Mary Blount Elementary
GRADUATING STUDENTS EQUIPPED TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE
Welcome Back to MBES!! Tomorrow is our first day back for students with last names starting A-K! Kindergarten students with last names A-I will attend tomorrow. Please review our morning drop off and afternoon pick. up traffic patterns to help make things smoother on the first day of school.
🐻💙 Our Bears family has grown!
Please help us give a warm Mary Blount welcome to our new teachers. We are thrilled to have them joining our team and know they will bring enthusiasm, kindness, and dedication to our students and school community.
Welcome to the Bears family! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙💛
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
Please help us give a warm Mary Blount welcome to our new teachers. We are thrilled to have them joining our team and know they will bring enthusiasm, kindness, and dedication to our students and school community.
Welcome to the Bears family! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙💛
#mbesbears #great2beabear #GoBears
🐻 Good morning, Bears! Today's the day!
Registration Day & Sneak-A-Peek is finally here! Our doors are open, and we're ready for you. Stop by, say hello, see your classroom, and get ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year. We can't wait to see you!
Welcome to the Bears family! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙💛
Registration Day & Sneak-A-Peek is finally here! Our doors are open, and we're ready for you. Stop by, say hello, see your classroom, and get ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year. We can't wait to see you!
Welcome to the Bears family! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙💛
🐻 Friendly Reminder! Registration Day & Sneak-A-Peek is this Friday!
Whether you are registering as a new student, bringing documentation for an address or custodial change, or simply stopping by to see your classroom and drop off school supplies, we're looking forward to seeing you!
📅 Friday, July 24
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Welcome to the Bears family! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙💛
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BackToSchool
Whether you are registering as a new student, bringing documentation for an address or custodial change, or simply stopping by to see your classroom and drop off school supplies, we're looking forward to seeing you!
📅 Friday, July 24
🕗 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Welcome to the Bears family! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙💛
#mbesbears #great2beabear #BackToSchool
Do you need afterschool childcare? Contact us today!
💙🐻 Please join us in welcoming our new assistant principals to Mary Blount Elementary! As we begin a new school year, we're excited for our students, staff, and families to get to know them. We know they will be wonderful additions to our Bears community, and we look forward to all that's ahead this year.
Welcome to the Bears family! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙💛
#mbesbears #great2beabear
Welcome to the Bears family! It's going to be a great year to be a Mary Blount Bear! 🐻💙💛
#mbesbears #great2beabear
📚 School supply lists!
Click this link to view your student's 2026–2027 supply list:
https://blountcountysdtn.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mbes/documents/supply-lists-2026---2027/28382660
💙 Using the BCS App? You can also access the lists right from your phone while you're shopping!
• Be sure you're on the Mary Blount feed.
• Tap More (☰) in the bottom-right corner.
• Select Documents.
• Open the "Supply List 2026–2027" folder.
🛍️ Don't forget: Tennessee's Tax-Free Weekend is July 31–August 2—a great time to stock up on school supplies!
We can't wait to welcome our Bears back for another amazing year! 🐻💙💛
#mbesbears #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #great2beabear
Click this link to view your student's 2026–2027 supply list:
https://blountcountysdtn.sites.thrillshare.com/o/mbes/documents/supply-lists-2026---2027/28382660
💙 Using the BCS App? You can also access the lists right from your phone while you're shopping!
• Be sure you're on the Mary Blount feed.
• Tap More (☰) in the bottom-right corner.
• Select Documents.
• Open the "Supply List 2026–2027" folder.
🛍️ Don't forget: Tennessee's Tax-Free Weekend is July 31–August 2—a great time to stock up on school supplies!
We can't wait to welcome our Bears back for another amazing year! 🐻💙💛
#mbesbears #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #great2beabear
📧 Returning Bears families, check your email! Your student's SNAP Code has been sent. Complete online registration today and help us get the 2026–2027 school year off to a great start! 🐻💙💛
📚✏️ The countdown is on! We can't wait to welcome our Bears back for another amazing school year! Join us Friday, July 24, from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM for Registration Day & Sneak-A-Peek! Come meet your teacher, find your classroom, drop off school supplies, and get everything you need for a fantastic start to the 2026–2027 school year. New students are welcome to register, and returning families can update their information if needed. See you Friday! 🐻💙💛
As we prepare for a great school year, we invite all BCS families to stop by our Health & Well-Being Fair to connect with the people and resources available to support your student.
📅 Monday, July 20, 2026
🕓 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Blount County Schools Central Office
831 Grandview Drive, Maryville, TN 37803
You’ll have the opportunity to:
✅ Meet your school’s health services and student support team
✅ Ask questions about your student’s health and well-being
✅ Learn how to apply for free and reduced-price meals
✅ Discover school and community resources available to your family
Representatives from Counseling, Nursing, Nutrition, the Family Resource Center, Friends Program, and community providers will be on hand to help.
🌎 Translator services will be available on site.
📅 Monday, July 20, 2026
🕓 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Blount County Schools Central Office
831 Grandview Drive, Maryville, TN 37803
You’ll have the opportunity to:
✅ Meet your school’s health services and student support team
✅ Ask questions about your student’s health and well-being
✅ Learn how to apply for free and reduced-price meals
✅ Discover school and community resources available to your family
Representatives from Counseling, Nursing, Nutrition, the Family Resource Center, Friends Program, and community providers will be on hand to help.
🌎 Translator services will be available on site.
We are beyond excited to announce the launch of the BCS Teacher Depot! Starting this July, we’re opening the doors to a space dedicated entirely to supporting our incredible educators.
📍 Location: William Blount 9th Grade Academy
🗓️ When: One Saturday every month
💰 Cost: ABSOLUTELY FREE!
Whether you're looking to refresh your classroom or grab some essential supplies, we’ve got you covered. Mark your calendars—we can’t wait to see you there!
IT’S TIME! 🚀
Rooms is officially LIVE.
Blount County Schools families, you can now download the district app and get connected with your child’s teachers.
Step 1: Download the app for your device:
🍏 Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blount-county-schools-tn/id6759976311
🤖 Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.blountcs&pcampaignid=web_share
Step 2: Check your texts for an invite from 20819 to register your account.
Step 3: Once in the app, look for the "Rooms" icon at the bottom to start messaging!
#BlountCountySchools #TNEd #RoomsIsHere #StayConnected
Launch Eve Checklist! ✅
Tomorrow morning, Rooms officially launches across Blount County Schools. Are you ready?
1️⃣ Save the Code: Make sure 20819 is in your contacts.
2️⃣ Watch Your Inbox: Your text invite arrives tomorrow morning.
3️⃣ Get the App: We will post the official download link right here at 8:00 AM!
We can't wait to see you in Rooms!
#BlountCountySchools #RoomsLaunch #StayConnected
2 Days to Go! 🚨
When Rooms launches on May 18, you’ll receive an invite via text to get connected. We want to make sure you don’t miss it!
To ensure these important updates reach you, please save these Blount County Schools short codes in your phone today:
📱 20819: Your official invite to join Rooms.
💬 27806: Direct messages from your child’s teachers.
⚠️ 98900: Urgent school alerts and news.
Save these numbers now so you’re ready for Monday!
#BlountCountySchools #TNEd #StayConnected
When Rooms launches on May 18, you’ll receive an invite via text to get connected. We want to make sure you don’t miss it!
To ensure these important updates reach you, please save these Blount County Schools short codes in your phone today:
📱 20819: Your official invite to join Rooms.
💬 27806: Direct messages from your child’s teachers.
⚠️ 98900: Urgent school alerts and news.
Save these numbers now so you’re ready for Monday!
#BlountCountySchools #TNEd #StayConnected
Get Ready! 🚀
Something big is coming to Blount County Schools on May 18. We are making it easier than ever to stay connected with your child's teachers and school updates, all in ONE place.
#BlountCountySchools #TNEd #BlountCountyStrong
Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2026! 🍎
From finding a love for reading to gaining the confidence to lead, our teachers at Blount County Schools do so much more than follow a lesson plan. They empower our students to achieve excellence every single day.
In this special video, Director Justin Ridge, Chief of Operations Courtney Whitehead, and our district leaders share how their former teachers shaped who they are today. Watch here: https://youtu.be/aRJQTSy9VeI
Who was the teacher who changed everything for you? Let us know in the comments! 👇#BlountCountyStrong #TNEd #TeacherAppreciation
From finding a love for reading to gaining the confidence to lead, our teachers at Blount County Schools do so much more than follow a lesson plan. They empower our students to achieve excellence every single day.
In this special video, Director Justin Ridge, Chief of Operations Courtney Whitehead, and our district leaders share how their former teachers shaped who they are today. Watch here: https://youtu.be/aRJQTSy9VeI
Who was the teacher who changed everything for you? Let us know in the comments! 👇#BlountCountyStrong #TNEd #TeacherAppreciation
Happy School Nutrition Staff Appreciation Day! 🥛🍎 We are so grateful for our dedicated teams who keep our students powered up for excellence every day.
#BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong
Behind every great school is a dedicated leader! 🎓 Today is School Principal’s Day, and we want to celebrate the visionary leaders across Blount County Schools. From guiding our teachers to supporting every student’s success, our principals lead with heart, wisdom, and grit.
Thank you for everything you do to make our schools a place where students thrive! Leave a comment to shout out your favorite BCS Principal! 👇
#BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong
Who makes the morning commute the best part of the day? 🚌✨
They are the first friendly faces our students see in the morning and the last ones to wave goodbye in the afternoon.
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you for your commitment to safety and for being such an important part of our students' daily journeys. 🏔️💙
#BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong #BusDriverAppreciation #ThankYou
The glue that holds us all together!
📎 Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the best teams in the business. We appreciate everything you do to keep our schools running smoothly! 💙
#BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong #OfficeHeroes
