MVS Family News

This will be an odd school week since we have a teacher professional development day on Tuesday. Please note that this week's assignments are still due by Friday before midnight.

On Wednesday, all sophomores will be coming into MVS to take the PreACT from 8:30 to noon. See more details below.

On Thursday, all 7th and 8th grades will be coming in to MVS to participate in the 7/8 Writing Workshop from 12:30 to 2:30. See more details below.

Go M@VS!

:0) Mrs. Bishop

November 3/4/5/6/7- Week 13

• Tuesday, November 4-- No School
• Wednesday, November 5-- Sophomore On-Site PreACT (Mandatory)- 8:30 to 12:00
• Thursday, November 6-- 7th/8th On-Site Writer's Workshop- 12:30 to 2:30

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

• Thursday, November 20-- 8th On-Site Science Lab- 12:30 to 2:30

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

7th and 8th graders are required to attend an on-site Writer's Workshop at MVS on Thursday, November 6th from 12:30 to 2:30. Both groups will be participating in writing lessons, drafting an essay, and revising an essay. Attendance is mandatory. Students need to come with a charged laptop and charger.

Wednesday, November 5 at Maryville Virtual School----

• All MVS 10th graders will participate in the PreACT test on November 5th at MVS. This is a mandatory assessment that offers students an early experience with ACT test items, provides a predicted ACT test score, and offers a wealth of information to help students get the start they need to be college ready.

  • Who: ALL MVS Sophomores
  • When: 8:30 until 12:00
  • Where: Maryville Virtual School
  • How: Arrive at the MVS front office by 8:30 with charged laptop and an approved calculator. (See ACT approved calculator info here.)

  Note- Students will be allowed to text parents when the test is over for pickup, if we finish early.

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

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.

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

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

• The Tennessee Promise deadline is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd. This is your last chance to apply for this scholarship to attend a Tennessee community college or college of applied technology tuition and mandatory fee-FREE. For more information. Visit https://www.tnachieves.org/tn-promise.
• The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is OPEN! Complete that ASAP. See this link for more information.
• 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.

• Attached is a flyer for a session in Knoxville (Centro Hispano Info Session) regarding students who are ineligible for traditional federal and state scholarships through the FAFSA. Interested families should plan to attend the 11/5 presentation, if possible.

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

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 3 – Blount County Emergency E-911
• November 6 – Blackberry Farms
• 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

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

• 11/4: UTC Power C Tour
• 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

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.

Principal: Deana Bishop

Registrar/Bookkeeper/Front Office: Jennifer Davis

Academic Support Center: Marissa Geter

IEPs/ 504s: Melissa Vagnier

Ready Graduate Advisor (9-12): Wes Lambert

School Resource Officer: Adam Cook

Tech Support for Hardware: Click on the "Student Tech Help" button in ClassLink or click here.