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Millington High School competing in Bandmasters Championship

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010, 10:53am

Millington High School’s marching band will compete against dozens of other Mid-South musicians in the University of Memphis’ annual Bandmasters Championship.

The contest will be held at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 23. Gates open at 11 a.m.

The competition will run from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.; the University of Memphis Band will march in exhibition at 9:30 p.m. Proceeds from the contest benefit scholarships for “The Mighty Sound of the South” at the U of M.

Originally known as The Mid-South Invitational, The Bandmasters Championship began in 1963. In the 1990s, the Band Alumni Chapter took on the responsibility for the event, which has hosted marching bands from Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. This year’s competition will feature 28 high school bands, including 2009 Grand Champion Munford High School from Munford, Tenn.

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Art goes to the goats

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, August 30th, 2010, 10:55am

Some young artists are turning to the Goat Days Festival for inspiration this week.

Here’s more information from Shelby County Schools:

Student members of the National Art Honor Society at Millington Central High have been spending a lot of their time with goats in the early part of the school year.

It’s not as strange as it sounds, though.

These goats are actually statues, and the students involved have been adding an array of artistic touches to dress them up for the upcoming Goat Days festivities in Millington.

The project is part of a partnership with the Millington Arts Council and several local businesses.

The painted goats will be part of a parade on Friday, September 10. After the parade, they’ll be part of a year-long display around town before being auctioned off to benefit the Arts Council’s scholarship fund.

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Bethel University Masters of Arts in Education Program hosts essay contest for instructors statewide

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010, 3:37pm

Information provided by Bethel University:

Bethel University is seeking essays from instructors on the subject of “The Importance of Continuing Education for Educators.”

Entries, no longer than 500 words in length, must be received no later than August 20, 2010.

The first-place entry will receive a Lenovo Thinkpad X-100 laptop and iPod Touch, valued at $700. Second place will receive a $250 VISA gift card; and third-place will receive a $150 VISA gift card.

Winners will be notified by email no later than Aug. 31.

The Bethel University Educator’s Essay Contest is open to all instructors over the age of 21 who are residents of Tennessee. Entries must be received in electronic format, and can be emailed to: essays@bethelu.edu

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Shelby County Schools announce registration

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, 6:02pm

Action News 5 received this press release from Shelby County Schools:

Registration for the 2010-11 School Year
is Tuesday, August 3 at All Schools
First Day of School is Monday, August 9, 2010

Registration day for students of Shelby County Schools will take place on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Registration will be going on at all schools. Times will vary based on grade level. Students enrolled in special education programs are to register on the first day of classes, Monday, August 9, not Tuesday, August 3.
Complete details, including all registration times and a checklist of items needed, are listed below and posted on the Shelby County Schools Web site, www.scsk12.org.

Registration Schedule

Elementary & Middle School:
• Morning session:   7:30 a.m. – noon
• Evening session:    4 – 7 p.m.

High School:
• Grade 12: 2 p.m. | Grade 11: 3 p.m.
• Grade 10: 4 p.m. | Grade 9: 6 p.m.

New Students: 2 - 6:30 p.m.

? NO bus transportation for registration.

? High school students who do not register on August 3 will be removed from class rolls. Contact your child’s assigned school for additional questions.
Special Education Registration (SPED Pre-school, FS & AFS) is August 9.

• Do NOT Register on Tuesday, August 3.

• Parents should confirm enrollment with the special education secretary at their child’s school prior to the first day of school.

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Comcast to recognize scholarship recipients

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, 5:33pm

Action News 5 received this press release from Comcast:

COMCAST RECOGNIZES LEADERS AND ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

Comcast Memphis recognizes 40 Mid-South area students for their academic achievement and community service.

MEMPHIS, TN, July 20, 2010 – The Comcast Foundation, founded in 1999 to provide charitable support to its local communities and to empower and enrich lives, will recognize the Comcast of Memphis system 2010 recipients of its annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship at a luncheon Thursday, July 22 at the Racquet Club of Memphis, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

“Each year, we are excited to provide scholarships for these talented students,” said Trevor Yant, Vice President and General Manager of Comcast Memphis. “Comcast seeks students who demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities and who reflect a strong commitment to community service.

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SCS student registration scheduled for August 3

Submitted by Brittney Goo on Wednesday, July 21st, 11:58 am

Shelby County Schools will hold registration for students on Tuesday August 3. Times will vary based on grade level. Students enrolled in special education programs will register on the first day of classes, Monday August 9.

Elementary and middle school students may register between 7:30 a.m.-noon or 4-7 p.m.

The high school registration schedule is as follows:

Grade 12: 2 p.m.
Grade 11: 3 p.m.
Grade 10: 4 p.m.
Grade 9: 6 p.m.

High school students who fail to register August 3 will be removed from class rosters.

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Golf tournament to benefit local school

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010, 11:50am

Sheriff’s Office to Host Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will again sponsor a charity golf tournament to benefit the students at Klondike Elementary School. The tournament will be held later this month in Millington.

“For the past several years, the Sheriff’s Office has supported Klondike Elementary in North Memphis as our ‘Adopt-A-School.’ Last year we raised several thousand dollars for student programs. We’re hoping many people will join us for this year’s event,” said Shelby County Sheriff Mark H. Luttrell, Jr.

The tournament will be held on Friday, June 18, at Edmund Orgill Golf Course at 9080 Bethuel Road. Lunch will be served at noon and the foursome shotgun start begins at 1:00 p.m.

There is a $100.00 entry fee.

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