National Parent Involvement Day
In collaboration with National Parent Involvement Day, Governor Phil Bredesen has declared November 19, 2009, as Parent Involvement Day in Tennessee. more

New Coats Warm Hearts at Wharton Elementary School
Students at Wharton Elementary were surprised by the donation of brand new coats from a Franklin Company. photos

2009 Career Exploration Fair Gives Freshmen a Look at Their Futures
In one day, hundreds of local business men and women put their daily jobs on hold to share their time and expertise with more than 3,000 MNPS 9th graders. The students met with orthopedic surgeons, some experienced a crane simulator, others talked with local actors and musicians, and some even learned to lay bricks. more

Exceptional Education Recruiting for Family Advisory Council
The Exceptional Education Family Advisory Council, EEFAC, will be comprised of family members and community partners, and will advise and assist on issues related to students with disabilities within MNPS. more

Two Metro High Schools Featured on WSMV's "Cool Schools"
Hunters Lane and Whites Creek High Schools have both been recently featured as "Cool Schools" on "Channel 4 News Today," the morning news program from WSMV in Nashville. During extended segments on the show, reporter Aaron Solomon spotlighted the schools' academic programs, faculty, administration and, of course, their very talented students. more

MNPS Releases 2008-2009 Annual Report
The 2008-2009 Annual Report is now available for review. This self-assessment is done every year as a way of sharing our successes, struggles and how we are helping every student in Metro. It breaks down the raw numbers of Metro Schools, from staff to students and scores. more

MNPS Lottery School Applications Available
MNPS will distribute the applications for magnet and optional schools the week of November 2, 2009. Parents interested in having their child or children enrolled in one of 29 academic and thematic magnetic, design, optional and enhanced option schools need to submit an application by Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. more

High School Football Playoffs Continue Friday
Whites Creek and Maplewood will play each other for a spot in the semifinals this Friday. more

Chamber of Commerce Hands Out 2009 Apple Awards
Awards were presented to schools that have achieved Good Standing under No Child Left Behind for the 2008-2009 school year as well as elementary and middle schools obtaining all A's in the value-added category on the 2008 state report card. Watch Ceremony Video

MNPS Announces New Chief Operating Officer
Fred Carr, who has been serving as Assistant to the Superintendent, has been named the new Chief Operating Officer for MNPS. more

Rose Park Honored with National Blue Ribbon Award
Rose Park is among 314 schools from around the nation, including 264 public and 50 private, to receive this honor. more

McGavock to Become Model Community School
Creating strong community schools was the focus of a roundtable discussion held on Thursday, July 9, at McGavock High School. more