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
“Here at Metro Schools, we cannot do all the great work we do without the strong support of
community partners. There is no stronger partner in our work than PENCIL.”
