There are 141 article(s) tagged Arlington Community Schools:

• February 2021

  • All six suburban districts’ campuses closed Monday

    Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington students will continue to learn remotely Monday as uncertainty around road conditions in the suburbs persists.

    By Abigail Warren February 21, 2021

  • Suburban schools closed Wednesday due to road conditions

    Arlington and Lakeland will be closed Wednesday as Bartlett students transition to virtual learning.

    By Abigail Warren February 16, 2021

  • Millington Schools remains closed due to inclement weather

    Millington Schools will remain closed, while other suburban districts plan to reopen Friday.

    By Abigail Warren February 11, 2021

  • Threat of winter weather closes suburban schools, U of M campuses

    All six suburban districts and the University of Memphis campus are closed due to the threat of winter precipitation.

    By Abigail Warren February 10, 2021

• January 2021

  • Student mental and emotional health at heart of ACS program

    Arlington Community Schools has launched a new program called Closegap to assist students who are dealing with emotional and mental health problems.

    By Michael Waddell January 12, 2021

  • Municipal school superintendents look to continue momentum from last semester

    After a semester of dealing with students during a pandemic, Arlington and Lakeland school officials hope they have enough experience to simplify things in the spring semester.

    By Michael Waddell January 11, 2021

• December 2020

  • Former Arlington Elementary teacher returning as principal

    After a five-year tenure in the Arlington Community Schools administrative offices, Tonya Hawkins is returning the Arlington Elementary, this time, leading the school as its new principal.

    By Michael Waddell December 20, 2020

• November 2020

  • Houston High earns Germantown top ACT scores

    Houston High earned Germantown the top ACT scores in the state. At 25.6, the composite average is slightly below what the district saw in the 2018-19 school year.

    By Abigail Warren November 20, 2020

  • Mayo offers ACS semester progress report at Arlington chamber luncheon

    Jeff Mayo took over in the middle of a pandemic to steer the Arlington Community Schools. Now, he is preparing for his second semester at the helm.

    By Michael Waddell November 11, 2020

• October 2020

  • Residential projects progress at Arlington BMA; ACS amends budget

    Arlington officials approve a new residential development near Donelson Elementary and rezone a property on the south end of town.

    By Michael Waddell October 07, 2020

  • Collierville, Arlington school leaders review summer of pandemic changes

    The Arlington and Collierville school systems are using a similar mix of hybrid online and in person classes along with virtual options for elementary school students. The superintendents of the two suburban systems talked on “Behind The Headlines” about prospects for more change.

    By Bill Dries October 01, 2020

• August 2020

  • Most suburban high schools moving ahead with sports

    Collierville, Arlington and Germantown will continue contact sports for the upcoming school year as districts try to mesh sports and a pandemic.

    By Abigail Warren August 03, 2020

• July 2020

  • Suburban schools release reopening plans

    Plans must be approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and Shelby County Health Department.

    By Abigail Warren, Michael Waddell July 16, 2020

  • Arlington Chamber members get school opening update, COVID-related business tips

    During its monthly virtual luncheon Wednesday, July 8, Arlington Chamber of Commerce members got COVID-related updates on school plans for the fall and employer tips for dealing with the pandemic.

    By Michael Waddell July 08, 2020

  • Banks to lead Arlington Middle, Clark moves to administrative office

    Two long-standing Arlington Community Schools administrators are moving into new positions this month, as Tabetha Banks takes over as Arlington Middle School principal and former Principal Dr. Allison Clark moves into the district’s main office as its first chief of human resources.

    By Michael Waddell July 07, 2020

• June 2020

  • Arlington Schools board honors outgoing Mason, hears update on coming year

    Arlington Community Schools board members say farewell to retiring superintendent Tammy Mason, who wraps up her tenure at the end of this month.

    By Michael Waddell June 24, 2020

• May 2020

  • Suburban schools plan ways to celebrate seniors

    Suburban districts are each taking a different approach to celebrate seniors' academic achievements in the midst of coronavirus and social distancing guidelines. Some are still hopeful for a traditional graduation ceremony.

    By Abigail Warren May 07, 2020

• April 2020

  • Schools look for graduation solutions in light of closure

    Districts across Tennessee are grappling with graduation celebrations as Gov. Bill Lee recommended schools close for the remainder of the year. Shelby County's suburban schools are looking for ways to honor senior accomplishments.

    By Abigail Warren April 17, 2020

  • Arlington names Jeff Mayo as next school superintendent

    Jeff Mayo will be the next superintendent of Arlington Community Schools after the school board selected him over three other candidates Thursday, April 9.

    By Michael Waddell April 09, 2020

  • Arlington completes interviews for next school superintendent

    Arlington Community Schools hopes to make a decision on the district's next superintendent later this week after interviewing four candidates remotely last week. 

    By Michael Waddell April 06, 2020

• March 2020

  • Closed for at least the week, suburban schools ponder next steps

    Shelby County's suburban school districts were supposed to return from Spring Break this coming week but instead are now, like everyone else, figuring out how to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. All are closed at least through the coming week. 

    By Abigail Warren March 22, 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 10: U of M athletics releases statement

    CBU faculty member, student under self-quarantine; Le Bonheur updates visitor policy; stocks rebound. 

    Editor's note: Due to the serious public health implications associated with COVID-19, The Daily Memphian is making our coronavirus coverage accessible to all readers.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

  • Memphis-area coronavirus case prompts continued precautions

    Fist bumps. Rigorous hand washing. Stocking up on sanitizing products. Precautions in Shelby County began long before coronavirus hit. However, schools remain open following the announcement Sunday of the first confirmed case in Shelby County.

    By Abigail Warren,  The Daily Memphian Staff March 08, 2020

• February 2020

  • Arlington launches search for next school superintendent

    Arlington has begun its search to replace retiring schools Supt. Tammy Mason. 

    By Michael Waddell February 26, 2020

• January 2020

  • Arlington Community Schools Superintendent Tammy Mason makes major announcement

    Arlington school chief has big news for board members. 

    By Michael Waddell January 29, 2020