Dear MNPS Community Member:
As the headlines in recent days paint a chaotic and perilous world as we have not seen in decades, the natural, easier reaction for us is to succumb to fear, indifference or other emotions.
These moments of uncertainty, however, can provide us with the unique opportunity for creative thinking conducive to meaningful conversations on the subject matter among our loved ones, particularly our young children. Who knows? We may be able to unearth from them precious discussion gems on conflict resolution and world peace.

Until next time!

MNPS Students Show Strong Growth on Latest MAP Academic Assessments

Results from the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments taken in January show academic growth trends that surpass pre-pandemic results from February 2020, with more than half of MNPS students meeting or exceeding their growth projections in English Language Arts and Math, which exceeds the national average.

David Suddeth
Maplewood High School Graduate and Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 2022 Inductee

Maplewood High School graduate David Suddeth was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in January 2022, honoring his record-setting basketball career at Trevecca Nazarene University.

Today, Friday, Feb. 25, 2:30- 4 p.m. (CST): This Black History Month, the White House is taking a moment to celebrate Afro-Latino Heritage

In case you missed it, last week the White House published a photograph on official Casa Blanca channels spotlighting some of the Afro-Latino appointees in the Administration. As the caption states, we are thankful for their service and their work.
The White House would like to extend an invitation to a Virtual Celebration of Afro-Latino Heritage TODAY, Friday, Feb. 25, from 3:30-5 p.m. ET. (2:30-4 p.m. CST.)
The Virtual Celebration will feature remarks from leaders in and out of the Administration, a performance by a spoken word artist, and panel discussions. Among others, the program will include participation from: 
  • Ambassador to Spain Julissa Reynoso
  • Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Congressman Cedric Richmond
  • Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute President and CEO Marco Davis
  • Senior Advisor for Public Engagement Carissa Smith
  • Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility President and CEO Cid Wilson
  • Spoken word by Melania Luisa Marte

Tuesday, March 1: ACT test all day for High School juniors 

We know that all students must take the ACT to graduate from high school, but did you know that doing well on the test can open doors to many opportunities both during high school as well as after graduation?

Thursday, March 3, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.: Free vaccination event

Tuesday, March 8, 5:30-6 p.m.: Parent info session for gifted & talented education services

Metro Nashville Public Schools strives to ensure appropriate academic services are available to students who are academically gifted and talented. Students who are academically gifted and talented perform or have the capability to perform at higher academic levels compared to others of the same age.
 Academically gifted and talented students require sufficient access to appropriate learning opportunities to realize their full potential. 

March 8-9: Children's Advocacy Days

Starting Monday, March 21: MNPS students and staff no longer required to wear masks

Metro Nashville Public Schools students and staff will no longer be required to wear masks when they return from spring break next month. Metro Schools' spring break runs March 14-18. Students return to class on March 21.
As new reported COVID-19 cases among staff and students have declined in recent weeks, parents and students have increased their calling for the lifting of the mask mandate, which the Metro Nashville Board of Education rescinded Feb. 22 on a  7-1 vote.

FREE monthly food program for eligible seniors

Free "community passports" to the National Museum of African American Music

Nashville Public Library (NPL) and the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) have partnered to provide Community Passports to NPL customers! Community Passports Provides two visitors from Davidson County free admission, so read on for more information on how to access your passes today:
  • Place a hold on a NMAAM passport with your library.
  • You must be an NPL cardholder and a Davidson County resident to borrow a passport.
  • Passports may be checked out for seven days.No renewals. Once the passport is used you can place it on hold again.
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