The district is celebrating academic growth and achievement at a number of JMCSS schools - including Arlington Elementary. Arlington Principal Dr. Shemon Reaves tells us why P.I.E is so important to success at AES. Plus, Christy Hays, JMCSS Fine Arts Coordinator for Art, Theatre, and Dance, shows us how support and funding for the arts have improved under Superintendent Dr. Marlon King. This is Episode Four!

This week, we’ll visit with newly retired South Side High School principal Anita Tucker to reflect on her time in the district as a student-athlete, teacher, and administrator. We’ll also find out what the future holds for South Side as Dr. Shari Baldwin takes over after serving as assistant principal for several years. Mrs. Tucker has been associated with the school for 41 years: as a student at the junior high and the high school; as a teacher at the junior high and later as a teacher and coach at the high school. For the past 13 years, however, Anita has been the head principal. She succeeded Jimmy Arnold, who led in that position from 1993-2011.

This week, we talk with members of our Family Support team: Rhonda Heard, Director of Social & Behavioral Services & Angela Searcy, Parent Involvement Coordinator visit for episode 41. Important details concerning events and support services will be shared.