#College & #Career prep for the 12 largest high schools in Metro giving students access to early college credit, industry credentials, and advanced classes.
Created 15 years ago, the Academies of Nashville has been recognized by the White House as a national high school transformation model, and provides students with one of the best college and career prep experiences in the nation. Our journey of transforming high schools are founded on three fundamental concepts:
1. Transform the classroom experience by bringing real-world experience aligned to ca
03/06/2025
We’re so excited for the students at McGavock High School! Thank you, Intuit for this amazing opportunity.
High school students in Nashville are getting the opportunity to gain hands-on experience operating a small business. ➡ https://tinyurl.com/59syb3jp
01/23/2025
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic loss. Please continue to follow Metro Nashville Public Schools for information about resources and supports.
Our MNPS community is mourning the loss of two Antioch High School students Wednesday in a tragic shooting. We are thinking of everyone affected by this shocking and unimaginable loss.
Antioch High will be closed Thursday and Friday, January 23 and 24, to give students and staff time to grieve.
MNPS will be using the Southeast Community Center, 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, to provide resources and support for staff, students, and families at Antioch High. Grief counseling, hot meals, and food boxes will be provided.
https://mnps.org/news/featured-stories/antioch_high_school_update
10/10/2024
We would love to see your organization at this year’s Career Exploration Fair! Registration link: https://mnps.org/learn/academics/academies-of-nashville/news
Hi, locals! Do you love talking about your career? Want to wow high school freshman with information on the cool work you do? Great! Sign up to be an exhibitor at The Academies of Nashville 16th annual Career Exploration Fair on November 15! It is a wonderful and fun event. Learn more and register today: https://www.mnps.org/learn/academics/academies-of-nashville/news
09/11/2024
09/11/2024
We are looking for exhibitors to join us for our 16th Annual Career Exploration Fair on November 15th at the Music City Center! If your organization is interested, please register online at https://www.mnps.org/learn/academics/academies-of-nashville/news. If you have any questions about this fantastic event, please reach out at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you there!
02/07/2024
HCA is a model of support to our Academies and beyond! Thank you, HCA!
CTE MONTH SPOTLIGHT: HCA Healthcare has been an integral partner to The Academies of Nashville for almost 15 years. 🚑 Volunteers from HCA support students through work-based learning, participating in the Career Fair, hosting field trips and job shadows, and providing professionalism skills, just to name a few. HCA currently partners with Lawson, Cane Ridge, Overton, Pearl-Cohn, Whites Creek, McGavock, and Hunters Lane high schools, notably reaching thousands of students each year with their service. Students’ trajectories can truly change thanks to PENCIL Partners like HCA, and we look forward to their support continuing through 2024.
02/01/2024
We ❤️ CTE!
Did you know February is National CTE Month? ⚗️ CTE stands for Career and Technical Education, and in Metro Schools, we are proud to embrace the Academies of Nashville as our CTE experts. Follow along with us ALL MONTH this February to learn more about CTE in MNPS and the amazing work PENCIL Partners are doing to support students in a variety of career pathways. From certification advice to on-the-job learning, we want every student prepared for success and .
What a fantastic day! Thank you to all of our Exhibitors, Volunteers, MNPS transportation folks, and school staff for your work to make this an incredible event for our students!
A special shout out to Nashville Music City Center for hosting us, and congratulations to our Hospitality and Tourism and Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial Technology clusters for winning the Best In Show award this year!
09/28/2023
The 15th Annual Career Exploration Fair is October 31st at the Music City Center! If your organization wants to share your field with thousands of MNPS students, register at www.tinyurl.com/MNPSCEF by Oct. 6th.
06/26/2023
Environmental experts raise awareness during National Pollinator Week It’s national pollinator week. Experts are raising awareness and asking residents to help protect pollinators in Middle Tennessee.
05/25/2023
Do you know someone that was a standout teacher, innovator, or partner within your Academy? Nominate them for an AON Award! Forms for the nomination categories can be found here:
AON News Every year, the Academies of Nashville, in partnership with Alignment Nashville, hosts the Academies Of Nashville Awards, celebrating our successes for the past school year and recognizing the fantastic people who make those successes possible.
11/15/2024