GBS students are celebrating National FFA week from Feb. 23 through Feb. 27. Students are encouraged to dress up for each day's theme.
3 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Spirit Week Dress-Up Schedule
1. We hope that all students had a good day off today in honor of Presidents’ Day. School resumes tomorrow on a regular schedule.

2. High school juniors will take the ASVAB test on Feb. 25, 2026. This is an important test as it helps to provide students and parents with information about students’ career interests and applicable skills.

3. For your future planning, our PTO is holding a series of events at the end of this month. There will be a Mother & Son Dance on Feb. 26 from 7-8 PM, a Father-Daughter Dance on Feb. 27 from 7-8:30 PM, and a middle school dance on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 7:30-9:00 PM. All events will take place in the Assembly Room.

4. Just a reminder to students and parents: Cell phones are not permitted during the school day. High school students can have their phones ONLY during their lunch period. The school dress code prohibits pajamas, house slippers, and blankets at school. Please review the school handbook for more details. The school handbook can be found on our school website.

5. Please help our front office staff by NOT signing your child out of school after 2:30 PM. If you need your child for an afternoon appointment, please make every effort to sign them out no later than 2:30.

6. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.

7. Our high school basketball teams begin tournament play this week. The girls’ varsity team travels to Midway tonight for a district play-in game. The high school boys’ team will play at Oakdale tomorrow night in a district tournament play-in game. Greenback School hosts the district tournament this year as play begins on Thursday of this week. We congratulate four of our wrestling team members who qualified for the state tournament. They will compete in the state championship later this week!
3 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Parent update for 2.16.26
GBS was on soft lockdown due to a non-school related incident that occurred within the vicinity of the campus. Local law enforcement gave the school clearance to resume a normal schedule, and the lockdown was lifted as of 10:50 AM.
3 months ago, Matthew Brookshire

1. For those parents and guardians who pick up an elementary student in the car line, expect a small change in the line-up process tomorrow afternoon, Feb. 10. Due to construction of the new gym, the roadway will need to be kept open throughout the day tomorrow for construction vehicles. Enter as you normally do and someone will be outside directing traffic.

2. All those events that had been scheduled for last Thursday will now take place this Thursday, Feb. 12. The high school guidance counselors will hold a FAFSA workshop for seniors and their families. This will take place from 4-7 PM in the school library. There will be a 3rd grade parent meeting at 5:15 to share information about the 3rd grade promotion/retention law. At least one parent of every 3rd grader is encouraged to attend this meeting. We will also make up last week’s parent-teacher conferences. We will use last week’s schedule, so if you had a conference scheduled you do NOT need to re-schedule it.

3. School spirit gear will also be available on Thursday during parent-teacher conferences. We have youth and adult-sized T-shirts, as well as crewneck sweatshirts and hoodies!

4. Due to parent-teacher conferences, there will be NO after-school LAUNCH activities this Thursday, Feb. 12. Parents – please make sure you pick your child up at our regular dismissal time this Thursday.

5. High school juniors will take the ASVAB test on Feb. 25, 2026. This is an important test as it helps to provide students and parents with information about students’ career interests and applicable skills.

6. Next Monday, Feb. 16, there will be NO SCHOOL for students. This is an in-service day for teachers.

7. Just a reminder to students and parents: Cell phones are not permitted during the school day. High school students can have their phones ONLY during their lunch period. The school dress code prohibits pajamas, house slippers, and blankets at school. Please review the school handbook for more details. The school handbook can be found on our school website.

8. Please help our front office staff by NOT signing your child out of school after 2:30 PM. If you need your child for an afternoon appointment, please make every effort to sign them out no later than 2:30.

9. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.

10. Our high school basketball teams finish up their regular season this week. The girls’ varsity team plays a home game tonight and this Thursday night. These games only involve the high school girls’ varsity team. This Friday, Feb. 13, is the last regular season home game. The high school varsity teams host Harriman. Our high school senior basketball players and cheerleaders will be recognized on Friday night.

11. And from the Greenback Youth Sports league. Uniform fittings for youth baseball and softball will be held this Saturday, Feb. 14 from 9 AM to 12 PM in the Greenback School cafeteria. If your child is interested in playing this spring, please sign up using the online registration found on the Greenback Youth Baseball and Softball Facebook page. Then come to the school on Saturday, Feb. 14 for your uniform fitting. Baseball is offered for ages 3-12 and softball for ages 7-12.





3 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Parent Update 2.9.26
Students on bus 18 will arrive home approx. 45 mins late today (2/6/26). Bus 21 is transporting those students who normally ride bus 18.
3 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Students on bus 18 arriving home late today
The events that were cancelled on Feb. 5, 2026, have been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 12. This includes Parent-Teacher Conferences, FAFSA help for high school seniors and families, and the 3rd grade parent meeting. FAFSA help will be available from 4-7 PM. The 3rd grade parent meeting will begin at 5:15.
3 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Events rescheduled for 2/12/26
Due to the forecast for icy roads Greenback School is closed on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Parent-Teacher Conferences, the FAFSA workshop for high school seniors, and the 3rd Grade Parent meeting will be rescheduled.
3 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
School Closed February 5, 2026
1. Due to lingering impacts of this weekend’s snow, school is closed again tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb.3.

2. On the afternoon & evening of Thursday, Feb. 5 we have several important events taking place. The high school guidance counselors will hold the last FAFSA workshop for seniors and their families. This will take place from 5-7 PM in the school library. There will be a 3rd grade parent meeting at 5:15 to share information about the 3rd grade promotion/retention law. At least one parent of every 3rd grader is encouraged to attend this meeting. Feb. 5 is also our next round of parent-teacher conferences. Call the main office to schedule a 20-minute session with your child’s teacher.

3. Due to parent-teacher conferences, there will be NO after-school LAUNCH activities this Thursday, Feb. 5. Parents – please make sure you pick your child up at our regular dismissal time this Thursday.

4. Our high school juniors were scheduled to take the ASVAB last week. However, due to the school closure, juniors will now take the test on Feb. 25, 2026. This is an important test as it helps to provide students and parents with information about students’ career interests and applicable skills.

5. We have new school gear available to students, staff, and the community! We have crew neck sweatshirts (with front pocket) and basketball themed T-shirts. We have T-shirts in youth and adult sizes. The crewneck sweatshirts are available in size SMALL through 3XL. Stop by the school office to purchase!

6. Two weeks from today, on Monday, Feb. 16, there will be NO SCHOOL for students. This is an in-service day for teachers.

7. Just a reminder to students and parents: Cell phones are not permitted during the school day. High school students can have their phones ONLY during their lunch period. The school dress code prohibits pajamas, house slippers, and blankets at school. Please review the school handbook for more details. The school handbook can be found on our school website.

8. Please help our front office staff by NOT signing your child out of school after 2:30 PM. If you need your child for an afternoon appointment, please make every effort to sign them out no later than 2:30.

9. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.

10. For posted updates to morning and afternoon bus changes, follow the Loudon County Bus Transportation Facebook page. All changes to bus routes and schedules are posted to this page.

11. Our high school basketball teams have two away games this week. They travel to Sunbright on Thursday and then play at Midway this Friday beginning at 6:30 PM. Next Friday, Feb. 13, our high school senior basketball players and cheerleaders will be recognized during the home game against Harriman. The wrestling team will host regional competitions at Greenback this Saturday, Feb. 7. The public is invited to attend!
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Parent Update for 2.2.26
Due to lingering impacts of this weekend’s snow, Greenback School is closed again tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 3.
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
School Closed Feb. 3
Due to the forecasted winter weather event, Greenback School will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. Please stay safe, stay warm, and keep an eye on school & district communication channels for additional updates
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
School closure for Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
Attention parents of high school seniors. Dates for the end-of-year events have been posted to the school's website under EVENTS. This includes Academic Signing Day, the Senior Awards program, and Graduation.
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
High School Senior Events for Spring 2026
1. I hope everyone had a safe and warm extended weekend. School resumes tomorrow, Jan. 28, on a regular schedule.

2. Our high school basketball teams are still playing their regularly scheduled game tonight at Rockwood. Start times will be as originally planned. Tonight’s wrestling match at William Blount has been cancelled.

3. On the afternoon & evening of Thursday, Feb. 5 we have several important events taking place. The high school guidance counselors will hold the last FAFSA workshop for seniors and their families. This will take place from 5-7 PM in the school library. There will be a 3rd grade parent meeting at 5:15 to share information about the 3rd grade promotion/retention law. Feb. 5 is also our next round of parent-teacher conferences. Call the main office to schedule a 20-minute session with your child’s teacher.

4. Our high school juniors were scheduled to take the ASVAB tomorrow, Jan. 28. Due to the school closure, juniors will now take the test on Feb. 25, 2026. This is an important test as it helps to provide students and parents with information about students’ career interests and applicable skills.

5. We have new school gear available to students, staff, and the community! We have crew neck sweatshirts (with front pocket) and basketball themed T-shirts. We have T-shirts in youth and adult sizes. The crewneck sweatshirts are available in size SMALL through 3XL. Stop by the school office to purchase!

6. Reminders from the school clinic: 1) We no longer have our clothes closet with extra clothes. If your child frequently needs a change of clothes here at school, please send them in to your child’s teacher. 2) Please remember to keep your child home after an illness and once they are 24 hours fever free (WITHOUT medication) and 24 hours after vomiting or having diarrhea.

7. Just a reminder to students and parents: Cell phones are not permitted during the school day. High school students can have their phones ONLY during their lunch period. The school dress code prohibits pajamas, house slippers, and blankets at school. Please review the school handbook for more details. The school handbook can be found on our school website.

8. Please help our front office staff by NOT signing your child out of school after 2:30 PM. If you need your child for an afternoon appointment, please make every effort to sign them out no later than 2:30.

9. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.

10. For posted updates to morning and afternoon bus changes, follow the Loudon County Bus Transportation Facebook page. All changes to bus routes and schedules are posted to this page.

11. Our high school basketball teams travel to Rockwood tonight for a regularly scheduled game. They play a HOME make-up game against Polk County this Thursday, Jan. 29. The wrestling match that was scheduled for tonight at William Blount has been cancelled. A make-up date is forthcoming.
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Parent Update for 1.27.26
The high school basketball teams, JV and Varsity, will play their games tonight at Rockwood as previously scheduled. Tonight's wrestling match at William Blount has been cancelled. A make-up date is forthcoming.
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Basketball at Rockwood
Greenback School will be closed on January 26 & 27 due to the threat of winter weather. Be safe and stay warm!
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Greenback School is closed Jan. 26 & 27
Tryouts for middle school girls' volleyball have been moved to this Friday, January 23 from 3:05 to 5:00. Tryouts will take place in the school gym.
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Middle School Volleyball Tryouts
1. There was no school today due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. School resumes tomorrow on a regular schedule.

2. We have new school gear available to students, staff, and the community! We have crew neck sweatshirts (with a front pocket) and basketball themed T-shirts. The T-shirts come in kid and adult sizes. The crewneck sweatshirts are available in size SMALL through 3XL. Stop by the school office to purchase!

3. The 5th grade basketball players from this year’s elementary team will be recognized in between the high school girls’ and boy’s home basketball game tomorrow night, January 20. Players and parents need to be in the gym before the girls’ game ends.

4. Some of our FFA students will be attending a competition at Midway High School this Thursday, Jan. 22. Students will not leave school until 2:30 in the afternoon.

5. All high school juniors will take the ASVAB test NEXT Wednesday, Jan. 28. This is an important test as it helps to provide students and parents with information about students’ career interests and applicable skills. All high school juniors need to be present next week for the test.

6. Reminders from the school clinic: 1) We no longer have our clothes closet with extra clothes. If your child frequently needs a change of clothes here at school, please send them in to your child’s teacher. 2) Please remember to keep your child home after an illness and once they are 24 hours fever free (WITHOUT medication) and 24 hours after vomiting or having diarrhea.

7. Just a reminder to students and parents: Cell phones are not permitted during the school day. High school students can have their phones ONLY during their lunch period. The school dress code prohibits pajamas, house slippers, and blankets at school. Please review the school handbook for more details. The school handbook can be found on our school website.

8. Please help our front office staff by NOT signing your child out of school after 2:30 PM. If you need your child for an afternoon appointment, please make every effort to sign them out no later than 2:30.

9. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.

10. For posted updates to morning and afternoon bus changes, follow the Loudon County Bus Transportation Facebook page. All changes to bus routes and schedules are posted to this page.

11. Our high school basketball teams have four games this week. They travel to First Baptist Academy in Knoxville tonight. Tomorrow night they play Oakdale here at home beginning at 6 PM. Thursday’s game is at Concord Christian, and then on Friday, Jan. 23 the teams travel to Harriman for a 6:30 tip-off. The wrestling team competes in 2 matches this week, both of which are away. There is a match on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Knox Catholic beginning at 5:30 PM. On Friday, Jan. 23 they travel to Rhea County for a 6:00 start. Our middle school basketball teams begin tournament play this week. The middle school boys play tonight at Rural Vale at 5 PM. The girls’ team plays tomorrow, Jan. 20 at Rural Vale beginning at 4 PM.
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Parent Update for 1.19.26
The high school basketball games scheduled for tonight against Polk County have been cancelled.
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
HS basketball for 1.16.26 Cancelled
1. Report cards for high school students have been delayed due to EOC results from the state. Once teachers have the chance to enter the EOC scores, we can print high school report cards. Those report cards should be ready this week.

2. This Wednesday, our freshman class will have a reward party for having the best attendance among all high school grade-levels! Our school attendance is improving, so thanks to everyone for making that extra effort to be at school, on time, every day. Congratulations to our freshman class. The high school competition is now underway for term 3!

3. Next Monday, January 19 is an in-service day for teachers. There is NO SCHOOL for students on this day. School will resume on a normal schedule on Tuesday of next week.

4. I have a couple of reminders from the school clinic: 1) We no longer have our clothes closet with extra clothes. If your child frequently needs a change of clothes here at school, please send them in to your child’s teacher. 2) Please remember to keep your child home after an illness and once they are 24 hours fever free (WITHOUT medication) and 24 hours after vomiting or having diarrhea.

5. Just a reminder to students and parents: Cell phones are not permitted during the school day. High school students can have their phones ONLY during their lunch period. The school dress code prohibits pajamas, house slippers, and blankets at school. Please review the school handbook for more details. The school handbook can be found on our school website.

6. Please help our front office staff by NOT signing your child out of school after 2:30 PM. If you need your child for an afternoon appointment, please make every effort to sign them out no later than 2:30.

7. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.

8. For posted updates to morning and afternoon bus changes, follow the Loudon County Bus Transportation Facebook page. All changes to bus routes and schedules are posted to this page.

9. Our high school basketball teams play three games this week. Tonight, we host Berean Christian beginning with the boys’ JV team at 4:30 PM. Tomorrow night our boys’ team ONLY will play at Apostolic Christian Academy beginning at 7:30. And then on Friday, Jan. 16 we host Polk County for a 6:00 tip-off. The wrestling team competes in 2 matches this week. There is a home match on Tuesday, Jan. 13 beginning at 6 PM. Senior wrestlers will be recognized before matches begin. On Thursday, Jan. 15 they travel to Polk County. Our middle school basketball teams play at home this Thursday, Jan. 15 against Maryville Christian. This is 8th grade recognition. Tip-off is at 6 PM.
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Parent Update for 1.12.26
New school spirit gear is available at Greenback School! Available in the main office. T-shirts available in the YOUTH sizes!
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
GBS Spirit Gear
1. We welcomed all students back to school today after the winter break. We are looking forward to a productive and successful spring semester!

2. Just a reminder to students and parents: Cell phones are not permitted during the school day. High school students can have their phones ONLY during their lunch period. The school dress code prohibits pajamas, house slippers, and blankets at school. Please review the school handbook for more details. The school handbook can be found on our school website.

3. After school LAUNCH activities resumed today. Dismissal is still at 5 PM and at the front of the school.

4. Report cards will be available this Thursday afternoon, January 8. Remember, parents & guardians always have access to students’ grades in Skyward (for students in grades 2-12), so you don’t have to wait until a report card or progress report is sent home.

5. Monday, January 19 is an in-service day for teachers. There is NO SCHOOL for students on this day.

6. Please help our front office staff by NOT signing your child out of school after 2:30 PM. If you need your child for an afternoon appointment, please make every effort to sign them out no later than 2:30.

7. Please make your child’s teacher and/or the main office aware if you are changing how your child is getting home in the afternoon. We want to ensure that each child gets where they are supposed to be at the end of the school day.

8. For posted updates to morning and afternoon bus changes, follow the Loudon County Bus Transportation Facebook page. All changes to bus routes and schedules are posted to this page.

9. Our high school basketball teams play two home games this week. Tonight, we host Sunbright beginning at 6:30 PM. On Friday, Jan. 9 we host Midway for a 6:00 tip-off. The wrestling team competes in 3 matches this week. There is a home match on Tuesday, Jan. 6 beginning at 6 PM. On Thursday, Jan. 8 they travel to McMinn Central and on Friday, Jan. 9 they wrestle at Scott County. Our middle school basketball teams play two games this week, as well. Both games are AWAY games. They travel to Carpenters Middle tomorrow, Jan. 6, and then play at Philadelphia on Thursday night, Jan. 8. Our elementary basketball teams begin their end-of-season tournament on Wednesday of this week at North Middle School.
4 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Parent Update for 1.5.26