MVS Family News

This Week's Highlights--

The MCS Family Resource Center is offering weekend food bags for students in need. Please see below for information on how to apply.

On Thursday, all 7th graders will be coming into MVS to participate in the 7th grade Science Lab from 12:30 to 2:30. See more details below.

Go M@VS!

:0) Mrs. Bishop

November 10/11/12/13/14- Week 14

Thursday, November 13-- 7th On-Site Science Lab- 12:30 to 2:30

November 17/18/19/20/21- Week 15

Thursday, November 20-- 8th On-Site Science Lab- 12:30 to 2:30
Thursday, November 20-- Senior TN Promise Meeting: 10:00 AM- Maryville High School gym (mandatory for student who have already applied for the TN Promise scholarship)

November 24/25/26/27/28- Week 16

Wednesday, November 26- No School
Thursday, November 27- No School
Friday, November 28- No School

December 1/2/3/4/5- Week 17

Tuesday, December 2- 10th grade English 2 (part 1) On-Site EOC Tests- 12:30 to 2:30
Wednesday, December 3- 10th grade English 2 (part 2 & 3) On-Site EOC Tests- 11:30 to 3:00
Thursday, December 4- Biology On-Site EOC Tests- 12:30 to 2:15

December 8/9/10/11/12- Week 18

DE PSCC Final Exams Week
Tuesday, December 9- Precalculus On-Site SDC Tests- 9:00 to 11:00
Tuesday, December 9- US History On-Site SDC & EOC Tests- 12:30 to 2:30
Wednesday, December 10- Statistics On-Site SDC Tests- 9:00 to 11:00
Wednesday, December 10- Geometry On-Site EOC Tests- 11:30 to 3:00
Thursday, December 11- 4/5/6/7/8 iReady Diagnostics On-Site- 8:30 to 11:30
Thursday, December 11- Criminal Justice 2 On-Site SDC Tests- 9:00 to 11:00
Thursday, December 11- Algebra 2 On-Site EOC Tests- 11:30 to 3:00
Friday, December 12-- APAA Last Day of Classes

December 15/16/17/18- Week 19

4th-8th grades: Family Life and Ready Graduate assignments
Algebra 1 Midterms On-Site in ASC- drop in from 11:30 to 3:00 (come before 2PM to have time to finish your test)
Geometry Finals On-Site in ASC- drop in from 11:30 to 3:00 (come before 2PM to have time to finish your test)
Tuesday, December 16- 7th & 8th grade On-Site exams- 12:30 to 2:30
Wednesday, December 17- 7th & 8th grade On-Site exams- 12:30 to 2:30

🎁December 19 - January 5 Winter Break ⛄

Maryville Virtual School, in partnership with the Maryville City Schools Family Resource Center, is offering weekend food bags to students who may benefit from this service. These bags may include non-perishable food items such as fruit cups, granola bars, milk, cereal, and canned meals. Personal care items like toothpaste, shampoo, and soap may also be provided. Bags will be available for students to pick up each week in the MVS Front Office. If you would like your student to participate in the weekend food bag program, please complete the form below. Deb Skyler, Director of the MCS Family Resource Center, may contact you for more information.

Weekend Food Bag Application

7th Science Lab

7th graders will be at MVS on Thursday, November 13th for the science lab “Cellular Interactions with the Environment”. Students will need to arrive at 12:30 and will be dismissed at 2:30. Please dress in lab-appropriate attire (closed toed shoes and hair out of face).

TN Promise Mandatory Meeting via ZOOM

A reminder to all parents of seniors that this year, the TN Promise Mandatory Meeting can be attended via ZOOM. This 30-minute Virtual TN Promise Meeting provides students with an overview of the tnAchieves program, TN Promise scholarship requirements and available resources to support their transition to college. During these live sessions, students will have the opportunity to interact with tnAchieves staff and ask questions about the TN Promise program and next steps in the college-going process. Completing the TN Promise Meeting by March 16, 2026, is a mandatory requirement for the TN Promise scholarship.

Graduation Cap and Gown Ordering

It's hard to believe that the time has come to order your senior's cap and gown for graduation. Herff Jones should have already sent you an email regarding the ordering process. If you haven't received the email you can find our special MVS Herff Jones web store by clicking here. All orders need to be placed before December 1st to ensure enough production and delivery time. The website can be a little confusing so here are the steps to reach the section to order the cap and gown.

Click the Herff Jones link here.
Click "Show Graduation Products."
Click on "Grad Gear and Apparel."
Scroll to the bottom for "Cap, Gown and Tassel with required items for Graduation."
Purchase item shown below.

State Test Out Opportunity

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 email Mrs. Bishop.

Winter Registration Window: November 7-21, 2025. Link to Register: https://forms.office.com/r/WGgxZnM6s3

9-12 Ready Graduate Advisor

Maryville City Schools has invested in staff and programs to help students start thinking about what happens after high school and what could be great for each of them. Throughout this year, we will hear more about the Ready Graduate Center and a piece of software called School Links that will assist your student on this journey. Our 9-12 Ready Graduate Advisor is Wes Lambert. Please reach out to him if you have any questions- wes.lambert@maryville-schools.org

Reminders for Seniors and Parents of Seniors

MHS is hosting a Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) FAFSA Workshop for students and families on 11/17 and 11/18. Please contact Mrs. Sara Coon at sara.coon@maryville-schools.org to schedule an appointment. Both the student and parent will need to attend the workshop. You may only attend with an appointment.
Please check SchoolLinks - Scholarship Management to view scholarship opportunities.
The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is OPEN! Complete that ASAP. See this link for more information.

College Rep Visits @ MHS

The following colleges will have representatives at Maryville High School on these days, normally from 9:55 AM to 10:15 AM. Please double check SchoolLinks for days & times. (Login through ClassLink, choose SchoolLinks, and click on Events. See picture below) If you are a MVS junior or senior and want to visit with the representative, please check in at MHS front desk and then make your way to their guidance office. You are expected to follow all MHS behavioral rules while on their campus. Please represent MVS well.

11/11: College Rep Visit @ MHS: Savannah College of Art & Design

Employer of the Day Visits @ MHS

Lunchtime Employer of the Day visits connect students with local professionals, open doors to career possibilities, and help them start building their professional network. These businesses and employers will have representatives at Maryville High School on these days. You are invited to visit with these businesses at 11:30 PM. Please double check SchoolLinks for the updated schedule. (Login through ClassLink, choose SchoolLinks, and click on Events. See picture below) If you are a MVS junior or senior and want to visit with the representative, please check in at MHS front desk and then make your way to the MHS Commons Area. You are expected to follow all MHS behavioral rules while on their campus. Please represent MVS well.

November 10 – PSCC Aviation Technology & Earn & Learn Programs
November 11 – Comfort Systems
November 14 – Vamos Vols
November 17 – Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center
November 18 – Denso
November 20 – MowerWorx
November 25 – Fatheads Barbershop

Local Colleges' Important Dates

Our local colleges have the following events and deadlines. Click on each event for more information.

11/15: Blue and Gold Preview Day at UTC
11/20: Navigate to ETSU
11/15: UTK Early Action Completion Deadline
11/22: Pellissippi Preview Day at Hardin Valley campus

Edgenuity Tips and Tricks

Click here to see how to use some of the less obvious tools in Edgenuity.

Sports in Maryville City Schools

Click here to see how MVS students can try-out for MCS sports teams.

UPDATE from the United Way of Blount County

United Way of Blount County has created a resource guide to help individuals and families navigate the challenges caused by the current government shutdown. This guide includes information about local resources, such as food assistance, utility support, housing, and other essential services—available to those who may be affected. Please share this information with anyone who may find it useful. This is a working resource, and the United Way will keep updating it to meet community needs.

United Way: Government Shutdown Fall 2025 Support Efforts

Snow Day/ Inclement Weather Policy

In the event of a snow day school closing as determined by Maryville City Schools, MVS will cancel all on-site meetings and any virtual TEAMS meetings. Students are still expected to complete all assignments on time for the week and due dates will not change. If your ability to complete assignments is affected by weather-related loss of power or Wi-Fi, students are to email teachers when they are able and request guidance. MCS delayed start or early dismissal will only alter the times of on-site or TEAMS meetings that fall within the shifted time. If changes need to be made, MVS staff will email families directly. MCS digital days will have no effect on the MVS schedule.

Ready to Start Driving?

Students must request their 1010 Form before going to the DMV to receive their Learner’s Permit. Please call MVS or email Jennifer Davis. 1010 forms are given based on the previous 9 weeks' grades. If you are failing multiple classes, you are not eligible for a 1010 form until your grades are brought up to passing. The 1010 forms are good for 30 days during the school year.

Turning in Late Work?

If you are turning in any late work, be sure to always contact your teacher after submitting the assignment. Teachers are not notified when a student submits assignments after the due date, so they may not know you even turned something in.

Feeling Sick?

Please remember to email your teachers and the MVS front office any doctor's notes for appointments or illness. Each student has 10 "parent convenience" days that are considered excused with no note. Any absences beyond those 10 days without a medical or legal note will be marked unexcused.

Tempted to Use AI or the Internet to Plagiarize?

If a teacher wants your student to use AI to help with an assignment or writing, then he or she will let them know that when the assignment is made. Unless a teacher gives students permission to use AI for a specific assignment, students are not to use Artificial Intelligence sites or apps to help with MVS assignments. Work that is generated with the use of AI will be treated like plagiarism and will be graded as such. If this occurs, teachers may give students a zero for the assignment or the option to come into MVS to rewrite an essay with paper and pencil or monitored technology. As a reminder, please see the Student Contract & Honor Code below that was signed at orientation.

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