrepreneurship.

If you know students who demonstrate strong skills, creativity, leadership, or passion in any area or students who may benefit from encouragement and exposure to this type of opportunity, please share this and attached documents directly with them.

Additional details about participation, timelines, and support will be shared with interested students and advisors. If you would like to learn more about how to get involved, please follow-up with our local NAACP Memphis Branch at (901) 521-1343 or email sherry@naacpmemphis.org.

For more information, visit: https://naacp.org/our-work/youth-programs/act-so-achievement-program

Link to Application Materials (Due: March 20): NAACP ACT-SO Memphis

Thank you for all you do to support and uplift our students’ talents and aspirations.

Our upcoming Remote Learning Drill/Digital Citizenship will take place from February 23 through March 6. During this time, ALL TEACHERS and STUDENTS (K–12) will participate in a Remote Learning Drill to test our district’s virtual preparedness.

• Building leaders should determine the time allotted for completion to accommodate the school schedule. ​
• K-3 Teachers will lead the remote learning drill via Canvas and follow the grade-band guidance. ​
• 4-12 Teachers will provide support while students navigate the asynchronous lessons via Canvas and follow the grade-band guidance. ​
• All students who are enrolled in school will automatically be rostered into their respective grade band courses.

To assess our preparedness, teachers and students should complete the following steps:

• Log in to Clever.
• Access Canvas.
• Choose the appropriate grade level course from your dashboard.
  • MC K-2 Grade Remote Learning Drill & Digital Citizenship 25-26
    • Online Communities and Cyberspace, Appropriate Online Behavior, Introduction to AI and Digital Safety and Security​
  • MC 3rd Grade Remote Learning Drill & Digital Citizenship 25-26
    • Online Communities and Cyberspace, Appropriate Online Behavior, Appropriate Sources, Introduction to AI and Digital Safety and Security​
  • MC 4th-8th Grade Remote Learning Drill & Digital Citizenship 25-26
    • Appropriate Online Behavior, Media Literacy, Appropriate Sources, Introduction to AI, and Digital Safety and Security​
  • MC 9th-12th Grade Remote Learning Drill & Digital Citizenship 25-26
    • Appropriate Online Behavior, Media Literacy, Appropriate Sources, Introduction to AI, and Digital Safety and Security
• Complete all course modules.

All schools, K–12, will participate in the Remote Learning Drill to ensure readiness for upcoming state assessments and any potential remote learning needs.

Updated data in the Digital Citizenship Completion Report will start populating the week of February 23rd. ​Click here for the user guide.​

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact SCSCleverAdmins@scsk12.org.

Greetings.

As we prepare for upcoming events at the Teaching & Learning Academy, we kindly request that you complete the room reservation link: http://bit.ly/TLARoomRequest, for any room reservation request for June, July, and August 2026 by Friday, April 24, 2026. This will allow the Office of Performance and Leadership Development to plan accordingly and inform you in a timely manner if your request is approved or denied. Requests previously submitted and all additional requests for June, July, and August 2026 will receive a follow-up communication the week of May 4, 2026.

Please note that if your request is approved, it is subject to cancellation due to potential meeting requests from the Superintendent's Office and Board Office. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to this matter.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to performanceandleadership@scsk12.org.

ILT Content Leads Save the Dates for Future 2025-26 ILT Support Sessions. All ILT Content Leads must attend the monthly ILT Support Sessions outlined in the flyer to be eligible to receive the semester stipend. 2025 26 ILT Support Session Dates w PLZ Codes 9.15.2025.pdf

The Tennessee Department of Education is hosting statewide Acceleration for All support for school leaders, which is designed to ensure every student has access to rigorous, grade-level instruction supported by high-quality instructional materials. The virtual learning and collaboration calls provide an opportunity for leaders to engage in collaborative learning, strengthen system coherence, and refine strategies that accelerate outcomes for all students inside their schools. 

To support ongoing growth, all school leaders can access state-provided asynchronous courses designed to deepen understanding of Acceleration for All and strengthen leadership practices. These courses (each module takes about 30-45 minutes) allow leaders to learn at their own pace and revisit key concepts between convenings. The current modules include the following (with more expected to launch this year): 

• Module 1: School Leadership for Continuous Improvement: Assess, Analyze, Act 
• Module 2: School Leadership for Continuous Improvement: Structuring and Sustaining the HQIM Cycle of Continuous Improvement 
• Module 3: Casting and Monitoring Your Vision for the Cycle of Continuous Improvement 
• Module 4: Strengthening Your Monitoring Systems

The next Acceleration for All School Leader Learning Call will be held during the first week of March; registration is open for these calls until February 25.   

Questions?

Contact Tiffany Brown with the Tennessee Department of Education

Tiffany.brown@tn.gov

423-677-5663

Audience: 6-8 Science teachers

The Curriculum & Instruction Science Team, in partnership with the SAVVAS Elevate textbook vendor, recently hosted a professional learning session designed to support effective implementation of our middle school science resources. This 1-hour and 46-minute session provides an in-depth overview of the science textbooks, their alignment with the MSCS curriculum and lesson plans, and the integration of the newly purchased science kits.

This recorded session can be used during PLC meetings to deepen understanding of these components and address questions you or your staff may not have realized you had.

If, after viewing the session, you have additional questions, please contact the C&I Science Curriculum Team:

· Charles Hayes, 6–8 Instructional Advisor, Email: hayesce@scsk12.org

· Terilyn McChriston, K–12 Manager, Email: mcchristontj@scsk12.org

We look forward to supporting you as we work together to strengthen science instruction for all students.

https://scsbroadcastservices.app.box.com/s/kts1rkkg7nko39e6iqffuuxx0sdo16qg

The Secretary of State’s office is launching the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level and Silver Level awards for Tennessee high schools, which meet student voter registration thresholds.

Gold Level: 100% of eligible students, 18 and older by the next election, are registered to vote. The Secretary of State’s office will gift the school with a commemorative plaque and gift personalized certificates to Student Ambassadors.

Silver Level: 85% of eligible students, 18 and older by the next election, are registered to vote. The Secretary of State’s office will gift personalized certificates to the school and Student Ambassadors.

The award is named in honor of renowned Tennessee suffragist Anne Dallas Dudley. One of the central figures in the women’s suffrage movement, she worked tirelessly to secure the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Learn more about Anne Dallas Dudley and Women's Suffrage in Tennessee on the Tennessee Virtual Archive.

All Tennessee public and private schools as well as home school associations are encouraged to participate in the Anne Dallas Dudley Award program.

Tennessee law allows students who are either 18 years of age, or 17 years of age and will be 18 by the date of the next election to register to vote.

Completed applications will be accepted until March 13, 2026.

Link to More Information: https://sos.tn.gov/anne-dallas-dudley-award