Not enough people talk about the Promising Scholars program that Metro Nashville Public Schools puts on for free once school is out for summer. The extra session is both for kids who need the extra support as well as for families who might need a fun and educational place for their kid to go while they work. (MNPS may not say this next part, but it’s not attendance-based — so if you need to miss a day to go to the waterpark or to see Grandma, it’s no big deal.) The only step parents have to take before enrolling kids in next year’s session is letting their regular school know that their child would like to attend. Parents, just be sure to do that a couple months before the end of the 2025-26 school year.
Best Unsung Summer Program
