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!! 

Attention seniors who want to do an internship/ or have a WBL class next semester and are  interested in healthcare- a great opportunity! SEVIER Ready LeConte Medical Center  Healthcare Experience is now open for seniors interested in participating during the Spring 2026  semester. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 26th. Go to your senior Google  Classroom for more information on how to apply! 

Sophomores and Juniors: Governors School offers a 3-4 week-long intensive learning  experience on college campuses over the summer. See your Google Classroom for more  information on the programs and how to apply. If applying, come by the counseling office and put  your name down so we can keep track of students applying. The deadline to apply to most  programs is December 5th. 

Mandatory TN Promise Meeting for all students pursuing TN Promise- Monday, November 17th at 1:00 pm in the auditorium.

A representative will be here to conduct the meeting and go over mandatory information about the TN Promise, dates, deadlines, college info, etc.!

**For those that have Work based learning or Walters State classes/ leave school normally during 4th block, you will need to stay and attend the mandatory meeting if you want to remain eligible for the TN Promise!  No exceptions!  Go ahead and clear your schedule to be in attendance for this meeting!!!  Lunches will adjust accordingly on that day also!**

As we get closer to Thanksgiving, National Honor Society partnering with Cross Ministry for a food drive to help families in our community who could really use a little extra support this season. CROSS has specifically requested cans of chili, cans of beef stew, and jars of peanut butter. For every 2 items you bring in, you’ll  earn 1 hour of service. You can drop off your donations with Mrs. Gibson in room  207 through November 21.