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Welcome to Trojan Talk! We hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful spring weather as we dive into a busy week of activities.

In general announcements, remember to adjust your clocks for the time change this weekend on Sunday, March 8.

Upcoming club activities begin on Monday, March 9 with the FBLA SLC study session, followed by meetings for FCA, ROAK, FCCLA, and BETA on Tuesday, March 10. The Trojan Tribe gathers on Wednesday, March 11, leading into the BETA Leadership Summit starting Thursday, Mar 12.

Finally, robotics meets and HOSA SLC uploads are due on Friday, March 13.

In sports news, Monday, March 9 features a tennis match at Sevier County, while softball and baseball host Claiborne High and Knox Carter respectively at 5:30 p.m.

The following day, Tuesday, March 10, track travels to Cherokee at 5 p.m., tennis faces Morristown East, baseball plays Watertown at 6 p.m., and men’s soccer takes on Chuckey-Doak at 6:30 p.m.

On Thursday, March 12, softball visits Knox Carter at 5:30 p.m. and baseball competes against Grace Christian at 4 p.m. Activities continue Friday, March 13 with track at Greeneville at 5:30, baseball playing Daniel Boone in Elizabethton at 6:30 p.m., and men’s soccer participating in the Gatlinburg-Pittman High School Cup. Finally, Saturday, March 14 concludes the week with a softball tournament at Gordonsville at 5:30 p.m., baseball games versus Soddy-Daisy at 3 p.m. and Elizabethton at 5:30 p.m., and the continuation of the soccer cup.

In other news, Monday, March 9 features talent show auditions in the library from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as an ET Europe 2026 trip meeting held in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.

This week we will be celebrating National Civic Education Week! Civic education is all about understanding how our government works, knowing our rights and responsibilities, and learning how to actively participate in our democracy.

Whether it’s voting, staying informed, volunteering, or respectfully discussing important issues, civic engagement starts with YOU.

Remember — democracy works best when everyone participates. Listen to the daily announcements and check your grade level Google Classroom for suggestions and calls to action this week!

Are you interested in world travel? Ms. Cobb leads tours each summer to different places around the world, and you’re invited! If you’re signed up to travel in 2026 to Greece, Italy, and Spain, there is a meeting on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.

If you’re interested in traveling with the groups going to South Korea and Japan in 2027 or to Ireland, Scotland, England, and France in 2028, there will be a virtual interest meeting on Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m.

See Ms. Cobb to pick up a flyer or look for more info in your grade level Google Classroom.

You must RSVP to the meeting on March 17 in order to get the link to join the Google Meet. Email cobbj@hcboe.net for more info.

These trips are not school-sponsored, so family members and friends from other schools are also welcome to join.

Talent Show Auditions will take place in the library on Wednesday, March 11 after school. See Ms. Cobb in room 226 to sign up for a time slot and pick up a copy of the rules.

The Talent Show will be performed twice during the third block on Wednesday, April 1, and students will be able to purchase a $2 ticket to attend from their 3rd block teacher that day. Winners will receive cash prizes of $200, $100, or $50!

Attention seniors! The Ministerial Association Temporary Shelter (MATS) is looking for students who need community service hours for Tennessee Promise hours or attendance to help with their 5K race on Saturday, March 28.

If you want to sign up to help, you will need to contact the person listed on the flyer ahead of time. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VEjMf1dvgJMa8y9amQd5lb87RZGzrhKd/view?authuser=0&usp=classroom_web.

Also, The Big Bright Future program allows NiswongerCARE Advisors to assist graduated seniors during the summer as they prepare for college/TCAT. You will receive weekly text reminders based on your college choice and you will have access to a NiswongerCARE Advisor to answer your questions and help with any college-related tasks you need to complete. If you are interested in having help this summer, please sign up using the link below:

Big*Bright*Future Enrollment: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUVFveQYLK312gi4SGgo09unmwy7gbarrY1bOMSZeaViTqfQ/viewform

It’s going to be a jam-packed week of competition, creativity, and community service, so make sure to manage your time wisely and stay involved.

Whether you’re hitting the field, prepping for the Talent Show, or planning a future adventure across the globe, there are endless ways to show your school spirit and prepare for what’s next. Let’s make it a great one by supporting our clubs and cheering on our athletes to victory.

Have a fantastic week, and Go Trojans!