Parents,

We are excited to announce a new security measure at our school called Evolv.  Evolv is a safe, non-invasive system that uses sensors and AI analysis to detect prohibited items on persons entering our school building, informing school officials and SROs so they can quickly intervene.  This process occurs quickly, discreetly, and with little interruption to entering foot traffic as students, staff, parents, and visitors enter the school building.  

We ask that you bear with us as we train students and staff on proper procedures for this equipment to reduce false alerts and streamline flow.  If you have been to Dollywood, Thompson-Boling Arena, or Neyland Stadium in the last couple of years, you have already seen and experienced the Evolv system in action.  We believe this demonstrates the potential for Evolv to be an efficient and trustworthy tool.  We are hopeful that employing Evolv at our school will help us provide a safer environment for our students while offering you as parents some additional peace of mind.  Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Greg Haggard

Principal, Seymour High School

The Seymour High School online gear store is now open! This store will remain active throughout the school year. All orders are processed on Mondays, with production taking approximately two weeks from that date. Shipping will begin one week after production. Visit this link: Seymour High School Fan Gear to start shopping now!

Students: Do not forget to check out the counseling department page of our website for important information. All information posted here is also posted in your graduating class Google Classroom. New updates about scholarships have been posted here: SHS Counseling Department.

Go to Student Aid: FAFSA
1. Student creates an FSA ID and logs in and enters the student's information needed.
2. Parent then creates an FSA ID and starts filling out the parent portion.
***Will need and use 2024 tax information.

Use this link for helpful tips and webinar/video links to help feel out FAFSA if needed.  This link can also help you determine if the student is an independent or dependent and what parent to put down on your FAFSA.
College For TN

We will have a FAFSA evening on November 18th starting at 6:00 in the library if anyone needs help completing the FAFSA.  It is not mandatory to attend, but if you need assistance, we will be available that evening.

Remember that if a student qualifies for financial aid, the money can run out, so it is beneficial to complete the FAFSA on the earlier side and not wait.  

For the TN Promise, the deadline to apply is April 1st, but we suggest completing it as early as possible.

Seniors: The 2026-27 FAFSA is now open! You must fill out the FAFSA if planning on attending  any post-secondary institution, and to stay eligible for the TN Promise. More information is on  your senior Google Classroom. You and a parent will have to fill out the information. Go ahead  and file your FAFSA. Do not wait!! 

Students: 

Please remember to check the counseling department’s section of this website for the latest announcements regarding scholarship opportunities. These same announcements are also posted in your Class Of.. Google Classroom. Do not miss out!

We want to extend a friendly reminder to returning students and all new students regarding our afternoon traffic flow, particularly out front where all high school car riders are picked up:

When entering campus from Boyds Creek Highway, car riders will be picked up from the horseshoe loop that goes in front of the main entrance. There will be two lanes for pick up once you are in "the loop." If you are directed into a specific lane by our bus duty admin, please stay in that lane to prevent any fender benders. 

The "Back Road" from Pitner Rd, which goes between our stadium and the junior high school, is a one way road in the afternoons. Our student drivers utilize both lanes of this exit at the stadium, and the right lane before the stadium breezeway is used for student drivers or faculty who are picking younger children up from the junior high school. 

Any parent whose children attend the junior high school and DO NOT have classes at the high school, you must enter the junior high pick-up line from Pitner Rd. You are not able to use the high school parking lot as a "cut through."

If your child is a 9th grade student who has a class at the high school during 4th period, your student will be dismissed from the high school. If your 9th grade student is a car rider and has a 4th period at the high school, you will pick him or her up from the front of the high school in the car rider lines. The front of the high school is also where any 9th grade student with a 4th period at the high school will catch any of the buses. 

Any time buses are entering or exiting our campus, all vehicle traffic will be stopped by bus duty admin to give buses the necessary space to enter campus, safely load and unload bus riders, and exit campus. When the buses are through loading all riders, traffic will be allowed to flow again. 

We thank you for your cooperation in helping us ensure the safety of all students, parents, and faculty on our campus. Go Eagles!

Sophomores and Juniors:
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, March 17th at 5:30 in the cafeteria for parents and students interested
in taking dual enrollment courses next year. A rep from Walters State will be here to discuss dual
enrollment and the process. This will be an informational meeting only. Please make plans to attend this
meeting. At a separate meeting during the school day, students will sign up for Walters State and register
for any fall dual enrollment classes they want to take.

Juniors:
Immediately following the dual enrollment meeting on March 17th at 6:00 pm, we will have a junior parent
night meeting in the cafeteria discussing information about upcoming senior items and getting ready for
senior year. Make sure to attend so you are in the loop about all things senior year!

Sign up for Walters State classes for the 1st semester will be held on Wednesday, March 18th. It is a
mandatory meeting you must attend to register with Walters State. There will be a before-school option or
an after-school option to attend.

Times are:
Wednesday, March 18th at 7:15 AM in the library
or
Wednesday, March 18th, at 2:45, right after school, in the cafeteria.

You only need to choose one to attend. This meeting is for anyone wanting to take the English Comp
classes at SHS or Psych/Speech classes at SHS, and if any students want to take summer online classes
or online classes 1st semester with Walters State. If you want to take our Stats/Music class with Walters
State, you do not need to sign up yet, as that class is only 2nd semester, so we will sign up for those
classes with you later.
Please make plans to attend either meeting if you want to take Walters State classes 1st semester. You will
actually be registering with Walters State so they can enroll you in those courses. You need to know before
you come to the meeting what classes you want to take and will be signing up for.