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Jan. 2, 2009 MNPS Board will hold special meeting about new school director
Dec. 29, 2008 Community Career Center seeking volunteers for tax season
Dec. 12, 2008 MNPS offers camp for students during winter break
Dec. 10, 2008 MNPS Central Office enhances security
Dec. 8, 2008 MNPS receptions to meet director of schools candidates
Dec. 3, 2008 Metro schools help raise money for Sole4Souls
Nov. 25, 2008 MNPS Launches Innovative Teacher Recruitment Program
Nov. 24, 2008 MNPS hosts free internet safety classes
Nov. 14, 2008 MNPS staff share SLC implementation in Washington
Nov. 14, 2008 MNPS Engineering, Manufacturing and IT Council meets
Nov. 13, 2008 Career Academy Hospitality & Tourism Partnership Council
Nov. 11, 2008 Glencliff High hosts Pre-Holiday Health Screening
Nov. 10, 2008 State releases 2008 Report Card
Nov. 5, 2008 MNPS and PENCIL Foundation prepare for “Principal for a Day”
Oct. 30, 2008 MNPS ELL Director Headed to Ireland
Oct. 27, 2008 Halloween Football Games Moved
Oct. 27, 2008 Career Academy Partnership Council Meeting
Oct. 24, 2008 Thurgood Marshall Ceremony
Oct. 23, 2008 NSA Student Wins Fashion Design Contest
Oct. 21, 2008 Magnet-Optional School Deadline
Oct. 8, 2008 McGavock Students Address the Media
Sept. 29, 2008 MNPS Celebrates Walk to School Day
Sept. 24, 2008 MNPS Safe School Summit
Sept. 24, 2008 2008 MNPS College Night
Sept. 22, 2008 Glencliff Hosts Venezuelan Exchange Students
Sept. 5, 2008 SLC Late Arrival Days
Sept. 3, 2008 MNPS Principal Headed to Tokyo
Aug. 22, 2008 MNPS Hosts International Pastry Teams
Aug. 21, 2008 MNPS Students Research at Vanderbilt
Aug. 15, 2008 MNPS Hosts NCLB Choice Forum for Parents
Aug. 8, 2008 Naomi Tutu Visits West End Middle
Aug. 8, 2008 MNPS Principal Receives Top Honor
Aug. 5, 2008 Julia Green Dedication Ceremony
Aug. 1, 2008 MNPS School Board Special Work Session
Aug. 1, 2008 MNPS Orientation Schedule
July 31, 2008 MNPS Students Earn IB Diploma
July 31, 2008 MNPS Summer Bridge Awards and Picnic
July 28, 2008 MNPS NCLB 2007-2008 Test Results
July 28, 2008 MNPS Media Briefing on 2007-08 AYP Results
July 25, 2008 Change in School Start Times
July 23, 2008 Summer School Graduation
July 22, 2008 Customer Service Center
July 21, 2008 Cane Ridge Ceremony
July 9, 2008 School for Science and Math Research Symposium
July 1, 2008 Martin Professional Development Center Dedication
July 1, 2008 Bus Monitors Needed
June 30, 2008 MNPS Schools Recognized Nationally
June 19, 2008 XXI Tech Summer Camp Student Presentations
June 17, 2008 School Board Approves New Pay Plan
June 13, 2008 MNPS Announces Public Hearings on Student Assignment
May 30, 2008 MNPS Students Selected to School for Science and Math
May 22, 2008 MNPS Schools Recognized by Newsweek
May 22, 2008 Student Assignment Task Force to Present Plan
May 21, 2008 COPLA Celebrates Graduation
May 21, 2008 Community Education Enrollment for Summer
May 18, 2008 Pearl-Cohn Principal Named Educator of the Year
May 16, 2008 MNPS Forensics Camp
May 13, 2008 MIss Tennessee 2007 Visits MNPS
May 13, 2008 Percy Priest Unveils New Outdoor Classroom
May 9, 2008 MNPS Advisory - Park Avenue Reading World Series
May 6, 2008 MNPS Academic Quiz Bowl
May 2, 2008 MNPS Students Places in Top Ten in Shakespeare Competition
April 28, 2008 MNPS Summer School Registration
April 25, 2008 Special Education Town Hall Set May 1
April 24, 2008 Fall-Hamilton Named Title 1 Distinguished School
April 22, 2008 MNPS Reading First Summit
April 22, 2008 Haywood Elementary Honors First Principal
April 21, 2008 The Green Train Stops at Croft Middle for Earth Day
April 21, 2008 A.Z. Kelley PENCIL Partner Adoption Ceremony
April 8, 2008 MNPS 2008 Hall of Fame Inductions
April 4, 2008 MNPS Teacher of the Year Finalists
March 31, 2008 MNPS Aquatics Center Grand Reopening
March 31, 2008 MNPS High School Honors Band Concert
March 28, 2008 MNPS Students Compete in State Geography Bee
March 27, 2008 MNPS Parents University First Community Meeting
March 4, 2008 West End Middle Hosts "Concert of Hope"
Feb. 27, 2008 Smithsonian Scholars in the Schools
Feb. 27, 2008 MNPS Celebrates Read Across America Week
Feb. 22, 2008 Bellevue Middle Presents "Seussical, Jr."
Feb. 19, 2008 Dedication for ELL/Newcomers Academy
Feb. 15, 2008 Wright resigns
Feb. 11, 2008 Free Computer Classes
Feb. 7, 2008 Neely's Bend Elementary dedication planned
Feb. 4, 2008 Assignment Task Force sets meeting schedule
Feb. 1, 2008 Spring Test Tips
Jan. 31, 2008 MLK Teacher Receives Clearwire A+ Award
Jan. 30, 2008 Celebrate Art in Schools
Jan. 29, 2008 Dell Computer Presentation
Jan. 29, 2008 New Communications Tool
Jan. 29, 2008 TN IB Programme Seminar
Jan. 28, 2008 2008-2009 Open Enrollment
Jan. 24, 2008 MNPS Students Elected to School Board
Jan. 23, 2008 Voting Procedures at MNPS Schools
Jan. 22, 2008 MNPS Librarian Elected to ALA Executive Board
Jan. 18, 2008 Nashville School of the Arts Auditions
Jan. 11, 2008 Zoning Task Force First Meeting
Dec. 17, 2007 Cohn Adult Graduation Dec. 17
Dec. 14, 2007 MNPS Eligible For Broad Award
Dec. 12, 2007 Board Approves Assignment Plan For 2008-09
Dec. 12, 2007 Gower Hosts National Fire Administrator
Dec. 12, 2007 Neely's Bend Middle Plans International Day
Dec. 4, 2007 Council Recognizes Ruby Major Principal For National Honor
Nov. 29, 2007 2007 Hume Award Finalists
Nov. 9, 2007 Assignment Plan Public Hearing Scheduled
Nov. 7, 2007 Chadwell Elementary celebrates 50th anniversary
Nov. 6, 2007 Ross Elementary plans 100th anniversary celebration
Nov. 2, 2007 MNPS grad rate, TVAAS scores up in 2007 State Report Card
Oct. 29, 2007 Amqui Elementary plans 60th anniversary celebration
Oct. 26, 2007 Meigs student wins national Discovery Channel award
Oct. 26, 2007 MNPS student named semi-finalist in national competition
Oct. 19, 2007 MNPS to issue first report card Oct. 22
Oct. 10, 2007 Community leaders experience principal role
Oct. 9, 2007 MNPS proposes new student assignment plan
Oct. 2, 2007 Dr. Pedro Garcia participates in annual Walk to School Day
Oct. 2, 2007 MNPS Receives Coordinated School Health Grant
Sept. 26, 2007 Latino Parents Advisory Council Elects New Leadership
Sept. 25, 2007 MNPS, Nashville Fire Department partner for training
Sept. 25, 2007 MNPS hosts 2007 College Night
Sept. 5, 2007 Faith Leaders Visit Schools
Sept. 4, 2007 ELL Center moves to new location
Aug. 30, 2007 Sylvan Park celebrates 100 years
Aug. 29, 2007 Dedication ceremony set for renovated West End Middle School
Aug. 28, 2007 NSA to host visiting British artists
Aug. 24, 2007 MNPS to resume normal school hours
Aug. 13, 2007 Afterschool practice guidelines during heat wave
Aug. 10, 2007 Mayor, Director to greet families at First Day Festival
Aug. 8, 2007 Six MNPS schools are first in state to offer Middle Years Programme
Aug. 8, 2007 Charlotte Park to receive new reading garden
Aug. 6, 2007 Magnet-Optional schools will fill waiting lists until Aug. 15
Aug. 6, 2007 State AYP Data Includes Many Positive Points For MNPS
Aug. 6, 2007 Magnet and Optional schools will fill waiting lists until Aug. 15
Aug. 3, 2007 Briefing set for AYP data
Aug. 1, 2007 Orientation days for 2007-2008 school year
July 23, 2007 Summer School Graduation Ceremony
June 8, 2007 High School & College Merge at MNPS Middle College
May 24, 2007 MNPS & Vanderbilt Plan Unique Learning Experience
May 23, 2007 Metro honors two Custodians of the Year
May 23, 2007 Three MNPS Schools Make Newsweek Top List
May 16, 2007 Hillwood High Plans Recognition of Council Member Evans
May 15, 2007 Park Avenue Elementary celebrates reading
May 10, 2007 School events for month of May
May 7, 2007 Grammy Foundation awards grant to Hunters Lane
April 26, 2007 Information meetings scheduled for Big Picture high school
April 13, 2007 Haynes School sponsors Healthy Family event
April 10, 2007 Mt. View students earn black belts
April 3, 2007 High school honors band
March 22, 2007 MNPS survey shows strong support for Standard Attire
March 21, 2007 MNPS Alumni Central Helps Grads Publicize Reunions
March 20, 2007 MNPS Cafeteria Managers To Be Recognized For Superior Service
March 16, 2007 Hillsboro High Schools Holds Second Annual Festival of the Arts
March 15, 2007 East Literature Magnet School hosts Tennessee Academic Bowl
March 14, 2007 Garrett Resigns District 3 Board Seat
March 1, 2007 Standard School Attire presentations set for clusters
Feb. 23, 2007 MNPS Seeks Bus Drivers
Feb. 23, 2007 Davidson County Spelling Bee set for Feb. 27
Feb. 22, 2007 Class Reunion Month & 2007 Graduation Ceremonies
Feb. 14, 2007 Metro Schools announces Teacher of the Year finalists
Feb. 6, 2007 Black History Month Activities
Feb. 1, 2007 Open Enrollment Begins Feb. 1 for 2007-2008 school year
Jan. 30, 2007 Proposed budget for 2007-2008 includes numerous changes
Jan. 24, 2007 Diverse group to serve as planning team for new strategic plan
Jan. 22, 2007 Johnson to leave MNPS
Jan 18, 2007 MNPS reaching into community for help planning future
Jan. 10, 2007 Hillsboro Teacher Wins National Award
Jan. 8, 2007 Jones Elementary School celebrates opening of renovated building
Dec. 15, 2006 Metro Schools eligible for Broad Prize
Dec. 4, 2006 Magnet/Optional application deadline reminder
Dec. 1, 2006 MNPS releases calendar survey results
Nov. 29, 2006 Eakin hosts dedication
Nov. 28, 2006 Hume Award 2006
Nov. 20, 2006 Open Enrollment schools announced for 2007-2008
Nov. 15, 2006 Magnet school open houses
Nov. 15, 2006 Invention Convention
Nov. 14, 2006 Schools apply for Middle Years Programme
Nov. 13, 2006 MNPS plans groundbreaking for Cane Ridge High
Nov. 9, 2006 Veterans Day events
Nov. 9, 2006 J.T. Moore Lions and Mix It Up
Nov. 9, 2006 Teachers complete FordPAS training
Nov. 8, 2006 MNPS launches Alumni Central
Nov. 8, 2006 Call-Home System early results
Nov. 3, 2006 MNPS plans phone survey on calendar
Nov. 2, 2006 Hillsboro teacher elected History Council president
Nov. 2, 2006 McGavock Cluster Science Nights
Oct. 31, 2006 Metro Schools participating in middle school educators’ conference
Oct. 26, 2006 Latino Parents Advisory Council elects leadership
Oct. 20, 2006 Stratford High celebrates Mole Day
Oct. 18, 2006 Goodlettsville Middle School dedicates stadium
Oct. 12, 2006 $5.2 Million Grant For Innovative Small Learning Communities
Oct. 12, 2006 Schools Director creates Office of Reform and Innovation
Oct. 10, 2006 Meetings Scheduled To Explain MNPS Choice Options
Oct. 9, 2006 MNEA rejects plan to pay teacher bonuses
Oct. 2, 2006 Creswell dedication set for Oct. 3
Sept. 29, 2006 MNPS Earns Advanced Placement Grant
Sept. 22, 2006 McKissack School launches book drive
Sept. 22, 2006 TPAC Exhibition Features Works Of MNPS Educator-Artists
Sept. 20, 2006 Metro Schools hosts College Nights
Sept. 15, 2006 Stratford Teacher To Be Honored Guest Of Japan
Sept. 15, 2006 Julia Green Students Celebrate Constitution Day
Sept. 14, 2006 Jere Baxter ALC dedicates new upgrades
Sept. 13, 2006 Media Advisory: Jere Baxter ALC celebrates new computer lab
Sept. 8, 2006 Dedication ceremonies set for Kelley and Marshall buildings
Sept. 6, 2006 MNPS and NAPE announce new professional development center
Sept. 1, 2006 MNPS & NAPE To Discuss Training Center Developments
Aug. 25, 2006 Glenview Elementary School celebrates opening
Aug. 25, 2006 Celebrate Nashville! Keep it Beautiful contest
Aug. 24, 2005 Safe Environments A Priority At All MNPS Athletic Events
Aug. 17, 2006 MNPS Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Results for 2005-06
Aug. 16, 2006 Board briefing on AYP report Aug. 17
Aug. 16, 2006 Alliance Award program discussion set for two schools
Aug. 16, 2006 Wright Middle students to speak to Space Station astronaut
Aug. 11, 2006 Metro public school educator is finalist for Principal of the Year
Aug. 11, 2006 Some To Boo-Hoo; Some To Ya-Hoo At Dan Mills Elementary
Aug. 10, 2006 New diversified pay plan will begin in two Metro public schools
Aug. 10, 2006 Parents To Receive Important Information By Telephone
Aug. 10, 2006 As students return, safety program will target school zones
Aug. 9, 2006 Bus Drivers Ready For Start Of School
Aug. 8, 2006 Hattie Cotton Elementary earns national PTO award
Aug. 8, 2006 Copper thieves strike three more MNPS buildings
Aug. 7, 2006 School times for Antioch-cluster schools
Aug. 3, 2006 Aug. 3 Update: Administrative appointments for 2006-07
Aug. 2, 2006 Customer Service Center completes successful first year
Aug. 1, 2006 First parent meeting set for new A.Z. Kelley Elementary
July 31, 2006 Orientation days set for middle, high school students
July 25, 2006 Metro educator wins middle school honors
July 24, 2006 Overton High students recognized for outstanding skills
July 21, 2006 Metro Schools to open 11 new Pre-K classrooms
July 21, 2006 Maplewood Students Win National Contest
July 13, 2006 Update: New principals & administrators for 2006-07
July 7, 2006 Vandalism, Theft and Arson Affect Multiple Schools
July 5, 2006 New principals and administrators for 2006-07

2005-2006 Releases

July 3, 2006 Metro earns coveted American History grant
June 30, 2006 George Thompson to chair Great City Schools
June 29, 2006 Stratford High Offers Computer Camp
June 29, 2006 Metro Council approves 2006-07 budget
June 28, 2006 Metro grads continue their education
June 20, 2006 Students Participate in History Channel Grant
June 16, 2006 School Board Forum To Replay regularly
June 13, 2006 Metro Educators Participate in China Exchange
June 6, 2006 Candidates To Speak at School Board Forum
June 6, 2006 Jere Baxter Students Win National Award
June 5, 2006 First-ever Sports Medicine Seminar
May 25, 2006 Mayor Proposes Full Schools Funding
May 24, 2006 Stratford Students Race to Fitness
May 18, 2006 Facility Changes Enhance Programs
May 17, 2006 Metro Schools on Newsweek List
May 15, 2006 Amqui Wins State Award
May 10, 2006 Salute to Excellence Event
May 9, 2006 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8, 2006 Crieve Hall Celebrates Anniversary
May 5, 2006 Salute to Excellence
May 5, 2006 Nevill Honored by PENCIL
May 3, 2006 Metro Students Continue to Shine
May 2, 2006 May Calendar of School Events
April 23, 2006 Apply Now for Middle College
April 21, 2006 Young Leaders Council helps Baxter ALC
April 21, 2006 Student Honors
April 19, 2006 Airport Art Contest 2006
April 17, 2006 TCAP 2006
April 13, 2006 Diane Long to aid in parental communication efforts
April 13, 2006 Public Meeting for Cane Ridge High in Antioch
April 12, 2006 TCAP Testing Begins
April 11, 2006 Metro Schools inducts nine to Sports Hall of Fame
April 10, 2006 MNPS Customer Service Center celebrates 100,000th call
April 3, 2006 Special Ed Town Hall Meeting
March 31, 2006 List of April School Events
March 23, 2006 Stratford IT Academy plans Open House
March 21, 2006 Board reschedules public hearing on budget
March 16, 2006 Capital Needs Committee plans meeting on budget
March 16, 2006 Metro Schools names Principals of Year 2007
March 15, 2006 Lockeland plans celebration of partnerships
March 14, 2006 Stratford Ladies of Elegance
March 13, 2006 MNPS administration presents draft of 2006-07 budget
March 13, 2006 Finance Committee to receive first draft of budget
March 9, 2006 Metro Schools plans first Hispanic Outreach Event
March 7, 2006 Nashvile Public Schools Hall of Fame
March 3, 2006 Lockeland plans Storytelling Festival March 11
March 2, 2006 Camp Invention
February 28, 2006 VH1 and Comcast donate $100,000 to schools
February 23, 2006 Read Me Week 2006
February 15, 2006 Metro Schools announce Teacher of the Finalists
February 15, 2006 Individual school Teachers of the Year
February 14, 2006 Dell, Inc., donates computers to 14 schools
February 8, 2006 MLK school hosting night computer classes
February 3, 2006 "Pinballs" comes to Wharton Magnet
January 31, 2006 List of February school events
January 30, 2006 Open enrollment deadline for schools is Feb. 28
January 27, 2006 Metro Schools receive $6 million in QZAB bonds
January 27, 2006 Students, congressman send cards to troops
January 26, 2006 Buena Vista receives grant to trace history
January 26, 2006 Martin Luther King students make orchestra
January 25, 2006 School Board approves 2006-07 calendar
January 19, 2006 Hillsboro High School raises $11,875 for charity
January 17, 2006 Whites Creek Cluster holds talent show Jan. 21
January 11, 2006 MNPS district nominated for 2006 Broad Prize
January 11, 2006 Five Metro students win honors at essay contest
January 6, 2006 Two meetings set to discuss balanced calendar
January 6, 2006 Stratford IT Academy taking applications
January 4, 2006 Text books can now be reviewed
January 3, 2006 MNPS receives 8,739 magnet applications
December 30, 2005 Students go back to school Jan. 4
December 28, 2005 Board asks for parental input for calendar
December 13, 2005 Surveys seek input for technology plan
December 12, 2005 Globetrotter to visit Inglewood Elementary
December 12, 2005 Rockettes to visit Kirkpatrick Elementary
December 8, 2005 Garcia statement
December 8, 2005 Garcia recommends not closing schools
December 2, 2005 Clodfelter wins Hume Award
November 30, 2005 Watson wins Counselor of Year award
November 29, 2005 Middle College & Lottery deadlines nearing
November 28, 2005 Hume Award Finalists for 2005
November 23, 2005 Cameron Alumni Association holds ball
November 22, 2005 MLK student wins Westinghouse regionals
November 21, 2005 Time Changed on Final Community Meetings
November 16, 2005 Percy Priest PE Ceremony
November 12, 2005 Antioch ROTC presents flag to family
November 11, 2005 Middle College taking applications through Dec. 2
November 11, 2005 Principal for a Day
November 8, 2005 Elementary schools hold Family School Visits
November 8, 2005 Veterans Day Activities
November 4, 2005 Antioch Meeting
November 4, 2005 Family School Visits for middle schools
November 4, 2005 Middle School Open Houses
November 3, 2005 Lottery process begins next week
November 2, 2005 TVAAS scores 2005 show improvement
October 31, 2005 Iwo JIma vet to speak at Goodlettsville
October 31, 2005 McGavock, Overton win big at contest
October 26, 2005 Garcia holds conference regarding contract
October 24, 2005 Eagle Run fundraiser at Andrew Jackson
October 24, 2005 Mole Day at Stratford
October 21, 2005 Mole Day comes to Stratford High
October 18, 2005 Schools, NAACP host 'Moving Forward'
October 13, 2005 Meeting for parents with disabled students
October 11, 2005 John Early receives $25,000 from Comcast
October 4, 2005 Antioch meeting to answer zoning questions
October 4, 2005 Walk to School Day
September 28, 2005 SAT Scores
September 27, 2005 Caldwell Elementary media advisory
September 27, 2005 Caldwell Elementary holds grand re-opening
September 21, 2005 MNPS hosts College Nights
September 14, 2005 MNPS schools announce hiring freeze
September 9, 2005 Old Center to hold re-opening
September 8, 2005 Ruby Major media advisory
September 8, 2005 Ruby Major holds grand opening
September 7, 2005 MNPS temporarily halts field trips
September 1, 2005 Information for hurricane victims
August 31, 2005 MNPS enrolling hurricane victims
August 31, 2005 Board Chair comments on meeting with MNEA
August 17, 2005 Andretti to appear at McGavock
August 17, 2005 Schools improve ACT scores
August 12, 2005 Students begin college path at Rosebank
August 11, 2005 Students return to school Monday
August 8, 2005 Achievement gap lessens, report goes to Board
August 1, 2005 Board plans charter school meeting
July 29, 2005 'Back the Stack' program nets 905 books
July 25, 2005 Garcia plans new teacher orientation
July 19, 2005 Thompson elected to chair elect position