Tomorrow begins a new week! For every student across the District, we want you to show up for greatness. Parents, help your student start the week strong by making school attendance a priority. Every day in the classroom counts! #ShowUpForGreatness #GreatnessGrowsHere

PreK–3rd graders: Join the Fall Break Soaring Sight Word Challenge! 📚 Create a fun sight word video for a chance to win prizes. Details: tinyurl.com/soaringchallenge ⏰ Submit by Oct. 29! #GreatnessGrowsHere

A Legacy Forged on Clay Street; A Future Built on Excellence Booker T. Washington (BTW) High School recently celebrated a historic milestone, marking 100 years of Warrior pride, educational excellence, and community impact. To read more, visit: tinyurl.com/2k73va4d.

Dr. Jordan shares an update on MSCS’s Corrective Action Plan, including the District’s progress on the audit recommendations and the steps underway to strengthen internal procedures and internal controls. Visit the District Transformation & Accountability page to view full plan.

Planning for college? Join us for ACT Family Night on Nov. 4, 5–6:30 p.m., at Southwind High School! Learn about ACT dates and college admissions. The first 25 registrants get a free ACT Prep Guide! 📍 7900 E. Shelby Drive Register: tinyurl.com/yc59b5v9 #GreatnessGrowsHere

Craigmont High School’s Homecoming parade and pep rally brought the school’s feeder pattern together for a celebration of school pride and community! Students and staff from Brownsville Road, Raleigh-Bartlett Meadows and Craigmont Middle joined in the festivities.

Never drive impaired! 🚗 Southwind High students recently took part in a driving obstacle course with MSCS, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and MADD to learn about the dangers of impaired driving. Make safe choices. #TeenDriverSafetyWeek #GreatnessGrowsHere

Middle College High School students share what choosing peace means to them. Through PEACE², we’re highlighting the everyday choices that help build a more positive school community. #PEACE² #GreatnessGrowsHere

Join us for MSCS Literacy Park-and-Treat & Movie Night on Saturday, October 31, from 2–7 p.m. at the MSCS Board of Education! Enjoy free books, treats, a costume contest and a movie at 4:30 p.m. Free food for the first 250 attendees. 📍160 Glenn Rogers Sr. Street

The @memgrizz's season begins tonight! To celebrate, students and staff across the District showed their team pride by rocking their Grizz gear for #GrizzSpiritDay. Here's to a successful season. Let’s go, Grizz! #GreatnessGrowsHere

ICYMI: Special thanks to the @ShelbyTNSheriff and Sheriff Anthony Buckner for partnering with and adopting Hanley ES. MSCS is grateful for community partners like the Sheriff's Office that help our scholars work toward successful futures.

Do you have questions about 504 Plans? Join us Thursday for a virtual MSCS Family Forum to learn how 504 Plans support students and how you can advocate for the services your child needs to succeed. #GreatnessGrowsHere

🎃 Get ready for a spooky good time! Join us for Spooky Skate at Tom Lee Park on Saturday, October 24, from 12–3 p.m. Enjoy a live DJ, local food trucks, inflatables and sweet giveaways while supplies last. Best of all, admission is FREE! #GreatnessGrowsHere

October 19-23 is Teen Driving Safety Week! Today, students at White Station High School participated in driving simulations to experience the dangers of impaired driving. #GreatnessGrowsHere

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month! Understanding dyslexia helps us recognize how students learn and how we can better support them in the classroom. With the right support, students can build confidence and succeed in their learning journey.

As part of National Principals Month, we’re celebrating Principal Kimberly Eason and the impact of her leadership at Middle College High School. Her goal is for every student to leave prepared to be the best version of themselves, and the results speak for themselves.

MSCS Community, Unity Day is Wednesday, October 21, & we want to paint the city orange! 🧡 In recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month, we invite students & staff to wear orange to school as a sign of support for kindness, acceptance & inclusion. Let’s stand together!

100 years of history, impact & Warrior pride! Dr. Richmond reflects on the legacy of Booker T. Washington High School, celebrating the generations of students, educators & alumni who have helped shape its impact on Memphis & beyond. Happy Centennial, BTW! #GreatnessGrowsHere

Reminder: MSCS teachers and school staff, District Learning Day is Monday, October 19! While students remain on Fall Break, teachers will return for a day of professional learning before students return to the classroom on Tuesday, October 20.

At Memphis-Shelby County Schools, we honor our employees who have survived a battle with breast cancer. Swipe through to read our staff members' inspiring stories. Tag someone in the comments who inspires you. 🩷