Press Releases 

• May 8, 2013 Metro Schools learns from fall, improves spring Intersession
• May 8, 2013 Music Makes Us, Warner Music Nashville, The Recording Academy® launch Recording Studio, Label at Metro Nashville’s Pearl-Cohn High
• May 2, 2013 Edwin Imer Santiago named Metro Schools’ mariachi director
• April 30, 2013 Metro Schools’ Department of Family and Community Partnerships receives grants to assist parents with school engagement
• April 23, 2013 Hume-Fogg and MLK are the Best High Schools in the State
• April 18, 2013 McGavock High School students showcase sky high accomplishments during Spring Wing Fling
• April 11, 2013 First Lady Michelle Obama to speak at Metro Nashville’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Magnet Graduation
• April 4, 2013 Metro Board of Education’s Youth Safety Summit set for April 6
• March 28, 2013 Metro School Board to hold special meeting on state charter legislation
• March 21, 2013 Another National Award for Rose Park Middle Magnet School
• March 15, 2013 DePriest earns national honor for social and emotional learning work
• March 6, 2013 Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation donates musical instruments to Metro’s Isaac Litton Middle School
• March 5, 2013 Jimmy Wheeler joins Metro Schools as director of school security
• March 4, 2013 New Leadership and Vision for Advanced Academics in Metro Schools
• Feb. 28, 2013 Metro Schools will Serve as Hubs for Needed Community Services
• Feb. 22, 2013 Hattie Cotton STEM Magnet Elementary earns national award
• Feb. 21, 2013 National Leaders in Education Technology Tour Metro Schools
• Feb. 12,2013 Eight Metro Teachers Earn National Board Certification
• Jan. 23, 2013 Metro Schools shifts authority, resources to schools to accelerate improvement
• Jan. 18, 2013 Changes to the Central Office Organization
• Dec. 4, 2012 Metro Schools feels the need for speed, launches plan for fast gains
• Dec. 3, 2012 Contribution from TVA Expands STEM Opportunities for Tennessee Students
• Dec. 3, 2012 Metro Schools will identify four schools to participate in TIME Collaborative
• Nov. 13, 2012 Metro Nashville Board of Public Education approves closure of Smithson-Craighead Middle School
• Oct. 17, 2012 Academy at Old Cockrill principal wins national award for dropout prevention
• Oct. 17, 2012 Summit will explore ways to engage parents and increase involvement
• Oct. 2, 2012 Tennessee Higher Education Commission awards $3.4 million GEAR UP grant to Metro Schools
• Sept. 22, 2012 Metro Schools Weekly: A list of happenings for the week ending Sept. 28
• Sept. 14, 2012 Metro Middle Schools shows off new look and additions
• Sept. 13, 2012 Metro Schools offers first Parent University of the year
• Sept. 11, 2012 Cane Ridge Elementary makes formal introduction to the community
• Aug. 27, 2012 14 Metro Schools named among the state’s best
• Aug. 23, 2012 External audit confirms Metro Schools save millions with contracted services
• Aug. 23, 2012 MLK Magnet High gets physically fit with new fitness center
• Aug. 22, 2012 Metro Schools launches plan to raise ACT scores
• Aug. 20, 2012 IB interest bubbles over in Antioch, prompts action
• Aug. 17, 2012 Alan Lambert named Metro Schools mariachi director
• Aug. 16, 2012 First the shops, now the school!
• Aug. 13, 2012 Metro Schools co-host National Magnet Conference
• Aug. 13, 2012 Metro Schools plans opening celebration for Simon Youth Academy at Opry Mills
• Aug. 9, 2012 High-achieving principals to accelerate student achievement
• Aug. 9, 2012 Metro Schools taps veteran to serve as Academies of Nashville director
• Aug. 7, 2012 Tools for Schools builds at Apollo Middle School
• Aug. 6, 2012 American Idol vs. Chicken Pox
• Aug. 3, 2012 USDA honors 20 Metro Schools for health and wellness efforts
• Aug. 1, 2012 Hillwood High School celebrates national accreditation
• July 31, 2012 Metro Middle School plans first day surprise for students
• July 31, 2012 Metro Schools’ Superintendent greets students for the first day of school
• July 31, 2012 It’s Official: Metro Nashville Public Schools rates “Intermediate” status
• July 27, 2012 Metro Schools make significant progress, surpass state improvement gains
• July 23, 2012 Metro Schools announces new grading scale for high schools
• July 20, 2012 Metro Schools to announce new grading scale for high schools
• July 18, 2012 Metro Schools hosts Summer Graduation
• July 17, 2012  Metro’s New Teachers Prepare to Hit the Classroom Wed., Aug. 1
• Ju;y 17, 2012 MNPS Parent University preps parents in time for start of school
• July 16, 2012 National rankings awarded to 7 Metro High Schools’ Academies of Nashville
• July 12, 2012Metro Schools names Betsy Potts Old Center Elementary School principal
• July 9, 2012 Metro Schools announces principals for Antioch and Pearl-Cohn Highs
• June 18, 2012 Metro Schools announces three elementary principal changes for 2012-2013
• June 14, 2012 District reveals effects of rumored $23 million cuts to Metro Schools budget
• May 31, 2012 Metro Schools host paraprofessionals job fair tomorrow
• May 29, 2012 Metro Schools taps Hank Clay as Race to the Top Grant Manager
• May 24, 2012 Laurie Schell to lead Music Makes Us education initiative
• May 24, 2012 Metro Schools to mail elementary report cards
• May 23, 2012 Cane Ridge Elementary’s first principal is Donna Wilburn
• May 22, 2012 Metro Schools to reduce Special Education positions funded by federal stimulus $$ that are no longer available
• May 14, 2012 Metro Schools receives Meritorious Budget Award
• May 10, 2012Metro Schools’ Innovation Cluster principals selected
• May 9, 2012 Graduation celebrations begin next week
• May 8, 2012 Leaders selected for 11 Metro Nashville Schools
• May 7, 2012 Metro Nashville teacher elected to national leadership post
• May  4, 2012 Carmon Brown, Debbie Booker to lead new Metro Schools
• May 3, 2012 Dr. Kellie Hargis to lead Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet
• April 30, 2012 Metro assistant superintendent June Keel announces May retirement
• April 27, 2012 Metro Schools Weekly A list of happenings for the week of April 30 – May 5
• April 27, 2012 Veteran Metro Schools’ educator chosen President-elect of National Association of Elementary School Principals
• April 26, 2012 Eakin Elementary earns IB Primary Years Programme authorization
• April 20, 2012 Nashville Leaders Applaud CMT, Re-Name High School Academy
• April 16, 2012 Metro Transportation Department recognized for fleet maintenance
• April 16, 2012 Metro Schools appoints veteran principals to High Schools
• April 13, 2012 Academy of Nashville students compete in Student Video Awards
• April 12, 2012 McGavock High students snare coveted Dell Scholarships
• April 11, 2012 Metro Academy goes International for a Night
• March 29, 2012 Hillwood High School shows off for Nashville’s realtors
• March 28, 2012 Hume-Fogg to pilot new AP® | Cambridge Program
• March 27, 2012 Ford Academy students teach Financial literacy to their parents
• March 27, 2012 Union rep drops ethics complaint
• March 27, 2012 Metro Nashville Public Schools questions motives, results of survey
• March 21, 2012 Nashville Public Relations Society of America Recognizes Metro Nashville Public Schools Director
• March 19, 2012 Metro Schools leads STEM Hub
• March 19, 2012 Metro Nashville Board of Education holds Public Hearing on 2012-13 proposed Budget
• March 13, 2012 Metro Schools names new director of Schools Counseling Services
• March 12, 2012 New class inducted into MNPS Teacher Leadership Institute
• March 12, 2012 Metro High Schools helps students with transition
• March 5, 2012 Billy Fellman appointed principal of Academy at Opry Mills
• March 2, 2012 Bonnaroo Founders to share industry secrets with students
• March 1, 2012 Transformations set for Nashville’s Priority Schools
• Feb. 28, 2012 Spring Application offers Davidson County residents school options
• Feb. 27, 2012 Two Metro Schools want community input on School Safety
• Feb. 21, 2012 MNPS leader lends expertise to nation
• Feb. 17, 2012 Metro Schools Cluster participates in professional development
• Jan. 26, 2012 Metro Schools one of eight selected for national collaboration
• Jan. 12, 2012 Maplewood to start College Savings Accounts for freshmen
• Jan. 12, 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist interrupts training for Metro students
• Jan. 11, 2012 Talented music coordinator to join Metro Schools
• Jan. 11, 2012 Talented musical director to join Metro Schools
• Dec. 21, 2011New year brings new leadership to Neely’s Bend Middle School
• Oct. 12, 2011 Robert Churchwell Mural Dedication
• Oct. 12, 2011 Andrew Jackson Elementary annual run and fitness day
• Oct. 12, 2011 McGavock High students pledge commitment and bank their return
• Oct. 7, 2011 Metro Elementary School starts early with TCAP testing
• Oct. 6, 2011 Metro Elementary School students learn to be good citizens
• Oct. 6, 2011 Metro School students try out green thumbs in new outdoor classroom
• Oct. 4, 2011 Metro Schools “Hike it, Bike it, Like it” for Walk to School Day
• Oct. 3, 2011 Martin Luther King Magnet to host surprise Titan guest
• Sept. 26. 2011 Metro Schools host annual College Night
• Sept. 22, 2011 Elementary Metro School celebrates Reading Program Partnership
• Sept. 21, 2011 Metro Schools IB Coach selected to IB Executive Board
• Sept. 14, 2011 Metro School first stop for Great American Tour kickoff
• August 22, 2011 Metro Schools releases calendar survey results
• August 8 2011 Six Metro Schools receive funds for wellness program
• August 2, 2011 Back to School: Metro Schools resume Aug. 11
• August 1, 2011 Metro Schools show gains across the board, falls short of AYP
• July 29, 2011 Metro Schools to hold media event explaining 2011 NCLB status
• July 28, 2011 MNPS to offer Parent University Summer Conference
• July 27, 2011 Metro Schools names Ball, Coverstone to key positions for reform and growth
• July 1, 2011 Metro Schools names Tony Majors Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
• June 30, 2011 Metro Schools names International Baccalaureate Programme leader
• June 29, 2011 Metro Schools let Teachers Lead the Way
• June 27, 2011 Hillsboro announces new International Baccalaureate leader
• June 24, 2011 New Principals to lead Metro Nashville elementary schools
• June 13, 2011 New Principals to Lead 13 Metro Nashville middle schools
• June 10, 2011 New high school leaders in MNPS eager for 2011-12
• June 3, 2011  Pearl-Cohn teachers learn about the music biz from Nashville executives
• May 26, 2011 Glencliff High recognized nationally for being best in its community
• May 26, 2011 Cameron Middle School hosts International Fest
• May 26, 2011 Leadership Changes to three Metro Schools
• May 25, 2011 John Early will host a night at the Museum
• May 19, 2011 Glencliff wins Grammy Signature Schools Enterprise Award
• May 17, 2011 McGavock High Academy students mock presentation on Health Science
• May 17, 2011 Glencliff High ends the year on a high note … by winning a Grammy!
• May 16, 2011 Metro Schools recognizes students for excellence
• May 10, 2011 New leader brings decades of experience to Napier Enhanced Option Elementary
• May 9, 2011 McGavock High flies high with Spring Wing Fling
• May 6, 2011  Metro Nashville Board of Education to vote on director's contract May 24
• May 4, 2011 First class inducted into MNPS Teacher Leadership Institute
• April 29, 2011 Metro School’s Teacher Leadership Institute Inaugural Class
• April 25, 2011 Glencliff High School get hair cuts for Locks of Love
• April 21, 2011 Metro Schools host Youth Safety Summit
• April 20, 2011 Metro Schools preparing to take ‘green’ education on the road to schools throughout the district
• April 18, 2011 Students mark Earth Week by unveiling alternative fuels created in class
• April 15, 2011 Freedom Writers to visit Kirkpatrick Enhanced Option Elementary School
• April 15, 2011Nashville realtors get inside look at Hillsboro
• April 14, 2011 Glencliff students to grow garden for Academy Partner
• April 5, 2011 Metro Schools Principal named ASCD’s Outstanding Young Educator of the Year Honoree
• April 4, 2011 MNPS EL Teacher receives TNTESOL Award
• March 31, 2011 Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach program expands to Hillsboro High School
• March 30, 2011 Jubilee Singers hit high notes for Head Middle Magnet
• March 29, 2011 Big Picture goes to the 48 hours movies
• March 24, 2011 Sharon Chaney to lead expansion of Hillsboro IB
• March 24, 2011 MNPS families get schooled at Parent University
• March 24, 2011 Metro School brings ARTS to life 
• March 23, 2011 Glendale Elementary students to try out green thumbs
• March 18, 2011 Metro Schools receives NACSA grant
• March 17, 2011 Metro Schools names two to join Pearl-Cohn High Magnet
• March 8, 2011 Hillsboro Cluster first in state to offer full International Baccalaureate Continuum
• March 1, 2011 MNPS State of Schools Address
• March 1, 2011 Nashville Named One of Seven Ford Next Generation Learning Hubs
• Feb. 28, 2011 Principal Forum on Change: Nashville and China converge for a meeting of the minds
• Feb. 28, 2011 MNPS Open Enrollment period begins March 1
• Feb. 23, 2011 New Thematic Magnets to “show off” offerings
• Jan. 25, 2011 District Forum for Metro School Parents
• Jan. 25, 2011 The Academies of Nashville host Open Houses
• December 9, 2010 Metro Nashville Public Schools, Annenberg Institute for School Reform Recruit National Advisory Panel on District’s Reform
• December 7, 2010 Metro Nashville in the top nine for Gates Foundation District-Charter Collaboration Compact
• November 17, 2010  10 Days and counting! MNPS Lottery School Applications due Friday, Dec. 3
• Novemeber 17, 2010 Eleven school districts headed to Nashville for school reform ideas
• October 28, 2010 Metro Public Schools mailing school assignment letters to Cane Ridge and Antioch families
• October 26, 2010 Metro Schools’ Food Service and Transportation departments receiving external reviews
• October 11, 2010 Overton Engineering Academy students present green energy findings to LP Building
• October 4, 2010 Tulip Grove Elementary lead school for Walk to School Day
• October 1, 2010 MNPS awarded magnet schools grant
• September 27, 2010 Antioch opens branch with The Tennessee Credit Union
• September 23, 2010 Croft Middle participates in Harvest Days at the Nashville Zoo
• September 22, 1010 Four Metro Schools receive highest USDA award
• September 22, 2010 Cambridge University brings Shakespeare to life for Nashville School of the Arts students
• September 10, 2010 Hillwood freshmen first to participate in 1:1 Laptop Program
• August 24, 2010 Fox News veteran joins MNPS
• August 6, 2010 MNPS launches Virtual High School
• July 29, 2010 Three Metro Nashville high schools have been named to Newsweek Magazine’s America’s Best High School list
• July 27, 2010  YMCA offers benefit for Metro Schools’ employees
• July 26, 2010 Eight Metro School participate in debate institute
• July 21, 2010   Metro Nashville Public School announces new leader for ELL
• July 8, 2010     MNPS IB Diplomas more than double
• June 29, 2010 Cameron Middle School principal announced
• June 22, 2010 MNPS announces elementary school leaders
• June 21, 2010 Metro Nashville Public Schools adds to high school leadership team
• June 18, 2010 MNPS signs more than 80 to partner with The Academies of Nashville
• June 18, 2010 Nashville named a Leadership Level Next Generation Learning Community
• June 16, 2010 Maplewood awarded grant to boost Advanced Placement program
• June 10, 2010 Metro Nashville Public Schools attracts experts in smaller learning communities to lead high school transformation
• June 7, 2010 COPLA to host 3rd annual Hispanic Student Graduation Celebration
• May 28, 2010 Metro Nashville Public Schools announces four principal appointments
• May 25, 2010 Neely's Bend Middle wins state title in Fuel Up to Play 60
• May 20, 2010 MNPS announces new administrators
• May 20, 2010 Twilight Schools Work!
• May 18, 2010 Metro Nashville Public Schools wins award for healthy options
• May 18, 2010 Metro Nashville Public Schools prepares for 2010-11
• May 18,2010 Director of Operations and Maintenance wins national award
• May 8, 2010 MNPS students return Monday, May 10
• April 30, 2010 MNPS announces graduation plans
• April 30, 2010 MNPS wins international award for budget excellence
• April 28, 2010 The Tennessee Credit Union to open branch inside Antioch High
• April 23, 2010 Sixteen firms submit proposals to Metro Schools for custodial and groundskeeping services
• April 23, 2010 Tulip Grove wins GOPHER Award
• April 22, 2010 Antioch and The Tennessee Credit Union to make history
• April 22, 2010 Statement on Leadership Class at Hillsboro
• April 15, 2010 Distinguished educators to retire from MNPS
• April 14, 2010 MNPS selected to participate in IB Gates Grant
• April 12, 2010 Top teachers and principals honored
• April 12, 2010 MNPS lures state executive director to district
• April 7, 2010 Summer Extended Learning 2010
• March 29, 2010 Conversation with Director of Schools at McGavock High
• March 26, 2010 XXI Tech Summer Camp gearing up for students
• March 22, 2010 West End Middle will host Ugandan Children’s Choir
• March 9, 2010 ELL Educators Awarded
• March 5, 2010 MNPS Administrators present 2010-11 Draft Budget to School Board
• March 1, 2010 MNPS Unveils Online Open Enrollment Tool
• Feb. 25, 2010 MNPS Parent University Conference
• Feb. 25, 2010 MNPS Job Shadow Day
• Feb. 24, 2010 MNPS extends school day to make up for snow days
• Feb. 24, 2010 MNPS to host Ask and Enroll Nights
• Feb. 11, 2010 MNPS Director of Athletics named to Hall of Fame
• Feb. 8, 2010 MNPS and Vanderbilt partner for new master's program
• Feb. 3, 2010 Cameron Glencliff Announcement
• Jan. 21, 2010 Freshman Seminar to become national model
• Jan. 14, 2010 MNPS Announces High School Schedule Change
• Jan. 13, 2010 Volunteers to serve as MNPS Educational Surrogate Parents
• Jan. 13, 2010 Creature Care coming to Park Avenue
• Jan. 12, 2010 SSMV Accepting Applications
• Jan. 11, 2010 MNPS Names Libbey Assistant to Superintendent
• Jan. 11, 2010 The Academies Now Recruiting Students
• Jan. 8, 2010 MNPS Hold Lottery for 2010-2011 Saturday, Jan. 9
• Jan. 8, 2010 Parents can learn signs, preventive tips at Gang Awareness Conference Jan. 9
• Jan. 4, 2010 MNPS will host first Winter Commencement

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