As students head back to school this fall, we are looking for passionate volunteers who are willing to donate 30 minutes of their time each week to make a valuable impact on a child’s reading success.

"I love this school. It’s the only place that I know of that I can be a rock star as a 60-year old retiree because the kids love having us here. We see every day that we are making a difference." -Ruth Hillis, Reading Clinic Volunteer

It is incredibly rewarding to watch as your student becomes a better reader with your support. It's easy, just click the link below to sign up!

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER

Thank You, Nashville Predators Foundation!

Your generous donation of concert tickets through the 'Give and Go' program allowed us to thank Nashville’s public school teachers shopping at the LP PENCIL Box!

The LP PENCIL Box is off to a great start with more than 630 teacher shoppers visiting during August alone. If you are a Metro Nashville Public School teacher and you haven't been to the Box this semester, reserve your teacher shopping appointment below:

SHOP THE BOX

The LP PENCIL Box is in need of volunteers! Shifts are fun, exciting and rewarding as you help re-stock the shelves, assist teachers with check-out and support the staff throughout an evening of shopping.

VOLUNTEER AT THE BOX

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Annual Report Available Now

Last year was full of great accomplishments for the PENCIL team and we are excited to share them with you. You can now see our full FY17 Annual Report by clicking below:

PENCIL Welcomes New Staff

PENCIL is excited to announce that Caresha Waugh has joined our team! Caresha is the new Family Resource Center Coordinator at Maplewood High School.

Please help us welcome her to the team!

SAVE THE DATE: PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY

Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Principal for a Day is an exclusive event that offers the opportunity for PENCIL Partners, donors, business and community leaders to spend the morning with a Metro principal. We want our city's leaders to see the great things happening within our schools as we work to change the dialogue about public education in Nashville!

Those who support PENCIL at the $500 and above giving level receive priority access to this event.

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MNPS CAREER EXPLORATION FAIR

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

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!

Support PENCIL, Enroll Now

Supporting PENCIL has never been easier - simply shop at Kroger and scan your Plus Card! Here's how to enroll:

Visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards
Sign in or create an account
Click 'Enroll Now'
Search 'PENCIL' and click on our organization

You'll start earning rewards for PENCIL right away on qualifying purchases made using your Kroger Plus Card!

ENROLL NOW

Be a part PENCIL's success by donating now!

If you haven't had a chance already, please consider making a financial donation to ensure the continuation of the work PENCIL strives to accomplish every day.

DONATE TODAY

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