Arlington candidates eye final stretch of election
Three alderman positions and three Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board seats are up for election this year. Early voting runs until July 30.
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July 2022
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Suburban districts see varied TCAP scores
Suburban districts saw various improvements on TCAP data, released Wednesday. The third-grade retention law remains concerning for education leaders.
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June 2022
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Here’s how suburban school districts plan to expand over summer break
Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington school districts will take advantage of the empty campuses and work on improvement projects.
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May 2022
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ACS budget approved, superintendent receives top marks
Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Jeff Mayo received a stellar review on Tuesday, May 24.
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April 2022
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Superintendents seek balance in weather-related closures
Weather-related closures are layered decisions for local superintendents as they balance a number of concerns while prioritizing student safety.
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Arlington High principal takes position in district office
Chris Duncan, principal at Arlington High since the suburban school system was formed, is stepping down to move into an administrative role with the district.
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Two more candidates declare for Arlington school board
A pair of new faces have entered the race for Arlington Community Schools (ACS) board positions in the Aug. 4 town municipal elections.
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February 2022
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Arlington school board incumbents plan for another run, challenger seeks a seat
Three of the Arlington Board of Education members are up for reelection in August, and while all are leaning towards another term, one already has a challenger.
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Ice closes schools Thursday
Some schools in Shelby County have decided to close Thursday due to the threat of ice and winter weather.
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January 2022
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New wrestling facility officially opens at Arlington High
“This new facility provides an extremely first-class area for training for future champions both in wrestling and in life,” Jonathan Simpson, Arlington wrestling coach, said.
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Anticipated winter weather closes schools Thursday
The area is under a winter weather advisory, from early Thursday until Thursday evening, with total snow and sleet accumulations of up to two inches, according to the National Weather Service.
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September 2021
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Mayo shares ACS success stories despite tough years battling COVID-19
With the challenges of a pandemic stretching into this school year, Arlington Community Schools continues to make strides forward, Superintendent Jeff Mayo said.
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After judge’s ruling, suburban schools return to masking
The temporary restraining order against Gov. Bill Lee requires children to mask in schools. Opting out is not allowed at this time.
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August 2021
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Schools see baseline of COVID-19 before governor’s order
Schools saw COVID-19 even when universal masking was required. The numbers from the first week of school, prior to Gov. Bill Lee’s order, provide a baseline.
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Germantown leads suburbs with nearly 15% of students not masking
Suburban districts shared the number of students opting out following Gov. Bill Lee’s order. However, most students continue to mask.
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Some suburban districts show highest proficiency rates in Tennessee
Five of the Shelby County suburban districts saw some of the top achievements in results for TCAP, the state-mandated testing.
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Local suburban districts regress in TCAP scores
State leaders feel the scores are the first true measure of learning regression due to the pandemic.
Related story: SCS test scores show historic learning loss
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Suburban schools wrestled with mask order from Health Department
Donelson Elementary School of Arlington Community Schools will be closed this week due to a COVID-19 outbreak among teachers, and Collierville Municipal Schools leaders said their duties don’t include enforcing the health department’s mask mandate.
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Here’s how schools in Shelby County are reopening
As the start of the school year approaches, Shelby County Schools and surrounding suburban districts are releasing guidelines on how they’ll reopen safely, amid rising COVID-19 cases and uncertainty around the Delta variant.
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July 2021
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Arlington, Lakeland schools prepare for ‘glimpse of normalcy’
The Arlington and Lakeland school systems are preparing for the start of a school year that they hope will look much more normal than last year.
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Arlington, Bartlett school systems outline COVID protocols
Arlington and Bartlett school districts have announced safety protocols for the coming year even as they watch changing federal recommendations.
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June 2021
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Arlington school district extends superintendent’s contract
Jeff Mayo was rewarded with a raise, bonus and contract extension for his leadership of the district during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Summer learning-loss camps offer kids fun ways to catch up
Summer program offers more enjoyable ways for Arlington and Lakeland students to keep pace or catch up on studies after a tough academic year.
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ACS feeding students this summer with curbside pickup program
The program started after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced earlier this year the extension of waivers allowing children to continue receiving nutritious meals after schools let out for the summer.
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May 2021
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Arlington school board grades superintendent’s first year
The Arlington school board gave Superintendent Jeff Mayo high marks for his inaugural year leading the suburban district.
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