MEMPHISPIXNEWS / THE TEEN EDITION
Your city. Your plans. What’s next.
Local life, useful news and opportunities for teens in Memphis and Shelby County.
01 / GO
Music, games, sports, arts and places to meet.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7
Oct. 7, 6–8 p.m. Join a writing club open to teens and adults at Panera Bread, Laurelwood Shopping Center, 4530 Poplar Ave., Suite 101. Bring a notebook or laptop. The library listing does not give a fee; confirm details with the organizer.
SATURDAY, OCT. 10
Oct. 10, 3–4:30 p.m. Tennessee Shakespeare Company performs Love’s Labor’s Lost outside Raleigh Library, 3452 Austin Peay Highway. Free; all ages, including teens. The show runs 90 minutes without an intermission. Check weather arrangements before heading out.
FIND YOUR NEXT PLAN
Look for local performances, sports, neighborhood activities and other outings in MemphisPixNews’ community listings. Check age limits, admission, transportation and the organizer’s latest information before making plans.
02 / KNOW
School, Memphis and national news that affects you.
SCHOOL / OCT. 5
Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ posted calendar lists students out Oct. 12–19, with classes returning Oct. 20, as revealed by the district. The first quarter ends this Friday, Oct. 9. The document notes that state approval is pending; check your school for any changes. Other districts may follow different calendars.
COLLEGE AID / OCT. 5
The 2027–28 FAFSA is available, as revealed by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Seniors planning college or technical training next year can begin working with their families on the application. Completing it is a required step for several federal and Tennessee aid programs; submitting it does not guarantee an award.
COLLEGE WATCH
Tennessee opened the Class of 2027 Promise application in April, earlier than in previous years, as revealed by THEC. If you have not applied, review the current application and program requirements with your counselor. Promise is a last-dollar scholarship; the application is separate from the FAFSA.
03 / BUILD
Resources for skills, school, work and your next step.
CREATE / AGES 13–18
CLOUD901 at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave., gives teens a place to explore technology and creative production. Its features include art, maker, audio and video spaces. Ask staff about current activities, equipment access and any registration requirements. Call 901-415-2760.
STUDY & COLLEGE PREP
Memphis Public Libraries’ teen resources connect students with research databases, test and career preparation, scholarship searches, college information and driving practice tests. Start with the tool you need and check its access instructions; some resources require a library card.
LEADERSHIP
Bridge Builders offers leadership and community learning, with tracks that include arts, business and environmental topics. Ask about the next enrollment opportunity, grade eligibility and the time commitment. Fees use a household-income sliding scale, and BRIDGES lists payment plans and fee reductions.
04 / WATCH
Protect your money, accounts and peace of mind.
JOB SCAMS
An unexpected message promising cash for clicking, liking or rating things can lead to a task scam, the FTC warns. The app may show fake earnings, then ask you to deposit your own money to unlock them. Stop if someone demands payment to get paid; verify a job through the employer’s official website.
SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS
The FTC warns against scholarship offers requiring a processing fee or upfront payment. FAFSA is free to submit. Keep your StudentAid.gov username and password private, and ask a school counselor about an offer before paying or sharing account details.
ONLINE SAFETY
If someone is bullying or threatening you online, keep screenshots and dates, block the account and report it to the platform, as advised by StopBullying.gov. Tell a trusted adult or school staff member who can help. For immediate danger, call 911.
YOUR SCHOOL. YOUR CLUB. YOUR CITY.
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