Communications

At Maryville City Schools, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate with school staff and media representatives to highlight the incredible stories of our students, educators, and programs. We are committed to sharing these moments with our stakeholders, community, and the wider region.

For assistance with print, broadcast, or online media inquiries, please contact the Communications Office at (865) 982-7121. We will help coordinate access to facilities, staff, and students while ensuring all interactions align with district policies and guidelines.

While we recognize the media’s role in keeping the community informed, our top priority is safeguarding the privacy and safety of our students, staff, and families. We will make every effort to accommodate media requests, provided they comply with legal requirements, adhere to safety protocols, and do not disrupt teaching and learning.

Media representatives who would like to be added to our press release distribution list can contact Maria Greene, Communications and Special Programs Coordinator, by emailing maria.greene@maryville-schools.org. 

Guidelines

1. Electronic delivery of flyers is available through PeachJar.com.  Organizations can set up accounts to distribute to several or a single school in the district. 
2. Flyer emails  are distributed weekly.
3. All flyers must include a disclaimer such as, “This  flyer was provided by __________ for consideration by parents or staff in the Maryville City Schools.  Distribution through this school resource does not automatically imply endorsement by the school or district.  Parents should seek references or independently research any program for students.”
4. Organizational information on the flyer should not imply a close alliance with the schools, where none exists.  A disclaimer related to the name of the organization may be required.
5. Flyers should be limited to one page (where possible).  Format flyers in portrait format for optimal viewing.
6. Our goal is to provide information to families about “enrichment” activities in the community.  The district will not allow distribution of flyers for commercial purposes or purposes unrelated to the district’s educational mission.
7. Permission to distribute flyers does not constitute an endorsement of the event, program or organization by the school or school district. 

At least three times each school year the district will conduct surveys of student households.  These are conducted first via email and then via phone if you don't have email or don't respond to email.  This survey process is tied to our strategic plan and provides valuable feedback for planning and continuous improvement.  Should you receive a request to participate, we would greatly appreciate your thoughtful responses.  As the need arises, we may issue other surveys, but we are very cautious to reserve this process for only the most important requirements at the district level.

Our goal is to keep stakeholders informed about important events, achievements, and issues affecting the education community. This includes highlighting student events, performances, and district initiatives, as well as sharing relevant state and national education news.

To ensure easy access to updates, both our schools and the district regularly post news articles, photos, and press releases online. You can find district news on our website, and updates also appear in the Maryville City Schools app.

For those who prefer social media, we encourage you to follow our district and school pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay connected and engaged.

We are also grateful for the support of our local media partners in print, radio, and television. Their commitment to covering education news plays a crucial role in keeping our community informed and engaged in the success of Maryville City Schools.

APPLICAITON for MCS personnel to register official social media sites, as required by the district social media policy.  LINK HERE