PreK-6th Grade Parents,
We are excited to invite you to our Title 1 Open House/Family Activity Night on Monday, August 31st at 5:30 PM!
Join us for a brief meeting where we will explain what Title 1 is and how it can benefit your student. Afterward, you’ll have the opportunity to visit your student’s classroom for fun activities! This is a great chance to learn more about the resources available to support your student’s education and to connect with their teachers. We look forward to seeing you there!
We are excited to invite you to our Title 1 Open House/Family Activity Night on Monday, August 31st at 5:30 PM!
Join us for a brief meeting where we will explain what Title 1 is and how it can benefit your student. Afterward, you’ll have the opportunity to visit your student’s classroom for fun activities! This is a great chance to learn more about the resources available to support your student’s education and to connect with their teachers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to our Varsity Track & Field Team for earning the MSHSAA Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award for achieving a combined team GPA of 3.5 or higher! We are so proud of them!


Finally our third grade class for the first day of school

Last first day pictures for elementary.



More pictures of elementary first day.








What a wonderful first day! We were so excited to see everyone here! Here are some pictures of our very first day!










Hello Chilhowee R-IV families! We will be using ClassDojo this year as a means of communication instead of Rooms. You should have received an invite from ClassDojo or gotten an invitation with your enrollment packets. You do NOT need to sign up for the paid version. We are using the free version for all families. If you have any questions, please reach out to the office for help.
Attention, Chilhowee Families! Our offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 21st, from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm so all of our staff can participate in back-to-school training. Please call us after 12:30 pm if you need us

🎉 Join Us for the 2026-2027 Back to School Bash! 🎉
We are excited to welcome students and families back for another great school year!
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
During the Back to School Bash, students and families will have the opportunity to:
✅ Pick up schedules
✅ Get locker assignments and organize lockers
✅ Meet new and returning teachers
✅ Visit with community organizations in the gym
📚 Elementary families will also be able to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be held on Monday, October 12th.
We can't wait to see everyone and kick off an amazing school year together!
🏀⚾🏐 Attention 6th–12th Grade Student Athletes and Parents:
A required parent meeting for all students interested in participating in sports will be held in the gym at 6:30 PM immediately following the Back to School Bash.
We are excited to welcome students and families back for another great school year!
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
During the Back to School Bash, students and families will have the opportunity to:
✅ Pick up schedules
✅ Get locker assignments and organize lockers
✅ Meet new and returning teachers
✅ Visit with community organizations in the gym
📚 Elementary families will also be able to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be held on Monday, October 12th.
We can't wait to see everyone and kick off an amazing school year together!
🏀⚾🏐 Attention 6th–12th Grade Student Athletes and Parents:
A required parent meeting for all students interested in participating in sports will be held in the gym at 6:30 PM immediately following the Back to School Bash.

School-Based Therapy with Country Crossroads Counseling is once again available here at our school. Please see the flier for additional details. If your student saw someone last year, you will have to complete the intake again for this school year. Please let Mrs. Dillon know if you have any questions or need help signing up.

Reminder, JH Volleyball practices start Aug 17th at 6:00pm. Students who are interested must have a valid sports physical and MSHSAA Annual Preparticipation on file to practice.
First day of school menu! Menus will be sent home with all students on the first day of school.

JH Girls Volleyball starts Monday, August 17th. See flyer for important information.

🎉 Join Us for the 2026-2027 Back to School Bash! 🎉
We are excited to welcome students and families back for another great school year!
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
During the Back to School Bash, students and families will have the opportunity to:
✅ Pick up schedules
✅ Get locker assignments and organize lockers
✅ Meet new and returning teachers
✅ Visit with community organizations in the gym
📚 Elementary families will also be able to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be held on Monday, October 12th.
🏀⚾🏐 Attention 6th–12th Grade Student Athletes and Parents:
A required parent meeting for all students interested in participating in sports will be held in the gym at 6:30 PM immediately following the Back to School Bash.
We are excited to welcome students and families back for another great school year!
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
During the Back to School Bash, students and families will have the opportunity to:
✅ Pick up schedules
✅ Get locker assignments and organize lockers
✅ Meet new and returning teachers
✅ Visit with community organizations in the gym
📚 Elementary families will also be able to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be held on Monday, October 12th.
🏀⚾🏐 Attention 6th–12th Grade Student Athletes and Parents:
A required parent meeting for all students interested in participating in sports will be held in the gym at 6:30 PM immediately following the Back to School Bash.

RAFFLE ALERT!
Back to school raffle supporting the booster club!
1st prize: $75 gift certificate for Magnolia Meat
2nd prize: Stadium Chair with Indian decals
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Can purchase ahead of time or at the booster club table at back to school bash. We have Venmo! Call or text 816-377-1064 or message page to purchase tickets! Drawing held after athletic meeting on 8/20. Will contact you if not present!
Please share and get the word out!
Back to school raffle supporting the booster club!
1st prize: $75 gift certificate for Magnolia Meat
2nd prize: Stadium Chair with Indian decals
Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Can purchase ahead of time or at the booster club table at back to school bash. We have Venmo! Call or text 816-377-1064 or message page to purchase tickets! Drawing held after athletic meeting on 8/20. Will contact you if not present!
Please share and get the word out!


New student enrollment begins Monday, August 10th. Please stop by the main office to get your paperwork. Preschool parents: This would be a great day to turn in preschool paperwork that you already have or for those wishing to enroll to stop by and get the paperwork started.
MSHSAA teams up with Dick's Sporting Goods every year for discount shopping for MSHSAA schools. Happy Shopping!

Here is our 2026-2027 School Supply List. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fq8Tku2W53PO9RxQCacEpCjVyAOIFNdxMi3rdLb5EVQ/edit?usp=sharing
Tax Free weekend is this weekend, August 7th-9th.
Tax Free weekend is this weekend, August 7th-9th.

Reminder: Varsity fall sports start in one week, August 10th. If physicals are not on file with the Chilhowee AD, students will not be allowed to practice which could affect eligibility for the first contest and beyond. Physicals and MSHSAA Annual PreParticipation forms complete the requirement, 4 pages total.
🎓💍 Jostens is Coming to Chilhowee! 💍🎓
Jostens will be at school on Thursday, August 27th, at 8:30 a.m.
🎓 Seniors will receive information about Graduation Announcements, Caps & Gowns, and Accessories.
💍 Sophomores will have the opportunity to view and try on Class Rings.
📅 Jostens will return on September 3rd to collect orders.
✔️ All orders are due September 3rd.
✔️ Students ordering a Class Ring must submit an $80 deposit with their order.
Please watch for additional information coming home with your student!
Jostens will be at school on Thursday, August 27th, at 8:30 a.m.
🎓 Seniors will receive information about Graduation Announcements, Caps & Gowns, and Accessories.
💍 Sophomores will have the opportunity to view and try on Class Rings.
📅 Jostens will return on September 3rd to collect orders.
✔️ All orders are due September 3rd.
✔️ Students ordering a Class Ring must submit an $80 deposit with their order.
Please watch for additional information coming home with your student!

