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MNPS honors principals, students and community partners; previews cluster 'reimagine' roadmaps
Summary
The board recognized multiple statewide and national awards for principals and teachers, congratulated student athletic and arts achievements, and heard cluster presentations (Glencliff and McGavitt) about early-college and STEAM pathways; Bridgestone announced a $25,000 grant for adaptive sports.
At the Dec. 16 meeting, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools celebrated district and school achievements and heard two cluster presentations describing how local feeder networks are implementing the district’s 'reimagine' vision.
Superintendent Battle and board members recognized principals honored by the Tennessee Principals Association and national associations, including awards for leadership and distinguished principal recognition. Isaac Litton Middle School was presented with a Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence Lighthouse Award — the district noted it is the first urban lighthouse middle school in Tennessee and the Mid‑South region. The board also recognized Dee Hammonds, a longtime MNPS music educator, who received the Council of Great City Schools’ Queen Smith Award and was named a semifinalist for a national music educator award.
Student accomplishments were highlighted: Martin Luther King Jr. High School’s boys cross‑country team won the TSSAA state championship, and Pearl Cohn students participated in red‑carpet interviews at the CMA Awards. The board asked awardees and teams to pose for photos and applauded community partners who supported student participation.
Cluster presentations: leaders from the Glencliff and McGavitt clusters outlined their roadmaps for aligning early‑learning through high‑school pathways. Glencliff emphasized dual‑language immersion, entrepreneurship STEAM and early college access that can lead to associate degrees; presenters described AVID, Leader in Me and PBIS frameworks plus partnerships that provide family wraparound supports. McGavitt presented a STEAM‑focused pathway offering advanced coursework (AP, Cambridge, IB), dual enrollment and industry certification opportunities, with partnerships intended to connect students to local colleges and employers.
Community partners: Bridgestone Americas announced a $25,000 grant to develop adaptive sports in MNPS and to provide volunteers and Paralympic mentors; district staff thanked Ronald Gooch of K and G Superstores for supporting student red‑carpet attire.
Next steps: clusters will continue implementing their roadmaps and staff said district presentations will inform future alignment and partnership work.
