Suburban schools, city-county district cancel classes Wednesday
Local school districts decided early Tuesday afternoon to cancel classes Wednesday, Feb. 1, with increasing wintery weather hazards.
Topic: Collierville Schools
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January 2023
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Forecasted winter weather closes Memphis area schools on Tuesday
With the anticipated winter weather predicted overnight, Memphis area school districts have made the decision to cancel Tuesday classes.
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Up and away: Collierville students soar beyond simulators
Collierville High School has flight simulators, but a new program will take students above and beyond.
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December 2022
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Non-resident students to pay more at Collierville schools
Collierville Schools is increasing tuition for those attending the district’s schools and living outside the suburban limits beginning in the 2023-24 school year.
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Collierville Schools, SRVS eye U of M Collierville campus
The former University of Memphis space in Collierville has two potential tenants.
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Collierville gives employee bonuses ahead of Christmas
“We want to take care of our teachers and staff. A chemistry teacher is just as important as a plant manager. Everybody has a role to play.”
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October 2022
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New policy to abate Collierville Schools naming rights issue
Collierville Schools adopted a policy giving it the discretion over naming facilities after some board members disagreed on whose names should be chosen.
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Collierville wrestles with tuition for children of out-of-state teachers
Collierville is sticking to its policy to charge tuition for teachers living outside Shelby County and out of state.
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Longtime educator challenged by real estate agent in school board race
A Collierville Schools mother and real estate agent is challenging an incumbent school board member who has served since the district’s inception.
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Four candidates in Collierville seeking Warren’s open seat
Four people are running for an open school board seat in Collierville. Frank Warren decided over the summer he would not seek a second term.
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September 2022
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Collierville Schools program helps teachers bring experience to the classroom
Collierville Schools is launching an externship program exposing teachers to varying job experiences that could benefit their students.
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Two suburban districts given exemplary status as state names reward schools
Collierville and Lakeland were the only districts in Shelby County designated reward schools by the Tennessee Department of Education. The honor is reserved for schools in the top 5% for performance, growth or both.
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Two Collierville schools implement ‘house’ systems to build soft skills
Collierville Elementary and Schilling Farms Elementary implemented house systems to help foster community in the school environment.
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August 2022
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Are later high school start times in the suburbs better for students?
With studies showing benefits of students starting classes later in the morning, several districts are studying the move.
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One day, one test: Suburban superintendents wary of retention law
Suburban superintendents are concerned about the high stakes attached to the TCAP test and if it’s an accurate measure of whether students are reading proficiently.
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July 2022
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Keri Blair to run for open Collierville school board seat
A Collierville High alumna and Collierville Elementary parent is seeking a seat on the town’s board of education.
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Heath Hudspeth to run for Collierville’s open school board seat
The father of three Collierville High graduates says he wants to further his service to the Collierville community, and is running for the suburb’s Board of Education.
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Collierville schools adopts book policy; Board hesitates on athletic facility name
In the spring, state leaders passed the “Age-Appropriate Materials Act of 2022,” which the Collierville School Board discussed at the Tuesday, July 26, meeting, as well as the potential name for the athletic facility.
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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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Two likely to challenge Collierville School Board incumbent
Municipal elections are Nov. 8. Candidates have until Aug. 18 at noon to pick up a petition and return it to Shelby County Election Commission with sufficient signatures.
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Collierville leaders formally approve resolution supporting teachers
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen wanted to offer their support for teachers following the suburban school system’s special-called meeting last week.
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Collierville Schools adopts resolution supporting teachers
The Collierville Board of Education adopted a resolution in a special-called meeting on Thursday. The impetus for the resolution was disparaging remarks against teachers.
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June 2022
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Collierville school budget moves forward, but all eyes are on 2023
Collierville Schools approved its budget. The financial plan is more than half of the town’s 2022-23 budget.
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May 2022
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Collierville Superintendent receives solid review in third year
Collierville Schools Board of Education is confident in its superintendent. As part of the solid review, he received a $15,000 bonus.
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New gym brings opportunities, options to Collierville Elementary
Collierville Elementary’s new gym is more than just a recess space for the Little Dragons. The recreational facility expands opportunities for the school and the community.
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