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Congratulations, Ms. Jolly and Band Students!
Earlier this month, our 7th/8th grade band traveled to MLK to perform before a panel of judges at the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association (MTSBOA) Concert Performance Assessment. By receiving a perfect score–all Superior ratings in all categories from all judges, both stage and sight-reading–our musical Blue Jays were awarded the American School…
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On the Waiting List for Hillsboro? Please Read!
MNPS has confirmed that there was an issue with this year’s optional schools selection process (“lottery”) that resulted in some West End families not receiving cluster preference to continue on to Hillsboro High School next year. If you are not zoned for West End and your 8th grader listed Hillsboro as their first choice on…
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Thank You, Blue Jay Coaches!
We’re so lucky to have these fine people teaching, inspiring, and motivating our student-athletes this year. We appreciate you! Front row: LaKeiya Hill (volleyball), Anthony Hayes (boys soccer), Latanya Greene and Brittney Hines (cheer)Middle row: Sammie McConeghey (track), Jason Marquardt (football assistant), Jonathan Gill (girls soccer)Back row: Wes Baker (AD), Josh Johnson (football/track/girls basketball), Justin…
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Clubs Starting This Week: Chess, Garden & Vanderbilt Interaxon
Vanderbilt InterAxon is an organization run by Vanderbilt undergraduate students, who teach fun, interactive lessons that expose MNPS middle school students to the study of the brain! This semester, InterAxon will meet from 4:00 to 5:30 on the following Tuesdays: 3/2, 3/30, 4/13, and 4/27. There is no cost to participate. Click here to sign…
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Did You Catch West End on NewsChannel5 Last Week?
Find out how Big Bluey News and a news literacy course are helping West End students learn to be better producers and consumers of news content. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/you-realize-things-arent-always-as-they-seem-students-learn-to-spot-misinformation-on-social-media
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Don’t Forget About This Easy Way to Earn Free Money for Our School
No more clipping! Download the Box Tops app here and use it to scan your store receipts, find participating products, and instantly add cash to our school’s earnings online.
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Important Update Regarding the 2022-23 School Year
On December 14, 2021, MNPS announced that 11 additional elementary schools will be transitioning to the district’s preferred PreK-5th grade model beginning next school year. West End’s two feeder schools, Eakin and Sylvan Park, are among the schools adding fifth grade in 2022-23, and West End is one of the middle schools transitioning to grades…
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Thank You and Have a Wonderful Break!
Thank you to everyone who donated to our holiday coat drive! Your generosity allowed us to continue the tradition of sending dozens of West End students home with a new winter coat before break. Thanks also to everyone who baked and brought in cookies for teachers and staff last week! It was an impressive spread,…
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Christmas Tree Recycling Made Easy
Hillsboro Marching Band members will pick up your Christmas tree and drop it at one of the Metro Christmas tree recycling sites. No tying trees to the top of the car! No pine needles in the upholstery! Just leave your tree curbside on the morning of your pickup date and they’ll take it from there!…
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Parents: We Need Your Help!
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunch Next Tuesday, November 23, let’s show our appreciation for our wonderful, hard-working teachers (and staff!) by treating them to a pre-Thanksgiving lunch of soup, salad, and dessert. Please consider signing up below to bring something to help make this meal extra special. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f48aaac29a7fe3-november Questions? Email Lena Anthony at lena.r.anthony@gmail.com. Thank you! Donations Needed for Holiday…