Memphis Schools News
HERE Education covers every school, deadline, and funding opportunity in Shelby. From K-12 to University of Memphis — use our Right School Right Neighborhood quiz, search the full directory, and track what matters.
Shelby is home to a unified school district serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. High schools serving Memphis families include Central High School, East High School, Overton High School, White Station High School, Ridgeway High School, and 5 more. HEREMemphis covers every school board meeting, budget cycle, and academic milestone across Shelby.
Memphis's higher-education landscape includes 6 institutions: University of Memphis; Rhodes College; Christian Brothers University; LeMoyne-Owen College; Southwest Tennessee Community College; University of Tennessee Health Science Center. HEREMemphis covers admissions deadlines, scholarship windows, athletic schedules, and campus announcements for each institution.
TN's public-school governance flows through the TN Department of Education, which administers TN READY assessments each spring and enforces the Read to Succeed Act — requiring third-grade reading proficiency before promotion. The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA) governs interscholastic athletics across the state. Teacher pay begins at the state minimum and is locally supplemented — making salaries a perennial flashpoint at budget hearings.
HEREMemphis tracks school-board meetings across Shelby — agendas, votes, and budget summaries published before local papers. Our reporters cover graduation rates and TN READY scores; teacher-contract negotiations; school resource officers; SAT and ACT data; Title I funding allocations; building bond referenda; and the Friday Night Football calendar. From dual-enrollment windows at local technical colleges to faculty announcements at area universities — if it happens in a Memphis classroom or on a Shelby campus, it is HERE.
Education News
Shelby school board budget hearing scheduled for March
Community members invited to weigh in on the proposed 2026–27 budget for Shelby schools.
Central High School renovation update
Work continues on facilities improvements at Central High School in Shelby.
University of Memphis launches new workforce certificate program this fall
University of Memphis's new certificate program is designed for working adults in Memphis.
University of Memphis receives STEM endowment gift
A donation will expand science and engineering programs at University of Memphis.
SC WINS scholarship expansion benefits Memphis students
The SC WINS workforce scholarship is expanding eligibility — hundreds of Shelby residents may now qualify.
Shelby school rezoning proposal under review
A proposed boundary change could shift student attendance zones ahead of the 2026–27 school year in Shelby.
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School Report Cards
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Featured Schools & Programs
University of Memphis serves Memphis and the surrounding West Tennessee / Mid-South region.
Rhodes College serves Memphis and the surrounding West Tennessee / Mid-South region.
Christian Brothers University serves Memphis and the surrounding West Tennessee / Mid-South region.
TN's elite residential magnet school for mathematically and scientifically gifted students. Open to all TN students.
$6,000 per year for high school seniors planning to teach in TN. Competitive program recognizing future educators.
High school juniors and seniors can earn college credit at Southwest Tennessee Community College at no cost under TN's Dual Enrollment program.
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Online & Hybrid Education
Accredited programs for Shelby residents who need flexibility.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. TN in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Online and hybrid degree and certificate programs. TN in-state tuition rates available for eligible students.
Google, IBM, Meta, and other employer-backed certificates. Many are accepted by Shelby's manufacturing and tech employers. Some WIOA-funded.
The TN Technical College System offers online certificates and associate degree programs through the state's 16 technical colleges.
School Board Meetings
HEREMemphis covers every public school board meeting in Shelby — agendas published in advance, votes summarized after.
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Key Education Policy Issues — Shelby
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How do I enroll my child in a Shelby school?
Enrollment for Shelby public schools is managed by the district office. Contact the Shelby school district directly for enrollment forms, residency requirements, and deadlines. Visit the district website or the Shelby government site for current instructions.
What colleges are in or near Memphis?
Memphis and Shelby are served by 6 higher-education institutions: University of Memphis, Rhodes College, Christian Brothers University, LeMoyne-Owen College, and more. Use our Decision Maker tool above to find the right fit for your goals.
Is there financial aid available for Memphis students?
Yes — the TN LIFE and Palmetto Fellows scholarships are merit-based awards for students attending TN colleges. TN WINS is a workforce scholarship for technical programs. FAFSA is available for all eligible students. Southwest Tennessee Community College's Dual Enrollment program lets high schoolers earn free college credits. The TN Teaching Fellows scholarship provides $6,000/year for future educators.
How does high school athletics work in Shelby?
High school athletics in Shelby are governed by the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA). Schools compete in classifications based on enrollment (1A–5A for most sports). HEREMemphis covers every home game, playoff bracket, and signing-day announcement.
How do I submit a tip or story idea to HEREMemphis?
Use the Submit an Education Tip form at the top of this page. We cover school board decisions, program announcements, scholarship opportunities, enrollment deadlines, and any issue affecting Shelby students and families. Tips can be submitted anonymously.