4th grade students spoke of their experiences at NBE today. A common theme: FAMILY. It's more than a word, a collective noun. It is a feeling.

And just like that, students are off to their summer adventures, and I end my 12 yr tenure w/ Metro Schools. It has been my honor to serve alongside some dedicated & thoughtful professionals JT Moore PTO & throughout the district. Thank you friends; you have helped me grow. Onward!

While some programs don't always lead to college credit, Nashville public schools says courses have their place tennessean.com/story/news/edu… via Tennessean

English Learner (EL) students are one of the fastest growing populations in the district. These students are not just overcoming the challenge of learning a new language, but they are mastering their studies and graduating at the top of their classes. bit.ly/2WdvLM4

Apply for @metroschools Pre-K for the 2019 - 2020 school year! To Apply: Visit an MNPS Enrollment Center for a Student ID & then submit an online Pre-K application @ MNPS.org. For more info call: (615) 259-4636.

Haywood family representing at the EL #SummerSummit learning more to serve our students! ❤️🙌🏼🥰 MNPS EL Office Dottie Critchlow

wkrn.com/news/nashville… Our 8th gr learned ice skating from Scott Hamilton! What a great end of the year experience they had to close out their time with their Hill family.

Our chronic absenteeism at the end of 17-18 was almost 20%. At the end of 18-19, it is down to 11.5%. Amazing! We are Climbing the Hill! Craig Hammond Dottie Critchlow MNPS Attendance

What an AWESOME 2 days of Technology PD run by Music Makes Us. Thank you @GRAMMYMusicEd and The NAMM Foundation for making it possible! #artsmovemnps

Here’s a really cool STEAM project: MNPS students from William Henry Oliver Middle School, Antioch Middle School and John F. Kennedy Middle School used GIS technology to create a visual story map of wildlife at Stone’s River National Battlefield: ow.ly/fjv350uu4QB

We are hosting an Open House for new Bobcats and their families. Come check us out Tuesday, June 11; 5-7pm.

We were a TreeRing Green Yearbook School this year, which means we sold 117 yearbooks so 117 trees, with Trees for the Future, will be planted in H.G. Hill’s name. So awesome! Thanks you, Ms. Gomez for thinking bigger this year when doing our yearbooks.

Communicator/collaborator, balance, curious, Bellevue resident...incoming @BMPOwls principal Seth Swihart describes himself as he is welcomed by educators. Craig Hammond #MNPS

Excited to support new @BMPOwls principal Seth Swihart. Great choice to lead BMS. Hillwood High School Metro Schools

A full audience of Bellevue Owls families greet incoming principal Seth Swihart, who spoke about caring for all students and academic press for all students...and release from standard school attire for students. Watch for fifth grade orientation info in July. Craig Hammond #MNPS

People keep saying it - something special is happening in Hillwood cluster! Thank you PTSO Pres. Carmen Foster and new Principal Seth Swihart. "The perfect person for the job" @BMPOwls

Incoming principal, Elizabeth Goetz, engages with Sylvan Park educators to identify opportunities for building strong relationships as a collaborative team. Craig Hammond #MNPS

Sylvan Park PTO welcomed incoming principal, Elizabeth Goetz. Families heard about her vision to empower all members of the school community. Craig Hammond # MNPS

Getting excited about our upcoming move into our new tower this summer! A sneak peek if our new library-just waiting for shelves and books! Metro Schools HillsboroGlobe Hillsboro Burros HHS Instruction HHS Cluster Burrolibrary

This vintage photo was my first day of school in 1956.Today's my last day of school as retirement begins. Thank you for letting me learn with you in our Southwest Community & # MNPS.Stay strong for our students!As this account sunsets Dottie Critchlow is my new site.