Major upgrades over the summer, more planned at area municipal schools
Municipal schools spent millions updating facilities for students this summer. Some took on extensive renovations while others added fresh paint and new play grounds.
Topic: Germantown Municipal School District
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September 2019
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August 2019
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Nearly 100 Tennessee schools found high lead levels in their water
The Shelby County Schools district has not yet filed a report with the state on levels of lead in water sources at schools built prior to 1998. In Germantown Municipal School District, three schools found water sources that tested above the state’s safety threshold.
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Germantown school leaders concerned by land swap agreement
The five Germantown Board of Education members have concerns about a land swap. The city proposed giving the district Houston Levee Park in exchange for 15 acres at Germantown Municipal School District's new elementary school.
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Germantown Board of Education discusses land swap with city
Germantown's Board of Education discussed a proposed land exchange with the city Monday, and members want a meeting with aldermen to hammer out details.
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Germantown Board of Education to review land swap Monday
Germantown Board of Education is reviewing the city's request for 15 acres of the new elementary school site for a water tower. In exchange, the school board would receive 5 acres, including a field for softball.
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TNReady 2019: Five suburban districts have Reward schools
TNReady scores showed Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville Germantown and Lakeland are among the top-performing districts in the state. Lakeland was designated as an Exemplary district by the Tennessee Department of Education.
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Forest Hill Elementary preparing for first classes
Germantown is opening its first school uninherited from Shelby County Monday. The school is on the cusp of welcoming its first group of students.
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July 2019
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Former Houston High booster officer charged with stealing $20,000
The former treasurer of Houston High School's football booster club has been indicted on charges of stealing more than $20,000.
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Germantown teachers get helping hand in stocking classrooms
The Germantown community supported the city's education foundation in its effort to supply nearly 400 GMSD educators with a $120 gift card.
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Germantown breaks ground for Houston field house
Germantown officials and philanthropists scooped ceremonial shovels of soil Wednesday at the site of a $4 million athletic field house at Houston High School.
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June 2019
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Houston High wants to acquire park’s softball field
Houston High is looking to acquire land at Houston Levee Park for softball fields. Germantown aldermen never voted on an agreement the district voted on in March.
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May 2019
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Shelby County could distribute municipal school funds monthly; districts owed millions
School districts in suburban Shelby County municipalities are beginning to receive payments from the county on a more regular basis. The money represents millions owed to the districts for capital projects.
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Flash the Fox to be Forest Hill Elementary mascot
Forest Hill Elementary held its first school-wide event Sunday to unveil the school's mascot, Flash the Fox.
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Germantown reviews effects of apartments in community
Germantown reviews apartment moratorium study results with aldermen in a work session Thursday evening. The study was a part of the suburb's 18-month moratorium, which expires in July.
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Germantown leaders get early look at new Forest Hill Elementary School
Forest Hill Elementary is two months from completion. City and school system leaders toured it recently.
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Germantown Finance Commission takes back school security funding
Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission has decided to reverse course on giving the Germantown Municipal School District an additional $500,000 approved April 24.
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April 2019
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Germantown to implement Olweus in fight against bullying
Germantown Municipal School District is implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a new program to help fight bullying.
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Germantown’s financial commission recommends city purchase country club
Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission recommended unanimously Tuesday evening that the city move forward with purchasing Germantown Country Club.
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Germantown school board approves first reading of tight $60.8M budget
Germantown Municipal School District board members approved a $60.8 million budget for fiscal 2020 on the first of three readings Monday evening, with Superintendent Jason Manuel calling the spending plan a "status quo" budget.
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Germantown board reviewing safe walking options for Riverdale Elementary
Germantown is reviewing a construction contract for sidewalks and bike lanes to Riverdale School. The addition is funded by Safe Routes to School.
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March 2019
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Suburban superintendents oppose Educational Savings Account legislation
Shelby County's suburban school superintendents worry about the potential effects of vouchers on public education. While Gov. Bill Lee's proposal affects Shelby County Schools locally, suburban superintendents worry it could expand to affect them as well.
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Mustang Café teaches life skills to Germantown’s Exceptional Students
Germantown's Exceptional Students are serving meals at Houston High's Mustang Café. The goal is to help the students with special needs gain skills for employment.
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Germantown reviews 2019-20 enrollment projections, aims to ‘right-size’ district
Germantown Municipal School District reviewed its projected enrollment for the 2019-20 school year on Tuesday. The district denied many transfers in its attempt to right-size the district
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Germantown residents wary of possible water tower
Germantown officials would like to build a $2.5 million elevated water tank at Forest Hill Elementary. However, the city has yet to ask for use of the land and residents are wary.
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February 2019
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Germantown approves nearly $237K for Houston High security upgrades
Germantown's Board of Education approved nearly $237,000 in security improvements for Houston High School.
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