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Meet the six new principals heading up DeSoto County Schools this year
DeSoto County Schools start August 1, and so does the tenure of a few new principals. Six schools have appointed six new principals for the 2024-25 school year. All six already have lengthy tenures in DeSoto County Schools, and all have prior experience as either an assistant principal or principal.
In a few months, Marie Feagins has made big changes at MSCS, inspiring admiration & anger
When Marie Feagins was asked how many hours of sleep she’s getting, she laughed, and said, “I get a few here, and a few there.”. “But I wake up excited,” she added. “There's so much that needs to be done. It's about just balancing the timing of getting it done with the urgency of needing to get it done. One hundred and fifteen thousand kids can't wait on me. They don't care if I'm getting sleep or not.”
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Continues Momentum with SUPE Schools and Veterans Hiring Blitz
On Friday, July 26, MSCS will host Troops to Teachers, focusing on recruiting veterans and their spouses as educators. This event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at two convenient locations: Memphis Armory, 2610 East Holmes Road, and Millington Armory, located at 5650 Attu St. “Our goal...
WMSD’s supt. search underway as summer break comes to close
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - Almost a week before students return to the classrooms from summer break, the West Memphis School District’s search for a new superintendent is now underway. West Memphis Board President Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, who is leading the search for a new superintendent, says the role...
Luther C. McClellan, Memphis State Eight member, dies at 83
Memphis, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-The University of Memphis is honoring the life and legacy of a trailblazer, Memphis State Eight member Luther C. McClellan, upon the news of his passing July 12. McClellan was 83. “The University of Memphis is deeply saddened by the passing of Luther C. McClellan,” said U...
'A calling.' New LeMoyne-Owen President Christopher Davis reflects on past, talks plans for HBCU
When Christopher Davis was an elementary schooler in Proctor, Arkansas, his teacher asked him to come to the front of the class and say his times tables. Smiling, he said, “one times one is one, one times two is two, one times three is three.” His classmates laughed. Obviously, this wasn’t what his...
West Memphis School District Launches Search for New Superintendent after Dr. Terrence Brown's Passing
The West Memphis School District has embarked on a search for a new superintendent, following the passing of Dr. Terrence A. Brown in May. According to Action News 5, Dr. Kimberly Wolfe, president of the West Memphis Board of Education, explained that the successful candidate needs to be well-versed in the community's culture and values, as well as being a leader capable of improving academic achievement and supporting the district’s five-year strategy.
Grizzlies star Desmond Bane to host back-to-school event for MSCS students next month
As Memphis-Shelby County Schools helps students prepare for the upcoming academic year, it’s getting an assist from a star athlete. Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane will host a back-to-school giveaway event for MSCS families on Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held at the Memphis Sports and Events Center, it’s a continuation of “Bane’s Backpacks,” which he has hosted the past three years.
Northwest CC announces new VP of Student Services and Enrollment Management
July 23 – Northwest Mississippi Community College promoted long-time employee, Dr. Tonyalle Rush of Southaven, from Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management to Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management. Dr. Rush has completed many achievements including but not limited to completing various certificate programs,...
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