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Congratulations BTCS
Setting the Standard for Excellence
02/21/2024
We are excited to announce that students in Bristol Tennessee City Schools are setting the standard for excellence in education in the state
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Teachers of the Year
Teacher of the Year 2024
02/05/2024
From eight districtwide nominees, three teachers were selected to represent Bristol Tennessee City Schools in this year’s state Teacher of the Year award. The Teacher of the Year program recognizes and honors outstanding teachers in Tennessee. It is an opportunity to applaud teachers who devote their professional lives to enriching the lives of Tennessee students.
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Celebrate CTE Month
Expanding Horizons: CTE Courses at Tennessee Middle School
02/01/2024
In an effort to equip students with practical skills and knowledge for the future, Tennessee Middle School has introduced a diverse array of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses. These courses, designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application, offer a unique opportunity for students to explore various career paths and gain valuable experience in different fields.
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Board of Education
School Board Appreciation Week in TN
01/23/2024
Bristol Tennessee City Schools would like to salute the members of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education during Tennessee’s annual School Board Appreciation Week, January 21-27, 2024.
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Free School Meals
BTCS Offers Free Meals for All Students
12/19/2023
Beginning second semester, BTCS will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision.
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Student tasting a sweet potato at lunch
Healthy Meals Grant brings exciting changes to school meals
11/02/2023
Bristol Tennessee City Schools, in partnership with Action for Healthy Kids and USDA Food and Nutrition Service, is excited to announce a new $150,000 Healthy Meals Incentives grant dedicated to improving children’s health by funding initiatives to strengthen the quality and nutrition of school meals.
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Advance Bristol Logo
Advance Bristol donates $10,000 to Ready Workforce Institute
09/07/2023
Advance Bristol Foundation recently donated $10,000 to support the Ready Workforce Institute, a program that is preparing students for success in the workforce at Tennessee High School’s Viking Academy at Friendship Career Center.
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Groundbreakers Award
BTCS Awarded RTI2-A + RTI2-B Groundbreakers Award
09/07/2023
Bristol Tennessee City Schools was recently awarded the RTI2-A + RTI2-B District Model of Demonstration: 2022-2023 Groundbreakers Award from the Tennessee Tiered Supports Center (TSC),
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TVAAS Level 5
Bristol Students Excel on Achievement and Growth
08/24/2023
Students in Bristol Tennessee City Schools outperformed students across the state in most state growth and achievement measures, and the district achieved a Level 5 TVAAS composite score for 2022-2023.
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John Sproles, Principal, Anderson Elementary
Sproles Named Anderson Principal
08/16/2023
John Sproles has been named the new principal at Anderson Elementary School.
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TCAP Family Portal
TCAP Family Portal
08/10/2023
BTCS and the Tennessee Department of Education are encouraging all parents and families of students who took the TCAP in grades 3-8 and students who took end-of-course assessments to log in the TCAP Family Portal for on-demand access to their child's assessment results and more.
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BTPD Officers Accept Awards from the Bristol BOE
Bristol BOE Recognizes First Responders
07/20/2023
To say that Bristol Tennessee City Schools is thankful for the partnership with our local law enforcement and first responders is a gross understatement. There are never enough words or opportunities to recognize their willingness to sacrifice for the safety and well-being of the students, staff, and families of our school district and the Bristol community.
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BTCS Foundation Scholarships
BTCS Foundation Scholarship Recipients
06/20/2023
Each May, the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation presents scholarships/awards, which are administered through the foundation, to Tennessee High School graduating seniors to help them pursue dreams through postsecondary education.
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Robotics Showcase
Elementary Robotics Showcase
05/25/2023
Students met at Fairmount on May 18 to showcase their learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) through the Robotics Showcase. Eight teams from three elementary schools competed in the VexIQ Robotics Challenge: Slapshot.
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Graduates
Congratulations to the THS & TOPS Classes of 2023
05/19/2023
Congratulations to the graduates of the Tennessee High School and Tennessee Online Public School Classes of 2023!
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Ready Workforce Institute
Preparing Students for the Workforce
05/12/2023
Ready Workforce Institute is a new program that allows students to work each Friday at job placements in local businesses.
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Seaman Pre-Apprenticeship
Students Sign Seaman Pre-Apprenticeship
05/05/2023
Tennessee High School and Seaman Corporation signed the first students on May 5 in a newly formed pre-apprenticeship partnership.
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Rotary Teacher of the Year
Congratulations Amanda Varney, Rotary Teacher of the Year
04/19/2023
Amanda Varney, seventh-grade math teacher at Tennessee Middle School, was honored Tuesday as Bristol Tennessee City Schools most outstanding teacher by the Rotary Club of Bristol VA-TN.
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Arrington Named Principal
Arrington Named Principal
03/24/2023
Bristol Tennessee City Schools is excited to announce Trey Arrington has been named principal of Fairmount Elementary School.
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2023 District Teachers of the Year
2023 District Teachers of the Year
02/14/2023
From eight district-wide nominees, three teachers were selected to represent Bristol Tennessee City Schools in this year’s state Teacher of the Year award.
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Certified Pharmacy Technicians
Certified Pharmacy Technicians
02/06/2023
Congratulations to seven THS students who recently earned their Pharmacy Technician Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
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Textbook Review
Public Review of Textbooks
01/20/2023
The district is considering the adoption of new K-12 math textbooks. Recommended textbooks will be on display January 25-31.
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Jill Harrison and Nelson Pyle
Celebrating Board Service
12/14/2022
Jill Harrison and Nelson Pyle, two longtime Bristol Tennessee Board of Education members, were celebrated for their service at the December meeting.
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Officer Corby
Officer Corby Honored for Service
12/09/2022
Fairmount School Resource Officer Bradley Corby was presented with a Bristol First Award during the December 6 City Council meeting.
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World Cup Day
Fairmount hosts World Cup Day
12/05/2022
Although Team USA did not emerge victorious at the World Cup, Fairmount Elementary students kept the excitement going with their first-ever World Cup Day on December 5.
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The Table of Honor
Honoring Our Veterans
11/11/2022
Schools across the district held events to honor our nation's veterans.
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Curt Rutherford
Congratulations Curt Rutherford
11/04/2022
BTCS has named Curt Rutherford the new chief facilities maintenance officer for the district.
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Friendship Career Center, Home of Viking Academy
Friendship Career Center Community Reveal
10/26/2022
The students and staff of Viking Academy showcase their new facility!
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Elementary Summer STREAM
Elementary Summer STREAM
07/13/2022
Does the thought of summer school sound like a chore? Then you likely have not experienced BTCS Summer STREAM Camp!
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STREAM Campers
TMS Stream Camper Inventions WOW Local Industries
07/05/2022
What do products like the Roto-Wipe, Clean Flea, and Water Camel have in common? They are all creations of the students participating in Tennessee Middle School’s Summer STREAM Camp.
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Brenda Corder
Ms. Brenda Corder Celebrates 50 Years
06/21/2022
With no thoughts of retirement, Brenda Corder recently celebrated 50 years as a bus driver, complete with an induction into the Tennessee School Bus Hall of Fame.
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Grayson Lattanzi
TOPS' Grayson Lattanzi Achieves Elite Honors
05/19/2022
Congratulations to TOPS student Grayson Lattanzi, who is the winner of a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship and also scored a perfect 36 on the ACT!
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Tribute to Women
Tribute to Women
05/16/2022
We congratulate our two BTCS recipients of the 2022 YWCA Tribute to Women Award: Kim Kirk and Kay Ward!
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PLAYS Class
Haynesfield Students Unplugged
05/04/2022
Welcome to PLAYS, an unplugged time of Haynesfield Elementary students engaged in hands-on activities designed to inspire their creativity and imagination.
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Robinette Pre-Apprenticeship
The Robinette Co. Partners for Pre-Apprenticeship
04/26/2022
Tennessee High School and The Robinette Company entered a partnership agreement and hosted a signing ceremony recently for a new student entering a pre-apprenticeship program with Northeast State Community College/RCAM.
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Book Bus Launch
BTCS Launches New Book Bus Design
04/05/2022
On April 7, Bristol Tennessee City Schools, in partnership with Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation (GELF), announced the launch of a newly designed BTCS Book Bus that will bring books and literacy resources to neighborhoods across Bristol, Tennessee.
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Wade
Wade Named Athletic Director of the Year
04/04/2022
Athletic Director Barry Wade was named TIAAA Athletic Director of the Year for the state of Tennessee.
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Viking Academy at Friendship Career Center
Viking Academy
03/25/2022
Construction is underway for the new Viking Academy at Friendship Career Center.
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Kindergarten & Preschool Registration
Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration
03/21/2022
Online registration for pre-K and kindergarten for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year opens March 27.
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Industry Day Pairs Teachers with Local Industries
Industry Day Pairs Teachers with Local Industries
02/16/2022
More than 55 educators from Bristol Tennessee City Schools and other local entities were paired with 18 industries on February 16 to learn the educational requirements for job positions in our community.
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Teacher of the Year
Teachers of the Year
02/14/2022
Congratulations to all school nominees and the three district teachers selected to represent BTCS for state Teacher of the Year.
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BTCS Named Best for All District
BTCS Named Best for All District
02/11/2022
On February 11, the Tennessee Department of Education announced BTCS is a Best for All District in recognition of our commitment to using ESSER funds to directly benefit student achievement.
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Slater Wolves
Honoring Slater Wolves
02/09/2022
Tennessee High boys and girls basketball teams recently paid tribute to the former Slater High School Wolves by taking the court in the Slater orange and black!
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Model of Demonstration Schools
Model of Demonstration Schools
01/28/2022
Anderson, Fairmount, and Holston View elementary schools have been selected Gold Level RTI2-B Model of Demonstration Schools.
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FlaminGO for it!
FlaminGO for it!
01/13/2022
Anderson Elementary School is on a secret mission to spread positivity throughout the district.
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Mighty Viking Band Grand Champions of Appalachian Classic Band Competition
Mighty Viking Band Finishes 2021 Season Undefeated
10/28/2021
The MVB finished the 2021 marching competition year undefeated by bringing home the Grand Champion Award for Class 3A-5A at the Appalachian Classic Band Competition at West Ridge High School.
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Pack Horse Librarian
"That Book Woman" Makes a Special Delivery
10/28/2021
First graders took a trip back to a unique time in American history when building young readers took a bit more effort.
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Reading 360 Model District
BTCS Awarded Model District Grant
09/22/2021
BTCS has been selected as a Reading 360 Model District for outstanding work in early literacy!
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Congratulations 2021 Reward Schools
Congratulations 2021 Reward Schools
09/22/2021
Haynesfield, Holston View, and TOPS receive state's highest distinction
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Bristol Tennessee Middle School Grand Opening
Bristol Tennessee Middle School Grand Opening & Virtual Tour
07/26/2021
Bristol Tennessee Middle School celebrated its Grand Opening on Monday, August 2, 2021, by welcoming students for the first day of school in the new building, holding a Ribbon Cutting, and hosting an Open House.
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Trauma-Informed Schools
Congratulations Trauma-Informed Schools
06/08/2021
Tennessee Middle, Fairmount, Haynesfield, and Holston View receive Trauma-Informed Schools selection from the state.
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New Administrative Appointments
BTCS Announces Administrative Appointments
05/28/2021
(updated 06/29/2021) BTCS is excited to announce new administrative appointments!
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Innovative High School Grant
Innovative High School Grant
05/21/2021
BTCS was among 21 school districts in the state to be awarded an Innovative High School grant!
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Teacher of the Year
Rotary & District Teachers of the Year
03/09/2021
Congratulations to the Rotary & District Teachers of the Year
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THS Announces pre-apprenticeship partnership
THS Announces pre-apprenticeship partnership
03/09/2021
Tennessee High School and J.A. Street & Associates enter partnership agreement and host signing ceremony for first student entering newly formed pre-apprenticeship program with Northeast State Community College/RCAM
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SRO Program Expansion
School Resource Officer program expands to serve all five elementary schools
01/25/2021
BTCS is excited to now have three additional school resource officers providing service to its five elementary schools.
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Night of Smiles
Speedway Children's Charities Awards Reading Buddies Bristol
11/16/2020
Bristol Tennessee City Schools would like to thank Speedway Children's Charities-Bristol Motor Speedway for their support of $3,900 to Reading Buddies Bristol at their annual Night of Smiles event!
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April Stipes, 2020 Rotary Teacher Award Winner
April Stipes receives Rotary Teacher Award
09/15/2020
The Rotary Club of Bristol VA-TN honored Bristol’s most outstanding teachers on Tuesday, September 15.
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School Calendars Released
Looking Ahead: School Calendars Released
09/08/2020
The 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars are now available.
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Returning Student Info Update
Returning Student Info Update
08/07/2020
Parents of all returning students MUST complete the Returning Student Information Update process.
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Register Now for Kindergarten and Preschool
Register Now for Kindergarten and Preschool
05/15/2020
Registration is open for the 2020-2021 school year for kindergarten and preschool.
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Manno Wins National Merit Scholarship
Manno Wins National Merit Scholarship
05/13/2020
Tennessee High’s Matthew Manno is the only Northeast Tennessee winner of $2,500 National Merit Scholarship
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Bristol's New Middle School
Bristol's New Middle School
04/01/2020
Construction for Bristol's new middle school is underway at the site of the current Vance Middle School. Here you can see renderings and construction photos of the new school! Check back for updates as work progresses!
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Adaptive Aquatics
THS hosts 10th Annual Adaptive Aquatics
03/06/2020
The Viking Hall Pool was filled with excited swimmers from across the region on Friday, March 6, as Tennessee High hosted the 10th Annual Adaptive Aquatics swim meet.
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Lilly and Manno named National Merit Finalists
Lilly and Manno advance to Finalist standing
02/19/2020
THS Seniors Ryan Lilly and Matthew Manno have advanced as 2019 Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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BTCS Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to BTCS Teachers of the Year!
02/17/2020
From eight district-wide nominees, three teachers were selected to represent BTCS in this year's state Teacher of the Year Award!
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Eastman Oratorical Winners
THS Students Take Top Prizes
01/23/2020
THS juniors take the top two spots from 170 entries in the sixth annual Black History Month Eastman Oratorical Contest
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BTES Recognized for Teacher Industry Day
BTES receives international recognition for economic development efforts
01/13/2020
Bristol Tennessee Essential Services received international recognition recently from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its work in Business Retention and Expansion Initiatives for its Teacher Industry Day program.
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Prevent the Spread of Germs
Prevent the Spread of Germs
12/03/2019
The cold and flu season is upon us! However, there are things we can do to protect ourselves and our children from becoming sick.
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TOPS Student Signs with University of Memphis
What Does a TOPS Student Look Like?
11/19/2019
Memphis student-athlete will graduate from Bristol’s online school in May to pursue her Division I tennis career.
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October Declared ACEs Awareness Month
Board Recognizes Importance of ACEs Awareness
10/23/2019
The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education passed a joint resolution with the Bristol Virginia Board of Education declaring October Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Awareness month.
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Bristol Students Perform High on State Assessments
Bristol Students Perform High on State Assessments
08/15/2019
Students in Bristol Tennessee City Schools improved their performance in nearly all areas of achievement and growth according to the 2019 TNReady scores.
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Reading Buddies Bristol In Need of More Volunteers
Reading Buddies Ready for More Volunteers!
08/15/2019
Reading Buddies is in search of volunteers as an additional school is added.
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THS Graduation 2019
Congratulations Graduates
05/28/2019
Congratulations to the THS and TOPS Class of 2019!
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Ms. Littleton Named Rotary Teacher of the Year
Rotary TN/VA Teacher of the Year
04/26/2019
Holston View's Briona Littleton was awarded Rotary Club of Bristol, VA/TN Teacher of the Year at the 32nd Annual Teacher Awards!
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Student Awards 2019
Congratulations To These Outstanding Students!
04/17/2019
The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education recently recognized several students for their outstanding accomplishments!
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BTCS Earns Campaign Chairman's Award
BTCS Employees Support United Way
03/18/2019
BTCS won the Campaign Chairman’s Award, which is awarded to the employees of the organization who achieved the most notable increase in giving!
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BTCS Foundation Grant Program
BTCS Foundation Grant Program
03/07/2019
BTCS Foundation grants provide enhanced learning opportunities for students.
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Teachers of the Year
Teachers of the Year
02/08/2019
Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year!
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This time the Battle at Bristol was Bots!
Bristol Bot Battle VEX IQ Challenge
01/19/2019
Two teams from Bristol Tennessee City Schools advanced to the state Vex IQ Challenge robotics finals.
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Choir
BTCS Children's Honor Choir
01/18/2019
BTCS Children's Honor Choir recently visited our nation's capitol.
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Arby's Classic 2018
Arby's Classic 2018
12/04/2018
The 36th Arby's Classic will, once again, bring exciting basketball to the court!
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Mighty Viking Band Finishes Season Undefeated in Class
Mighty Viking Band Finishes Season Undefeated in Class
12/03/2018
The Tennessee High School Mighty Viking Band finishes the 2018 season undefeated in class!
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Night of Smiles Reading Buddies Grant
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