Memphis Parent

Compass Community Schools’ Midtown campus has launched a unique partnership with Southwest Tennessee Community College to offer a Spanish translation certificate program for the 2026-27 school year — a first-of-its-kind in Tennessee for high school students. The dual enrollment program allows Compass Midtown students to earn college credit while working toward a Spanish Translation Technical Certificate from Southwest.

A grilled cheese sandwich isn’t just a lunchtime staple; it’s a beloved cultural icon. There is a universal magic in the combination of ooey-gooey cheese, golden bread, and a little butter — but in 2026, this comfort food classic is getting a functional upgrade.

The busy summer season can take you almost anywhere — baseball fields, backyard cookouts, long workdays, or road trips across the country. Regardless of where you are, summer is a reminder that emergencies like cardiac arrest can happen anywhere. More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year, and 90% of people will not survive, according to the American Heart Association. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anytime, anywhere. People often hesitate to step in.

Finding a job – even under the best circumstances – is not easy. In this market, recent high school and college grads are having a historically tough time finding work, according to Hiring Lab data. The challenges are amplified as competition for dwindling entry level job openings – fueled in part by AI adoption impacting post-graduate jobs – is intense. Graduates are submitting countless applications, often without a response.

If you have a “rock star” dad, a traditional Father’s Day gift may not strike the right note. For dads who rock, consider these awesome gift ideas instead: Smooth moves. The DIMENSION SHIFTER from Casio introduces a new way to add expression to guitar effects, giving Dad an intuitive way to change his sound just by moving his guitar.

Bouncing between activities and events this summer is bound to lead to bouts of hunger. To help keep your loved ones going amidst the hustle and bustle of pool days, baseball games, and road trips, turn to filling snacks that curb appetites. Fresh, nutritious produce can transform afternoon pick-me-ups into moments of celebration. For example, celery offers exceptional sweetness, crispiness, and consistency paired with peanut butter and grapes.

The driver’s license photo may be slightly awkward, but the milestone is unforgettable. For families, a newly licensed teen means independence, busy schedules, and a new set of responsibilities. Motor vehicle crashes remain one of the leading causes of death for U.S. teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

When every afternoon feels like a race to the dinner table and weekends are a blur of activities, there’s only one way to keep loved ones from getting “hangry”: easy, delicious appetizers and snacks. Keeping a few must-have ingredients in the pantry can help you avoid those dreaded moments between meals when stomachs are growling and a meal feels so close, yet so far away. If you’re craving a quick, savory bite, look no further than these Cheesy Mexican Rice Bites.

St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School (SBA) recently unveiled its new St. Sebastian Outdoor Sports Weight Room on campus for student athletes. Located in Cordova, SBA is a diocesan, coeducational, college-preparatory school with a 36-acre campus complete with STEM, business, fine arts, and athletic programs.

Ah, summertime, when a grandparent thinks of ways to pass on the wisdom of the ancestors to impressionable youth. There will be jaunts to the countryside where we can teach the hard-won lessons and values of our forebears who tilled the soil and raised sturdy families. Ah, summertime, when a grandchild imagines the sweet freedom from the tedium of classrooms while enjoying long weeks of swimming, games, and texting while in the proximity of non-interfering grandparents. Right.