Schools

ACLU leads student meeting

Submitted by Ben Ezickson on Friday, September 16th, 2:44 pm

On September 27, at 6 p.m., students and parents are encouraged to attend the “Student Empowerment- Know your Rights Meeting” at the M.R. Dye Public Library in Horn Lake.

The event is sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi and the Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance and will teach students how to be their own advocates both in school and their communities.

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Independent School Fair

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Wednesday, September 7th, 9:02 am

Parents considering an independent school for their children can attend a event next week to help with the decision. The Memphis Association of Independent Schools Fair is planned for Monday, September 19th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The event will be held at the Hilton Hotel at 939 Ridge Lake Boulevard in Memphis. 24 different independent schools will be represented at the fair. It's a chance for parents to learn more about what each school has to offer from student-teacher ratios to financial assistance.

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Bulldog football season finally here

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, September 1st, 2011, 4:13pm

Bulldog fans it's finally football season!

The University of Memphis hosts Mississippi State at the Liberty Bowl tonight in a nationaly televised game. Mississippi State is ranked No. 20 in both the USA Today and the AP Polls.

So we want to see your pictures from tonight's game. Send pictures of you and your family and friends decked out in your maroon and white* to My5@wmctv.com.

*University of Memphis fans, your pictures are welcome too!

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Bowling for backpacks

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, August 12th, 10:24 am

Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Lionel Hollins invites you to join him at Winchester Bowl Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for his "Bowling for Backpacks" program.

You're invited to bowl as individuals or a team. The cost is $75 per person or $300 per team.

The proceeds will benefit under-priviledged children in the Memphis community. You're also welcome to just sit back and watch the action, but please bring school supplies with you.

The event is hosted by Downtown Jackson Brown of Soul Classics 103.5.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Manisha B.

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Find your child's bus stop

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011, 5:44pm

DeSoto County kids go back to class in just a few days. If your child rides the bus to school, now is the time to double check and make sure you know where their bus stop will be this year.

To find out, click here and enter your address in the new window.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Cast a Line.

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Topple the Truck

Submitted by Samantha Davidson on Friday, July 22nd, 6:07 pm

You have the chance to get free Chick-fil-A and help get the DeSoto County school year off to a great start.

This Tuesday, July 26, come topple the truck at the Chick-Fil-A Southaven at 235 West Goodman Rd.

From 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. volunteers will be accepting donations of new school supplies, that will go to DeSoto County teachers.

You'll earn a free spicy chicken sandwich coupon with each donation.

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Drugs, threats get police called to school

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, May 19th, 2011, 4:23pm

DeSoto Central High School leaders called police after students overhead at least one of their classmates making threatening remarks Thursday morning. Officers scoured the campus for weapons, but ended up finding drug paraphernalia instead.

“I am proud of the fact our students feel comfortable talking to school authorities,” said Cory Uselton, the school’s principal. “The eyes and ears of our students are the best security system we have.”

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