Merrol Hyde Magnet School (MHMS) is a K–12 school in Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hendersonville, Tennessee

Hendersonville is a city in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States, on Old Hickory Lake. The population was 51,372 at the 2010 census. Hendersonville is part of the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located 18 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. The city was settled around 1784 by...

 adhering to the Paideia

Paideia

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 philosophy. It is the only magnet school in Sumner County.

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. 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

Lands' End

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, French Toast

French toast

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, or Parker School Uniforms. All students must wear solid polos and either khaki, navy, or black slacks/skirts. Sweaters must be solid, which means one color only, and must be specific "Merrol Hyde" wear. No "hoodies" or denim are allowed. Hoodies may only be purchased from the office. All outerwear must be stored in lockers during the day.

Athletics

Sports include football (middle school only - Varsity joins with Station Camp High School

Station Camp High School

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), basketball, baseball, swimming, soccer, volleyball, track, cross country, bowling, cheerleading, dance team, golf, tennis and home to the world famous walking team. Each student is required to participate in a sport each year.