and the community is ready!
and the community is ready!

BACK IN ACTION &

READY FOR A GREAT YEAR

Back to School Breakfast
PENCIL was humbled to have brought together such a caring and committed group of community members and businesses to celebrate PENCIL’s mission at the second Annual Back to School Breakfast. Guests saw first-hand the work PENCIL does in the community through the stories of our PENCIL Champions panel. 

During the Breakfast, we raised more than $55,000, which will allow us to increase community resources and support for Metro Nashville Public Schools and our local youth. 

Thank you to our sponsors, table hosts, speakers, co-chairs and guests for making the event a success!
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Back-to-School Teacher Celebration & Community Supply Drive
PENCIL was absolutely thrilled with the turnout of our inaugural celebration! PENCIL Partners, employees, and volunteers came together with Mayor Briley and Director of MNPS, Dr. Adrienne Battle, to celebrate the teachers who work hard every day to educate and protect the future of our community. Over 850 Metro Nashville public school teachers lined up at Bellevue Middle, Eagle View Elementary, I.T. Creswell and McGavock High School for a bag of goodies from local partners and the LP PENCIL Box. We played games, crafted, and enjoyed a lunch catered by local restaurants and wonderful supporters – without whom this event would not be possible! 

A special thank you to the PENCIL Partners, volunteers and donors who took this event to the next level. We had 26 generous partners, 52 fantastic volunteers and raised more than $2,700 worth of school supplies.

Business Partners Needed!

Did you know that a majority of high school dropouts occur
between the freshmen and sophomore year? That's why the Academies of Nashville career exploration fair is so important.

More than 300 businesses and organizations are needed to showcase local careers and post-secondary options to students.
Register now to get your company or organization involved or forward to someone you know who would be interested in having a booth at this year's My Future. My Way. Career Exploration Fair.

REGISTER NOW

UPCOMING EVENTS
PENCIL Partnership Training
Job Shadows & Field Trips
Thursday, September 19
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
At PENCIL
Learn More & Register »

Principal for a Day
Tuesday, October 29
First Bell until 11:00 AM

Luncheon 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
At various Metro Schools
Learn More & Register »

UPDATE
Join the PENCIL Team
Check out our openings & apply »
Do you volunteer in Metro Schools?
Click here to track your hours 
»

SUPPORT PENCIL'S WORK

Workplace Giving

Does your company match donations or offer workplace giving? PENCIL works with Truist, Benevity, YourCause, and Network for Good to make this an option for you. To confirm your company has workplace giving, check with your company or email Kelly Rolf
Shop with AmazonSmile
When you do your back to school shopping at smile.amazon.com/ch/58-1475675, Amazon donates to PENCIL!


We believe that public education is everyone’s business, and that our city is only as strong as the next generation that is rising up to lead it. Will you join us? 
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