A tuition-free public charter school dedicated to the success of young men in grades 6-8 in Memphis.
Operating as usual
12/05/2022
This is the final week of the GP Book Fair! We are open every day from 8-3:00. Parent night is following the Elective Showcase on Thursday from 5-6 pm. You can also set up an ewallet for your student to use to avoid the hassle of cash. The link is in our bio.
12/02/2022
It's that time of year...the Book Fair is in session! Be sure to drop by our library to check out the selection. Don't get shocked by the enthusiasm our Brothers bring to the fair.
11/30/2022
Mark your calendars folks. Next Thursday our Brothers are going to show off the skills they've gained through Electives this semester. We may learn a thing or two... See you there!
Grizzlies Prep rockstar, Mr. Walsh, talks about what it means to be a teacher of the year. Huge thanks to the Grizz Community and Pete Pranica for making this happen.
11/29/2022
Be safe and see you all tomorrow!
11/16/2022
November is gratitude month! Gratitude means giving thanks and giving back! Join us THIS FRIDAY, 11/18/22 at 6:00-7:00 pm for a hot power vinyasa class with , a teacher at our studio and ! If you’re not a Haus member, 100% of a $15 or $25 drop in fee (your choice) will be donated to and Mission: School Sports campaign. Haus members can sign up for class at no additional cost and choose to donate at the sign in desk!
School sports have a lasting impact on young Memphians: teaching them to collaborate, compete, and lead. mind/body Haus believes that no child should be excluded from those benefits and has joined on a mission to ensure students at Grizzlies Prep get to play, no matter the zip code. At Grizzlies Prep, academics are accelerated but sports need our support! Join mind/body Haus and in helping Grizzlies Prep continue to provide its students a dynamic sports program.
Memphis Grizzlies Prep Social Studies Teacher and Aquatics Coach, Mr. Walsh, has been named Tennessee Teacher of the Year by Tennessee Charter School Center.
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11/16/2022
Boom 💥!!! Grizzlies Prep OG, Eddie Walsh, has been named Tennessee’s teacher of the year by the Tennessee Charter School Center.
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Congratulations to our 2022 Teacher of the year, Eddie Walsh from Grizzlies Prep! Teachers like you make learning fun for all of our public charter school students.
11/15/2022
Shout out to Daniel for being #1 in JSU! So much growth. Let's cheer him on.
11/15/2022
Earning a tie at Grizzlies Prep is a GP Brother’s most esteemed honor. Last week, over 700 guests assembled at to celebrate our city’s sons.
This year’s tie ceremony proved a few things to be true:
1. Our Level 5 for growth and Reward School status is embodied both inside and outside of the classroom.
2. Our Brothers are affirmed and celebrated on their path to individual and collective success.
3. Their Village is strong and the warmth is felt beyond GP’s walls.
Thank you to our many partners including , , and for your support! To all others please know that we see you and appreciate you.
11/09/2022
Grizzlies Prep is proud to share that our very own Eddie Walsh has been named as a finalist for the Tennessee Teacher of the Year!
The winner will be announced by Tennessee Charter School Center on their social media platforms next Wednesday, November 16, at 10 a.m.
Please tune in to see if Eddie will bring home the hardware!
Today is our annual Tie Ceremony, a special moment for our community to recognize our boys becoming young men. GP Brothers are marching down Mainstreet to participate in the ceremony at The Orpheum Theatre. This will be on for the books!
Fridays at GP be like….
11/01/2022
Some Halloween highlights from yesterday! Yes, we were having too much fun. Extra points if you can name all the literary figures!
10/28/2022
Look out! The 7th Grade Chess Club is leveling up their game. We had 4 independent matches taking place the other day. The best part, no cheating scandals.
10/26/2022
There are few things we get more excited about at Grizzlies Prep than our young men experiencing reading growth. Ms. Berlin had 3 students all meet their fluency goal on the same day! Check out these stats:
Steven's fluency increased by 113% in under a month!
Mar'Kavion's fluency increased by 70% in 5 weeks!
Jeremiah's fluency increased by 33% in 5 weeks!
Way to go, fellas, and a huge shout-out to Ms. Berlin for pushing their learning.
Mr. Bounds leads a little Friday fun for the young men who finish their work early!
10/19/2022
Grizzlies Prep will be hosting a flag football fundraiser next Saturday, October 29th at Martyrs Park! All proceeds will go to the Sisters Network Inc. of Memphis. GP Brothers, staff, and parents may purchase a t-shirt for $15 or pay $20 to play (t-shirt included in $20 fee). We can’t wait to get out, get active, and have fun for a great cause! See you there!
10/18/2022
Count em' up, that's 8 books. This guy isn't joking around when it comes to leveling up his AR scores. We LOVE reading as GP.
10/14/2022
Y'all remember Kylon?! This guy is crushing it at XTH. He's playing on the varsity basketball team, which is no surprise. What is a shock is that he's headed to Costa Rica on a language immersion trip. This dude is becoming bilingual. Kylon says he values taking ownership of his learning and that XTH has been a great high school to make that happen. Keep it up, Kylon!
10/11/2022
Grizzlies' Open Practice!!! 🏀 🏀 🏀 Let's just say being in Team Mentoring comes with a few perks. Thanks, Grizz Community!
Mathematicians in paradise.
Mr. Holmes manages a gallery walk and DJs. A perfect way for our boys to get the reps in on what they are learning.
Enrollment is open for the 2023-2024 school year! Apply today so your son can join a Brotherhood focused on becoming their best.
https://www.grizzliesprep.org/enroll
10/01/2022
Proud of the recognition from our brother org Grizz Community.
We are in this work together.
09/29/2022
Shout out to .org for sending us an archeology lab. 8th Graders are spending the next 3 days learning about the first Tennesseans!
09/28/2022
We love seeing our boys be a part of the Downtown festivities. The GP Boys Choir crushed their performance at the Memphis Redbirds game! Let us know what you thought of the performance.
09/20/2022
Last week Ms. Vazquez's class had a blast celebrating Mexican Independence day 🇲🇽 with some frituras(aka chicharones). Her mother fried them up herself for the class! Now she deserves a shout-out...
#villagework#boyjoy
09/16/2022
GP alumni are thriving Crosstown High! We love seeing our young men step more into who they are as they tackle high school, and remain friends. Keep up the great work Crosstown!
09/15/2022
Super proud to share that Grizzlies Prep has been named a Reward School by the State of Tennessee. We are proud of the work we put in last year, and are committed to doing the same this year.
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09/13/2022
6th Grade Blue is solving real-world problems in the classroom. They designed energy systems to test solutions for rescue teams to power their flashlights & medical devices when the power goes out.
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09/12/2022
Interested in your team joining forces with Grizzlies Prep & the Jr. NBA?! Check out what we’ve got cooking.
09/09/2022
Interested in your team joining forces with Grizzlies Prep & the Jr. NBA?! See below!
09/08/2022
Check these pics from our parent teacher conferences. Collaboration. Partnership. Joy. Excellence.
Parents as Powerful Partners: At GP we affirm the role of parents as the first and primary educators of their child. We join then as partners in preparing their child to with the skills and tools needed to live lives of purpose and destiny.
Maybe a little more down to earth - we partner with parents to prepare them for success in middle school, high school and life.
09/08/2022
We get so excited when our boys use downtime to pursue their interests together. In this case, an impromptu chess match during dismissal!
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09/06/2022
Writing poems, annotating text, and getting fired up for the book club. We think our boys are off to a great start.
09/01/2022
Check out what Grizzlies Prep’s very own Mr. Black had to say about the power of the African-American History class that we piloted last year.
1st Person Perspectives at Grizzlies Prep In 2021, I stepped back into the world of school leadership by accepting a position as Executive Director of Memphis Grizzlies Prep (GP)…
08/30/2022
I was honored to have my longtime friends and current MSCS co-Superintendents, Dr. Whitelaw and Dr. Barker, visit Grizzlies Prep. Made our day!
We are proud to be one of our district’s public charters to receive a Level 5 rating for student growth last year!
08/09/2022
We wish the GP class of 2022 the best of luck in high school and beyond! In school alumni visits start next month 🥳🥳
Schools represented:
Medical District High School
We are super excited about working with The Memphis Lift this year.
We know when schools, parents and communities work together - EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE!
08/05/2022
ACTIVE teaching and learning — that’s what we do!
Week 1 is in the books! Thank you to our GP Brothers, their families, and staff for your to this school year. Let’s gooooooo!
At Grizzlies Prep, we know that families want to feel confident in the future of their sons. That’s why we designed a structured and caring middle school to address the needs of young men. Many students become disengaged in middle school leading to poor academic growth, misbehavior, and concerned parents. We believe that no student should be limited by a poor learning environment. Grizzlies Prep provides an excellent academic foundation, social-emotional development, and incredible opportunities so families can feel confident in the future.
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