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  • Monday, May 6 2013 12:06 PM EDT2013-05-06 16:06:21 GMT
    Kids Kan winner produces 27,968 meals for people in need.
    Kids Kan winner produces 27,968 meals for people in need.
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:29 AM EDT2013-04-23 14:29:57 GMT
    Who:   MCS Division of Parent and Community Engagement - P.A.C.E. What:  Parent and Child Together Time - PACT Time When: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Where: Memphis Botanic Gardens               750
    Who:   MCS Division of Parent and Community Engagement - P.A.C.E. What:  Parent and Child Together Time - PACT Time When: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Where: Memphis Botanic Gardens               750
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-04-23 14:28:21 GMT
    Wooddale Graduates to Participate in White House Science Fair On Monday, April 22, Wooddale High School graduates Darius Hooker and Wesley Carter will take part in the third annual White House Science
    Wooddale Graduates to Participate in White House Science Fair On Monday, April 22, Wooddale High School graduates Darius Hooker and Wesley Carter will take part in the third annual White House Science
  • Monday, April 8 2013 2:57 PM EDT2013-04-08 18:57:47 GMT
    Douglass & Overton High Schools to Host Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Douglass and Overton High Schools have been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Thelonious Monk Institute
    Douglass & Overton High Schools to Host Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Douglass and Overton High Schools have been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Thelonious Monk Institute
  • Monday, March 18 2013 1:43 PM EDT2013-03-18 17:43:51 GMT
    Week of Monday, March 18, 2013MCS to Host Community Meetings in Southwest Region Memphis City Schools will host community meetings to discuss the proposed grade reconfigurations and boundary changes for
    Week of Monday, March 18, 2013MCS to Host Community Meetings in Southwest Region Memphis City Schools will host community meetings to discuss the proposed grade reconfigurations and boundary changes for
  • Monday, March 18 2013 1:39 PM EDT2013-03-18 17:39:49 GMT
    The AHS Dance Program was at NDA Nationals in Orlando March 9-10, and they were super successful!!  The Varsity team competed in two divisions, the Large Varsity Pom Division and the Medium Varsity Hip
    The AHS Dance Program was at NDA Nationals in Orlando March 9-10, and they were super successful!!  The Varsity team competed in two divisions, the Large Varsity Pom Division and the Medium Varsity Hip
  • Monday, March 18 2013 1:32 PM EDT2013-03-18 17:32:38 GMT
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  • Monday, March 18 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-03-18 17:30:40 GMT
    MCS to Host Community Meetings in Southwest Region Grade Reconfigurations and Boundary Changes   Memphis, Tenn. - Memphis City Schools will host community meetings to discuss the proposed grade reconfigurations and boundary
    MCS to Host Community Meetings in Southwest Region Grade Reconfigurations and Boundary Changes   Memphis, Tenn. - Memphis City Schools will host community meetings to discuss the proposed grade reconfigurations and boundary
  • Thursday, February 21 2013 1:49 PM EST2013-02-21 18:49:25 GMT
    Peabody School Hosts Communitywide Blood Drive, Monday, February 25, Noon-6pm   Memphis, Tenn. –  Across the country, winter snow storms, devastating tornados and seasonal flu outbreaks have impacted
    Across the country, winter snow storms, devastating tornados and seasonal flu outbreaks have impacted blood supplies.
  • Thursday, February 21 2013 1:47 PM EST2013-02-21 18:47:34 GMT
    This week, February 18 through 22, Memphis City Schools kicks-off the 2013 Kids Kan campaign to fight hunger in the Mid-South.
    This week, February 18 through 22, Memphis City Schools kicks-off the 2013 Kids Kan campaign to fight hunger in the Mid-South.
  • Tuesday, February 5 2013 10:22 AM EST2013-02-05 15:22:12 GMT
    Community Budget Presentation There will be a Community Budget Presentation on Monday, February 4th and Tuesday, February 5th at the Teaching and Learning Academy to discuss the merged school district's
    Community Budget Presentation There will be a Community Budget Presentation on Monday, February 4th and Tuesday, February 5th at the Teaching and Learning Academy to discuss the merged school district's
  • Monday, January 28 2013 3:04 PM EST2013-01-28 20:04:40 GMT
    Students from the functional skills class at Bartlett High have been getting real world work experience by participating in the Work Based Learning program coordinated by teacher, Arwen Adair. Throughout the
    Students from the functional skills class at Bartlett High have been getting real world work experience by participating in the Work Based Learning program coordinated by teacher, Arwen Adair. Throughout the
  • Monday, January 28 2013 2:59 PM EST2013-01-28 19:59:07 GMT
    MCS to Host School Closure Proposal Public Hearings Memphis City Schools will host a public hearing at *Westwood Elementary School tonight, January 28, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. District leaders will present
    MCS to Host School Closure Proposal Public Hearings Memphis City Schools will host a public hearing at *Westwood Elementary School tonight, January 28, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. District leaders will present
  • Wednesday, January 16 2013 3:53 PM EST2013-01-16 20:53:39 GMT
    SCS students have been working with members of the Starfish Circus and will be performing in their show Monday and Tuesday night at Arlington High.There are 68 students involved in the circus performances from
    SCS students have been working with members of the Starfish Circus and will be performing in their show Monday and Tuesday night at Arlington High.There are 68 students involved in the circus performances from
  • Tuesday, January 8 2013 10:20 AM EST2013-01-08 15:20:08 GMT
    MCS to Host School Closure Proposal Public Hearing Memphis City Schools will host a public hearing at Coro Lake Elementary School tonight from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to
    MCS to Host School Closure Proposal Public Hearing Memphis City Schools will host a public hearing at Coro Lake Elementary School tonight from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The purpose of the public hearing is to
  • Monday, December 17 2012 5:33 PM EST2012-12-17 22:33:04 GMT
    MCS Student Envoys to Attend Winter Retreat at Manassas High, December 18-21   ‘The Envoy Project' Prepares Students to Lead, as well as Encourage Peer Success    Memphis, Tenn. – This week from Tuesday
    This week from Tuesday to Friday, December 18 through 21, hundreds of Memphis City Schools' students will attend The Envoy Project Winter Retreat at Manassas High School, 1111 Manassas.
  • Wednesday, December 12 2012 11:03 AM EST2012-12-12 16:03:28 GMT
    They're shepherding the next generation.  Several Memphis pastors say quality kindergarten programs are needed.  To strengthen our children and families. Several pastors read to students at Ross Elementary
    They're shepherding the next generation.  Several Memphis pastors say quality kindergarten programs are needed.  To strengthen our children and families. Several pastors read to students at Ross Elementary
  • Monday, December 3 2012 2:54 PM EST2012-12-03 19:54:28 GMT
    Whitehaven High School Wins State Championship The Whitehaven High School football team defeated Maryville High School 36 to 35 in overtime to capture the 2012 TSSAA Class 6A State Championship. Whitehaven
    Whitehaven High School Wins State Championship The Whitehaven High School football team defeated Maryville High School 36 to 35 in overtime to capture the 2012 TSSAA Class 6A State Championship. Whitehaven
  • Tuesday, November 27 2012 1:42 PM EST2012-11-27 18:42:07 GMT
    Memphis Grizzlies to Honor Bruce ElementaryMemphis Grizzlies' Forward Quincy Pondexter and representatives from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation will visit Bruce Elementary and tour classrooms to
    Memphis Grizzlies' Forward Quincy Pondexter and representatives from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation will visit Bruce Elementary
  • Monday, November 26 2012 2:41 PM EST2012-11-26 19:41:19 GMT
    WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) -- A kindergarten teacher in the Marion School District has been named the Arkansas teacher of the year. As teacher of the year, Alexia Weimer will receive a $15,000 check from
    WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) -- A kindergarten teacher in the Marion School District has been named the Arkansas teacher of the year. As teacher of the year, Alexia Weimer will receive a $15,000 check from
  • Monday, November 26 2012 2:10 PM EST2012-11-26 19:10:01 GMT
    MCS to Host Annual Healthy Choices Week The Memphis City Schools Office of Coordinated School Health will celebrate its eighth annual Healthy Choices Week November 26 through November 30. Healthy Choices
    MCS to Host Annual Healthy Choices Week The Memphis City Schools Office of Coordinated School Health will celebrate its eighth annual Healthy Choices Week November 26 through November 30. Healthy Choices
  • Wednesday, November 21 2012 3:41 PM EST2012-11-21 20:41:53 GMT
    Memphis City Schools to Host ‘Healthy Choices Week' 2012 "Healthy Choices Week" was launched in 2005 to promote healthy lifestyles among youth   Memphis, Tenn. –  Memphis City Schools will host the eighth
    Memphis City Schools to Host ‘Healthy Choices Week' 2012 "Healthy Choices Week" was launched in 2005 to promote healthy lifestyles among youth   Memphis, Tenn. –  Memphis City Schools will host the eighth
  • Monday, November 19 2012 2:52 PM EST2012-11-19 19:52:40 GMT
    Cordova High School Graduate Named Rhodes Scholar Joy Buolamwini is one of thirty-two students in the U.S. to receive this prestigious honor   Memphis, Tenn. –  Joy Buolamwini, Cordova High School Class
    Cordova High School Graduate Named Rhodes Scholar Joy Buolamwini is one of thirty-two students in the U.S. to receive this prestigious honor   Memphis, Tenn. –  Joy Buolamwini, Cordova High School Class
  • Monday, November 19 2012 2:49 PM EST2012-11-19 19:49:01 GMT
    Week of Monday, November 19, 2012 Cordova High School Graduate Named Rhodes Scholar Joy Buolamwini, Cordova High School Class of 2008, has been named a Rhodes Scholar - one of the most coveted honors
    Week of Monday, November 19, 2012 Cordova High School Graduate Named Rhodes Scholar Joy Buolamwini, Cordova High School Class of 2008, has been named a Rhodes Scholar - one of the most coveted honors
  • Tuesday, November 13 2012 6:46 PM EST2012-11-13 23:46:18 GMT
    Week of Monday, November 12, 2012 Memphis City Schools Helps Jumpstart Read for the Record Memphis City Schools' participation  in Jumpstart's 2012 Read for the Record kick-off campaign was recorded
    Week of Monday, November 12, 2012 Memphis City Schools Helps Jumpstart Read for the Record Memphis City Schools' participation  in Jumpstart's 2012 Read for the Record kick-off campaign was recorded
  • Tuesday, November 13 2012 6:16 PM EST2012-11-13 23:16:36 GMT
    Public Auction of MCS Surplus Items November 17th Memphis, Tenn. - Memphis City Schools is holding a public auction of surplus items on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 9 a.m. at the MCS Mallory Warehouse,
    Public Auction of MCS Surplus Items November 17th Memphis, Tenn. - Memphis City Schools is holding a public auction of surplus items on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 9 a.m. at the MCS Mallory Warehouse,
  • Friday, November 9 2012 3:28 PM EST2012-11-09 20:28:09 GMT
    TSSAA Recognizes MCS Staff A.F. Bridges Award   Memphis, Tenn. – TSSAA Regional Administrators recognized several Memphis City Schools staff and teams during an award luncheon in Jackson, TN on November
    TSSAA Recognizes MCS Staff A.F. Bridges Award   Memphis, Tenn. – TSSAA Regional Administrators recognized several Memphis City Schools staff and teams during an award luncheon in Jackson, TN on November
  • Tuesday, November 6 2012 3:49 PM EST2012-11-06 20:49:28 GMT
    Memphis City Schools Receives Award for Efforts to Reduce Truancy  International Association of Truancy and Dropout Prevention  Memphis, Tenn. – Memphis City Schools recently received an award from the
    Memphis City Schools Receives Award for Efforts to Reduce Truancy  International Association of Truancy and Dropout Prevention  Memphis, Tenn. – Memphis City Schools recently received an award from the
  • Monday, November 5 2012 5:38 PM EST2012-11-05 22:38:07 GMT
    Week of Monday, November 5, 2012  Douglass School to Host ‘Election Week 2012' In honor of the 2012 Presidential Election, students at Douglass K-8 Optional School will host "Election Week 2012" on Thursday,
    Week of Monday, November 5, 2012  Douglass School to Host ‘Election Week 2012' In honor of the 2012 Presidential Election, students at Douglass K-8 Optional School will host "Election Week 2012" on Thursday,
  • Monday, November 5 2012 5:35 PM EST2012-11-05 22:35:34 GMT
    Douglass K-8 Students Host Mock Elections in Honor of the 2012 Presidential Election   Students of the Douglassville ‘Micro Society' Learn Civic Education through ‘Election Week 2012' Activities   Memphis,
    Douglass K-8 Students Host Mock Elections in Honor of the 2012 Presidential Election   Students of the Douglassville ‘Micro Society' Learn Civic Education through ‘Election Week 2012' Activities   Memphis,
  • Tuesday, October 30 2012 5:39 PM EDT2012-10-30 21:39:52 GMT
    Whitehaven High Dedicates New Football Field with Ribbon Cutting Celebration   Parents, Teachers, Students and Civic Leaders Expected at November 2nd Event Memphis, Tenn. – On Friday, November 2, from
    Whitehaven High Dedicates New Football Field with Ribbon Cutting Celebration   Parents, Teachers, Students and Civic Leaders Expected at November 2nd Event Memphis, Tenn. – On Friday, November 2, from
  • Wednesday, October 24 2012 9:47 AM EDT2012-10-24 13:47:37 GMT
    Fighting over funding.    The Unified Shelby County School Board discussed a resolution last night, supporting a half cent sales tax increase to fund the merged district.  If passed, it means 31 million
    Fighting over funding.    The Unified Shelby County School Board discussed a resolution last night, supporting a half cent sales tax increase to fund the merged district.  If passed, it means 31 million
  • Tuesday, October 23 2012 1:58 PM EDT2012-10-23 17:58:29 GMT
    MCS Celebrates ‘National Food Day' at the Central Nutrition Center, Menu Samples and Tours Offer Glance at Child Nutrition Work Memphis, Tenn. – On Wednesday, October 24, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nutrition
    MCS Celebrates ‘National Food Day' at the Central Nutrition Center, Menu Samples and Tours Offer Glance at Child Nutrition Work Memphis, Tenn. – On Wednesday, October 24, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nutrition
  • Monday, October 29 2012 8:47 PM EDT2012-10-30 00:47:43 GMT
    Week of Monday, October 1, 2012 Brewster Elementary to Host Read for the Record Event On Thursday, October 4, from Noon to 2:45 p.m., William H. Brewster Elementary will host a "Read for the Record"
    Week of Monday, October 1, 2012 Brewster Elementary to Host Read for the Record Event On Thursday, October 4, from Noon to 2:45 p.m., William H. Brewster Elementary will host a "Read for the Record"
  • Friday, October 19 2012 12:25 PM EDT2012-10-19 16:25:45 GMT
    DAVID BRANDT, AP Sports WriterOXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Johnny Manziel threw for 191 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 129 yards and another score and Texas A&M rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit
    Johnny Manziel threw for 191 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 129 yards and another score and Texas A&M rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Mississippi 30-27 Saturday night.
  • Friday, October 12 2012 1:47 PM EDT2012-10-12 17:47:03 GMT
    WWE Superstars to Visit Fairview Middle School   Students to Participate in WWE's Be a STAR Anti-Bullying Rally   Memphis, Tenn. – WWE has teamed up with Fairview Middle School to hold a Be a STAR (Show
    WWE Superstars to Visit Fairview Middle School   Students to Participate in WWE's Be a STAR Anti-Bullying Rally   Memphis, Tenn. – WWE has teamed up with Fairview Middle School to hold a Be a STAR (Show
  • Tuesday, October 9 2012 9:12 AM EDT2012-10-09 13:12:40 GMT
    Overton High School Awarded Laura Bush Foundation Grant Memphis, Tenn. – Overton High School has been awarded a grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries. These grants are awarded annually
    Overton High School Awarded Laura Bush Foundation Grant Memphis, Tenn. – Overton High School has been awarded a grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries. These grants are awarded annually
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