There are 38 article(s) tagged Germantown Municipal School District:

• September 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

  • Nearly 100 Tennessee schools found high lead levels in their water

    The Shelby County Schools district has not yet filed a report with the state on levels of lead in water sources at schools built prior to 1998. In Germantown Municipal School District, three schools found water sources that tested above the state’s safety threshold. 

    By Marta W. Aldrich August 31, 2019

  • Germantown school leaders concerned by land swap agreement

    The five Germantown Board of Education members have concerns about a land swap. The city proposed giving the district Houston Levee Park in exchange for 15 acres at Germantown Municipal School District's new elementary school.

    By Abigail Warren August 22, 2019

  • Germantown Board of Education discusses land swap with city

    Germantown's Board of Education discussed a proposed land exchange with the city Monday, and members want a meeting with aldermen to hammer out details. 

    By Abigail Warren August 19, 2019

  • Germantown Board of Education to review land swap Monday

    Germantown Board of Education is reviewing the city's request for 15 acres of the new elementary school site for a water tower. In exchange, the school board would receive 5 acres, including a field for softball.

    By Abigail Warren August 19, 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

  • Forest Hill Elementary preparing for first classes

    Germantown is opening its first school uninherited from Shelby County Monday. The school is on the cusp of welcoming its first group of students.

    By Abigail Warren August 08, 2019

• July 2019

  • Former Houston High booster officer charged with stealing $20,000

    The former treasurer of Houston High School's football booster club has been indicted on charges of stealing more than $20,000.

    By Ron Maxey July 26, 2019

  • Germantown teachers get helping hand in stocking classrooms

    The Germantown community supported the city's education foundation in its effort to supply nearly 400 GMSD educators with a $120 gift card. 

    By Abigail Warren July 25, 2019

  • Germantown breaks ground for Houston field house

    Germantown officials and philanthropists scooped ceremonial shovels of soil Wednesday at the site of a $4 million athletic field house at Houston High School.

    By Jane Roberts July 12, 2019

• June 2019

  • Houston High wants to acquire park’s softball field

    Houston High is looking to acquire land at Houston Levee Park for softball fields. Germantown aldermen never voted on an agreement the district voted on in March.

    By Abigail Warren June 22, 2019

• May 2019

  • Shelby County could distribute municipal school funds monthly; districts owed millions

    School districts in suburban Shelby County municipalities are beginning to receive payments from the county on a more regular basis. The money represents millions owed to the districts for capital projects.

    By Abigail Warren May 28, 2019

  • Flash the Fox to be Forest Hill Elementary mascot

    Forest Hill Elementary held its first school-wide event Sunday to unveil the school's mascot, Flash the Fox.

    By Abigail Warren May 19, 2019

  • Germantown reviews effects of apartments in community

    Germantown reviews apartment moratorium study results with aldermen in a work session Thursday evening. The study was a part of the suburb's 18-month moratorium, which expires in July.

    By Abigail Warren May 17, 2019

  • Germantown leaders get early look at new Forest Hill Elementary School

    Forest Hill Elementary is two months from completion. City and school system leaders toured it recently. 

    By Abigail Warren May 12, 2019

  • Germantown Finance Commission takes back school security funding

    Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission has decided to reverse course on giving the Germantown Municipal School District an additional $500,000 approved April 24. 

    By Abigail Warren May 02, 2019

• April 2019

  • Germantown to implement Olweus in fight against bullying

    Germantown Municipal School District is implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a new program to help fight bullying. 

    By Abigail Warren April 30, 2019

  • Germantown's financial commission recommends city purchase country club

    Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission recommended unanimously Tuesday evening that the city move forward with purchasing Germantown Country Club.

    By Abigail Warren April 23, 2019

  • Germantown school board approves first reading of tight $60.8M budget

    Germantown Municipal School District board members approved a $60.8 million budget for fiscal 2020 on the first of three readings Monday evening, with Superintendent Jason Manuel calling the spending plan a "status quo" budget.

    By Abigail Warren April 23, 2019

  • Germantown board reviewing safe walking options for Riverdale Elementary

    Germantown is reviewing a construction contract for sidewalks and bike lanes to Riverdale School. The addition is funded by Safe Routes to School.

    By Abigail Warren April 21, 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

  • Mustang Café teaches life skills to Germantown's Exceptional Students

    Germantown's Exceptional Students are serving meals at Houston High's Mustang Café. The goal is to help the students with special needs gain skills for employment.

    By Abigail Warren March 29, 2019

  • Germantown reviews 2019-20 enrollment projections, aims to 'right-size' district

    Germantown Municipal School District reviewed its projected enrollment for the 2019-20 school year on Tuesday. The district denied many transfers in its attempt to right-size the district

    By Abigail Warren March 20, 2019

  • Germantown residents wary of possible water tower

    Germantown officials would like to build a $2.5 million elevated water tank at Forest Hill Elementary. However, the city has yet to ask for use of the land and residents are wary.

    By Abigail Warren March 04, 2019