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Headline Stories for 3/27/06 Below
Superintendent's Corner
On
March 2 several schools participated in Read Across America Day,
and many schools have continued to hold reading events throughout this
month. On Thursday, April 20, we will again celebrate the district’s
top readers, as we culminate the second year of our MCS Reads campaign
with a special event at the Redbirds game that evening.
Craigmont Senior One of 20 to Land Prestigious National Scholarship
Craigmont High graduating senior Adam D. Haliburton has been named a Ron Brown Scholar, winning one of only 20 national college scholarships awarded annually by the CAP Charitable Foundation (USA) to outstanding African American high school students. More than 7,500 students from across the country competed for the awards, which were announced the week of March 20 in Washington, DC.
Mayor Herenton Celebrates Black History Month with Students at Sherwood Middle
Students at Sherwood Middle had a very distinguished visitor during the school’s Black History Month program. Mayor Willie Herenton was the guest speaker for the event.
Klondike Leadership Council Paves the Way for Student Achievement
A dedicated team of teachers, parent volunteers, students and school adopters are making great things happen at Klondike Elementary. This group calls itself the Klondike Leadership Council, and their mission is to continually provide new strategies and incentives to promote student achievement and community spirit at the school.
MCS Unveils New Transportation Information Web Site
Memphis City Schools launched a new Web site for transportation information on Tuesday, March 21. The site offers 24-hour public access to all transportation-related information, including bus routes and times, bus behavior rules, inclement weather policies and frequently asked questions.
