Advocate and Engage on Behalf of All Children
Family engagement and volunteers are an integral part of education. Our goal is to build conditions necessary to chart a path toward effective family and community engagement efforts that are linked to student achievement and school improvement.
Metro Schools is excited to partner with families and volunteers to enrich our students' educational experience.
The more involved you are in your child's education, the more successful your child will be.
We value parents who can navigate multiple roles: Supporter, encourager, monitor, advocate, decision maker, collaborator.
From helping with special events (sports, school plays, school meetings), helping with community outreach or providing mentoring, tutoring, or support at the district and school front offices, there are many ways to get involved.
- Connect with your school support organization, or talk to your school about starting one.
- Check to see if there already is an active organization volunteering and supporting your school, and consider supporting their efforts.
- Learn more about the Parent Advisory Council, a parent-run organization that promotes collaboration and communication with parents, schools and district.
Volunteers and Partners Make a Difference
Volunteers contribute to student success and make a big difference in our schools. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Here's what you can do:
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Join a school support organization, like a PTO, PTA or booster club.
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Contact a school directly to learn about volunteer opportunities.
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For district volunteer opportunities, email our Family Information Center or call (615) 259-4636.
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Connect with our Metro Schools Community Achieves initiative, which partners with volunteers, businesses, and community organizations to support school communities, students, and families.
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Become a volunteer tutor through the Accelerating Scholars program.
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Volunteer with our district H.E.R.O. program, which supports students and families facing housing insecurity and homelessness.
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Sign up to be a mentor in our schools.
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Connect with PENCIL, an organization that connects businesses and volunteers to Metro Schools.
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Read our Community Partners page to learn more.
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