There are 10 article(s) tagged Millington Schools:

• February 2021

  • More than 6,000 SCS employees set to receive vaccines this week

    Just before schools are set to open next week, more than 6,000 Shelby County Schools employees will receive their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. 

    By Daja E. Henry February 22, 2021

• July 2020

  • How will schools handle COVID-19 cases? Reopening plans offer few details

    What will happen when some of them test positive for COVID-19? The answers are troubling, and in many cases yet to be determined.

    By David Waters July 27, 2020

  • Suburban schools release reopening plans

    Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell July 16, 2020

• May 2020

  • Suburban schools plan ways to celebrate seniors

    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.

    By Abigail Warren May 07, 2020

• November 2019

  • Germantown school district tops ACT scores with 26.3 average at Houston High

    Houston High School in Germantown, with a 26.3, has given the Germantown Municipal School District the highest average ACT score among Tennessee public school districts, according to information released Monday by the state. 

    By Abigail Warren November 05, 2019

• 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

  • 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

• 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

• 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