Author: Metro Nashville Public Schools

Nashville Public Schools is celebrating another year of remarkable academic achievement as preliminary results from the 2026 Spring TCAP (Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program) and End-of-Course Exams (EOCs) reveal continued achievement improvement across core subjects in grades 3-8 and powerful gains among high school students. Building on last year’s record-setting performance, MNPS students once again raised proficiency in English Language Arts, Math, and Social Studies, proof that the district’s momentum is real, sustained, and undeniable. “Our success is undeniable, and it belongs to our students and the educators who believe in them,” said Dr. Adrienne Battle, Superintendent of Nashville Public Schools.…

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – Hannah Said, a rising junior at Hume-Fogg Academic Magnet High School, will be the next student member of the MNPS Board of Education. Said will join Ava Dakash, a rising senior at Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet High School, in representing MNPS’s 80,000 students in 2026-27 and will succeed Hannah Nguyen, who graduated in May from John Overton High School. During her first two years of high school, Said has served as a student leader in multiple organizations at Hume-Fogg and in the city, including working with students in an after-school program she started. “I commend the time and effort the Board has dedicated to inspiring youth…

Nashville Public Schools has received four honors in the 47th Annual Telly Awards, including a Gold award, for a series of films showcasing the district’s student-led music initiatives. The Telly Awards is one of the most prestigious honors in video and television, drawing more than 13,000 entries from across the globe. The district’s winning entries are: Gold Award – Film Shorts: General Documentary | “Every Student Known: The Making of an Anthem” Silver Award – General: Education & Discovery | “Every Student Known: The Making of an Anthem” Silver Award – Non-Broadcast: General Children | “This Is Where We Belong” Bronze Award – Branded Content: General Music Video | “I…

A new school year will bring a group of new principals to schools at every level. Here’s an introduction to these outstanding leaders. Anthony Mendez, Apollo Middle School Mr. Anthony Mendez most recently served as academy principal of the Academy of Engineering and Automotive Technology at Antioch High School. He brings more than 25 years of experience in public education, including 17 years as a high school science teacher and coach, four years as a high school administrator, and four years as a middle school assistant principal in Southern California. Lish Burgess, DuPont Hadley Middle School Mr. Lish Burgess comes…

Big energy efficiency improvements are coming to Johnson Learning Center after students and staff worked on a plan that won a $210,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Johnson was one of just 10 schools in TVA’s seven-state service area to win the largest grant in the School Uplift program, which provides not only financial awards but also training to help schools reduce costs while improving the quality of their learning environments. “Our mission here is to dream big,” Johnson Principal Myron Franklin said during an event at the school Friday morning. “Johnson has had an awesome year, and what better way to round that year off than with a TVA grant?” The improvements at Johnson will include…

Exciting news for Nashville’s youngest learners: MNPS Pre-K applications are now open. Your child’s first school experience is just around the corner, and now is the time to apply. If your child will be 4 years old on or before Aug. 15, 2026, they are eligible to apply for a Metro Nashville Public Schools Pre-K program. MNPS’ nationally recognized Pre-K program has helped young learners build curiosity, confidence and a love of learning through play-based experiences that support their early academic growth. Our classrooms – all across Davidson County – are designed with intention, where students explore, create and connect each day. With…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 23, 2026) – Metro Schools will host the first MNPS Book Fest, a free event featuring 17 authors of middle grade and young adult literature, on Saturday, March 28, at James Lawson High School. The festival will offer panel discussions, writing workshops, book sales and signings, and other opportunities for students, families, and educators to connect over their love of books and storytelling. While the event is free and open to the public, registration is required. Attendees can register at: MNPS Book Fest Registration Tickets | Saturday, March 28 | Eventbrite. Books will be sold on site…

Two Nashville high school marching bands recently traveled to New Orleans to perform in Mardi Gras parades, representing Music City on a national stage. Stratford STEM Magnet High School’s Marching Legion performed in the Krewe of Hermes and Krewe of Iris parades. Cane Ridge High School’s Rhythmic Ravens Marching Band marched in the Krewe of Tucks and Krewe of Thoth parades. School officials praised the students for their performances and for showcasing Nashville’s musical talent during one of the country’s most celebrated festival seasons. Adding to the accomplishment, photos of the Cane Ridge band’s trip were taken by Kiumbe Ramazani,…

MNPS honored its very best teachers, principals, and support employees Monday night at a celebratory dinner with awards, photos, music, and gifts. More than 130 building-level Teacher of the Year winners, along with Support Employee of the Year and Principal of the Year finalists, gathered at Music City Center with their family members, principals, and district leaders for the event. Superintendent Dr. Adrienne Battle praised the award recipients for helping make Nashville’s public schools “not just places of learning, but places of hope, growth, and possibility.” “Our honorees represent the excellence that lives across all of Metro Nashville Public Schools. You…

Nashville Public Schools announces a new partnership with Lumi Story AI, launching a district pilot that will help students explore storytelling, creativity, and literacy through responsible use of artificial intelligence. The pilot is made possible through private philanthropic support coordinated by PENCIL, the nonprofit that connects Nashville’s business and civic community with public schools. The initiative aligns with the district’s commitment to thoughtful innovation and its belief that technology should strengthen, not replace, strong teaching and learning. The Lumi platform allows students to develop characters, narratives, and visual stories while reinforcing literacy skills, critical thinking, and student voice. The pilot will introduce…