This Week at MHS

• On October 20th, all students in our building will be testing in the morning and have already been registered for these exams. 10th graders will take the Pre-ACT. 11th graders will take the ASVAB. 12th graders will take their final free ACT from the state.On October 20th, every student in our building will be taking a national assessment. All students have already been registered for their specific test, as listed below:

  • Sophomores will take the pre-ACT
  • Juniors will take the ASVAB (measures aptitude and acquired skills which can be used to help predict future academic and occupational success)
  • Seniors will be taking one final free ACT provided by the state.

  
  

  Please limit doctor appointments or other check-outs on this day. We want all our students to have the best testing environment for them to show all they know. Thank you for your assistance.

Schedule for October 20th

8.30 - 12.30 Testing

12.30 - 2.30 3rd Block/Lunch/NonProfit Fair

2.35 - 3.25 4th Block

• MHS will host a Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, November 5th. Please email Amanda.Russell@maryville-schools.org if you are (or know) a veteran who wants to attend.

Regular Bell Schedule

5:30 pm School Board Meeting @Sam Houston

Regular Bell Schedule

8:00 am Senior ACT Retake, ACT, PreACT, ASVAB (in the am only)

Non Profit Fair during 3rd block

3:30 pm Afterschool Tutoring Room 262

3:30 pm Afterschool Behavior School

6:00 pm TSW Pellissippi State Community College Supportive Service @Ed Harmon

Regular Bell Schedule

11:30 am Employer of the Day: NASA

Regular Bell Schedule

7:30 am NHS Meeting @Auditorium

11:30 am Employer of the Day: Life Care Center of Blount County

3:30 pm Afterschool Tutoring Room 262

3:30 pm Afterschool Behavior School

Regular Bell Schedule

7:30 am FCA Meeting @Ed Harmon

7:00 pm Football Game @Bradley Central

Hello, Students and Families!

Mental Health Moment

Feeling confident isn't always easy, especially with so many messages coming at you every time you go online. When those messages leave you doubting yourself, practice self-kindness by talking to yourself the way you would talk to a friend. Take a moment to learn more about this important topic with the following resources from Nemours TeensHealth, and start building new habits today that help you feel more confident in who you are.

1. Learn what confidence means, how it develops, and discover practical ways to strengthen your belief in yourself and your abilities with Confidence in Teens.

2. If you're looking for ways to develop a more positive self-image, How can I Feel Good About Myself? offers helpful tips for learning to appreciate who you are.

3. Body Image and Self-Esteem explores how appearance-related pressures can affect the way you see yourself and a healthier relationship with your body.

AP Exam Invoices

MHS billed fall + yearlong Advanced Placement exams last week (we will bill spring classes in February); the fall and yearlong payment deadline is Friday, 10/30. With questions about exam content or benefits of exam participation, contact your child's course instructor or Mrs. Abernathy. With questions about billing, contact Mrs. Coon.

Class of 2029

Mrs. Murphy continues 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.

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!

Admitted PSTCC Student: Spring 2027 Dual Enrollment Class Registration

• Pellissippi class registration opens on Tuesday, 10/20. Rebecca McPherson from Pellissippi State is coming to help admitted students register for Spring 2027 coursework on Tuesday, 10/20, from 1:00-3:00 in 258. With questions, see Mrs. Abernathy.

• Current Maryville College DE students will be able to register for spring semester classes starting next Friday, October 23rd. MC no longer pulishes a class schedule to send, but students can log into their Highlander Hub accounts and see available classes for the spring semester.

Class of 2027 + 2028 Students & Families

Pellissippi State is hosting Conversations About College: Credit Today, College Funding will take place on Monday, October 19, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. This event is designed to help students and families explore their college options, ask questions, and learn more about planning and paying for college.

We’ll cover topics including:

• Dual enrollment and first-time college enrollment
• The real cost of college and financial aid opportunities
• Transferring to a four-year university
• Work-based learning and career connections
• Student perspectives on what they wish they had known about college

There will also be time for a campus tour and individual questions.

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:

• Thursday, October 22: Lipscomb University 9:55-10:10

• Thursday, October 29: Carson Newman University 9:55-10:10

• Thursday, November 5: Samford University 9:55-10:10

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

We have a busy schedule waiting for us after Fall Break, so take some time to recharge! We’ll kick off with a Mini Part Time Job Fair on October 15, host a Non-Profit Fair on October 20, and wrap up the month with multiple Employers of the Day visits. Read on to learn about the organizations students will be interacting with!

Mini Part-Time Job Fair

The next Mini Part Time Job Fair is scheduled for October 15. Our students have already had the opportunity to connect with many employers who are currently hiring teens, and there is even more to come! If your student is looking for a part-time job, encourage them to visit Schoolinks→ Engage → Opportunities and search for local job postings. All of our recent hiring employers have positions posted there. If you or an employer you are connected with has student job opportunities and would like to be a part of a future mini fair, please reach out to Rosanna.giles@maryville-schools.org.

Maryville High School Nonprofit Fair – October 20

We are hosting the MHS Nonprofit Fair after the Pre-ACT, ACT, and ASVAB testing on October 20. After testing, students will have the chance to meet with a wide variety of nonprofit organizations, explore volunteer opportunities, and learn about the missions driving each group’s work. The Nonprofit Fair is a great way for students to connect with their community, discover ways to give back, and explore potential career and service paths. Participating organizations include:

A Secret Safe Place for Newborns

Blount County Community Action Agency

Blount County Rescue Squad

City of Gatlinburg Events

DayBreak Dementia Respite

Frontline Gardens

Gateway to Independence

Good Neighbors of Blount County

Harbors Gate

Isaiah 117 House Blount County

Joy of Dawn

KARM Thrift Stores

Keep Blount Beautiful

Kingdom Design Ministries

MCS Family Resource Center

Pregnancy Resource Center

Second Harvest Foodbank of East Tennessee

SOAR

Tradewinds Fair Trade Store, Monte Vista Church

United Way of Blount County

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