Tonight's kick-off for the Greenback v. Harriman football game is 7:00 PM.

Make sure to have your football parking pass in your vehicle for tonight's high school football game. You will have to show your parking pass in order to park near the new stadium.

Remember, there is no fence around the perimeter of the playing field at Greenback School's new stadium. Spectators cannot have access to the field of play, the players, the coaching staff, or the officials.

Temporary fencing will be in place again to direct spectators to the bleachers, concession stand, and restrooms. Spectators are not permitted on the track before or during the game.
1 day ago, Matthew Brookshire
Poster detailing game night expectations. Parking is paid, exit gate opens during games. Track around field is off limits. Parents are responsible for children.
1. Last Friday, September 4, we kicked off this year’s One Book Blitz with all PreK through 5th grade students! All materials were sent home with students on Friday, including each student’s personal copy of the book, the reading calendar, and the scavenger hunt form. Parents – please take a moment to review the information in the packet so that you can support your child at home with this project. Tonight is the official start with the reading of chapter 1!

2. Picture proofs were delivered to each classroom today and should come home with students over the next several days. Please return pictures orders to the school by Sept. 22. You can simply return the picture or the order form to your child’s classroom teacher. Remakes for grades PreK-12 will be on Oct. 13th.

3. Tomorrow, on Wednesday, September 9, our high school seniors will take a field trip to Maryville, TN for class photos. Students will have lunch and return to the school by 2:30 PM.

4. On Thursday, September 10, all eligible high school seniors will register to vote during their 3rd block class! Encourage your senior to be here and sign up!

5. Also on Thursday, September 10, students in grades PreK, K, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, and 9thgrade, and any student who receives Tier 2 or 3 interventions will have vision and hearing screenings here at the school. The screenings will be conducted through our school nurse’s office.

6. Open gym is currently being held for middle school boys and girls basketball on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 until 5 PM.

7. We will have parent-teacher conferences on Thursday, September 17 beginning at approximately 3:45. Parent meetings are scheduled for 20-minute increments. You can call the main office to schedule a conference beginning this Friday, September 11.

8. Our next home high school football game is this Friday, September 11. Students can purchase tickets at school on Friday during breakfast break and their lunch period. Student tickets are $8 each. Students in 5th grade and below get into the game free.

9. Looking ahead, the Greenback School Parent Association is sponsoring the annual Cherokee Stomp for students in PreK through 5th grade on Friday, September 25.

10. We still have some Greenback T-shirts for sale in our main office. For those who would like to place an order for additional T-shirts and/or hoodies with the same logo, an order form will go with all elementary students this week. We were unable to get the order process prepared last week. We are encouraging all elementary students to wear Greenback gear at this year’s Cherokee Stomp!
4 days ago, Matthew Brookshire
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1. Our after-school LAUNCH program starts tomorrow afternoon. If you want your child to attend you must return the necessary paperwork. Students cannot stay for LAUNCH without having the paperwork turned in. If you still have portions of the paperwork, make sure to have it turned in before the end of this week!

2. There is a Mu Alpha Theta student interest meeting for high school juniors and seniors this Wednesday, Sept. 2. Mu Alpha Theta is a national math honor society for high school students. The meeting will take place in Mr. Triplett’s classroom.

3. We will kick off this year’s One Book Blitz this Friday, September 4! This year’s book title will be released Friday, and all materials will be sent home with students that same day. Materials will include each student’s personal copy of the chosen book, the reading calendar, and the scavenger hunt form. Parents – please take a moment to review the information in the packet so that you can support your child at home with this project.

4. Monday, September 7 is Labor Day. There is no school on this day. School will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

5. On Wednesday, September 9, our high school seniors will take a field trip to Maryville, TN for class photos. Students will have lunch and return to the school by 2:30 PM.

6. The Greenback School Parent Association is looking for parents who would like to be involved in planning and helping with school events. If you are interested in joining the school’s parent association, contact Misty Blair at blairm@loudoncounty.org.

7. Open gym is currently being held for middle school boys and girls basketball on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 until 5 PM.

8. The Greenback School athletic department has created a digital newsletter/calendar for parents and other community members to follow. The newsletter contains information about Greenback athletic events, including game dates, times, and locations. You can view this newsletter by following Greenback Athletics on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

9. This a reminder for parents and other family members coming to eat lunch with your child: Food that you bring in for your child should not be shared with other students in the event of a food allergy or a dietary need.

10. We still have some Greenback T-shirts for sale in our main office. For those who would like to place an order for additional T-shirts and/or hoodies with the same logo, an order form will go with all elementary students this week. We were unable to get the order process prepared last week. We are encouraging all elementary students to wear Greenback gear at this year’s September Stomp!
12 days ago, Matthew Brookshire
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The original stone pillars that once welcomed students and staff to school each day will now welcome the Greenback community to the new stadium and track. Both pillars have been placed at the stadium entrance, complete with the marker from the GHS class of 1931.
16 days ago, Matthew Brookshire
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1. The Greenback School athletic department has created a digital newsletter/calendar for parents and other community members to follow. The newsletter contains information about Greenback athletic events, including game dates, times, and locations. You can view this newsletter by following Greenback Athletics on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

2. Registration packets for our after-school LAUNCH program should be coming home with your child today and tomorrow, so please check their backpacks. If interested in enrolling your child in LAUNCH, complete the paperwork and return it to the school by next Monday, August 31. LAUNCH begins on Tuesday, September 1. Student cannot participate in LAUNCH without the necessary paperwork.

3. A representative from the Boy Scouts will hold a parent meeting this Thursday at 6:30 PM for families who would like to learn more about participating in the boy scouts. The representative will visit our school this Wednesday to talk with students about the program. Thursday’s meeting will be in the Assembly Room (enter through the cafeteria).

4. The Greenback School Parent Association is looking for parents who would like to be involved in planning and helping with school events. If you are interested in joining the school’s parent association, contact Misty Blair at blairm@loudoncounty.org.

5. This year’s One Book Blitz is coming soon! This year’s book title will be released next Friday, September 4, and all materials will be sent home with students that same day. Materials will include each student’s personal copy of the chosen book, the reading calendar, and the scavenger hunt form.

6. Monday, September 7 is Labor Day. There is no school on this day. School will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

7. This a reminder for parents and other family members coming to eat lunch with your child: Food that you bring in for your child should not be shared with other students in the event of a food allergy or a dietary need.

8. We still have some Greenback T-shirts for sale in our main office. For those who would like to place an order for additional T-shirts and/or hoodies with the same logo, an order form will go with all elementary students this week. We were unable to get the order process prepared last week. We are encouraging all elementary students to wear Greenback gear at this year’s September Stomp!

9. We have started a middle school soccer program at GBS this school year, and the coaches are looking for more players! The middle school girls’ soccer season is this fall, and the boys’ season is in the spring. However, both boys and girls are invited to attend practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 PM on Cooper Field. No previous experience is required to play.
19 days ago, Matthew Brookshire
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There is no fence around the perimeter of the playing field at Greenback School's new stadium. Spectators cannot have access to the field of play, the players, the coaching staff, or the officials.

Temporary fencing will be used to direct spectators to the bleachers, concession stand, and restrooms. Spectators are not permitted on the track before or during the game.
23 days ago, Matthew Brookshire
Poster with heading "What To Expect On Game Night" lists details about parking, entrance, and restrictions for a sporting event.
Make sure to have your football parking pass in your vehicle for Friday's high school football game. You will have to show your parking pass in order to park near the new stadium. The parking lot will not be striped for Friday's game, but we will try to accommodate all those who purchased a parking pass. The gate behind the Greenback Community Center will open at 5:15.
23 days ago, Matthew Brookshire
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Things will look a little different for this Friday's regular season football home opener at the new Greenback School stadium. The gate behind the Community Center will not open until 5:30, therefore, cars will NOT be permitted in until that time. The new parking lot will not be finished/striped by Friday's game, but those who purchased a season parking pass will still be given access to the area closest to the stadium. We hope you'll come out and support our student athletes this Friday night, August 21!
24 days ago, Matthew Brookshire
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This Friday's regular season football home opener will take place at the new Greenback School stadium! We asked that everyone be patient and understanding as we transition to the new site. The new stadium will not be completely finished for this first home game, and there will be some "growing pains" as we develop new routines for traffic, parking, and admission. Our student athletes have worked hard to prepare for this first home game. Come out on Friday night and support the Cherokees!
24 days ago, Matthew Brookshire
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1. Again, to parents, thanks for helping us have a smooth start to this new school year. So far, things are continuing to go well. Thanks again for your support of the students and teachers.

2. Tomorrow evening, Tuesday, August 18, we have open house and our annual Title I meeting for grades K-5. We invite all parents to attend, especially parents who are new to Loudon County Schools and Greenback School. The formal program begins at 5:30 PM in the assembly room. Classroom sessions will end by 7:10 PM.

3. Next Monday, August 24, is picture day! All students will have an individual picture made for the 2026-2027 yearbook.

4. We still have some Greenback T-shirts for sale in our main office. For those who would like to place an order for additional T-shirts and/or hoodies with the same logo, an order form will go with all elementary students this week. We were unable to get the order process prepared last week. We are encouraging all elementary students to wear Greenback gear at this year’s September Stomp!

5. We were also unable to get the TCAP & EOC paper copies out last week (it’s been a BUSY start to the year!) So, later this week, a paper copy of your child’s TCAP/EOC results from last spring should come home if your child was enrolled at GBS last spring. This is for all students who took a state achievement test in the spring of 2026.

6. And speaking of TCAP results from last spring, today we finished our recognition of those students who tested last year in grades 2-8 and met or surpassed their growth or achievement goal. Students currently in grades 3-5 were treated to Smiley Swirl ice cream this afternoon!

7. This Friday night is the first regular-season high school football game for the Cherokees! Greenback hosts Tellico Plains for a 7 PM kick-off. The game will take place at the new stadium. There will be a ribbon cutting for the new facility at 6 PM.

8. Student tickets for Friday’s home football game will be sold at school during high school breakfast break, middle school lunch, and high school lunch. Student tickets are $8.

9. We have started a middle school soccer program at GBS this school year, and the coaches are looking for more players! The middle school girls’ soccer season is this fall, and the boys’ season is in the spring. However, both boys and girls are invited to attend practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 PM on Cooper Field. No previous experience is required to play.
26 days ago, Matthew Brookshire
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Greenback middle school and high school baseball tryouts will be held this Sunday, August 16 from 2-4 PM at the GBS baseball field.
about 1 month ago, Matthew Brookshire
A poster advertises baseball tryouts for middle and high school. It shows pictures of players in action and a baseball.
1. Parents, I want to say thanks for helping us have a smooth start to this new school year. So far, things are going very well. Thanks again for your support of the students and teachers.

2. On Thursday of this week we have open house and our annual Title I meeting for grades 6-12. We invite all parents to attend, especially parents who are new to Loudon County Schools and Greenback School. The program will begin at 5:30 PM in the assembly room. The high school teachers have a new format for parents this school year that provides important information about high school expectations, academic and club opportunities, and graduation requirements. Open house for grades K-5 will take place on Tuesday, August 18.

3. We still have some Greenback T-shirts for sale in our main office. For those who would like to place an order for additional T-shirts and/or hoodies with the same logo, an order form will go with all elementary students this Friday. We are encouraging all elementary students to wear Greenback gear at this year’s September Stomp!

4. Later this week, the school will be sending home a paper copy of your child’s TCAP/EOC results from last spring. This is for all students who took a state achievement test in the spring of 2026.

5. And speaking of TCAP results from last spring, we will be recognizing those students who tested last year in grades 2-8 and met or surpassed their growth or achievement goal! Current 9th graders who accomplished this goal in 8th grade last year will be provided lunch this Thursday! Students currently in grades 6-8 will be provided lunch on Friday, and our current 3-5 graders will get Smiley Swirl ice cream on Monday of next week!

6. To our parents of kindergarten students, this Friday, August 14 will be the last day you can walk your child into the school in the morning. We appreciate your cooperation as this is part of our school-wide safety protocols.

7. We have started a middle school soccer program at GBS this school year, and the coaches are looking for more players! The middle school girls’ soccer season is this fall, and the boys’ season is in the spring. However, both boys and girls are invited to attend practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8 PM on Cooper Field. No previous experience is required to play.

8. Middle school and high school baseball tryouts will be held this Sunday, August 16 from 2-4 PM on the GBS baseball field. Those interested in trying out should arrive no later than 1:45, dressed and ready to take the field.

9. Our new construction projects are nearing completion! The new football stadium is likely to be finished and ready for the first home football game on August 21. The auxiliary gym will be completed by the end of this month and ready for student use after the Labor Day holiday.
about 1 month ago, Matthew Brookshire
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Annual Title One Invitation
about 1 month ago, Josh Talley
Title One
Greenback Middle School Baseball Interest Meeting: Saturday, August 8 at 2:30 PM in the Assembly Room. Enter through the school cafeteria.
about 1 month ago, Matthew Brookshire
An interest meeting flyer for Greenback Middle School baseball. It reads, "August 8, 2:30 PM, School Auditorium."
Good afternoon, this is Matt Brookshire, principal at Greenback School, and here are your weekly updates for the week of August 3, 2026.

1. We were happy to see many of students and parents today at Registration Day. If you were unable to make for registration day, a registration packet will be sent home with your child this week.

2. Tomorrow is the first day of school for students in grades 1-12 whose last name begins with letter A-K. It is a full day of school. Students with the last name beginning with letters L-Z will come to school on Wednesday.

3. Remember that Thursday of this week is an in-service day, which means NO SCHOOL for students. This is because of the August 6 election.

4. On Friday, August 7, all students in grades 1-12 will be at school. Kindergarten students have their own staggered start to the new school year.

5. High school seniors will have their senior pictures made next Monday, August 10 here at the school. These are the photos of seniors in the graduation attire and will be used end the yearbook.

6. We have this year’s official Greenback School T-shirts available for sale in the main office. Youth sizes are $15 each and adult sizes are $20 each. A school-wide order form will be sent home with students in a couple of weeks for those who would like to place an order. Elementary students will be encouraged to wear their shirts at this September’s Cherokee Stomp.

7. For those who are new to Greenback School, all students are dropped off in the mornings at the front of the school. Students must be dropped off at the cafeteria between when arriving between 7:30 and 7:55. At 7:55, all students must enter through the main entrance. All car-riders are picked up from the back of the school each afternoon. If picking your child up by car, remember that the car line can form no earlier than 2:30. School staff will be available at the back of the school to assist those parents and guardians who are picking up.

8. We are excited to get the 2026-2027 school year underway and we look forward to seeing all of our students this week!

9. Remember that you can check our website and the school’s Facebook page for this, and additional information.
about 1 month ago, Matthew Brookshire
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Greenback School will be selling this year's official student T-shirt on registration day. A limited number of shirts will be available, but additional orders can be placed for sold out sizes. Elementary students will be encouraged to wear them during this year's Cherokee Stomp! $15 for youth sizes and $20 for adult sizes.
about 1 month ago, Matthew Brookshire
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GBS announces new coaches for the 2026-2027 school year!
about 1 month ago, Matthew Brookshire
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All girls who will be in grades 8-12 are eligible to play! Practices are on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6 PM to 8 PM.

about 2 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Greenback Girls' Soccer Team!
This week, Greenback School highlights two more teachers who have joined the staff in 2026! Jenna Pittman will be teaching Agriculture Science courses and sponsoring the FFA program. Zac Swafford is the new GBS Band Director and will be teaching band and music.
about 2 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
Jenna Pittman
Zac Swafford
Greenback School will have registration day for ALL students on Monday, August 3 from 8 AM to 3 PM. Student stagger days (grades 1-12 ONLY) begin Tuesday, August 4.
about 2 months ago, Matthew Brookshire
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