Facts About Our School
Year School Built 1969
Square Footage 123,903
Number of Students 650
Grades Served 5-8
School Hours 8:55 - 3:55
School Colors Black, Red, White
School Mascot Bulldog
Principal:
Ms. Cherish Piche - cherish.piche@mnps.org
Assistant Principal:
Jackie Freeman - jackie.freeman@mnps.org
District 4 School Board Representative:
Steve Glover - stevegloverD4@comcast.net
District 11 Metro Council Representative:
Darren Jernigan - darren.jernigan@nashville.gov
Parent Support Group Contact:
PTA President, Gary Shirley
What Makes Our School Unique?
We are committed to developing in our youth the knowledge, skills, and attitudes appropriate to their developmental levels so that they have the confidence to be what they want to be in their individual futures. We also recognize the importance of maintaining a “delicate balance” of these facets in successful young people who accept that learning is a lifetime commitment.
Specifically, our first priority is the development of academic proficiency delivered in a setting which is conducive to learning. Further, we recognize the elements necessary to meet that priority; teachers must have time to teach; students must feel safe and have respect for one another, and parents must know we value their involvement.
We have grades 5-8 and are organized in middle school teams. We have the full range of athletics, an outstanding fine arts program, and achieve success in district competitions -both athletic and academic. Our students have the opportunity to enter high school with excellent academic preparation including three high school credits - Algebra, Spanish and Physical Science. DuPont Tyler Middle School is a true middle school. We, the faculty and staff, are prepared to fulfill our commitment to our students. We look forward to working with parents and community leaders to reach our goals.
Community Partners
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What Does Our School Offer?
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6th Grade Pre-Algebra
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7th and 8th grade band and orchestra
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After School Programs
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Algebra, Physical Science and Spanish testing for credit
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All middle school sports teams
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Career Day
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Choir
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Computer/technology labs
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Conflict Resolution
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Hoops for Heart
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Junior Achievement
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Peer mediation for students
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Piano Lab
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School newspaper & annual
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Second Harvest food drive
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Spelling bee
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Spring musical
Who Attends Our School?
Students attending DuPont Tyler reside in the eastern most area of Davidson County and are zoned to McGavock High School. The elementary schools in the McGavock cluster are: Dodson, DuPont, Hermitage, Hickman, Andrew Jackson, Napier Enhanced Option, McGavock, Pennington, and Tulip Grove. Middle schools in this cluster are: Margaret Allen, Donelson, DuPont Hadley, DuPont Tyler, and Two Rivers.
PENCIL Partners
PENCIL Foundation, a nonprofit organization, links community resources with Nashville public schools. A PENCIL Partner is a business or other community organization that teams up with a Metro school to volunteer time and donate resources that promote student success. DuPont Tyler’s partners include:
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Nashville Airport Authority provided a grant for music and art equipment and supplies.
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Ryan’s Steakhouse provides incentives for students and teachers.
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Vulcan Materials supports the academic and citizenship incentives program by funding recognition programs; they also assist with funding for instructional items when there is a need. They contribute to professional morale by honoring the teachers with luncheons. In return, Vulcan staff members are invited to student and faculty events.
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White Castle’s Corporate Office provides needed equipment and reading tutors.
McGavock Cluster Map (2008-2009)
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