There are 88 article(s) tagged Bartlett City Schools:

• December 2019

  • County Commission approves policy to allocate suburban school funds

    A new policy approved by the Shelby County Commission will make it easier for suburban school systems to tap into capital improvement funds.

    By Abigail Warren, Linda A. Moore December 09, 2019

• November 2019

  • Arlington, Bartlett schools achieve Apple technology designation

    Two suburban schools, Arlington Middle and Bartlett Ninth Grade Academy, have won Apple Distinguished Schools designations for their use of innovative technology.

    By Michael Waddell November 20, 2019

  • Empowering through art: Borderless Arts Tennessee visits Bartlett High

    A select group of Bartlett students got the chance to work with an artist from Borderless Arts Tennessee, a statewide arts agency for students with special needs. 

    By Michael Waddell November 05, 2019

• September 2019

  • JROTC, strings among new programs this year at area municipal schools

    Several suburban school districts are rolling out and expanding programs, partnerships and positions this fall.

    By Michael Waddell September 25, 2019

  • Suburban schools’ graduation rates improve in 2018-19

    Tennessee recorded it highest graduation rate to date for the 2018-19 year. Shelby County's suburban districts also saw improvement in their graduation rates.

    By Abigail Warren September 17, 2019

  • Major upgrades over the summer, more planned at area municipal schools

    Municipal schools spent millions updating facilities for students this summer. Some took on extensive renovations while others added fresh paint and new play grounds.

    By Michael Waddell, Abigail Warren September 02, 2019

• August 2019

  • TNReady 2019: Five suburban districts have Reward schools

    TNReady scores showed Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville Germantown and Lakeland are among the top-performing districts in the state. Lakeland was designated as an Exemplary district by the Tennessee Department of Education.

    By Abigail Warren August 15, 2019

• July 2019

  • Bartlett teacher a finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year

    Amanda Tutor, a photography and visual arts teacher at Bartlett 9th Grade Academy, is one of nine finalists for the 2019-20 Tennessee Teacher of the Year award. 

    By Michael Waddell July 10, 2019

• May 2019

  • Bartlett City Schools announces hires to replace two retiring principals

    With the retirement of two longtime elementary school principals, Bartlett City Schools selects their replacements from two other suburban districts.

    By Michael Waddell May 01, 2019

• March 2019

  • Suburban superintendents oppose Educational Savings Account legislation

    Shelby County's suburban school superintendents worry about the potential effects of vouchers on public education. While Gov. Bill Lee's proposal affects Shelby County Schools locally, suburban superintendents worry it could expand to affect them as well.

    By Abigail Warren and Michael Waddell March 31, 2019

• February 2019

  • School systems putting safety money into officers, technology

    Shelby County school systems are steering millions of dollars in new safety and security funds into technology and officers as part of a state plan to protect students and staff.

    By Sam Stockard February 01, 2019

• January 2019

  • Major renovation is changing the look of Bartlett High School

    A sweeping renovation of Bartlett High School will update dining and athletic facilities, as well as the library, auditorium and security measures along with other improvements. A city property tax increase is helping fund the work.

    By Michael Waddell January 29, 2019

• December 2018

  • Bartlett City Schools administrators ‘back under one roof’ in renovated offices

    After five years in a small space on west end of Bartlett High, the suburban school district’s administrative offices have moved to a new location near the campus.

    By Natalie Pilgrim December 01, 2018