Linking community resources to Nashville public schools to help young people achieve academic success and prepare for life.
37,224
Volunteer Hours
751
PENCIL Partnerships
$1.8M
In Distributed Supplies
1,789
11th Grade Job Shadows
$4.9M+
Community Investment
1,831
10th Grade Industry Field Trips
42%
Economically Disadvantaged*
42nd
Largest District in the Country
36%
Limited English Proficient
Dr. Adrienne Battle, Director, Metro Nashville Public Schools
“When the community is engaged and invested in MNPS, the impact on our students can be powerful and profound. PENCIL knows this well, and they work hard to understand what the needs are at each school and how community partners can fill those gaps. Bringing a PENCIL Partner into a school can make a huge difference to students by showing them they’re loved, celebrated, and cared for both inside and outside the school’s four walls.”
