This Week at MHS

• Congratulations Sophomores for winning quarter 1 of “Class Wars”! Pick up your treat from Coach White or Mrs. Russell at the SINGO table on the 28th. You must have your ID scanned to get the treat!

• 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.

• 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.

• 331 of 362 Seniors have completed the TN Promise application. If you haven't yet submitted the application, this is the last reminder. Apply: https://www.collegefortn.org/tnpromise/

• Rebecca McPherson from Pellissippi State came to MHS to help students register on Tuesday, 10/20, but many kiddos were absent. If your student has not registered for his/her PSTCC DE block, that needs to happen NOW before classes fill.

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

• 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.

Our amazing marching band students earned Grand Champion at the Seymour Foothills Classic Competition tonight! They earned 1st place band in 6A classification, and overall grand champion of classes 4A, 5A, and 6A with the single highest overall score!

Regular Bell Schedule

7am Basketball tryouts

Regular Bell Schedule

11:30 am Employer of the Day: Averitt

3:30 pm Afterschool Tutoring Room #262

3:30 pm Afterschool Behavioral

Regular Bell Schedule

Regular Bell Schedule

11:30 am Employer of the Day: Beehive

3:30 pm Afterschool Tutoring Room #262

3:30 pm Afterschool Behavioral School

7:00 pm Football Game @Oak Ridge High

Regular Bell Schedule

Hello, Students and Families!

Mental Health Moment

Our focus on health and wellness comes full circle this week with a reminder of the basics: staying active and giving yourself space to reset can help you feel your best! Moving your body and calming your mind work hand in hand, and each one makes the other easier. This week, try taking one small step toward making both a priority.

1. In Relaxation Exercises: Breathing Basics, KidsHealth.org offers short, guided recordings, like belly breathing and finger-count breathing, that you can use before a test, before a game, or anytime stress starts to build.

2. STOP Sports Injuries, from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, shares sport-by-sport tips for avoiding overuse injuries so you can stay in the game all season.

3. Positivity.org shows just how easy it is to bring mindfulness into your day and where to find everything you need to get started in Best Mindfulness Activities for Teens: Complete Guide.

AP Exam Invoices — LAST WEEK TO PAY!

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 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.

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

• Rebecca McPherson from Pellissippi State came to MHS to help students register on Tuesday, 10/20, but many kiddos were absent. If your student has not registered for his/her PSTCC DE block, that needs to happen NOW before classes fill.

• Current Maryville College DE students will be able to register for spring semester classes starting next Friday, October 23rd. MC no longer publishes 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 Students

• 331 of 362 Seniors have completed the TN Promise application. If you haven't yet submitted the application, this is the last reminder. Apply: https://www.collegefortn.org/tnpromise/

• 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 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

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

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