Morristown West Counseling Corner

NiswongerCare Advisor Chelsea Collins is joining your team in the counseling office to assist with all things college and career! Come down and see her for all of your post-secondary needs! Be sure to join the text thread listed below!

Click here to go to our Class of 2025 Counseling Google Classroom and follow the stream for tons of scholarship opportunities!

Go and join in the fun at UTK's Rocky Top Preview Day! This is UTK's premier fall open house event, and it takes place Friday, September 13. You can come and create your very own Rocky Top Experience! Click here for registration information!

Join us at the Carson-Newman College Fair! Travel to CNU on Monday, September 23 to explore regional college options and talk with representatives from the schools. See Mrs. Howerton in the counseling office for more information.

It's football time in Tennessee! On Saturday, September 14, experience a one-of-a-kind tailgate on UTK's campus! You can meet UT counselors and other future Vols, take a tour, and enjoy gameday food and other activities. Then cheer on the Vols alongside thousands of fans in Neyland Stadium at the Kent State game! Click here for more information!

Register today to take the PSAT/NMSQT exam on Thursday, October 24! This exam is EXCELLENT practice for both the SAT and the ACT. Your score can also qualify you for the National Merit Scholarship, as well as other scholarships! See Mrs. Ezell in the counseling office for info!

Seniors, if it hasn't already happened, your counselor will be pulling you in to meet with you individually during the month of September. These meetings have been scheduled by your counselor. You will review your transcript and discuss your progress toward graduation, and you'll have an opportunity to talk about your post-high school plans and ask any questions you may have! We look forward to seeing you!

On Friday, October 4, have an immersive experience at Carson Newman University during Eagle Preview Day! Go to chapel with the university students, attend a class of your choice, eat in the cafe, and take a tour of the campus and the residence halls! Click here to register! (This is on a school day, so it could count as a College Visit Day. See Mrs. Parker in the office for more info.)

On Saturday, October 19, experience East Tennessee State University's Fall Open House! Explore campus with current students as your guides. Hear from faculty and staff about academics, affordability, student services, and campus life. Learn why it’s great to be a Buccaneer! Click here to register.

All seniors will take the ACT exam on Wednesday, October 16. This is a school-day test, so make sure you are ON TIME for school that day! This is a GREAT way to raise your scores without the expense of the Saturday tests! Come ready to show off that brain!!

All juniors will take the ASVAB exam on Wednesday, October 16. The ASVAB is a great career inventory tool that helps students see where their strengths are. Please be on time to school that day!

Monday, September 4

No School - Labor Day

Friday, September 27

No School - Teacher Workday

October 7-11

No School - Fall Break

October 14

No School - Teacher Workday

Mrs. Kelly Ezell ..... Last Names A-C

Mrs. Tenesha Bullington ..... Last Names D-He

Mrs. Erica Gillett ..... Last Names Hi-Mi

Mrs. Renae Byrd ..... Last Names Mo-R

Mrs. Melanie Justis ..... Last Names S-Z

Mrs. Aimee Howerton ..... Secretary

Mrs. Jessie Alder ..... Therapist

Mrs. Chelsea Collins..... Niswonger CARE Advisor