Germantown parents concerned by quarantine measures
Some Germantown parents are concerned by the suburban school system’s quarantine guidelines. However, Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district is reviewing its measures.
Topic: Germantown Municipal School District
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September 2021
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Collierville, Germantown students thriving virtually
Collierville Virtual Academy and Germantown Online Academy of Learning are offering a unique opportunity for students to learn at home.
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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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Germantown approves softball bid, superintendent contract
The suburb’s Board of Education approved a bid Tuesday night from Grinder, Taber & Grinder to complete some of the Houston High softball facilities.
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Houston Middle sees 27 COVID-19 cases
Houston Middle is seeing the largest number of parents opting out of the Shelby County Health Department mask mandate — with 22% of 834 HMS students receiving parental permission to not mask.
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Germantown to consider superintendent contract extension
Germantown is reviewing Superintendent Jason Manuel’s contract so future reviews do not coincide with an election year.
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Houston High assistant principal under investigation after social media post
The Facebook post compared proof of vaccination to events during the Holocaust.
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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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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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Germantown adding student to school board
Germantown’s Board of Education will add a high school student to its board this fall. He or she will be selected by the Houston High principal and provide student insight to the board.
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June 2021
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Permit filed for Houston Middle expansion
The addition is designed to help address the district’s current capacity needs and provide a secured entrance.
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Opinion: A salute to the 10-point grading system adopted by GMSD
The new grading scale for Germantown schools provides a scale for the smart kids to compete for scholarships. But it might also keep others from trouble.
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Germantown receives approval for virtual school
The Germantown Municipal School District will offer online learning for students who want to continue learning remotely.
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Germantown Board of Education discusses adding student to board
The Germantown Board of Education discussed adding a student board member to its body in an advisory capacity. It also approved a new grading scale.
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Germantown school leaders reviewing grading scale change
If adopted Tuesday, the change may help Germantown Municipal School District students compete for scholarships. Board member Brian Curry noted that a student earning a 92 might have about a 3 for a grade point average in Germantown. In other districts, it would be a 4.
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May 2021
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Germantown school budget moving through approvals
Germantown’s Board of Education will take a second look at its $74.2 million budget Monday. The budget will be rolled into the suburb’s overall $194.5 million budget.
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Germantown names whole child director
Germantown has named Liz Dias as its first whole child director. Dias currently serves as Houston Middle principal.
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April 2021
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Germantown Schools OKs Houston Middle bid, whole child director
Germantown’s Board of Education approved a construction firm for Houston Middle School’s addition. Board members also added a position to look at the academic and non-academic needs of students.
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Kelsey drops amendment regarding Germantown legacy schools
Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, withdrew an amendment regarding ownership and operations by Shelby County Schools of three schools bearing the Germantown name. He said negotiations seem to have begun.
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Germantown district considers opening a virtual school
GMSD’s board voted for the administration to proceed with an application for a standalone virtual school.
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Bill affecting 3Gs heads to House floor, chased by Kelsey amendment
The House is scheduled to hear legislation related to Germantown’s namesake schools Monday, but language affecting the 3Gs won’t be part of it.
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Bill directed at transferring 3Gs advances in Senate Education Committee
A bill regarding the three Germantown namesake schools that appeared dead when it failed in the state Senate education committee Wednesday, got new life after Sen. Brian Kelsey amended the measure.
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