MCS District Update

• Thanksgiving Break
• MHS Culinary Thanksgiving Pie Sale
• Fine and Performing Arts Take Center Stage
• Made in Maryville Craft Fair on November 7 from 10 am - 3 pm
• Maryville City Schools Foundation - Investing in Innovation
• Family Resource Center - Supply Drive and Community Thanksgiving Dinner
• Career and Community Connections - Volunteers Needed for January
• Student Spotlight - We Are Thankful For...
• SHE, JSE, and FHE Recognized for Academic Growth
• Goggled Gobbler Thanksgiving Day 5K and Fun Run

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There is so much to celebrate in the world of Fine and Performing Arts at MCS! Congratulations to the Red Rebel Marching Band on an outstanding competition season, including earning Grand Champion honors at the Foothills Classic! Our visual arts students are also making their mark, with award-winning artwork, a student-designed downtown power box, and creative contributions to community projects.

And there's plenty more to look forward to! From Veterans Day performances and fall theatre productions to holiday concerts, musicals, and special performances, our students have a busy November and December ahead.

Click the link below to see Fine and Performing Arts performances happening across MCS through December, and get these dates on your calendar now!

When Dr. Heather Ledbetter, MCS Coordinator of School Health, envisioned the Made in Maryville Craft Fair, she wanted to celebrate the many ways our employees prioritize their well-being. For some, wellness means exercise and physical activity. For others, it's finding joy and relaxation through creative pursuits. In fact, 75% of our vendors are MCS employees or their family members! The fair gives our talented staff and their families an opportunity to share their creativity with the community.

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the MCS District Office! Admission is completely free, so stop by, browse, and get a head start on your holiday shopping. You'll find special treats prepared by our culinary students, handcrafted leather goods, jewelry, canvas banners, watercolor prints, clothing, and much more.

Proceeds from vendor registration fees will support the MCS Family Resource Center's Children's Fund. Come celebrate the creativity of our MCS community while supporting a great cause!

The Maryville City Schools Foundation continues to make a meaningful impact across our district, approving $21,254.19 in grants from August to October! These grants support a variety of innovative learning opportunities, including a calming and reading space at MRIS, hands-on STEM and AI learning experiences, schoolwide reading initiatives, critical thinking activities for second graders at JSE, cybersecurity labs at MHS, and expanded classroom novel sets at MJHS.

The Foundation is also playing an important role in preparing for the district’s upcoming grade reconfiguration. MJHS Principal David Combs shared how a Foundation-funded professional development experience at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta helped lay the groundwork for a new house system and the development of a strong, positive school culture as MJHS prepares to transition to Maryville Middle School.

MCSF celebrated 683 registrations for Miles for Maryville! Thank you to all those who made it a successful event.

Save the Date! The 2027 Starlight Gala will be held on March 5, 2027.

The MCS Family Resource Center is here to assist with a variety of needs like clothing, food assistance, and much more. Please do not hesitate to reach out by phone, 865-982-6473.

Community Volunteers Needed for January!

MHS is seeking volunteers for its annual January Job Sessions for Seniors. Over three weeks in January, local employers, business owners, and professionals will help students strengthen their interviewing, job-seeking, and workplace readiness skills. Volunteers can share career experiences, offer advice, and help students prepare for life after graduation. Whether you can participate once or multiple times, your involvement can make a difference!

Interested in volunteering or partnering with MHS? Contact Rosanna Giles at Rosanna.giles@maryville-schools.org.

Maryville High School continues to connect students with career opportunities and community professionals through its Employer of the Day program. November's lineup includes Blount Excavating, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Walmart, Legend'z Beauty, the Experimental Aircraft Association, Maryville Alcoa Dental Academy, and the City of Maryville. These lunchtime visits give students opportunities to explore careers, ask questions, and build valuable connections.

On December 4, seniors graduating early and entering the workforce will participate in a special Employment Agency Panel, where they will learn about local job opportunities, employment resources, and services available to support their transition into the workforce.

Congratulations to Sam Houston Elementary, Foothills Elementary, and John Sevier Elementary for being recognized by i-Ready for achieving exceptional Stretch Growth during the 2025–2026 school year. Even more impressive, only six schools across Tennessee earned this recognition, and three are right here in Maryville City Schools!

Stretch Growth is an ambitious academic goal that helps students performing below grade level move toward proficiency while encouraging students already meeting or exceeding expectations to continue advancing.

This recognition reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the support of our families. Congratulations to all three schools on this outstanding achievement!