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Germantown Municipal Schools District Superintendent Jason Manuel and Bartlett City Schools Superintendent David Stephens talked on “Behind The Headlines” about changing local health department requirements that require students in schools to wear masks and be 6 feet apart at all times.
Germantown is allowing 7th and 8th graders on campus four days per week beginning Nov. 2. The change brings the hybrid learning model in house.
Four suburban school districts opened for a new academic year Monday morning like none they have ever encountered.
Collierville, Arlington and Germantown will continue contact sports for the upcoming school year as districts try to mesh sports and a pandemic.
Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.
Germantown Municipal School District unanimously approved a new contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel, carrying him to 2024.
Germantown's Board of Education is renewing a new four-year contract for Superintendent Jason Manuel. His current contract does not expire until June 2022.
The Germantown community has signed a letter calling for the suburban school district to better address racial issues in the schools. Superintendent Jason Manuel said he is willing to listen and eager to change.
Germantown has several financial challenges it is facing in its budget in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The board approved its $58.7 million operating budget Thursday evening.
Houston High told families it will not hold a traditional graduation in June. Germantown Municipal School District made the announcement Tuesday.
Suburban districts are each taking a different approach to celebrate seniors' academic achievements in the midst of coronavirus and social distancing guidelines. Some are still hopeful for a traditional graduation ceremony.
The Germantown Municipal School District is limiting general fund spending through the end of the fiscal year to combat reduced revenues streams.
Districts across Tennessee are grappling with graduation celebrations as Gov. Bill Lee recommended schools close for the remainder of the year. Shelby County's suburban schools are looking for ways to honor senior accomplishments.
Shelby County's suburban school districts were supposed to return from Spring Break this coming week but instead are now, like everyone else, figuring out how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. All are closed at least through the coming week.
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Germantown has approved a modified policy on exam exemptions. The GMSD board wants to emphasize sick students should stay home.
The Germantown Municipal School District's Board of Education will take the district's legislative wishes to Nashville next week as they meet with state lawmakers.
American Heart Association data shows 45% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims survived when bystander CPR was administered.
Germantown Education Foundation named a former Germantown Municipal School District teacher who also taught in legacy Shelby County Schools as its next executive director.
Open enrollment is available to those wishing to transfer to Germantown schools. Residents who wish to transfer to a school for which they are not zoned may also apply.
Germantown Municipal School District will not accept new non-residents next school year at three elementary schools – Dogwood, Farmington and Riverdale.
Germantown's Board of Education approved a cell tower at Dogwood Elementary School Monday. The tower proposal must still go through multiple city approval steps before construction begins at the site.
Germantown's Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a land swap with the school district in a 3-2 vote Monday. The city wants 15 acres at Forest Hill Elementary for a park and water tower, and the school district gets space for athletic fields at Houston Levee Park.
A new policy approved by the Shelby County Commission will make it easier for suburban school systems to tap into capital improvement funds.
Jessica Woody will assume her role as Dogwood principal in the coming weeks. She says she will continue to love kids as she hopes to instill a joy for learning.