MCS District Update December

Dear MCS Families,

We were excited to welcome our students back to school this week...despite the surprise of unexpected snow days! As we begin the spring term, we wish all of our students and families a fantastic and successful 2025!

THIS MONTH'S UPDATE CONTAINS:

• Inclement Weather Reminders
• Winter Cheer Clinic for Students in Grades K-6
• Pre-K Peer Models Needed for MCS Early Intervention Center
• Caroling Across Campus
• Join us for the Maryville City Schools Foundation Spotlight Gala in February
• Drive-Thru Mobile Food Pantry - Saturday, January 25
• MJHS Ready Graduate Gazette - College and Career News
• Family Resource Center Shares Dental Care Opportunities for Students

- WE ARE MARYVILLE -

MCS is seeking 3 and 4 year old peer models for the Early Intervention Center located on the John Sevier Elementary campus. The EIC is a program designed to provide preschool intervention services for young children with a variety of disabilities. Peer models provide other young children with typical social interactions while all students engage in play-based academic instruction.

The session length for peer models is 3 hours (7:45-10:45, estimate) for two days a week. No fees are associated with participation.

You may access the peer model application below. Please contact Dr. Melanie Davidson with any questions: melanie.davidson@maryville-schools.org.

During the final days of the fall term, the Maryville High School Chorale revived a beloved tradition by sharing holiday cheer with students at Coulter Grove, Sam Houston, Montgomery Ridge, Foothills, and the District Office.

The idea to bring the high school choir’s holiday music to younger students started as a way to give the singers more opportunities to share the pieces they worked so hard to perfect. However, this tradition quickly became about more than just additional practice. Mr. Byron Davis shared, “The enthusiasm from the students and staff reminded us how special this experience is.” The day didn’t end with the school performances. About half of the Chorale also brought their music to Brookdale Assisted Living and Memory Care, sharing the joy of the season with residents there.

The choir’s return to this tradition highlights the ability of music to connect people, inspire creativity, and spread joy. These performances reminded both the singers and their audiences of the importance of community and the shared experience of music.

Mark your calendars! The Maryville City Schools Foundation is excited to host the 2025 Starlight Gala on Friday, February 28th, 2025, at Airport Hilton.

This special event brings our community together to celebrate and support our schools. Proceeds from the Gala benefit programs that enhance classroom learning, provide scholarships to Maryville High School seniors, and support students and families in need through the Children's Fund.

We would love for you to join us for an evening of honoring award winners, dinner, and giving!

Learn more about the Gala and the programs we support by visiting www.maryvillecityschoolsfoundation.org.

We hope to see you there!

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