Mary Blount Elementary
GRADUATING STUDENTS EQUIPPED TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE
🏀🐻 REMINDER: Basketball Tryouts Begin Tomorrow!
Mary Blount basketball tryouts for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade boys and girls begin tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1, and continue Wednesday, September 2, after school until 4:30 PM.
⚠️ Important: Students must have ALL required paperwork in order to try out:
📄 Permission Slip
📄 Emergency Form
📄 Current Physical
Please be at the front of the school at 4:30 PM for pickup. Tryouts are closed to parents.
Good luck to all of our Bears trying out! We can't wait to see you on the court! 🏀💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears #BasketballTryouts
Mary Blount basketball tryouts for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade boys and girls begin tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1, and continue Wednesday, September 2, after school until 4:30 PM.
⚠️ Important: Students must have ALL required paperwork in order to try out:
📄 Permission Slip
📄 Emergency Form
📄 Current Physical
Please be at the front of the school at 4:30 PM for pickup. Tryouts are closed to parents.
Good luck to all of our Bears trying out! We can't wait to see you on the court! 🏀💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears #BasketballTryouts
🐻💙🧡 Get ready for Bear Run Spirit Week!
The Bear Run is this coming Thursday, and we are celebrating all week long! Join in the fun each day and show your Mary Blount BEAR Pride!
💤 Monday – Pajama Day
🏈 Tuesday – Team Day
🤪 Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday
💙🧡 Thursday – Blue & Orange / Bear Run Shirt Day
We can’t wait to see our Bears showing their spirit! 🐻
It’s going to be a great week to be a Mary Blount Bear! 💙💛
The Bear Run is this coming Thursday, and we are celebrating all week long! Join in the fun each day and show your Mary Blount BEAR Pride!
💤 Monday – Pajama Day
🏈 Tuesday – Team Day
🤪 Wednesday – Wacky Wednesday
💙🧡 Thursday – Blue & Orange / Bear Run Shirt Day
We can’t wait to see our Bears showing their spirit! 🐻
It’s going to be a great week to be a Mary Blount Bear! 💙💛
🍂🐻 September at Mary Blount! 💙💛
We have a busy month ahead, Bears Family! Be sure to check out our September newsletter for important dates, school reminders, upcoming events, and everything you need to stay connected with what’s happening at Mary Blount.
📌 Save it, screenshot it, and keep those important dates handy!
It’s a great month to be a Bear! 🐻💙💛
We have a busy month ahead, Bears Family! Be sure to check out our September newsletter for important dates, school reminders, upcoming events, and everything you need to stay connected with what’s happening at Mary Blount.
📌 Save it, screenshot it, and keep those important dates handy!
It’s a great month to be a Bear! 🐻💙💛
🐻💙💛 Mary Blount Safety Patrol is off to a great start! Our Safety Patrol students are doing a fantastic job helping keep traffic moving and our students safe each morning. We are so proud of our Bears! 💙💛🐻
Check out the options for breakfast and lunch in September, here.
The Bear Run is just around the corner! Make sure to get those calendars filled out and returned on Tuesday.
MBES Parents,
Today, we completed our first active shooter/lockdown drill of the school year, and our students and staff did a fantastic job. Everyone responded calmly, followed our safety procedures, and took the drill seriously.
These drills are an important part of our ongoing efforts to prepare students and staff to respond appropriately in an emergency. We encourage you to talk with your child about today’s drill and give them an opportunity to share what they experienced, learned, or any questions they may have.
We are proud of how well our students and staff handled today’s drill and appreciate your continued partnership as we work together to keep our school safe.
Today, we completed our first active shooter/lockdown drill of the school year, and our students and staff did a fantastic job. Everyone responded calmly, followed our safety procedures, and took the drill seriously.
These drills are an important part of our ongoing efforts to prepare students and staff to respond appropriately in an emergency. We encourage you to talk with your child about today’s drill and give them an opportunity to share what they experienced, learned, or any questions they may have.
We are proud of how well our students and staff handled today’s drill and appreciate your continued partnership as we work together to keep our school safe.
🐻💙🧡 BCS Spirit Wear is Available!
The Blount County Schools online apparel store is now open! Families interested in purchasing BCS apparel can place their orders online through the link below.
🛍️ Order Deadline: September 11 at 10:00 AM
⚠️ No late orders will be accepted.
Orders will be processed after the online store closes and delivered to the school for distribution. Orders will not be available for pickup at Pokey’s & Sports.
Shop here:
https://bcssw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Show your BCS pride! 💙🧡🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear
The Blount County Schools online apparel store is now open! Families interested in purchasing BCS apparel can place their orders online through the link below.
🛍️ Order Deadline: September 11 at 10:00 AM
⚠️ No late orders will be accepted.
Orders will be processed after the online store closes and delivered to the school for distribution. Orders will not be available for pickup at Pokey’s & Sports.
Shop here:
https://bcssw26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Show your BCS pride! 💙🧡🐻
#mbesbears #great2beabear
📚 You're Invited to Mary Blount's Curriculum Night! 🐻
Join us for an evening designed to help you support your child's success this school year! During Curriculum Night, you'll learn about the academic standards your child will be learning, discover ways to support learning at home, and receive helpful resources to take with you.
📅 Thursday, September 24
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
To help us prepare enough materials for everyone, please complete the Google Form to reserve your spot using the link provided with this post. If possible, we ask that younger siblings remain at home so parents can focus on the information being shared.
We look forward to partnering with you for a successful school year. It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡 #mbesbears #great2beabear #CurriculumNight
Join us for an evening designed to help you support your child's success this school year! During Curriculum Night, you'll learn about the academic standards your child will be learning, discover ways to support learning at home, and receive helpful resources to take with you.
📅 Thursday, September 24
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
To help us prepare enough materials for everyone, please complete the Google Form to reserve your spot using the link provided with this post. If possible, we ask that younger siblings remain at home so parents can focus on the information being shared.
We look forward to partnering with you for a successful school year. It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡 #mbesbears #great2beabear #CurriculumNight
🐻💙 Thank You, Bear Families! 🧡🐻
We loved seeing so many of our Mary Blount families at Open House tonight! Thank you for taking the time to visit classrooms, connect with our teachers and staff, and spend the evening with us. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
A special thank you to Mr. Weenies Hot Dogs & Catering and Mayfield Dairy Farms for joining us and helping make the evening extra special for our families! 🌭🍦
We are so grateful for our wonderful Bear community! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BearFamily
We loved seeing so many of our Mary Blount families at Open House tonight! Thank you for taking the time to visit classrooms, connect with our teachers and staff, and spend the evening with us. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!
A special thank you to Mr. Weenies Hot Dogs & Catering and Mayfield Dairy Farms for joining us and helping make the evening extra special for our families! 🌭🍦
We are so grateful for our wonderful Bear community! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BearFamily
📣🐻 Calling all future Bear Cheerleaders! 🧡💙
Interested in joining the Mary Blount Basketball Cheer Squad? Come show your Bear spirit at cheer tryouts!
📅 September 8–10
⏰ 2:45–4:00 PM
📣 Students must attend all three days of tryouts.
We’re excited to see our Bears bring their energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit! 📣✨
Go Bears! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears #BearCheer
Interested in joining the Mary Blount Basketball Cheer Squad? Come show your Bear spirit at cheer tryouts!
📅 September 8–10
⏰ 2:45–4:00 PM
📣 Students must attend all three days of tryouts.
We’re excited to see our Bears bring their energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit! 📣✨
Go Bears! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears #BearCheer
🐻 REMINDER: Open House is TOMORROW! 🏫💙🧡
Join us Thursday, August 13, from 5:30–7:30 PM for Mary Blount's Open House! Come visit your student's classroom, meet their teacher(s), tour the school, and connect with our Bear community.
And there's even more happening tomorrow evening!
👕 2026–2027 Student T-Shirts have arrived! Stop by the Spirit Wear table to purchase yours for $15. Cash or check ONLY.
📱 Need help accessing or using the BCS App? Someone will be available to assist you.
🍎 Have questions about your student's cafeteria account or free/reduced lunch? Information and assistance will be available.
🍎 Interested in subbing? Stop by to learn more about substitute opportunities with our school system.
🌭 Mr. Weenies Hot Dogs & Catering will be on site with food available for purchase.
🍦 Mayfield Dairy Farms will have FREE ice cream available while supplies last—first come, first served!
There will be plenty to see, do, and learn, so we hope you'll stop by and spend the evening with your Bear family. We can't wait to see you!
It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #OpenHouse
🐻 A Little Unexpected Practice for Our Bears Today!
Parents and Guardians, this morning a student pulled the fire alarm. Our students and staff immediately followed our safety procedures and safely evacuated the building. The Blount County Fire Department responded, cleared the building, and everyone has returned inside. Everyone is safe, and our normal school day has resumed.
This is a great opportunity to talk with your Bear about fire safety! Ask them what they did when the alarm sounded and why it's important to listen carefully and follow directions during an emergency.
We're proud of our Bears and staff for doing such a great job, and we're thankful to the Blount County Fire Department for their response and assistance! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear
Parents and Guardians, this morning a student pulled the fire alarm. Our students and staff immediately followed our safety procedures and safely evacuated the building. The Blount County Fire Department responded, cleared the building, and everyone has returned inside. Everyone is safe, and our normal school day has resumed.
This is a great opportunity to talk with your Bear about fire safety! Ask them what they did when the alarm sounded and why it's important to listen carefully and follow directions during an emergency.
We're proud of our Bears and staff for doing such a great job, and we're thankful to the Blount County Fire Department for their response and assistance! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear
🏫🐻 You're Invited to Mary Blount's Open House! 🐻🏫
We can't wait to welcome our Bear families for an evening of connection and community! Come visit your child's classroom, meet their teacher(s), and spend some time with your Mary Blount family. 🐻💙🧡
📅 Thursday, August 13
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
🌭 Mr. Weenies Hot Dogs & Catering will be on site with delicious food available for purchase.
🍦 Mayfield Dairy Farms will be providing FREE ice cream while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.
It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡 #mbesbears #great2beabear #OpenHouse #BearPride
Do you have a student in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade who loves basketball? We invite them to come show their skills at our Mary Blount Basketball Tryouts!
📅 Tryout Dates:
🏀 Tuesday, September 1
🏀 Wednesday, September 2
Please review the flyer for important information about permission slips, required paperwork, pick-up procedures, and tryout times. We can't wait to see our future Bears on the court. Good luck to everyone trying out! 💙🧡
It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻 #mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
📅 Tryout Dates:
🏀 Tuesday, September 1
🏀 Wednesday, September 2
Please review the flyer for important information about permission slips, required paperwork, pick-up procedures, and tryout times. We can't wait to see our future Bears on the court. Good luck to everyone trying out! 💙🧡
It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻 #mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
💙🧸 Kindergarten Parents, This One's for You! 🧸💙
Monday is a big milestone—it's the first day all of our kindergarten Bears will be together! We know this day brings lots of emotions. Whether you're feeling excited, a little nervous, or maybe even shedding a few tears, you're not alone.
After walking your child to class for the last time, we invite you to join us for our Boo-Hoo, Yahoo Breakfast!
☕ Coffee
🍩 Donuts
💙 Friendly faces
😊 A chance to visit with other kindergarten parents and our staff
📅 Monday, August 10
🕢 Immediately following classroom drop-off (around 7:45 AM)
📍 Bears Den Café
We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you. It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡
A special thank you to New Hope Baptist Church for generously providing the coffee and donuts for this special event. We are grateful for your support of our Mary Blount families! ❤️
#mbesbears #great2beabear #Kindergarten #BearsFamily
Monday is a big milestone—it's the first day all of our kindergarten Bears will be together! We know this day brings lots of emotions. Whether you're feeling excited, a little nervous, or maybe even shedding a few tears, you're not alone.
After walking your child to class for the last time, we invite you to join us for our Boo-Hoo, Yahoo Breakfast!
☕ Coffee
🍩 Donuts
💙 Friendly faces
😊 A chance to visit with other kindergarten parents and our staff
📅 Monday, August 10
🕢 Immediately following classroom drop-off (around 7:45 AM)
📍 Bears Den Café
We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you. It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡
A special thank you to New Hope Baptist Church for generously providing the coffee and donuts for this special event. We are grateful for your support of our Mary Blount families! ❤️
#mbesbears #great2beabear #Kindergarten #BearsFamily
🐻 Our BEAR Run Calendar Fundraiser is underway! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
This weekend is a great time to share your BEAR Run calendar with grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors, and others who would like to support Mary Blount Elementary!
💙 Did you know?
Students who fill at least one complete row or one complete column on their calendar will earn a BEAR Run t-shirt to wear on race day!
📅 Reminder: All completed calendars and collected donations are due Tuesday, September 1.
Every donation helps support our students and school. Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BEARRun #BearPride
This weekend is a great time to share your BEAR Run calendar with grandparents, family members, friends, neighbors, and others who would like to support Mary Blount Elementary!
💙 Did you know?
Students who fill at least one complete row or one complete column on their calendar will earn a BEAR Run t-shirt to wear on race day!
📅 Reminder: All completed calendars and collected donations are due Tuesday, September 1.
Every donation helps support our students and school. Thank you for your continued generosity and support!
It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BEARRun #BearPride
🐻 Our BEAR Run is officially underway! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Today, students watched our BEAR Run Kickoff video at school and are bringing home a BEAR Run calendar with all the details. Be sure to ask your child about it and check their backpack this afternoon!
🎥 We've also sharing the kickoff video so families can watch it together at home: https://youtu.be/VGkVGbd9GUE
💙 Students will collect donations throughout the fundraiser, and all money and completed calendars are due on September 1st.
Thank you for supporting our Bears! Every donation helps make a difference for our school, and we can't wait to see what we can accomplish together! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BEARRun #BearPride
📢 Attention 4th & 5th Grade Families
Your child's ELA and Math TCAP score reports will be sent home with them today.
Science TCAP scores are not yet available. Because this is the first year of testing under Tennessee's new science standards, the state is still completing the standard-setting process. We expect science score reports to be available later in September, and we will send them home as soon as we receive them.
We encourage you to take a few moments to review your child's scores together. Celebrate their successes, talk about areas for growth, and discuss what goals they would like to set for this school year. Working together, we can continue maximizing the academic potential of every Mary Blount Bear!
🐻 Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
Your child's ELA and Math TCAP score reports will be sent home with them today.
Science TCAP scores are not yet available. Because this is the first year of testing under Tennessee's new science standards, the state is still completing the standard-setting process. We expect science score reports to be available later in September, and we will send them home as soon as we receive them.
We encourage you to take a few moments to review your child's scores together. Celebrate their successes, talk about areas for growth, and discuss what goals they would like to set for this school year. Working together, we can continue maximizing the academic potential of every Mary Blount Bear!
🐻 Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
🐻 What a great first day! Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making our first staggered day such a wonderful start to the 2026–2027 school year. We loved seeing so many smiling faces walk through our doors!
Tomorrow, we're excited to welcome even more of our Bears!
📅 Thursday, July 30
💙 Grades 1–5: Students with last names L–Z
🧡 Kindergarten: Students with last names J–R
We can't wait to see you tomorrow! It's great to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡. #mbesbears #great2beabear #BackToSchool #BearPride
Tomorrow, we're excited to welcome even more of our Bears!
📅 Thursday, July 30
💙 Grades 1–5: Students with last names L–Z
🧡 Kindergarten: Students with last names J–R
We can't wait to see you tomorrow! It's great to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙🧡. #mbesbears #great2beabear #BackToSchool #BearPride
