Maryville Junior High

May 6 Spring Band & Orchestra Concerts

May 13 PAC Meeting

May 13 B Day Final Exam

May 14 A Day Final Exam

May 15 SLT Meeting

May 15 Math & Science Final Exams

May 16 English Final Exam

May 19 8th Grade Laptop Collection

May 19 9th Grade Field Day

May 19 School Board Meeting at Coulter Grove

May 20 8th Grade Field Day

May 20 9th Grade Laptop Collection

May 21 Transition Day

May 22 Last Day of School for Students

May 23 Administrative Day

Our Athletic Calendar can be found at https://mjhs.maryville-schools.org/mjhsathletics.

1010 Forms - Do not wait until the last day of school to sign up for a 1010 Form if you need one this summer. 1010 Forms printed in May will be good until August 2024.

Art Club - MJHS Art Club: The MJHS Art Club has celebrated another fun school year by socializing, sharing, painting ceiling tiles, eating, and just being together for fun! Due to other end-of-school-year activities (Transition Day), the MJHS Art Club will NOT meet on Wednesday, May 21st. Thank you, students, for another awesome year! :) It's been so much fun! :)

MJHS Model UN - The Model UN Club will have an interest meeting on Friday, May 9th, in Mrs. Willard's room at 7:30 a.m.

MHS Lacrosse Teams - The Maryville High School Lacrosse Teams will be in the gym during homeroom on Tuesday, May 13th, talking to the students interested in joining lacrosse.

MHS Baseball - MHS Baseball Tryouts for next year will be May 27th and May 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Players must attend both days. Reach out to jason.lambert@maryville-schools.org with questions.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the well-being and safety of our youth, we want to keep you informed about vital resources and campaigns focused on youth substance use prevention. It is crucial that we all work together to raise awareness and create supportive environments for our children and teens.

Maryville Junior High participates in Text-a-Tip, the easiest way to anonymously report a crime or concern for students. Students can text tips to 274637 using the keyword MJHTIP.

Resources for Youth Substance Use Prevention:

1. Be Aware Blount

o This local initiative works directly with schools, community members, and families to educate them on the risks of substance abuse and misuse. https://beawareblount.org/

2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

o SAMHSA provides a wide range of prevention materials, resources for parents, and tools to help families talk to teens about substance use. Their website offers free toolkits and guides for effective communication. www.samhsa.gov

3. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for Teens

o NIDA provides science-based facts and information specifically for teens and their parents. Their website includes interactive tools, educational videos, and fact sheets about drugs and the brain, peer pressure, and healthy alternatives. o www.teens.drugabuse.gov

4. Above the Influence

o A national campaign aimed at empowering teens to make healthy decisions about substance use. The website features testimonials, videos, and social media tools to help teens resist pressure to use substances. o www.abovetheinfluence.com

Tips for Parents:

· Start Early: Begin conversations about substance use early and keep the lines of communication open. Your children need to know they can come to you without fear of judgment.

· Be Informed: Understand the risks associated with different substances. Knowledge is your best tool for prevention.

· Be a Positive Role Model: Your behavior influences your child’s choices. Show them how to make healthy, responsible decisions.

· Get Involved: Join community groups, attend local workshops, and stay connected with other parents. Prevention efforts are stronger when we work together.

Maryville City Schools believes that every student deserves to enter the next phase of life with the appropriate tools for that next step. MCS desires to prepare every student to be "Ready" for one of the three "E"s: Enrollment, Employment, or Enlistment. By taking this purposeful and intentional approach, MCS has designed a college and career program that fits the individual needs of every student. Every student will be "Maryville Ready". We invite you to read our latest edition, MJHS Ready Graduate Gazette.

Sam Houston Elementary is looking for high school volunteers to support the Summer Reading program. In our summer reading program, elementary students visit our library with their families, take AR tests to earn prizes, and come to listen to guest speakers and interactive activities. We will be meeting on the following Thursdays this summer: 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19 from 8:00-12:00.

There are 2 ways you can be a part of this opportunity:

1. Volunteer as a Camp Assistant. You can sign up for one or multiple 2-hour shifts. Your assigned place could be greeting families at the check in, assisting students getting logged in to iPads and reading test questions to them, or reading to students in the library. Many of these families are visiting for the first time with their upcoming kindergarten students, so you must be ready to engage with them and be enthusiastic about supporting these families. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0C4AAFA72BA7FB6-56466255-summer
2. Volunteer as a Guest Teacher: Do you have a talent to share? Are you passionate about a subject? If so, what talent could you and a group of friends share? Elementary kiddos LOVE to hear about new things in their world! Art, a foreign language, playing instruments, robotics, cookie decorating, woodworking, dance/cheer/exercise/sports…honestly, these kiddos would love to hear big kids like you share about your talents and passions! If you and a small group would like to showcase your talents for an hour on one of our 4 sessions, please complete this link to tell me more about your plan and you will be contacted for more details: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=MZUbU75HG0aS8l-mEweKgoZret3vIfBHjqN7uBesDoRUMERIT1owWFRVMDZOVEsyMTc3N0VIQUE1WS4u

Documentation of volunteer hours will be provided as requested for TN Promise, Community Service Hours, or jobs. For more information, contact Ashley Hammonds (ashley.hammonds@maryville-schools.org) at Sam Houston Elementary

We’re looking for enthusiastic high school volunteers to help make this year’s Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer a success on Saturday, May 10 in Alcoa!

This is a great way to earn volunteer hours, be part of a meaningful cause, and support breast cancer awareness in our community.

Volunteer Roles & Times Needed reporting to BMH Springbrook (220 Associates Blvd):

• Course Monitor (7:30–10:15 AM) – 15 needed
• Registration Assistance (6:45–8:15 AM) – 5 needed
• Balloon Arch (6:45–8:00 AM) – 10 needed
• Shuttle Guide (7:15–8:45 AM) – 8 needed
• Tear Down Crew (9:30–11:00 AM) – 10 needed
• Food Tent (7:00–10:00 AM) – 5 needed
• Floaters (7:00–10:00 AM) – 10 needed

Volunteers will help with everything from registration and food tents to cheering on participants and directing the race route!

👉 Interested? Sign up email Amy Dunaway amy.dunaway@prismahealth.org

📞 Questions? Contact Amy D at 865-977-5745

We’d love to have your help as we honor survivors and raise funds to expand access to breast cancer screening and care in Blount County!

Verification for the 2025-26 school year is NOW OPEN! Help us get ready by logging into your Parent PowerSchool account and completing your forms by May 22. It’s how we build schedules, update info, and prep for an awesome year ahead!

Breakfast and Lunch are no longer free. Breakfast is $1.60. Lunch is $3.15.

Free/Reduced meal applications for the 24-25 school year will be ready to submit by July 18. Using our online application process is user-friendly and much faster to process than a paper form; however, you may request a paper application from your student's school. Only one application is needed per family.

If you receive any government assistance such as food stamps, Medicare, etc., you DO NOT need to apply. Current benefits from the previous school year will carry over until September 13; therefore, you have 30 school days to update your student's application.

Summer Food Assistance Registration - Maryville City Schools is partnering with Second Harvest to offer summer food assistance for persons ages 0-18. If you are interested in signing up for summer food assistance, please complete the form by April 25, 2025.

• Assistance Form in English
• Assistance Form in Spanish

Morning: 7:30 - 8:10 a.m. Monday - Friday

General – Mr. Kuban - Room 220

Math – Mr. Fowler - Room 415

Afternoon: 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday

English – Mrs. Farmer - Library

Ready to Start Driving? Students MUST request their 1010 Form in the MJHS Attendance Office before going to the DMV to receive their Learner’s Permit. If you have additional questions, please contact Mrs. Jenkins in the school office or email chris.jenkins@maryville-schools.org. 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.

Students are expected to be on time for school. MJHS students MUST be seated in their first-period class by 8:20 am. Each student will receive 5 excused tardies with parent/guardian notes. After those five, every tardy to school will be unexcused without medical or legal notice. Every three unexcused tardies will be documented as one unexcused absence and will count toward the Progressive Truancy Plan.

Students are limited to ten (10) excused days with parental notes for the year. Any absences beyond those ten (10), without medical or legal documentation, will be unexcused. This school year, the guidelines also apply to absences due to COVID-19.

We ask our families to keep sick children at home. If you are unsure or have questions regarding MCS procedures for student illnesses please contact our school nurse, Pam Myers.

Website: mjhs.maryville-schools.org
Location: 805 Montvale Station Road, Maryville, TN, USA
Phone: 865-983-2070
Facebook: facebook.com/mjhsrebels
Twitter: @twitter_mjhsrebels