MSCS Daily

Partners in Progress: Businesses and Students Thrive Together Through Project SEARCH

At Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), we’re incredibly thankful for the community partnerships that help our students grow and succeed. Programs like Project SEARCH are a great example of what’s pos ...

Teachers of MSCS: Finding the Fountain of Youth

Whenever someone tries to guess Jandrea (Jan) Crum’s age, they usually miss the mark.  “People don’t ever guess correctly because my job helps keep me youthful,” said Crum, who is co ...

District 1: Central High School Junior Jericka S. Wins Second Place at Tom Lee Poetry Contest

Memphis, TN – On May 8, the Cossitt Library hosted the winners of the Tom Lee poetry contest organized by the Memphis River Parks Partnership. Among the honorees was Central High School Junior Jericka S. ...

2025 Senior Spotlight: Mariah P. – Raleigh-Egypt High School

 Introducing our Senior Spotlights for the Class of 2025! Destined for Greatness, these students have shined throughout their academic journeys, rising above challenges and embracing growth. As they s ...

2025 Senior Spotlight: Mariah P. – Raleigh-Egypt High School

 Introducing our Senior Spotlights for the Class of 2025! Destined for Greatness, these students have shined throughout their academic journeys, rising above challenges and embracing growth. As they s ...

District 1: Rozelle’s Dance Ensemble Goes to New York

MEMPHIS, TN (MSCS) – The Repertory Dance Ensemble from Rozelle’s Creative and Performing Arts Elementary School (RRDE) is going to New York City for the first time to represent Memphis-Shelby County Sc ...

District 6: Dr. Keyundah Coleman, Principal at John P. Freeman Optional School, wins the 2025 STEM Innovator Award from Tennessee STEM Innovation Network

Memphis, TN – On Friday, May 9, the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) celebrated four exceptional leaders in STEM education at its annual awards ceremony during the 2025 Tennessee STEM Innovation ...

2025 Senior Spotlight: Mariyama B. – Oakhaven High School

Introducing our Senior Spotlights for the Class of 2025! Destined for Greatness, these students have shined throughout their academic journeys, rising above challenges and embracing growth. As they share t ...

District 3: Championing Sustainability at Scenic Hills Elementary

Memphis, TN – On the morning of Tuesday, May 6, Scenic Hills Elementary celebrated the launch of its new share table with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, in partnership with Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ ( ...

District 1: Idlewild Elementary Elevates MSCS’s Reputation Nationwide

MEMPHIS, TN (MSCS) – Idlewild Elementary School has put Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) in the spotlight nationally, earning awards and significant recognition in recent weeks.The school recently tr ...

MSCS Students Showcase Culinary Talent in Grizz Fuel Cooking Competition

Memphis, TN – On Friday, April 11, students from six Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) high schools participated in the Grizz Fuel cooking competition, which was hosted by the Memphis Grizzlies. The e ...

District 8: Kate Bond Middle Students Ignite Leadership at TASC State Convention

MEMPHIS, TN (MSCS) – Kate Bond Middle School represented Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) at the Tennessee Association of Student Councils (TASC) State Convention at Haywood High School. MSCS student ...

MSCS’ Students Excel at the University of Memphis Language Fair

MEMPHIS, TN (MSCS) – The University of Memphis’ Department of World Languages and Literatures held its “2025 World Language Fair” on Saturday, March 29. The annual event took place in the Universit ...

District 7: Bridging the Information Gap Between Parents and Schools – Families Connect

Memphis, TN – On Thursday, March 27, the “Families Connect” program at Cromwell Elementary School wrapped up its final session for the 2024-25 school year. The event, hosted by the multilingual ...

District 9: Dunbar Elementary Holds 1st Annual TCAP Knowledge Bowl

MEMPHIS, TN (MSCS) – It’s almost time for TCAP, and Dunbar Elementary School is doing everything possible to have its students more than ready to succeed on their tests. The school hosted the “1st An ...

District 2: Treadwell Middle Empowers Families with College 101 Workshops

Memphis, TN – Through an initiative from the Department of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) from Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), parents are getting an inside view into their students’ futu ...

District 1: Behavior Specialist at LaRose Elementary Celebrates New Initiative with a Pizza Party

MEMPHIS, TN (MSCS) – Recently, students at LaRose Elementary School celebrated the culmination of a brand new strategy with delicious slices of pizza. Organized by Behavior Specialist Denise Davenport, t ...

District 2: MSCS Celebrates Families Connect’s Graduates in 2025

MEMPHIS, TN (MSCS) -– Tuesday, March 18, marked another milestone for a group of Hispanic parents as they graduated from “Families Connect,” a Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) program that is ded ...

Taquez Butler of Whitehaven High School Crowned Mr. Basketball

Senior guard Taquez Butler of Whitehaven High School was crowned Mr. Basketball of Tennessee on Monday, March 17. He was among 36 standout basketball athletes, both men and women, who were honored for thei ...

DISTRICT 6: MSCS Teacher Recognized by Magnet Schools of America

MEMPHIS, TN (MSCS) – Dr. Melissa Collins, a distinguished MSCS teacher who has over 25 years of experience as an educator, has been named the Magnet Schools of America’s Teacher of the Year for the sou ...