This week, Greg Hammond visits with Principal LaDonna Braswell of North Parkway Middle School to learn about an exciting new program offered to 6-8 grade students interested in nursing and other healthcare careers (the first of its kind in Tennessee). Plus - a conversation with West Tennessee Teacher of the Year Mr. Bob Sparks. Mr. Sparks, an 11th-12^th grade English teacher at JCM-Early College High, was recently honored by the Tennessee Department of Education. Those conversations and much more on episode two of For the District: the JMCSS podcast. PS - Put your running shoes on! We're preparing for a 5K.

This week, we’ll visit with Woodrow Lowe, Jr. - the head coach of the North Side High School football team.

We love the Bemis Bubble but the South Side Band has benefited from trips north of the Forked Deer River to perform with other JMCSS bands. Band director Mr. David Sinclair joins us to discuss the growth of fine arts, the impact of the Mass Band initiative on JMCSS, and what competition season has been like for the Marching Hawks. This is Episode 8.