Principal's Message

It is with great excitement and honor that I welcome you to Scott High School for the 2025-26 school year. As the new Principal I want to share with you what will make this year a great success. The focus has been and will continue to be the students of Scott High. Students are at the heart of everything that we do. In order to create meaningful experiences for students our vision will be based on 3 commitments: 
  • students will receive personalized learning opportunities that will include on time support.
  • students will graduate college/or career ready and will be able to transition into adult life.
  • students and staff will be able to learn and grow in a safe environment.
The vision will be achieved through the relentless work of our great and dedicated staff, collaboration with families to become active partners in the educational process, and support from our invaluable community partners. We will work to create a school climate of continuous learning while preserving the great culture and traditions that the alumni and community have come to expect. The Highlanders will Be Ready! We will be ready for learning in the classroom, ready to serve each other, and ready to compete wherever the schedule takes our Highlander teams. Go Highlanders!

 

Marc Taylor

SHS, Principal

Highlander Headlines

Little Highlander Cheerleaders Perform at Halftime
09/23/2025
The SHS Little Highlander Cheerleaders had the largest attendance to date for their annual cheer camp! There were over 100 cheerleaders in attendance this year! The Little Highlanders rocked their “9 to 5” performance during the halftime of the Scott High vs. Austin East football game. They must have been good luck because they cheered the Highlanders on to a victory against the Roadrunners which was the first one in over twenty years!
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2025 Highlander Marching Band at the Clinch River Classic
SHS Marching Band Performs at Clinch River Classic
09/23/2025
The Scott High School Marching Highlanders delivered a strong performance on Saturday, September 20, at the Clinch River Classic band competition. The group represented the Highlander Nation with pride for their precision and spirit. A special highlight of the day came from Color Guard Captain Emmaleigh Sage Wood, who captured 1st place in the Class 2A Color Guard division, showcasing her leadership and talent on the field.
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Highlanders Running Out at McMinn
Highlanders Fall to McMinn Central, Suffer First Loss of the Season
09/23/2025
The Scott High Highlanders faced a tough setback Friday night, falling 41–14 to district rival McMinn Central High School. After opening the season strong, this marked the Highlanders’ first loss of the year.
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Scott vs AE Score Photo by: Sherry Asher Strunk
Scott Defeats AE for First Time in 28 Years
09/17/2025
The Scott High Highlanders snapped a 28-year drought against Austin-East with a decisive 42–6 victory Friday night, improving to 3–0 on the season. The defense set the tone, highlighted by Player of the Game Micah Boles, who recorded two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and multiple key pass break-ups. In the trenches, Jayden Parra earned Lineman of the Game honors for a crucial block that helped set up an early touchdown drive. Pregame festivities honored childhood cancer fighters Emma Hughett and Jolee Manis, while halftime featured a spirited performance from the Little Cheer Highlanders.
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Scott High Shuts Out Monterey to Go 2-0
09/08/2025
The Scott High Highlanders rolled to a 34-0 shutout win over Monterey High School on Friday night, moving to 2-0 on the season. It was a total team effort, led by standout performances from Gage Privett (Player of the Game), Caleb Bell (Lineman of the Game), and Jaigen Morgan (Scholar-Athlete). The Highlanders' offense surged while the defense held strong, keeping Monterey scoreless. Scott High now sets its sights on next week's matchup against Austin-East.
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SHS FFA Students Build Forestry and Teamwork Skills at UT Arboretum
08/31/2025
Scott High FFA students recently gained hands-on forestry experience at the 4-H Forestry Judging Competition at the UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge, where they practiced tree identification, land management, and teamwork skills.
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Keelee Goodman

Scott High School is proud to recognize Keelee Goodman as this week’s One Bank Scholar Athlete.

Keelee excels both academically and athletically, serving as a member of Beta Club and competing in cross country. Beyond her studies and sports, Keelee is also an active part of the Big Red Store, Scott High’s school-based enterprise, where she builds valuable leadership and teamwork skills.