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Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Location
Map
Hendersonville
,
Tennessee

United States
Information
TypePublic school
MottoMandatus Ad Virtutem
Established2003
Head teacherBrad Schreiner, Principal
Number of students663
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Blue & Gold
MascotHawk
Websitehttp://mhm.sumnerschools.org/

Merrol Hyde Magnet School (MHMS) is a K–12 school in Hendersonville, Tennessee adhering to the Paideia philosophy.[1] It is the only magnet school in Sumner County and ranked as one of the best in Tennessee.[2]

History

MHMS was established in 2003 on the former campus of Knox Doss Middle School, next to Hendersonville Medical Center. The school served grades 5–9 in its first school year. The second school year, 2004–05, the school had students in grades K–10 with the addition of a new elementary wing. The 2005–06 school year served grades K–11. The 2006–07 school year brought the first ever graduating class of MHMS. There were 57 college-bound graduates in the class of 2007.

Admittance

In order to be admitted into Merrol Hyde Magnet School, one must meet strict selection criteria.[3] Once an application is submitted, the prospective student is administered a standardized test. In order to gain entry into the school, the student must score in at least the 85th percentile. There are waiting lists for most every grade in the school.

Dress code

Apart from other Sumner County Schools, Merrol Hyde Magnet School adheres to a strict dress code. Grades K–12 must wear garments from Lands' End, French Toast, or Parker School Uniforms.[4] All students must wear solid collared shirts and either khaki, navy, or black slacks/skirts/jumpers. Sweaters must be solid, which means one color only, and must be specific "Merrol Hyde" wear. No "hoodies" or denim are allowed. Logo hoodies may only be purchased from the office. No outerwear may be worn in the building during the day.[5] Girls may not wear skirts shorter than 3 inches in the bend in the back of the knee. Other elements of the dress code include belts, a ban on flip flops, etc.

Athletics

Sports include tennis, soccer, football (middle school only, although the 2013-2014 school year didn't have a team - Varsity joins with Station Camp High School),archery, basketball, golf, swimming, volleyball, track, cross country, bowling, cheerleading, dance team, archery, and walking.[6] Each student 7-12 grade is required to participate in a sport each year.[7]

Faculty

Elementary:
Kindergarten: Tracy Duncan, Candy Arwood
1st Grade: Andrea Morgan, Dede Pinson
2nd grade: Mary Louise Brown, Julianne McCoy
3rd grade: Joe Caldwell, Mary Ann Watson
4th grade: Lori Lyons, Wynde Sloan
5th grade: Karen Hutchinson, Cheryl Ryckeley
Middle/High School:
Technology: Karen MacKendree, Cindy Storey, Sharon Fleming
Sciences: Derri Cash, Kyle Craighead, Bill Jung, Colleen Lloyd
Social Studies: Kory Dale Craighead, Kevin Kelly, Kim Howard, Darrell Duncan, Regan Cothron
Finances: Mary Beth Allen
PE: Will Duke,
Latin: Robert Conner
Chinese: Sue Zhao
Spanish: Samantha Puff, Jenny Stroud
Music: Alan Clark
Arts: Sonya Coley, Courtney Spears
Maths: Janelle Brooks, Melissa Perry, Mike Marsh, Lani Skeith
English: Debbie Watts, Karen MacKendree, Alison McDuffee, Dawn Williamson
Other Staff:
Office: Nancy Eisenbraun, Beth Embry, Windy Robinson, Renee Fuqua
Speech: Natalie Nix
SRO: Deputy John Smith
Cafeteria: Yevette Piper
Principals: Brad Schreiner, Jason Bennett
Library: Scotti Harris, Jennifer Weedman
Counselors: Jenny Howard, Beth Dorris[8]

References

  1. ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/IndexAboutUs.htm
  2. ^ http://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/tennessee/districts/sumner-county/merrol-hyde-magnet-school-18229
  3. ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/documents/DocsAdmissionsMerrol_Hyde_Magnet_Application_11_12.pdf
  4. ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/DocsParents%2009-10%20dresscode%20k-10.pdf
  5. ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/DocsParentsdress%20code%2009-10%20HS11-12.pdf
  6. ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/Athletics.htm
  7. ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/Athletics.htm
  8. ^ http://mhm.sumnerschools.org/index.php/staff-directory

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