


Representatives from Bloomberg Philanthropies and Ballad Health visited Bristol Tennessee City Schools on September 29 to learn how our students are gaining early access to health science pathways through the Ballad Health Academy.
BTCS is the only district in the region offering high school credit in health science at the middle school level—and we lead the region in Ballad Academy enrollment.
Read the full story. https://www.btcs.org/article/2465423


📚 Sign up by Wednesday, October 8th ! 🍂
Bristol Tennessee City Schools is now registering students for Fall Intersession (October 14–16) and our Flexible Learning Day (October 20).
✅ Open to all K–12 students
✅ Remediation and academic support
✅ Bus transportation available for full-day participants
👉 Get more info and sign up: www.btcs.org
Don’t miss this chance for your student to get extra support!


Both schools earned Level 5 composite scores — the highest possible rating — through the Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) for the 2024–25 school year!
This recognition reflects the incredible growth and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Thank you for your commitment to helping every student learn, grow, and succeed!


Today we celebrate National Custodian Appreciation Day! Our custodial staff works diligently behind the scenes to keep BTCS schools clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families. Thank you for the vital role you play in our schools every day.


October is National Principals Month! 🎉 We’re grateful for the outstanding leaders who guide our schools each day. Keep an eye out this month as we spotlight each of our principals and celebrate their dedication to BTCS students and staff.


Join us for a night of games, food, and prizes on Thursday, October 23, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at TMS!
✨ Trunk decorating contest
✨ Food trucks (2 to Taco & Sunset Slush)
✨ Candy, giveaways, and lots of FUN!
👻 Costumes encouraged! Bring the whole family for this exciting fall event hosted by Communities In Schools Appalachian Highlands in partnership with BTCS.
We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉


Join us October 3 at the Tennessee High football game and learn how to make a difference when it matters most!
⏰ 4:30–6:30 Viking Village | 5:30–8:00 Alleyway


✨ We’re proud to share that Bristol Tennessee City Schools has been named a 2024–25 Change Makers Award District! This statewide recognition honors our commitment to building strong systems of support that help every student thrive.
📖 Read more about this honor: https://www.btcs.org/article/2443386




Happy Arts in Education Week! 🎨 BTCS is proud to honor the creativity, passion, and dedication of our students and teachers across all fine arts programs. From music and theater to visual arts, the arts enrich our schools, inspire learning, and strengthen our community.


More Career Opportunities Ahead for BTCS Students!
Thanks to a new TVA Workforce Invest Grant, Bristol Tennessee City Schools students will:
-Connect with local business leaders during Career Connections Week
-Experience running a city for a day through JA BizTown Mobile
-Explore real-world career pathways with hands-on learning
Read the full story: https://www.btcs.org/article/2420182




On Sunday, September 7, we proudly celebrated the newest class of inductees into the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame.
These outstanding athletes, coaches, and contributors from Tennessee High School and Slater High School were recognized for their achievements, leadership, and lasting impact on athletics in our community.
Join us in congratulating this year’s inductees!
See the full list here ➡️ BTCS Athletic Hall of Fame


🐾 Meet Dolly! 🐾
Tennessee High School is excited to welcome our newest therapy dog, Dolly—a tiny, lovable Goldendoodle who will be providing comfort and smiles to our Viking community.
Check out the feature article written by Maroon & White staff writer Neela Cooke to learn more about Dolly’s story and the important role she’ll play at THS.
A special thank you to Dolly’s Top Dog sponsor, Friendship Enterprises, for making her work possible!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/THStherapydogDolly




At its August 18 meeting, the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education spotlighted Accelerated Learning. This month’s focus highlights opportunities that help students move ahead and challenge themselves academically.
View the full meeting summary here: https://tinyurl.com/augustboardbtcs.


Throughout our discussions with the City of Bristol, Tennessee, our priority has consistently been ensuring that any facility meets the needs of Tennessee High student-athletes first. As was mentioned in the City of Bristol, Tennessee’s public statement, this included advocating for equitable locker room space for our teams that is comparable to other sports—something we even offered to fund to reduce the burden on the project.
Please know that we remain firmly dedicated to meeting the facility needs of Tennessee High Baseball, and we hope the city remains committed to creating top-tier facilities for our students. We thank the community for their continued support!



Welcome back, BTCS students! We can’t wait to see you next week for the first day of school.
Reminder: Monday, August 4 is an early dismissal day.
🔹 Elementary Schools: 8:10–10:10 AM
🔹 TMS & THS: 7:30–9:30 AM
Tuesday, August 5 is a regular schedule day. There is no day off between the early dismissal and regular schedule day this year.
