MCS District Update December
February 14, 2025
During School Board Appreciation Week in January, Maryville City Schools took time to recognize and celebrate our dedicated school board members who work daily to support and advocate for our students, staff, and schools.
Schools across the district showed their gratitude in heartfelt ways—inviting board members to lunch, writing appreciation cards, and welcoming them into classrooms to see firsthand the incredible learning happening every day. These moments of connection not only highlighted the board’s impact but also reinforced the strong partnership between our schools and those who help guide their success.
We are incredibly fortunate to have a school board that prioritizes students in every decision they make. Their leadership, commitment, and unwavering support help shape a learning environment where students thrive. From championing innovative programs to ensuring resources are in place for academic and personal growth, their dedication makes a difference in the lives of all MCS students.
To our school board members—thank you for your service, your vision, and your heart for education. We appreciate all that you do to make Maryville City Schools a place where students, teachers, and families can succeed!
Exciting progress is underway for Maryville High School, as funding for its long-awaited expansion project has been approved. This project will not only address current overcrowding but will also enhance classroom spaces and student opportunities across the district.
The expansion includes a brand-new auditorium with the capacity to hold an entire grade level—something our current space cannot accommodate. Additionally, the project will provide 48 new classrooms, new chemistry labs, expanded parking, and a renovated cafeteria and kitchen to better serve our student body.
Phase I is set to begin in approximately five weeks, with the full project expected to be completed by July 2027. Once finished, this expansion will allow Maryville High School to house 9th grade students. This shift provides numerous benefits, including the ability to earn high school credits more efficiently, access to a wider range of academic and extracurricular opportunities, and greater participation in athletics and student organizations.
Beyond the high school, this expansion helps alleviate overcrowding throughout the district. With 9th grade moving to MHS, 7th grade will transition from intermediate schools to the junior high, easing capacity challenges at both intermediate schools.
This investment in our schools is an investment in our students' future, creating more space, more opportunities, and a stronger foundation for learning. We look forward to watching this project take shape over the next few years!
Project updates, construction phases, and renderings are posted on our website: MHS EXPANSION PROJECT
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee and Monte Vista Baptist Church are hosting a drive-thru Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday, March 1 at Monte Vista Baptist Church located at 1735 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville (next to Dairy Queen). Food will be distributed between 9:00 am - 11:00 am or until food is gone.
SENIOR STARS
CLASSROOM TO CAREER
MHS seniors enjoy making connections and mapping out their futures at the job fair.
DEDICATION IN ACTION
These incredible JSE teachers spent their Saturday learning new strategies to support ELL students, ensuring every learner has the tools to succeed.
REPPING SCHOOL SPIRIT
Mr. Kessler and Mr. Combs sent their support from MJHS to the middle school cheerleaders as they took on Nationals in Orlando, FL!
