MVS Family News

Happy Halloween!

We hope everyone has a great week of school topped off by a wonderful Halloween on Friday! Be careful and have fun!

For seniors, the TN Promise deadline to apply is November 1st! If you have not already applied for this scholarship, please do so now! Also, below is information on how to order your cap and gown!

All juniors need to be at MVS on Wednesday morning for the ASVAB exam. We will start testing at 9:00 and will be finished before noon. Please see below for more information.

Go M@VS!

:0) Mrs. Bishop

October 27/28/29/30/31- Week 12

Wednesday, October 29-- Junior On-Site ASVAB Test (Mandatory)- 9:00 to 11:00

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

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

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 ⛄

Sports in Maryville City Schools

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

4-9 Family Life Classes

Students in grades 5 through 9 will participate in Family Life classes. This is in compliance with Tennessee Code Annotated 49-6-1301-1307 that mandates that our school system implement a program of Family Life instruction for students. We have endeavored to make this an age-appropriate instructional program following Tennessee's standards. Family Life classes are taught by the Maryville City School System's instructor, Ms. Shanna Lingerfelt. All students will participate in these classes unless a parent/guardian requests in writing to exempt his or her son/daughter. The form below may be used to express your desire to exempt your student or to allow them to participate. You may also reply to this email with your decision.
Students may be exempted from the Family Life unit according to T.C.A. 49-6-1305: "A parent or guardian who wishes to excuse a student from any portion of family life shall submit a request, in writing, to the student's instructor, school counselor, or principal. A parent or guardian who wishes to excuse a student from all portions of family life shall submit a request in writing to the student's principal. A student who is excused from any or all portions of family life shall not be penalized for grading purposes if the student satisfactorily performs alternative health lessons."
The Family Life curriculum and materials are available for parents/guardians to review at Coulter Grove Intermediate School in the Library (2025 Sevierville Rd.) on Tuesday, November 4, from 8:30-10:30 am, or by appointment beginning today, October 27, 2025. A list of Family Life topics by grade can be found on our district website at www.maryville-schools.org. After reviewing the Family Life curriculum and materials, please notify Ms. Lingerfelt with your exemption decision by November 14, 2025.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Lingerfelt at shanna.lingerfelt@maryville-schools.org.

ASVAB for all Juniors

Wednesday, October 29th at Maryville Virtual School---- All MVS Juniors will retake the ASVAB test on Wednesday, October 29th at Maryville Virtual School.

The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is designed to help students learn more about themselves and the world of work, explore occupations in line with their interests and skills, discover all the ways to enter the career fields they are best suited for, and develop an effective strategy to achieve their career goals. HELPFUL LINKS: Parents’ Guide to the ASVAB CEP and 6 Things to Know About the ASVAB CEP.

Who: ALL MVS Juniors
When: 9:00 until 12:00
Where: Maryville Virtual School
How: Arrive at the MVS front office by 9:00 with a charged laptop

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.

Seniors--- TN Promise Scholarship DEADLINE Nov. 1!

TN Promise is a last dollar scholarship to community college or technical school in the state of TN (Pellissippi, Roane State, Walter State, TCAT). Applications due by November 3 online at www.TNPromise.gov. Students must also complete the FAFSA by April 1, 2026 (FAFSA required for other state scholarship programs as well). The 2025-26 FAFSA opens on October 1, 2025. As a part of the TN Promise program, students will be assigned a mentor through the partner agency, TN Achieves; students will be required to complete community service; and students must attend MANDATORY meetings (Date and time will be released soon.)

More info on TN Promise:

TN Promise Requirement Flyer with Due Dates
TN Promise Scholarship Introduction Video
TN Promise Application Steps

Please note, students without a TSAC account must first create an account prior to completing the TN Promise application. The TN Promise application is housed within the student’s TSAC account so for some students completing the application may be a two-step process.

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.

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.

10/28: College Rep Visit @ MHS: Maryville College
11/11: College Rep Visit @ MHS: Savannah College of Art & Design

Employer of the Day Visits @ MHS

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.

10/27: Center Stage Beauty Academy
10/29: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
10/31: Military
11/3: Blount County Emergency Communications District 911
11/6: Blackberry
11/10: PSCC Aviation/Learn&Earn
11/11: Comfort Systems USA Snoffner