This Week at MHS

Students in grades 9-12 are provided the opportunity to test out of certain graduation requirements by earning a passing score on a comprehensive credit exam prior to enrolling in the class. Testing out is an opportunity for students to earn credits for material they may already have a strong foundation in, without having to take the actual course for a semester or school year. To understand more about the courses for this opportunity, the score required, and the testing dates, please go to this link: https://mhs.maryville-schools.org/academics/state-test-out. The testing date for this fall semester will be Saturday, December 6th. If you need more information, please see your school counselor.

Winter Registration Window: November 6-20, 2026. Link to Register:

26-27 SY Winter Registration for Test Out Opportunity – Fill out form

• The MHS Theatre presents 1776 this coming week. We hope you will join us to celebrate the talents of our students.

• The MHS Football team advances to round 2 of the playoffs after defeating Jeff Co! The game will be this Friday at 7pm vs. Oakland. It's time to Rally for the Rebels and pack the stands Friday night!

• High-achieving 10th and 11th graders - If you are interested in applying for one of the 11 Tennessee Governor's School programs this summer, before 11/13, please complete this Microsoft form. For more information about Governor's School, please visit current Gov School programs.

• The Band and Culinary have some current fundraisers. See below for more information.

MHS Rebel Cross Country teams traveled to Memphis to compete in the D1-AAA Cross Country State Championship. Hadleih Mitchey and Tommy Babbitt each brought home the individual state champion titles from their respective races of over 250 runners! In their 5K races, Hadleih crossed the line with a personal best of 17:58, and Tommy crushed the race with a time of 15:14. The Rebels and Lady Rebels teams ran outstanding races placing 5th and 12th respectively, their highest team finishes in the last decade.

This year's pie sales will open on October 30th and close on November 11th. All pies and Pumpkin Roll are $15 (mini pie sampler is $18) . We will be delivering to the main office of all MCS schools for MCS Staff only, Please note that those orders must be prepaid via check or cash delivered on the Pony to Kaysey Sanford.

Pick up at the Culinary Arts Building of MHS will be from 9am - 3:30 pm and Delivery from 10:30 am -2pm on Tuesday November 24th.

Here is the link for ordering Maryville High School Culinary Arts Thanksgiving Pie Sale 2026 – Fill out form

Regular Bell Schedule

11:30 am Employer of the Day: Walmart Retails

5:30 pm School Board Meeting @MRIS

Regular Bell Schedule

7:00 am Athletic Booster Meeting @Cafe La Reve

3:30 pm Afterschool Tutoring Room 262

3:30 pm Behavior School

6:00 pm Track Scheduling Meeting @Ed Harmon

Homeroom Schedule With Break

7:30 am Key Club Meeting @Ed Harmon

6:00 pm Varsity Cheer Showcase @Main Gym

Regular Bell Schedule

State Cheer Championships

3:30 pm Afterschool Tutoring Room 262

7:00 pm 1776 Performance Auditorium

Regular Bell Schedule

State Dance Championships

7pm Round 2 Playoff game vs. Oakland at MHS

Basketball Playday

7:00 pm 1776 Performance Auditorium

2:30 pm 1776 Performance Auditorium

Mental Health Moment

Decisions often bring with them real pressure from people around you. That pressure isn’t always loud or obvious; sometimes it comes in a look, a joke, or a feeling you have. Feeling it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. It just means you’re human and you care. The good news is that you can prepare for these moments ahead of time by deciding how you want to handle pressure and having a few things ready to say when these moments arise. Remember, real friends respect your choices and stand by you when you stand firm for what you believe is right.

1. The best place to start is Cleveland Clinic’s How to Recognize and Deal with Peer Pressure, which shares simple tips for handling pressure: follow your gut, speak up, look for other options, and walk away when you need to.

2. UPMC’s Managing Peer Pressure shares quick, friendly ideas for what you could say or do when you feel pressured to do something you don’t want to do.

3. Speaking up for yourself gets easier with practice, and Being Assertive from TeensHealth explains the difference between being passive, aggressive, and assertive, and gives you real ways to build the skill.

All Students

On Wednesday, November 11th, during Homeroom, MHS will distribute October 2026 ACT, PreACT, and ASVAB score reports. Students will also unpack their score reports to understand college and career benchmarks.

Class of 2029

Mrs. Murphy intends to connect with each sophomore student over the coming months. During these conversations, she'll discuss academic progress and review an important sophomore checklist items together.

Tennessee Governor's School (10th-11th graders)

High-achieving 10th and 11th graders - If you are interested in applying for one of the 11 Tennessee Governor's School programs this summer, before 11/13, please complete this Microsoft form. For more information about Governor's School, please visit current Gov School programs. Attendance is mandatory throughout the duration of the competitive programs, so do not apply if you are vacationing during the Gov School parameters. With questions, see Mrs. Abernathy.

PSAT Testers

College Board has released the October 2026 PSAT test results. You should have received an email alert indicating your score availability. Check your personal email address that you entered when testing to see your scores.

Class of 2028

For the next several weeks, Mrs. Longdon will begin meeting individually with all juniors next week for their Junior Conferences. During these meetings, she will discuss each student’s post-secondary plans, review graduation requirements and remaining coursework, and identify important next steps for junior year. Following each conference, Mrs. Longdon will email parents and guardians with relevant information and paperwork, so families can continue these important conversations at home and review any necessary documents together. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

The Distinguished Young Women of Tennessee program is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2028, offering high school girls a unique opportunity to earn college scholarships while developing lifelong skills in leadership, public speaking, and interviewing. As part of a supportive statewide network, participants showcase their academic excellence, talent, and physical fitness while building self-confidence. There are absolutely no entry fees to participate, and no essay is required to apply. Empower your future and take the first step toward earning college funding by joining this transformative experience—apply today at distinguishedyw.org. Have questions? Please email atlargetn@distinguishedyw.org. The application deadline is January 31.

Class of 2027 Students

• MHS sends ALL MHS documents through SchooLinks. Students - make sure you regularly update SchooLinks for transcript and recommendation letter requests. Here's a SchooLinks College Application Manager refresher.

• If you submitted a UTK first-year student application for fall 2027, you MUST complete your STARS account + send your ACT score directly from ACT! For more information, see UTK STARS Help.

• 2027-28 FAFSA is OPEN at fafsa.gov.

• How to Create a StudentAid.gov Account Guide: Step-by-step Guide

• 2027–28 FAFSA Preview Presentation: This PowerPoint and PDF include 2027–28 FAFSA screens and instructions for common user scenarios. The presentation can be used as provided at a FAFSA completion event or modified as needed.

• 2027–28 FAFSA Prototype: This interactive tool lets you explore common student, parent, and spouse user flows. Refer to the companion Tip Sheet for help finding specific scenarios.

• Completing the FAFSA is a requirement for most colleges and post-secondary institutions, including PSTCC and TCAT, as well as four-year universities. Likewise, it is a requirement of TN Promise.

• Equal Chance for Education Scholarship (open from 11/1/26-2/27/27)

• If you are FAFSA Ineligible and plan to enroll in college, this scholarship is an exceptional opportunity for you! For more information, visit ECE Scholarship criteria and register for the 10/13 Informational Session in Knoxville.

Upcoming College Visits:

• Monday, November 16: Maryville College 9:55-10:10

Ready to dance, spin, perform, and be part of something bigger? We want YOU! ✨

📅 November 5, 10 & 12

⏰ 4–7 PM

📍 MHS Orchestra Room

✨ All skill levels welcome!

✨ No fall production experience required!

✨ JV AND VARSITY programs this year!

Whether you have experience or you’re brand new to winterguard, there’s a place for you here! Come ready to learn, grow, and be part of the team. 🫶

Scan the QR code or click this link below to sign up, and we’ll see you at auditions! ❤️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDEa3cnQ8UdSdNsuONSxj4hsn5_xcnkwyp050wbAw1Eyp6rw/viewform?usp=header

Employers of the Day –November

Lunchtime Employer of the Day visits connect students with local professionals, open doors to career possibilities, and help them start building their professional network. MHS is excited to welcome these industry partners to campus in November:

• November 2 – Blount Excavating

• November 5 – Tennessee Bureau of Investigations

• November 9 – Walmart (Hiring PT Positions)

• November 16 – Legend'z Beauty

• November 17 – Experimental Aircraft Association

• November 20 – Maryville Alcoa Dental Academy

• November 23 – City of Maryville

Are you connected to a local employer or nonprofit? We’d love to feature you! Contact Rosanna Giles at Rosanna.giles@maryville-schools.org to learn more or get scheduled.

MHS Senior Career Launch: Employment Agency Panel – December 4

Early graduating seniors (December 2026) who plan to enter the workforce will have the opportunity to connect with local employment agencies during a special Employment Agency Panel. Representatives will share information about current job openings, employment services, and resources available to support students as they begin their careers. Following the panel, students will meet one-on-one with agency representatives to ask questions, learn about opportunities, and make valuable workforce connections.

January Job Sessions for Seniors – Coming soon: Seeking Volunteers

Do you have a passion for helping young people succeed? MHS is seeking a dedicated group of volunteers to support our annual January Job Sessions for seniors. Over the course of three weeks in January 2027, community members will help students strengthen their job-seeking, interviewing, and workplace readiness skills as they prepare for life after graduation. This is a meaningful opportunity for employers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals to share career insights, discuss opportunities within their organizations, tell their career stories, and help students understand what employers value in today's workforce. Whether you can volunteer once or multiple times, your experience and encouragement can make a lasting impact. To learn more or get involved, contact Rosanna Giles at Rosanna.giles@maryville-schools.org.

Check-outs should be held to a minimum and are limited to the following:

1. Emergency - Decision to be made by the principal or assistant principals.

2. Prior arrangement - If a written request is received by officials in the student services office prior to the beginning of the school day, the student will be dismissed at the requested time. The checkout note must include the student’s full name, date, time of dismissal, phone number where parent/guardian can be reached for verification, and signature of the parent/guardian.

3. The parent/guardian comes to the main entrance office to sign the student out.

Students are allowed to check out during third block only for medical or legal purposes, and proper documentation must be provided. Students are not allowed to check out to retrieve items needed for school. Leaving school without permission will result in disciplinary action.

Students checking out of school on an altered schedule day will receive an unexcused absence unless the school is provided the appropriate legal or medical documentation.

8:25—9:55 | First Block

9:55—10:10 | Break

10:10—11:40 | Second Period

11:47—1:47 | Third Period & Lunch

A Lunch

11:40—12:10 | Lunch

12:17—1:47 | Class

B Lunch

11:47—12:17 | Class

12:17—12:47 | Lunch

12:47—1:47 | Class

C Lunch

11:47—12:47 | Class

12:47—1:17 | Lunch

1:17—1:47 | Class

D Lunch

11:47—1:17 | Class

1:17—1:47 | Lunch

1:54—3:25 | Fourth Period