Mary Blount Elementary School

Today we proudly celebrated our amazing 5th grade students as they completed their elementary school journey at Mary Blount Elementary! 🎓🐻

We are so proud of the hard work, growth, memories, and accomplishments of Mary Blount's Class of 2026 ... the future high school graduating Class of 2033. Thank you to our families, teachers, and staff for supporting these students every step of the way.

Please enjoy highlights from today’s ceremony, including opening and closing messages from our principal, Mr. Ferrell:

🎥 Opening Ceremony Message: https://youtu.be/mfjG-mcDyUg
🎥 Closing Message to Students: https://youtu.be/jED9dbqjBLU

Congratulations, 5th Grade Bears! Once a Bear, always a Bear. 💙💛

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!

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!

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.

☀️🏃‍♀️🎉 FIELD DAY IS TOMORROW, BEARS! 🎉🏃‍♂️☀️

We are so excited for a fun-filled day of games, teamwork, laughter, and Bear memories! 🐻💙

📌 A few reminders for tomorrow:
👟 Wear tennis shoes
💧 Bring a water bottle
🥪 Bring a sack lunch unless your child is eating from the café or food truck
⏰ Parents are welcome to attend beginning at 8:30 AM and may sign in at the 4/5 playground gate

Field Day activities will take place from 9:00 AM–2:30 PM. We can’t wait for an amazing day together!

Maryville College Individual Basketball Camp for Summer 2026.

Click the link for Camp details and registration information.

Key Details:
• June 15-18, 2026
• Boys ages 6 to 17
• Girls ages 6 to 14
• Maryville College, Cooper Gymnasium
• Full day instruction, games, contests, and skill development
• Lunch option available

Individual Basketball Camp Individual Basketball Camp

🚧 TRAFFIC UPDATE — Monday, May 11 🚧

The Highway Department is working on our secondary exit today (on the right side of the school when facing the building). At this time, that entrance/exit is temporarily closed.

They plan to have it reopened before dismissal this afternoon. If you need to visit the school today, please use our main entrance located on the left side of the school when facing the building.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🐻💙