MVS Family News

I hope each of you had a great May the 4th this week! Hopefully the force was with you!

Parents-- In preparation for next year, parents need to complete the following---

Student Data Verification- Login to PowerSchool and update/verify all student information. See more details below.
Choose classes for next year (upcoming grades 9-12)- Read the emailed course recommendations and complete the on-line form to complete classes. See more details below.

Seniors-- All work is due by midnight on Tuesday, May 12th. Please click on the link below for more graduation information. All high school courses have a final that counts either 10% or 25% of the course grade. It is VERY important that those tests/ projects are finished!

All other Students-- Be sure to finish strong and complete all of your assignments and assessments for the year by Friday, May 22nd at NOON. All high school courses have a final that counts either 10% or 25% of the course grade. It is VERY important that those tests/ projects are finished!

:0) Mrs. Bishop

May 4/5/6/7/8- Week 36 (17)

PSCC Final Exams
Wednesday, May 6-- AP Lit & Comp Exam @MVS 8 to 11:30
Thursday, May 7-- AP Statistics Exam @MVS 12 to 3:30
Friday, May 8-- AP US History Exam @MVS 8 to 11:30

May 11/12/13/14/15- Week 37 (18)

Tuesday, May 12-- All Senior work due by midnight
Wednesday, May 13--Graduation Practice @ MVS from 2:00 to 3:00
Thursday, May 14--Graduation @ MVS 4:00 PM
Friday, May 15-- AP Enviro Science Exam @MVS 8 to 11:30

May 18/19/20/21/22- Week 38 (19)

Friday, May 22-- All work due by noon
Friday, May 22-- Last Day for Students
Friday, May 22-- Academic Support Center closed
Friday, May 22-- Return student laptops/ materials (drop in 8:00 to 3:00, closed 11:30 to 12:00 for lunch)

May 25/26/27

Monday, May 25- Holiday/ MVS office closed
Tuesday, May 26-- Return student laptops/ materials (drop in 8:00 to 3:00, closed 11:30 to 12:00 for lunch)
Tuesday, May 26-- Summer School begins at on-site schools (ends June 18th)
Tuesday, May 26-- Final Report Cards emailed out and mailed home

Important Senior Reminders

You are currently enrolled at MVS, thus you are automatically enrolled with MVS again for next year unless you decide to make a change or Mrs. Bishop recommends you make a change based on your performance this year. If you wish to withdraw from MVS to attend another school for 26-27 please email jennifer.davis@maryville-schools.org to let us know. Then, you will need to come into MVS to sign the withdrawal form and let us know what school you will be attending next year. Note- MVS tuition students wishing to enroll in another Maryville City School must apply for tuition with MCS.

As you are considering what school looks like for your student for next year, please consider how this year has gone. If your child has flourished at home with the reduced stress of not being in an onsite school and shown the ability to be responsible for their own schoolwork, then sounds like another year at MVS is a great choice! If your student has struggled this year with task completion, failing grades, and attendance issues, then consider if any of these were better when attending an on-site school or if these things are struggles regardless of the environment. Either way, we will continue to work with your student to help overcome these issues.

It’s that time of year! Returning Student Verification is now open for all students who will be attending Maryville City Schools for the 2026-2027 school year. Completing this process by the last day of school, May 22, helps our schools prepare your student’s schedule for the upcoming year and ensures we have the most up-to-date contact information, so you don’t miss important back-to-school communications. To get started, log in to your Parent PowerSchool account and select Forms from the left-hand menu. As you review and update each form, be sure to click Submit before moving on. If you need help accessing your account, simply click “Forgot Username or Password” on the login page to reset your information.

What to Expect / Quick Checklist:

Review and update parent/guardian contact information
Confirm your student’s address and residency
Update emergency contacts
Review medical information and alerts
Acknowledge required forms and permissions
Submit each form to complete the process

A helpful video tutorial is available. You can also call your student's school with any questions you might have. Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this important step - we appreciate your partnership as we get ready for another great year! We appreciate you providing this information.

MVS students in grades 8 through 11 will need to choose their classes for next school year. For core classes (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies), your current teachers have recommended what classes would best suit your academic skills and further course of study. In high school, you are also required to have a Focus Area consisting of three classes (see here for more information). Thus, you have received an email with teacher/ admin recommended courses and a link to make your choices. Before you choose, be sure to read about each course in the MVS Scholar's Prep Guide and make sure it is something you are interested in and ready for.

Congratulations to our seniors Lake S., Cora B-C., and Alex R.! The Blount County Board of Commissioners recognized this year's Blount County seniors who achieved an ACT score of 30 or higher. The Board presented a formal proclamation to these students!

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.

Weekend Food Bag Application

If you would like your student to participate in the weekend food bag program, please complete the form above. Deb Skyler, Director of the MCS Family Resource Center, may contact you for more information.

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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