Memphis‑area student artists win 74 regional awards, MSCS recognizes winners at board meeting

The Memphis Shelby County Schools Fine Arts department brought student artists to the board to recognize winners from regional competitions at the Delta Fair and the Mid‑South Fair.

District staff said MSCS students earned a total of 74 awards, out‑competing private schools, municipalities and charter schools in the region. The board called students and teachers forward to receive recognition; administrators read individual names and placements across grade divisions from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Selected winners noted in the presentation included Ren Stembridge (White Station Elementary) — first place, third grade division and best of show for that division; Jaslyn Macon (White Station High School) — first place, ninth grade division and best‑of‑show/artist link award; Anson Yen (White Station High) — first place, 11th grade division and overall student art award; and others across the district’s elementary and middle schools.

Why it matters: Board members used the recognition to underscore the district’s commitment to arts education and the broader goal of developing “the whole child,” praising students and teachers for the achievements.

Ending: Staff asked attending families to remain for photographs; the board transitioned to the superintendent’s report after the recognition.