Giving Our "All" to Reading!

CEG uses the science of reading to equip and inspire students to love reading.

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Educator Spotlight | Chashonda Davis

Meet Chashonda Davis, Special Education Teacher at Lester Prep!

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CEG Schools Earn TVAAS 5 Scores in 7 Categories!

CEG schools celebrated outstanding growth on TN Ready across the network, with all schools earning higher scores this year compared to the prior year.

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Bonus Opportunities for New Middle School Teachers

Core subject candidates (math, ELA, science and social studies) with a record of more than 1 year of TVAAS 4 or 5 scores can receive up to $13,000 in bonuses for the 2022-23 school year.

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Why CEG Schools? Hear From Our Principals!

Watch this short video to hear from our principals why you should choose CEG schools for your child!

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Lester Prep: Unique Opportunities for Scholars and Educators!

Newly authorized middle school, Lester Prep, offers unique opportunities for scholars and educators.

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Outstanding Support for CEG Teachers

Take a look at some of the unique benefits provided the teachers in CEG schools!

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Scholars Lead the Way for National Junior Beta Club

Student leadership is a part of CEG’s mission statement, and at the forefront of the initiatives are Cornerstone Prep Lester and Lester Prep.

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ASD Recognized For Accomplishments

The ASD has been recognized as a #bestforalldistrict by the Tennessee Department of Education!

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SOS Builds Tables + Character

We love our partnership with SOS Builds!

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August 2021 Board Meeting

The CEG board will meet Tuesday, August 31 via Zoom.

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Online Enrollment for 21-22 School Year

Online enrollment for the 21-22 school year is NOW OPEN!

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Educator Spotlight | Tavis Rutherford (Coach T)

Meet Coach T, Athletic Director at Lester Prep!

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Educator Spotlight | Sarah Trimble

Meet Sarah Trimble, 6th grade math teacher at Lester Prep!

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CEG Increases BEP Payments

These payments designed to provide additional compensation to CEG staff for their efforts this year.

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Staff Spotlight | Dwayne Clark

Meet Dwayne Clark, Behavior Interventionist and Head Football coach at Lester Prep!

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In-Person Learning Option

Beginning November 12, we will begin welcome back students whose parents wish to begin on-campus learning.

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COVID-19 Update

Read the letter with COVID-19 update and take this parent survey!

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Meal Distribution FAQs

Parents can pick up meals beginning September 3. Read more!

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2020-2021 Virtual School Supply Lists

See the school supply lists for grades K-1 and 2-8.

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Virtual Learning Plans

Keep reading for updates about this fall's online learning plan.

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School Starts August 31

Your CEG staff has been working continuously since May to design an educational plan for your child that will both keep them safe and on track for college.

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July Parent Update

Keep reading for updates about our planning for Fall 2020.

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Parent Survey for Fall 2020

Parents: we need your feedback!

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Give901 Summer Learning Kits

Give901 is providing our students with summer learning kits! Learn how you can help!

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YMCA Provides Free Student Meals

The YMCA will be distributing FREE student meals at all sites previously designated for meals.

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Educator Spotlight | Brianna Guarino

Meet Brianna Guarino – Lester Prep’s ESL teacher!

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Educator Spotlight | Stephanie Simpson

Meet Stephanie Simpson, Functional Skills teacher at Lester Prep!

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Educator Spotlight | Jessica DeClercq

Meet Jessica DeClercq, 6th grade science teacher at Lester Prep!

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Educator Spotlight | Amanda Parker

Meet Amanda Parker, Dean of Math and Science Instruction at Lester Prep!

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Educator Spotlight | Carolina Holbrook

Meet Carolina Holbrook, Lester Prep’s 8th grade English teacher!

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CEG Welcomes Latasha Harris!

Join us in welcoming Latasha Harris as the new principal for Lester Prep!

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Online Registration Available for 2019-2020!

Online registration available for the 2019-2020 school year!

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Christy Bakke | Staff Spotlight

Meet Christy Bakke, Dean of Culture for Lester Prep!

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Tennessee's Top Education Official Visits Lester Campus

Commissioner Schwinn, joined by various leaders of the ASD, recently visited several CPL and LP classrooms.

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Renee Hudlow | Educator Spotlight

What does Renee Hudlow love most about working with Lester Prep? THE PEOPLE!

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Lester Campus Moves Past 140 Schools!

Cornerstone Prep and Lester Prep have combined to increase achievement so much that the Lester Campus passed 140 other schools in the state of Tennessee!

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On Track For College

Carnecia Dickerson and Aaliyah Thomas are both new to Lester Prep this year, but it hasn't taken them long to make a big impression!

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Bradley Williams | Staff Spotlight

Bradley Williams, Manager of Operations for the Lester Campus, works behind the scenes to ensure every child gets the education he or she deserves.

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Justine Brunett | Educator Spotlight

Justine brings great purpose and vision to her work as the English as A Second Language teacher at Lester Prep.

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Kayla Inclan | Educator Spotlight

Kayla Inclan, 7th grade Lester Prep ELA teacher, chose to work in urban education because she sees the need to provide urban students the same education as other students living elsewhere in different circumstances.

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Carson Murphy | Educator Spotlight

Carson inspires a love of math in his 8th grade students as he works with them on such things as solving quadratic equations.

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Two Years in A Row!

For the second consecutive year, Lester Prep earned the highest growth score given by the state of Tennessee.

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Kaitlyn Vazquez | Educator Spotlight

Kaitlyn Vazquez teaches with urgency every day, one reason Lester Prep scholars grew 2.3 years in Language last year.

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Jon Stroshine | Educator Spotlight

Jon Stroshine is a 7th grade math teacher at Lester Prep. Jon and his community of math teachers drove the Lester Prep students to their highest ever midyear NWEA MAP growth.

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Boys and Girls Basketball Win League Championships and Move on To State

Both our boys and girls basketball teams won their league championship games! Both teams are Class A, Area 2 champions. We are incredibly proud of the hard work put in by our players, coaches, and parents this season. Come out and cheer them on as they move on to the state tournament!

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Lester Prep Wins $125k Facilities Grant

Lester Prep wins $125,000 grant to invest in its campus due to its high performance on last year's TN Ready testing.

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Lester Prep Earns Level 5 TVAAS Score!

We are so excited to announce that Lester Prep has earned a Level 5 TVAAS score! This is an extremely important accolade as it means that Lester Prep has earned the highest growth scores possible in ALL subjects.

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Lester Prep Athletics: Schedules and Ticket Sales Policies

Keep reading to see Lester Prep Athletics schedules and information on how to purchase tickets.

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Overcoming Challenges: One Student's Story

Every day our teachers work alongside students to grow in their learning and achieve great things. Some students face great challenges. Cassandra Salley, an ESL instructor in our schools, shares a story of the hard work and commitment of one of her students.

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Mark Your Calendars: Key Dates at LP!

The first day of school is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for these key dates and review the 2017-2018 school calendar.

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Educator Highlight: Joshua Sloan

Over the next several days, we will be highlighting educators in our schools. Today we meet Joshua Sloan, sixth grade math teacher at Lester Prep, and learn why he values be a part of the LP team.

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Mayor Strickland Visits 6th Graders at Lester Prep

Mayor Strickland Visits 6th Graders at Lester Prep in response to one class' request for a visit after completing a project to raise awareness for untested rape kits in Shelby County.

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Lester Prep Outperforms Entire District!

Lester Prep students ranked #1 in the Achievement School District (ASD) in reading, science and language growth!

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Lester Prep Scholars Visit Fisk University

Lester Prep scholars visited historic Fisk University this winter.

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