The Collierville Connection - March 2026

We are proud to announce that Collierville High School, Collierville Middle School, and West Collierville Middle School have earned the 2024-2025 Governor's Civics Seal from the Tennessee Department of Education.

The Governor’s Civics Seal recognizes schools and districts that prioritize teaching our nation’s history and civic values. Civics education is an essential part of any democracy and equips students with the knowledge and tools to responsibly engage as productive citizens within their communities.

Principal Roger Jones from CHS, Principal Brett Heinrich from CMS, and Principal Kimberly Shaw from WCMS were presented with a banner for their school at the February Board of Education Business Meeting.

Click here to learn more about the Governor's Civics Seal qualifications.

Collierville Schools awarded 16 educators with tenure at the February Board of Education Business Meeting. By state law, tenure is not a “participation trophy.” It is a distinction earned through five years of hard work, consistently high evaluation scores, and the recommendations of supervising administrators. But even the state’s high bar does not capture what these educators have meant to Collierville Schools. 

To thrive in this district, a tenured teacher must be more than just “effective.” He or she must be a classroom leader, a constant learner, and someone genuinely invested in the Collierville Schools community. These recommended teachers have spent the last five years proving – day in and day out – that they are committed to academic rigor, student-centered innovation, and the high level of professional integrity our families understandably expect.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Collierville High School is proud to announce that 11 students have been named National Merit Scholarship Finalists for 2026!

As of late February 2026, over 15,000 high school students were announced as finalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship program. These students represent the top academic performers in the country (the top <1%) and will be competing for roughly 7,250 scholarships nationwide to be awarded this spring.

To become a Finalist, students must have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed by a high school official, submit an essay, and confirm their PSAT scores with a qualifying SAT or ACT score.

Collierville’s finalists are (in alphabetical order): Arjun Aitipamula, Sai Koushik Balusulapalem, Bethany Chao, Keira Crasta, Benjamin Derieg, Shivika Kochher, Rehan Krishnan, William Reynolds, Aatish Satheesh, Aniket Seetharaman, and Sumin Yoon.

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding scholars!

Congratulations to the five Collierville High School students who have been named candidates for the prestigious Presidential Scholars Award program!

The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each year, up to 161 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.

Applications are by invitation only, and students must be nominated by their Chief State School Officer. Students have the opportunity to become Presidential Scholars based on three paths of accomplishment. The majority of the Scholars are selected on the basis of broad academic achievement. Approximately twenty additional students are selected on the basis of their academic and artistic scholarship in the visual arts, the performing arts, or creative writing. Another twenty students are selected on the basis of their outstanding scholarship and accomplishment in career and technical education fields.

Please join us in congratulating (L to R) Benjamin Derieg, Sumin Yoon, Kristen Durfee, Rehan Krishnan, and William Reynolds for this achievement! 

Congratulations to all of the elementary VEX IQ Robotics teams on a successful season! Several Collierville Schools teams earned top honors at the Tennessee Elementary VEX IQ Robotics State Championship this past weekend:

The teams listed in bold have qualified for the World Championship in late April. We wish them the best as they prepare to compete on the global stage!

Congratulations to all our Middle School V5RC Robotics teams on an outstanding season! Regional tournaments concluded this past weekend, and we are proud to announce that two middle school teams have qualified for the VEX V5RC State Championships, which will be held March 13–14 in Clarksville.

Throughout the season, our teams demonstrated incredible teamwork, innovation, and engineering excellence. We are excited to recognize the following teams for their achievements:

The teams highlighted in bold have earned a spot at the State Championships, where they will compete for the opportunity to advance to the VEX V5RC World Championships in April.

We are incredibly proud of all our student competitors for their dedication, problem-solving skills, and commitment throughout the season. Please join us in congratulating these talented teams as they prepare for State!

Congratulations to Collierville High School for receiving the Collierville Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Collierville Award! Principal Roger Jones and FMP/SGA Advisor Karissa Steward accepted the honor during the Chamber’s annual Excellence in Business Awards ceremony.

The Spirit of Collierville Award recognizes a person, business, or organization that embodies the heart and soul of Collierville.

Included in the nomination was this excerpt:

"Collierville High School maintains strong partnerships with community organizations and local businesses that support student enrichment, workforce readiness, and civic engagement. These collaborations strengthen the bond between the school and the community and enhance quality of life throughout Collierville.

Taken together, these achievements show how Collierville High School not only educates students academically, but also fosters pride, volunteerism, leadership, and community goodwill, exactly the qualities the Spirit of Collierville Award is meant to honor."

Thank you to the Collierville Chamber of Commerce for all that you do for our community and the students at Collierville High School.

In the month of February, our principals visited SyCamore Elementary School and experienced firsthand what it means to be a Sycamore Lion!

They toured classrooms and saw Capturing Kids’ Hearts in action—from warm greetings to meaningful connections. In one classroom, principals were even invited to sign the Social Contract, modeling the same commitments students uphold each day.

They also enjoyed a fantastic performance from the Chorus Lions and explored the creative, interactive Black History Month Wax Museum presented by Sycamore's talented fourth and fifth graders.

Thank you, Sycamore Elementary, for an amazing visit to see your school!

The Collierville Schools Elementary Basketball League (CSEBL) will tip off its playoffs on Tuesday, March 3!

March 3, 2026 – Quarterfinals (Seed 1 and 2 BYE)

March 4, 2026 – Semifinals

March 11, 2026 – Elementary Basketball Championships (MTM FIELDHOUSE)

The TISCA State Swim Meet took place in early February in Nashville. Congratulations to Ian Call for capturing the state championship in the 100m breaststroke and setting a new state record in the event! Other notable results:

Our high school and middle school cheer and dance teams participated in the UCA/UDA National Championships in February and earned a combined six medals:

Congratulations to the following CHS wrestlers who brought home awards for top six finishes from the 2026 TSSAA State Championships in Franklin. Special congratulations to Devin Corbin, whose finals bout was selected as the best Class AA match of the tournament!