Mary Blount Elementary
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🏀🐻 Basketball season is coming, Bears!
Mark your calendars and come out to cheer on our Mary Blount Bears Basketball Teams this season! 🧡💙
Check out the 2026 schedule and get ready to show your Bear pride!
One Team. One Goal. GO BEARS! 🐻🏀
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
Mark your calendars and come out to cheer on our Mary Blount Bears Basketball Teams this season! 🧡💙
Check out the 2026 schedule and get ready to show your Bear pride!
One Team. One Goal. GO BEARS! 🐻🏀
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
Dear families,
School pictures are now available!
To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.
To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
• Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
• Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
• Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance
Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.
School pictures are now available!
To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.
To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
• Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
• Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
• Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance
Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.
🐻 Congratulations to today’s plushie winner, Melody from 2nd grade! 🎉 We hope you enjoy your new unicorn friend! 🦄💙🧡
And Bears… things are getting BIG! 👀 Tomorrow we begin our BIG plushie drawings, and first up is this awesome tiger! 🐯 Who will be our next lucky Bear?
🎥 Check out today’s fundraiser video to see what’s happening next:
https://youtu.be/7jMsZkNBp4g?si=ut4o_cQU7Vkjn0hx
Keep sharing, keep selling, and keep working toward those prizes, Bears! 🐾
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
And Bears… things are getting BIG! 👀 Tomorrow we begin our BIG plushie drawings, and first up is this awesome tiger! 🐯 Who will be our next lucky Bear?
🎥 Check out today’s fundraiser video to see what’s happening next:
https://youtu.be/7jMsZkNBp4g?si=ut4o_cQU7Vkjn0hx
Keep sharing, keep selling, and keep working toward those prizes, Bears! 🐾
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
🐾 A special Bear shout-out for Emmett! 🐾
Congratulations to Emmett from 4th grade, one of our plushie drawing winners! 🎉 Emmett wasn’t here when his name was originally drawn, but we finally got to celebrate him and send his new plushie friend home! 🧸🧡💙
Congratulations, Emmett! 🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
Congratulations to Emmett from 4th grade, one of our plushie drawing winners! 🎉 Emmett wasn’t here when his name was originally drawn, but we finally got to celebrate him and send his new plushie friend home! 🧸🧡💙
Congratulations, Emmett! 🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
🦄✨ Who will be our next lucky Bear?! ✨🦄
Our Fall Fundraiser is still going strong, and there’s another fun plushie waiting for a new home! On Monday, we’ll draw our next winner for this colorful unicorn! 🌈
The weekend is a great time to keep sharing your student’s fundraiser with friends and family. Every share helps support Mary Blount and gives our Bears more opportunities to succeed! 🐾🧡💙
🎥 Check out today’s fundraiser video:
https://youtu.be/NY6prHGLDE0?si=u5kP7f2oyQcOLSjk
Enjoy your weekend, Bears—and we’ll see who takes home the unicorn on Monday! 🦄🎉
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
Our Fall Fundraiser is still going strong, and there’s another fun plushie waiting for a new home! On Monday, we’ll draw our next winner for this colorful unicorn! 🌈
The weekend is a great time to keep sharing your student’s fundraiser with friends and family. Every share helps support Mary Blount and gives our Bears more opportunities to succeed! 🐾🧡💙
🎥 Check out today’s fundraiser video:
https://youtu.be/NY6prHGLDE0?si=u5kP7f2oyQcOLSjk
Enjoy your weekend, Bears—and we’ll see who takes home the unicorn on Monday! 🦄🎉
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
🎉🐻 Another plushie has found a new home!
Congratulations to Bryson from Kindergarten, today’s Fall Fundraiser plushie winner! 🥳 Bryson took home our Ninja Hamster, and Deputy Lopez helped us celebrate the big win! 🥷💙🧡
🎥 We also have another fundraiser video to share! Check it out for the latest fundraiser fun:
https://youtu.be/qY9mkc77CEA?si=iI3pAmHvfA8XgBLv
Thank you to all of our Bear families who have been registering, sharing, and shopping. Keep sharing those online stores with family and friends as we work toward our $50,000 goal! 🎯
And stay tuned... Monday's plushie is pretty magical. 🦄✨ Congratulations, Bryson! 🎉🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #MBESFundraiser
Congratulations to Bryson from Kindergarten, today’s Fall Fundraiser plushie winner! 🥳 Bryson took home our Ninja Hamster, and Deputy Lopez helped us celebrate the big win! 🥷💙🧡
🎥 We also have another fundraiser video to share! Check it out for the latest fundraiser fun:
https://youtu.be/qY9mkc77CEA?si=iI3pAmHvfA8XgBLv
Thank you to all of our Bear families who have been registering, sharing, and shopping. Keep sharing those online stores with family and friends as we work toward our $50,000 goal! 🎯
And stay tuned... Monday's plushie is pretty magical. 🦄✨ Congratulations, Bryson! 🎉🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #MBESFundraiser
🎉🐻 We have another Fall Fundraiser winner!
Congratulations to 2nd grader Xander, today’s lucky plushie winner! 💙🧡 Xander took home the black and blue axolotl, and he looks pretty happy about it! 😄
🥷 Tomorrow’s plushie is ready to kick its way into Day 4! Check out our Ninja Hamster! Who will be our next lucky Bear? 👀 🎥 And don’t miss the Day 3 video for today’s update and more fundraiser fun!
▶️ Watch the Day 3 Video: https://youtu.be/KjKgI-wclzQ?si=-r5X5nmc7FcdSahD
Keep sharing those online stores with family and friends and helping us work toward our $50,000 goal! Every sale gets us a little closer. 🎯
Congratulations, Xander! 🎉 And good luck tomorrow, Bears!
#mbesbears #great2beabear #MBESFundraiser #BearPride
🎉🐻 Day 2 of our Fall Fundraiser is here!
Bears, check out today’s video to see what’s happening on Day 2 and keep working toward those fundraiser prizes! 💙🧡
🎥 Watch the Day 2 video: https://youtu.be/pUPv9elxkac?si=frF-uhwDyas-Qdrx
Don’t forget to share your student’s online store with family and friends. Every sale helps us get closer to our $50,000 goal! 🎯
Let’s keep it going, Bears! 🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #MBESFundraiser
Bears, check out today’s video to see what’s happening on Day 2 and keep working toward those fundraiser prizes! 💙🧡
🎥 Watch the Day 2 video: https://youtu.be/pUPv9elxkac?si=frF-uhwDyas-Qdrx
Don’t forget to share your student’s online store with family and friends. Every sale helps us get closer to our $50,000 goal! 🎯
Let’s keep it going, Bears! 🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #MBESFundraiser
🐻🎉 We have our first fundraiser winner!
Congratulations to 3rd grader Amelia, the winner of today’s daily drawing! Amelia took home this adorable pink axolotl plushie. 💕 Mr. Ferrell was happy to help her celebrate her win!
And the fun continues tomorrow! 👀 Check out the black and blue plushie that will be up for grabs next. Who will be our next lucky Bear? 💙🖤
🎟️ Throughout our Fall Fundraiser, students have opportunities to win different plushies and other fun prizes as they participate and help us work toward our $50,000 school goal.
Keep up the great work, Bears—and congratulations again, Amelia! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BearPride
Congratulations to 3rd grader Amelia, the winner of today’s daily drawing! Amelia took home this adorable pink axolotl plushie. 💕 Mr. Ferrell was happy to help her celebrate her win!
And the fun continues tomorrow! 👀 Check out the black and blue plushie that will be up for grabs next. Who will be our next lucky Bear? 💙🖤
🎟️ Throughout our Fall Fundraiser, students have opportunities to win different plushies and other fun prizes as they participate and help us work toward our $50,000 school goal.
Keep up the great work, Bears—and congratulations again, Amelia! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BearPride
The Turkey Trot is moving to Eagleton and will be on November 14! Sign up now to participate and help our school win some prizes!
🐻💙🧡 Our Fall Fundraiser Starts TODAY!
Information is coming home with students today for our final fundraiser of the school year, and we have a BIG goal — $50,000 in sales! 🎯
There’s something for everyone, including cookies, nuts, snacks, chocolates, candles, wrapping paper, and more! 💻 One of the easiest ways to help is to register your student online! Once registered, you can share your student’s online store with friends and family near and far so they can shop and support our Bears.
🛒 Register & Shop: www.AFGfundraising.com
🔑 School Code: 8659801430
Students can also earn some fun rewards along the way, including Axolotl collectibles, a Mega Party, and opportunities to win cash! 🎉
🎥 Check out the fundraiser kickoff video: http://www.afgfundraising.com/AxolotlsMegakickoff2026
Paper order information and additional fundraiser details are included in the flyer being sent home today.
Every order helps us work toward our $50,000 goal and supports our students, classrooms, and school activities. Let’s see what our Bear family can do together! 🐻💙🧡
It’s great to be a Mary Blount Bear!
#mbesbears #great2beabear #MBESFundraiser #BearPride
Information is coming home with students today for our final fundraiser of the school year, and we have a BIG goal — $50,000 in sales! 🎯
There’s something for everyone, including cookies, nuts, snacks, chocolates, candles, wrapping paper, and more! 💻 One of the easiest ways to help is to register your student online! Once registered, you can share your student’s online store with friends and family near and far so they can shop and support our Bears.
🛒 Register & Shop: www.AFGfundraising.com
🔑 School Code: 8659801430
Students can also earn some fun rewards along the way, including Axolotl collectibles, a Mega Party, and opportunities to win cash! 🎉
🎥 Check out the fundraiser kickoff video: http://www.afgfundraising.com/AxolotlsMegakickoff2026
Paper order information and additional fundraiser details are included in the flyer being sent home today.
Every order helps us work toward our $50,000 goal and supports our students, classrooms, and school activities. Let’s see what our Bear family can do together! 🐻💙🧡
It’s great to be a Mary Blount Bear!
#mbesbears #great2beabear #MBESFundraiser #BearPride
🥍 Calling all girls interested in trying something new!
The William Blount Lady Govs Lacrosse Team is hosting a Youth Lacrosse Clinic for girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade! No experience is necessary—this is a fun opportunity to learn the basics of lacrosse, play some games, and get an introduction to one of East Tennessee’s growing sports.
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 William Blount High School 9th Grade Academy Field
💲 Cost: $20 — registration includes a WBHS water bottle
Registration and payment information can be found on the flyer.
If your Bear has ever been curious about lacrosse, this is a great opportunity to give it a try! 🥍💙🧡
The William Blount Lady Govs Lacrosse Team is hosting a Youth Lacrosse Clinic for girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade! No experience is necessary—this is a fun opportunity to learn the basics of lacrosse, play some games, and get an introduction to one of East Tennessee’s growing sports.
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 William Blount High School 9th Grade Academy Field
💲 Cost: $20 — registration includes a WBHS water bottle
Registration and payment information can be found on the flyer.
If your Bear has ever been curious about lacrosse, this is a great opportunity to give it a try! 🥍💙🧡
📣🐻 Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Mary Blount Basketball Cheer Team! 💙🧡
We are excited to introduce the Bears who will be bringing their energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit to the sidelines this basketball season! 📣🏀 👏 Congratulations to each of our students who earned a spot on the team! We can’t wait to see you cheer on our Bears and represent Mary Blount with pride!
A special thank you to all of the students who came out for tryouts and gave it their best. We are proud of your effort, courage, and Bear spirit! 💙🧡
Here’s to a great season ahead!
📣 Go Bears! 🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears #BearCheer
We are excited to introduce the Bears who will be bringing their energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit to the sidelines this basketball season! 📣🏀 👏 Congratulations to each of our students who earned a spot on the team! We can’t wait to see you cheer on our Bears and represent Mary Blount with pride!
A special thank you to all of the students who came out for tryouts and gave it their best. We are proud of your effort, courage, and Bear spirit! 💙🧡
Here’s to a great season ahead!
📣 Go Bears! 🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears #BearCheer
🏀🐻 Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Mary Blount Basketball Teams! 💙🧡
After lots of hard work and effort at tryouts, we are excited to introduce the students who will represent Mary Blount on our Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Teams this season!
👏 Congratulations to each of our Bears who earned a spot on the team! We are proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on as you represent MBES on the court.
A special thank you to all of the students who came out for tryouts and gave it their best. We are proud of the courage, effort, and Bear Pride you showed! 🐻
Here’s to a great season ahead!
🏀 One Team. One Goal. Go Bears! 💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears #BearBasketball
After lots of hard work and effort at tryouts, we are excited to introduce the students who will represent Mary Blount on our Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Teams this season!
👏 Congratulations to each of our Bears who earned a spot on the team! We are proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on as you represent MBES on the court.
A special thank you to all of the students who came out for tryouts and gave it their best. We are proud of the courage, effort, and Bear Pride you showed! 🐻
Here’s to a great season ahead!
🏀 One Team. One Goal. Go Bears! 💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears #BearBasketball
🐻🏃 What a GREAT Bear Run Day! 💙🧡
It was a warm one ☀️, but our Bears did an amazing job! We loved seeing our students run, laugh, cheer each other on, and show their Bear Pride throughout the morning.
A HUGE thank you to all of the parents and family members who came out to cheer on our Bears, as well as our staff and everyone who helped make today such a fun and memorable event. We loved having you with us! ❤️🐻
📸🎥 Relive the Bear Run fun! We captured so many great moments today that we couldn’t fit them all in one post! Visit our Bear Run photo album to see all the pictures, and check out our Bear Run video for even more highlights from this great day!
📸 View the Bear Run Photo Album:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rcQdxJxXCraqAGke9
🎥 Watch the Bear Run Video:
https://youtube.com/shorts/XWGZheifujc?feature=share
📅 REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, September 4, or Monday, September 7. We will welcome our Bears back on Tuesday, September 8.
Have a safe, relaxing, and wonderful Labor Day weekend, Bear families! 🇺🇸
It’s a great day to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BearRun #BearPride
🐻🏃 A Few More Bear Run Reminders for Tomorrow!
We’re getting ready for a fun-filled Bear Run Day, and we have a few extras to share with our Bear families!
🏃 Want to participate? If your child did not participate in the calendar fundraiser, they may bring $1 tomorrow to participate in the Bear Run.
👕 Extra Bear Run T-Shirts will be available for $10!
Youth sizes: Small, Medium & Large
💵 Cash or check ONLY
🍧 Students will also have the opportunity to purchase a snow cone from the truck tomorrow:
Small – $5
Large – $7
And don't forget—tomorrow is Blue & Orange Day, so let's fill Mary Blount with Bear Pride! 💙🧡
We can't wait for a great day with our Bears! 🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BearRun #BearPride
We’re getting ready for a fun-filled Bear Run Day, and we have a few extras to share with our Bear families!
🏃 Want to participate? If your child did not participate in the calendar fundraiser, they may bring $1 tomorrow to participate in the Bear Run.
👕 Extra Bear Run T-Shirts will be available for $10!
Youth sizes: Small, Medium & Large
💵 Cash or check ONLY
🍧 Students will also have the opportunity to purchase a snow cone from the truck tomorrow:
Small – $5
Large – $7
And don't forget—tomorrow is Blue & Orange Day, so let's fill Mary Blount with Bear Pride! 💙🧡
We can't wait for a great day with our Bears! 🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BearRun #BearPride
🐻🏃 Tomorrow is BEAR RUN DAY! 🏃🐻
Our Bears have been showing some amazing school spirit this week! 💙🧡 We loved seeing everyone representing their favorite teams yesterday and getting wonderfully wacky today! Check out some of the fun from Team Day and Wacky Wednesday! 📸
And now we're ready for the BIG day! 🎉 Parents and families are invited to join us tomorrow and cheer on our Bears during their scheduled run time. Check the graphic for your student's grade-level schedule.
💧 Don't forget the water bottle! Please send your Bear to school with a water bottle so they can stay hydrated throughout the day.
👕 And tomorrow is Blue & Orange Day! Students can wear their Mary Blount blue and orange or their Bear Run shirt!
Thank you for all the enthusiasm and Bear Pride you've shown this week. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
It's a great day to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BearRun #BearPride #SpiritWeek
🐻💙🧡 Our Bears have been showing their SPIRIT this week!
From cozy Pajama Day to showing off their favorite teams for Team Day, we've loved seeing our students join in the Bear Run Spirit Week fun! 📸 Take a look at some of our spirited Bears!
🤪 Tomorrow is WACKY WEDNESDAY!
Mix those patterns, pull out the mismatched socks, style your hair in a silly way, or come up with your own wacky look! We can't wait to see just how creative our Bears can be!
Keep that Bear spirit going! 🐻 It's a great week to be a Mary Blount Bear! 💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BearRun #SpiritWeek #WackyWednesday
📣🐻 Cheer Tryout Reminder!
Is your 3rd–5th grade Bear interested in joining the Mary Blount Cheer Squad? Cheer tryouts will be held September 8–10!
📄 Important: All required paperwork must be returned by Thursday, September 3:
• Permission Form
• Emergency Information Form
• Up-to-date Physical
⚠️ Paperwork will NOT be accepted after September 8.
Please make sure everything is turned in so your Bear is ready to try out. We can't wait to see our future cheerleaders show their Bear spirit! 📣💙🧡
Go Bears! 🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears #BearCheer
Is your 3rd–5th grade Bear interested in joining the Mary Blount Cheer Squad? Cheer tryouts will be held September 8–10!
📄 Important: All required paperwork must be returned by Thursday, September 3:
• Permission Form
• Emergency Information Form
• Up-to-date Physical
⚠️ Paperwork will NOT be accepted after September 8.
Please make sure everything is turned in so your Bear is ready to try out. We can't wait to see our future cheerleaders show their Bear spirit! 📣💙🧡
Go Bears! 🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears #BearCheer
🐻 Bear Run Spirit Week continues tomorrow!
We loved seeing our Bears showing their spirit for Pajama Day today! 💙🧡
🏀🏈⚽⚾ Tomorrow is TEAM DAY! Students are encouraged to wear their favorite sports team's colors or gear and show us their team spirit!
💰 BEAR RUN REMINDER: All Bear Run money and completed calendars are due tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1. Please send donations in an envelope with your student's name, along with their completed calendar.
We can't wait to see who our Bears are cheering for tomorrow! 📣🐻
It's a great week to be a Mary Blount Bear! 💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BearRun #SpiritWeek #TeamDay
