Signal Mountain is now home to six brand-new tennis courts at Shackleford Ridge Park, a milestone that reflects not just improved facilities, but the spirit, dedication, and unity of the community. For years, local tennis players practiced and played on the existing courts at Town Hall, which served the community well but were showing their …
MEF hosted a landmark community celebration on Friday, August 29, at Signal Mountain Middle/High School’s first home football game of the season. The evening marked multiple milestones, including the debut of the school’s new turf field, the introduction of the We are Signal Legacy Walk, and the uniting of students, families, and supporters from across …
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MEF has announced the launch of a new multi-year community campaign titled We Are Signal, a unifying effort designed to bring together the entire Signal Mountain community in support of its public schools: Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, and Signal Mountain Middle/High School. The campaign, which begins this month, aims to build community pride and commitment …
Uniting a Community Around Its Schools and the Future of Signal Mountain, We are Signal! Read More »
The height of midsummer marks a season of transition in the academic world, including for MEF, whose fiscal year concludes on June 30. As fundraising efforts wrap up for one year and preparations begin for the next, MEF also transitions leadership annually on July 1. Like all nonprofit organizations, MEF is governed by a volunteer …
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MEF invites local businesses to invest in the future of Signal Mountain students and schools by becoming a 2025-2026 Annual Sponsor. These yearlong partnerships make a measurable impact across Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, and Signal Mountain Middle/High School, benefiting nearly 2,800 students. By sponsoring MEF, businesses help fund critical resources that support students at every …
MEF announced a historic achievement in its ongoing mission to support education excellence within the Signal community. Thanks to continued donor support, MEF will grant a record-breaking $625,000 to Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, and Signal Mountain Middle/High School for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. This allocation marks a 7.11% increase from last year and equates …
MEF Announces Record $625,000 in Grants for Signal Schools Read More »
Our highly anticipated 10th Annual Dash & Bash took place on Friday, April 11, 5:00-8:00 pm, at Signal Mountain Middle/High School (SMMHS), and it proved to be the most exciting yet! The community came together to celebrate a decade of fun and support for our schools. This milestone year featured new attractions, an expanded setup, …
We are thrilled to introduce the first-ever MEF Educator of the Year Awards, recognizing outstanding educators across Signal Mountain’s schools. This prestigious new award celebrates the commitment, creativity, and leadership of our educators, who make a lasting impact on students every day. The winners, one from each Signal school, were announced during MEF’s Celebration for …
Celebrating Excellence with MEF’s First Educator of the Year Awards Read More »
MEF supporters continue to build a legacy that ensures the children of Signal Mountain receive the highest quality education for generations to come. MEF Legacy Society donors invest in the future of Signal Mountain schools by making tax-deductible gifts to the MEF Endowment Fund. Donations to the MEF Endowment are invested for long-term benefits, …
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Funded entirely by donations to the MEF, the Learning Center is an exceptional resource offering tutoring and life skills programs to students in grades 6-12 at the Signal Mountain Middle/High School (SMMHS). This invaluable service is not generally provided in public schools and is made possible for Signal students through private investment by community donations …
With Gratitude to Dee Conlon as She Retires: The Learning Center’s Ongoing Success Story Read More »
Serving all children who attend the three public schools on Signal Mountain, the Mountain Education Foundation (MEF) strives to be Tennessee’s premier education and youth development community. Committed to elevating minds, empowering futures, and cultivating a thriving Signal Mountain community, MEF provides education and resources that inspire whole-life success. MEF is an IRS-designated non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN #26-3004434.
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