🎄🎅 Exciting News from BTCS! 🎅🎄
This holiday season, our students want to make sure Santa knows about some very special people who’ve gone above and beyond in their classrooms. We’re thrilled to announce our District Teachers of the Year:
✨ Allyson Rutherford – PreK-4 (Fairmount)
✨ Nicole Barrett – 5-8 (TOPS)
✨ Brad Morelock – 9-12 (Tennessee High)
These outstanding educators make a difference every day, and we’re hoping Santa leaves a little extra cheer in their stockings this year! After the holidays, we will celebrate each of our winners with a special highlight!
We’d also like to honor our School-Level Teachers of the Year:
🌟 Gay Proffitt (Anderson)
🌟 Christina Moody-Lawson (Avoca)
🌟 Lori Evans (Haynesfield)
🌟 Victoria Lampkin (Holston View)
🌟 Kendra Hale (Tennessee Middle)
Thank you to all of these incredible teachers for their dedication, creativity, and commitment to our students. Congratulations!
🚀🤖 RoboFlow ENGAGED! 🤖🚀
Check out how our elementary innovators are taking robotics to the next level in the RoboFlow Go! video!🌟 These young innovators are coding, building, and problem-solving like pros. If you know a student in RoboFlow, ask them about their latest mission—it’s out of this world! 🌌 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YzqZeADNhY
👾 We’re PROUD of their hard work and can’t wait to see where their robotic skills take them next. Stay tuned, because the future is automated excellence!
As we reported earlier, Tennessee High was placed in a Hold while we investigate a situation. As we continue to investigate, we will maintain a Hold for the duration of the school day. A Hold means that students remain in a secure location and continue with classroom instruction. Students may be allowed to move throughout the building in a closely supervised manner.
Tennessee High will dismiss on a regular schedule. We will share additional information with parents this evening.
Out of an abundance of caution, Tennessee High School is in a Hold while we investigate a situation. All students and staff are safe. We will provide additional information as soon as possible. Please know that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
BTCS will host the next Flexible Learning Day for students on Monday, January 6, following Christmas Break. If you would like your child to attend, please register now through December 18. https://www.btcs.org/o/btcs/page/flexible-learning-day
Congratulations to all Viking student-athletes and teams who participated in fall sports for your continued accomplishments on and off the field! athletics.btcs.org/fall2024news
As temperatures begin to drop, it's important to stay informed about potential schedule changes! For example, if there's a two-hour delay, school will start two hours later than usual but will dismiss at the regular time. For schedule change procedures and the best ways to stay informed when winter weather hits, go to www.btcs.org/schedulechanges.
The annual Johnia Berry Memorial Toy Drive is underway from November 1 through December 3. This heartfelt initiative invites the community to donate toys for infants up to age 14 at area Food City locations and the Tennessee High Office.
This toy drive is a tribute to Johnia Berry, a 2001 Tennessee High School graduate, who was passionate about dedicating her life to helping children. All toys collected will be distributed to children in Bristol, ensuring that the joy of the holiday season reaches those who need it most. The BTCS effort is coordinated by the THS Civinettes and the BTCS Family Resource Center.
The toy drive is sponsored by Food City, News Channel 11, and the Pharoahs Car Clubs of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. For more information, please visit johniaberry.org. Join us in honoring Johnia's legacy by bringing smiles to children this holiday season.
On Veterans Day, we honor the veterans within our BTCS community and beyond. Your service and sacrifice have protected our freedoms, and we’re deeply grateful for your courage and commitment. Today and every day, we thank you for all you have given in service to our country.
BTCS and Bristol Tennessee Parks & Rec are now registering students in grades K-5 for Elementary School-Based basketball and cheerleading. For more information, go to www.btcs.org/youthsports.
Check out the highlights from the October meeting of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education and learn more about THS Viking Robotics! https://bristoltennesseecityschools.edurooms.com/engage/bristol-tennessee-city-schools/newsletters/board-meeting-summary-october-2024
BTCS schools are closed tomorrow, November 5, for election day. Schools will return to a regular schedule on Wednesday, November 6.
Join the Order of the RoboFLOW with 4th and 5th Grade Robotics! Do you know what each letter in FLOW represents? Check out the video to learn more. Apply online at the link provided or get an application from your child's teacher.
https://forms.office.com/r/hTJWwMjMnB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM-pURw4WFg
It’s National Principals Month! This month, we honor the hard work and dedication of all our BTCS principals who lead with passion, commitment, and vision. Thank you for all that you do!
Check out the latest issue of BTCS News! https://bristoltennesseecityschools.edurooms.com/engage/bristol-tennessee-city-schools/newsletters/btcs-news-fall-2024
Reminder: Tomorrow, October 14, is a flexible learning day for pre-registered students only. All students return to their regular schedules on Tuesday, October 15. We look forward to seeing everyone back in class!
BTCS proudly announces a new staff member who will be joining Tennessee High School’s Viking Academy by January 2025. Welcome Jingle, the first official Therapy Dog in BTCS. Jingle is a 10-week-old goldendoodle who was born on July 19, 2024.
Jingle is a cheerful girl with a bouncy step and a wagging tail. Her joyful spirit is infectious and is sure to bring smiles wherever she goes. She loves playing with squeaky toys and can often be found chasing after them with boundless enthusiasm. Jingle has a soft, easy, gentle side and loves to be petted and brushed, which makes her the perfect dog for our district. Read more at https://www.btcs.org/page/therapy-dogs.
Schools will be closed for Fall Break from October 7-11. Have a great break! Remember, only pre-registered students attend Fall Intersession on October 8, 9, and 10, as well as the flexible learning day on October 14.
Check out the highlights from the September meeting of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education! https://bristoltennesseecityschools.edurooms.com/engage/bristol-tennessee-city-schools/newsletters/board-meeting-summary-september-2024
Schools will be closed Friday, September 20, for Race Day! Have a great weekend!