Picture day is coming! Look out for information next week!

Late post but we have to celebrate our custodians for National Custodial Day!

MLK FALL SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING! It’s time to show off that MLK PRIDE! Get ready for a week of fun, school spirit, and celebrating our fall sports!

Our MLK Middle School Girls’ Volleyball Team wrapped up their season last night, falling to Croft in three sets to finish 5th in the City! These girls worked hard, competed with heart, supported one another, and represented MLK Middle School with so much pride. What a season!

Think you’ve got what it takes to shine in the spotlight? MLK Magnet Middle is searching for our next group of talented Tigers! Whether you’re a singer, magician, dancer, comedian, musician, or have a unique talent as we want to see what you can do!

REGION 5 CHAMPIONS! History made! The MLK Middle Girls’ Soccer Team defeated KIPP Antioch 5–0 to claim the FIRST-EVER Region 5 Championship! STATE SECTIONALS Saturday, Oct. 3rd White House Heritage Time TBD A win sends the Tigers to their FIRST-EVER STATE TOURNAMENT next week!

District 17 Champions! For the FIRST TIME EVER, our MLK Girls' Soccer Team are headed to the CITY FINALS! Friday, September 25 6:30 PM Glencliff High School MLK vs. Meigs Come out, pack the stands, and help us cheer on our girls as they battle for their FIRST CITY CHAMPIONSHIP!

STEAM in a Physical Education Class? Absolutely! At MLK everything we do prepares our students for greater learning and success. The egg drop is only a few weeks away. If you want to know how the egg drop could connect with Cornhole just ask a scholar from Coach Cody's Classes.

THANK YOU to the Nashville Vibe for welcoming our student-athletes who represented MNPS and MLK Middle School last night at the unveiling of Nashville’s newest professional women’s basketball team, the Nashville Vibe! Our student-athletes had an amazing time!

We are so proud of our very own 7th grader, Jordyn Dukes! Saturday with the MNPS G.E.M.S. (Girls Empowered & Motivated to Succeed) mentoring program, Jordyn presented with so much confidence, courage, and pride, representing her entire group beautifully. We couldn’t be prouder!

IT’S WHITE OUT TIME, MLK! The #1 seeded MLK Girls’ Soccer Team (6-1-1) is headed into the Western Division Quarterfinals, and we need YOU in the stands! Join us Monday, September 14 at 6:00 PM at MLK Soccer Stadium as we take on West End Middle School! WHITE OUT THE STADIUM!

STEAM in Action at GEODIS Park! Our 8th graders took learning beyond the classroom with a STEAM field trip to GEODIS Park! Exploring the technology and engineering behind a professional sports stadium, and seeing how creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork come together!

Meet the 2026–27 MLK LIT Squad! The MLK LIT Squad (Library Intern Team) is a group of student leaders who serve as library workers during their PLT time. These students work alongside Mr. Stevens to support the daily operations of our school library and promote a love of reading!

8TH GRADE NIGHT AT MLK Volleyball! What a BIG night celebrating our three amazing 8th graders! *Payton Smith *Joslyn Jover * Kimani Johnson Thank you to our amazing coaches, Coach Kevin Stevens and Coach Kennetha Reed! Congratulations, 8th graders! We are so proud of you!

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