MVS Family News

I have seen one leaf shrivel and fall to the ground, so it must be Fall Break! Once you get this week's work finished, it will be Fall Break for you! If you go anywhere interesting or do anything interesting over break (working or playing at home counts, too!), please email me a picture and caption. I would love to share these in the next Family News! Go M@VS!

:0) Mrs. Bishop

deana.bishop@maryville-schools.org

October 2-6-- Fall Break/ No School

October 9-- Intervention and Enrichment/ No School

October 10-- Professional Development/ No School

October 16-- Senior Success Night (at Maryville High School) 5:00 to 7:00

October 17-- ACT Retake for all Seniors (at Maryville Virtual School)

October 19-- PreACT for all Sophomores (at Maryville Virtual School)

November 1-- TN Promise applications due (Seniors)

December 1-- Cap and Gown Orders due (Seniors)

Friday night is "Elementary Night" at Shields' Stadium, and the Rebels are hosting the Bearden Bulldogs. All 2nd or 3rd grade MVS students have free admission with a paying adult. See ticket below. (You do not have to print it out to get into the game.)

Tuesday, October 17th at Maryville Virtual School---- All MVS Seniors will retake the ACT test on October 17th at Maryville Virtual School. This retake is a free, on-line test opportunity provided by the state of Tennessee.

• Who: ALL MVS Seniors
• When: 8:00 until 12:00
• Where: Maryville Virtual School
• How: Arrive at the MVS front office by 8:15 with a charged laptop, an ID, pencils, and an approved calculator. (See ACT approved calculator info here.)

Note- Seniors all received a personal email with an attachment and directions to register for the ACT. Please be sure to complete that before October 17th.

Thursday, October 19th at Maryville Virtual School---- All MVS 10th graders will participate in the PreACT test on October 19th at MVS. This assessment 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: 8:00 until 12:00
• Where: Maryville Virtual School
• How: Arrive at the MVS front office by 8:00 with No. 2 pencils 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.

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 below
• 2) On the right side select "Shop Grad Products"
• 3) At the top you will see 3 rectangles with choices, choose "Graduation A La Carte" to order the cap and gown.
• 4) Scroll to the bottom for Graduation Essentials

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.

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.

If you missed the Senior Post-High School Planning Meeting, click here to view the presentation and MVS Senior checklist.

If you missed the Sophomore/ Junior Post-High School Planning Meeting, click here to view the presentation.

The following colleges will have representatives at Maryville High School on these days at break from 9:55 to 10:10 or for lunch from 11:45 AM to 1:45 PM. 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.

• 9/26: Auburn rep visit during break
  
• 9/27: Wofford College rep visit during lunch
• 9/27: Blount County College Fair at Maryville College
• 9/28: University of Chicago rep visit during lunch
• 9/29: Berea College rep visit during break and VA Tech rep visit during lunch
• 9/30: TN Tech Preview Day.
• 10/25: MTSU True Blue Tour Event
• 11/4: Rocky Top Tailgate at UTK

MHS school counselors will host this year's Senior Success Night on Monday, October 16 from 5:00-7:00 pm, and MVS's seniors are invited! All seniors and their parents are highly encouraged to attend this event. Experts from college financial aid offices will be on hand to present financial aid information and assist families in creating an FSA ID. In addition, representatives from local community colleges will be available to answer questions about admissions and military personnel will address questions about enlistment. Individuals from area businesses and recruiting firms will attend and will discuss future employment opportunities for our students upon high school graduation. This is a night not to be missed!

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 1 online at www.TNPromise.gov. Students must also complete the FAFSA by April 15 (FAFSA required for other state scholarship programs as well). The 2024-25 FAFSA opens in December 2023. As a part of the TN Promise program, students will be assigned a mentor through our partner agency, TN Achieves; students will be required to complete 8 hours of community service from November 2- July 1; and students must attend MANDATORY meetings (The first meeting is December 4 at 4:00 pm in the MHS Cafeteria.)

More info on TN Promise:

• TN Promise Scholarship Introduction Video
• TN Promise Requirement Flyer
• 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.

Many Tennessee institutions are celebrating Tennessee College Application and Exploration Month in September, by offering application fee waivers throughout the month. Click here to see which colleges are offering fee waivers, waiver dates and codes.

The Blount County College Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 27 from 5:30-8:00 pm. This free, in-person college fair will allow high school students and their parents to connect with over 50 colleges, universities, technical schools, and art schools so that you can get the information you need during your college search. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a variety of college representatives who are eager to discuss your many options for college! Register at https://apply.maryvillecollege.edu/register/BCCF-23

Principal: Deana Bishop

Registrar/Bookkepper/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.