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Overton Outfitters is OFFICIALLY OPEN
CALLING ALL OVERTON ALUMNI! Overton Outfitters is OFFICIALLY OPEN, and your alma mater has NEW merch just for you! This isn’t just a store — it’s our School-Based Enterprise (SBE), run by JOHS DECA students who are creating apparel through screen printing, embroidery, and so much more. When you shop, you’re supporting real student learning and entrepreneurship! Rep Overton High School with pride and show the world you’re STILL Bobcat strong. Who’s gonna be the first alum to
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6 days ago1 min read


Ms. Ellie drennan
Congratulations to our teacher of the year Ms. Ellie Drennan who was recently recognized as a district finalist for teacher of the year! Keep up the great work.
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Overton Alumni, Mookie Betts, earns 4th world series title
Mookie Betts is the only active player with four World Series titles , and just the 18th in the Divisional Era, which began in 1969. While he scuffled with the bat during this Fall Classic, the constant was his defense at shortstop, where he was a Gold Glove finalist in his first full season at the position.
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Nov 51 min read


Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to our 2025-26 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Drennan! Ms. Drennan says, " I am deeply grateful and humbled to be named Teacher of the Year. It is an incredible honor to represent our school community in this way. Every day, I’m inspired by the dedication, resilience, and brilliance of our students and my colleagues. Serving our students and helping them grow is truly the greatest privilege of this work." We are so proud of you Ms. Drennan!
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Oct 281 min read


Blue Ribbon Teacher
Congratulations to our 2024-25 Blue Ribbon Teacher, Mr. Robinson! Alex Robinson was recognized as an MNPS Blue Ribbon Teacher for Excellence in Leadership. He led a district team of social studies teachers and instructional coaches in developing scaffolded supports for English Learners aligned to all 95 Tennessee U.S. History standards, now available to teachers across the district. We are so proud of you Mr. Robinson!
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Oct 281 min read


A Bobcat on TV
Our own Mookie Betts is featured in Season 2 Episode 2 of ABC's TV show "Shifting Gears"!! https://abc7.com/post/dodgers-mookie-betts-kno...
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Oct 101 min read
MNPS Clear Bag policy
Hopefully, many of you are planning to join our Bobcats for the abundant activities going on in support of the school this year. If so,...
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Aug 111 min read


Coach Derek Watkins has been named head coach for OUR baseball team!
Coach Derek Watkins is a proud graduate of John Overton High School, where he began his baseball journey before playing at Kansas City...
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Aug 111 min read


A Simple Way to Donate to the Alumni Association
Did you know you can give to the John Overton HS Alumni Association by linking your Kroger’s Plus card to us? And there is no cost to...

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Aug 111 min read


Pat Satterfield Honored
Congratulations to Pat Satterfield who was recently inducted in to the National Umpire Hall of Fame. In addition, the southern baseball...

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Feb 4, 20231 min read


Congrats Cameron
On January 24, 2023, Todd and Amie Ellis were super proud to watch The Brentwood Exchange Club honor Cameron Ellis as their Outstanding...

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Feb 4, 20231 min read


THE COACHES ARE CALLING!
Coaches Tommy Griffith, Ronnie Carter, Terry Anderson, and Jimmy Fuller want to see you again! There’s nothing quite like the connection...

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Nov 1, 20211 min read


Overton Receives Grant to Create a Music Production Studio
John Overton High School was selected to receive the first ever SongFarm Music Technology grant by the Save the Music Foundation. This...

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Sep 21, 20201 min read
2020 JOHS Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
May 4th @ 7:00 AM through May 8th @ 2:00 PM We will be showing appreciation to our teachers and staff during the week. If you would like...

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Feb 11, 20201 min read


2019 Annual Golf Scramble
To register or for more information, please reach out to: johnovertonbaseball@gmail.com

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Sep 23, 20191 min read


CONGRATULATIONS JENNIFER GAVIGAN
New Haven, Conn. — Yale University announces recipients of the 2019 Yale Educator Award Ms. Jennifer Gavigan of John Overton...

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Sep 6, 20192 min read
JOHS School Year Calendar
For our Alumni interested in keeping up with what's going on at the school for 2019/2020, this link, Overton Calendar, will connect you...

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Aug 24, 20191 min read


JOHS Graduate, Dr. Adrienne Battle, is New Director of Schools!
Meet our new director of schools, Dr. Adrienne Battle. As the first MNPS Director of Schools to be a graduate of the district, she has...

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Jul 8, 20191 min read


Jimmy Awards Nominee Trenton McCrary
Congratulations to 2019 Overton graduate Trenton McCrary who is nominated in this year’s “Jimmy Awards”! The National High School Musical...

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Jun 20, 20191 min read


2019 MLB All-Star Ballot
The 2019 MLB All-Star Ballot runs from May 28th to June 21st. The game takes place on Tuesday, July 9, 2019. You can click this link if...

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Jun 18, 20191 min read
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