Our special education teachers recently enjoyed a day of hands-on professional learning led by District School Psychologist Dr. Michael Hopkins and Districtwide Behavior Analyst Brandie Wishon.

We are thankful for these dedicated teachers!
1 day ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A smiling educator stands in a school library holding a completed classroom routine spinner divided into three color-coded sections labeled "Instruction," "Transitions," and "Group Time," with a blue arrow in the center pointing to one section.
Four educators work together around a table in a school library, cutting colored paper and assembling large circular classroom routine spinners. Another staff member stands nearby observing the activity.
Several educators kneel on the library floor, measuring, cutting, and gluing colored paper onto large circular poster boards as they create classroom routine spinners during a professional learning activity.
A classroom display shows a large interactive monitor with step-by-step instructions for creating a classroom routine spinner. Mounted beside the screen is a completed three-section spinner labeled "Transition," "Collaboration," and "Learning" in red, green, and yellow. Matching classroom expectation posters hang on the wall nearby.
Two educators sit at a table assembling colorful classroom routine spinners made from red, yellow, and green paper. Glue, scissors, markers, and printed instructions are spread across the table as they work.
Two educators sit on the library floor writing labels and attaching arrows to completed classroom routine spinners. Craft supplies, rulers, scissors, and paper are scattered around them as they put the finishing touches on their projects.

Back-to-school season is almost here! This is a great opportunity from the Sullivan County Regional Health Department to make sure your child's required immunizations are up to date before school begins.

Check-ups will be offered in Kingsport on July 28 and Blountville on July 30. Please see the flyer for details, including locations, times, fees, and guardian requirements.

For more information, call 423-279-2777.

1 day ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Colorful flyer titled "Summer Check-Ups!" promoting back-to-school health services. Two clinic locations are listed: Kingsport at 1041 E. Sullivan Street on July 28, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Blountville at 154 Blountville Bypass on July 30, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. A speech bubble encourages families to "Come get up-to-date vaccines and your physicals!" The flyer also advertises a Touch-A-Truck event and includes illustrations of an ambulance, a healthcare worker with a child, a bee, and a caterpillar. Contact information is provided: 423-279-2777. Additional notes state that back-to-school physicals cost $50 for uninsured children (TennCare billed if applicable), immunizations are available on a sliding scale, sports physicals are not offered, and a legal guardian must be present for minors or provide guardianship documentation if not the child's natural parent.
As you get ready for the new school year, now is a great time to see what supplies your student will need.

Tennessee's Sales Tax Holiday is July 31–August 2, making it a great opportunity to shop and save on eligible school supplies.

📚 Visit btcs.org/page/school-supply-lists to find your child's 2026-2027 school supply list.

We can't wait to welcome our students back for another great year!
1 day ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic promoting Bristol Tennessee City Schools school supply lists. The BTCS logo appears at the top above large maroon and black text reading, "School Supply Lists." A yellow pencil is displayed beneath the title. At the bottom, a black banner with a paper clip reads, "Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday July 31–August 2." The white background features light gray line drawings of school-related items, including pencils, rulers, paper, musical notes, science symbols, and school supplies.
🚌 Need to know your child's bus route?

As you prepare for the first day of school on Monday, August 3, be sure to look up your student's bus route information.

Visit btcs.org/page/bus-routes-school-zones to access the bus route lookup and find the information you need before the first day.

We look forward to welcoming our students back for another great school year!
5 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic promoting Bristol Tennessee City Schools bus route information. At the top is the BTCS logo above an illustrated yellow school bus facing forward with its headlights on. The bus appears to be driving down a wide white road against a maroon background. Large black text reads, "Bus Route Lookup." A black banner below reads, "First Day of School August 3." Along the bottom, smaller text says, "Visit btcs.org/page/bus-routes-school-zones for bus route information."

The first day of school is August 3, and our Back-to-School Guide is your one-stop resource for everything you need to get ready for the new school year!

You'll find helpful information about:
• School phone numbers
• Calendars
• School supply lists
• Bus routes
• District handbook
• School meal information
• District handbook
• And much more!

We've gathered the information you need in one convenient place.

Visit our Back-to-School Guide here: btcs.org/page/back-to-school-guide.

We can't wait to welcome our students back for another outstanding year!

5 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic promoting the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Back to School Guide. The design features a maroon spiral notebook page with the text: "Get ready with our Back to School Guide," "One-Stop Resource," and "School Starts August 3." The web address, "btcs.org/page/back-to-school-guide," appears at the bottom. A BTCS logo is in the upper left corner, with a yellow pencil and white eraser decorating the page against a black, lined background.
Visit the BTCS Book Bus today, July 23, at Avoca between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.

All services are FREE, and the books selected are forever books that do not have to be returned.

Summer meal distribution will also take place at Avoca today and beginning at 3 p.m., making this is a great one-stop opportunity!
6 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A colorful Bristol Tennessee City Schools Book Bus graphic announces the final stop of the summer. The headline reads, "BTCS Book Bus." Large text says, "Don't miss the LAST STOP of the summer! Visit the book bus today at Avoca between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m." Additional text states, "All services are FREE!" An illustration of the brightly decorated BTCS Book Bus, featuring children, books, and the words "Dream Big!," appears across the bottom. A note at the bottom reads, "The books chosen are forever books and do not need to be returned!" The graphic uses a blue background with red and yellow borders and a large green arrow pointing toward the bus.

🎁 Just 2 Days Away! 🎁

Christmas is coming early in Bristol!

This Saturday, join us for Christmas in July and help support the Johnia Berry Toy Drive, which provides Christmas gifts for local children in need.

Bring a new, unwrapped toy and enjoy a free slice of pizza while spending time with your community.

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕓 4–6 p.m.
📍 1203 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, TN

A single toy can make a lasting difference in a child's Christmas. If you're able, we'd love for you to stop by, donate, and help spread a little holiday magic in the middle of summer. We hope to see you there!

6 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Flyer promoting the Christmas in July Johnia Berry Toy Drive. The design features festive tropical graphics, including a palm tree decorated with Christmas lights and ornaments and a pink flamingo wearing a Santa-style hat while carrying a wrapped gift. A photo of Johnia Berry appears near the top. The flyer invites the community to "Join us to celebrate Christmas in July, a block party to benefit the Johnia Berry Toy Drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy donation for local children in need." A green banner reads, "Free pizza slice with donation." Event details: July 25 4–6 p.m. 1203 Edgemont Avenue Bristol, TN The bottom of the flyer includes the website johniaberry.org and logos for Bristol Tennessee City Schools and the Bristol Tennessee/Virginia Association of REALTORS® (BTVAR).

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Bristol Tennessee City Schools elementary schools will implement a five-minute schedule adjustment. The tardy bell will ring at 8:15 a.m. (previously 8:10 a.m.), and dismissal will be at 3:15 p.m. (previously 3:10 p.m.). Instructional time will remain unchanged. Middle and high school schedules will remain unchanged at 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This adjustment is designed to improve transportation efficiency, support more consistent bus arrival and dismissal times, and provide students on longer bus routes with additional time to eat breakfast before the school day begins. Elementary school doors will open for student arrival at 7:55 a.m. Morning LEAP will be available at each elementary school. Please reach out to your child's school for LEAP details.

We appreciate your partnership as we make this adjustment to better support our students and families.

7 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with a maroon background featuring a white megaphone icon at the top and a large white banner reading "Schedule Adjustment." The graphic announces that beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Bristol Tennessee City Schools elementary schools will follow a new daily schedule. The updated times are listed as 8:15 a.m. Tardy Bell and 3:15 p.m. Dismissal. The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears at the bottom of the graphic.

Back-to-school season is almost here! This is a great opportunity from the Sullivan County Regional Health Department to make sure your child's required immunizations are up to date before school begins.

Check-ups will be offered in Kingsport on July 28 and Blountville on July 30. Please see the flyer for details, including locations, times, fees, and guardian requirements.

For more information, call 423-279-2777.

9 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Colorful flyer titled "Summer Check-Ups!" promoting back-to-school health services. Two clinic locations are listed: Kingsport at 1041 E. Sullivan Street on July 28, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Blountville at 154 Blountville Bypass on July 30, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. A speech bubble encourages families to "Come get up-to-date vaccines and your physicals!" The flyer also advertises a Touch-A-Truck event and includes illustrations of an ambulance, a healthcare worker with a child, a bee, and a caterpillar. Contact information is provided: 423-279-2777. Additional notes state that back-to-school physicals cost $50 for uninsured children (TennCare billed if applicable), immunizations are available on a sliding scale, sports physicals are not offered, and a legal guardian must be present for minors or provide guardianship documentation if not the child's natural parent.
Construction on Haynesfield Elementary School began in 1926, and the school welcomed its first students in September 1927. As we prepare to celebrate this incredible milestone, we need your help telling the story of Haynesfield.

Were you a student, teacher, staff member, or family member connected to Haynesfield? Do you have photographs tucked away in an album, a favorite memory, or a story that's been passed down through your family?

We'd love for you to share it with us.

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and help us celebrate Haynesfield's rich history.

https://btcs.jotform.com/261813793289066
9 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
**Alt text:** A graphic with a faded, sketch-style image of Haynesfield Elementary School in the background. Centered over the image is a large red decorative badge with white text that reads, **"HELP US CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF HAYNESFIELD!"** The Haynesfield Hurricanes logo appears at the bottom of the badge. The graphic invites former students, staff, families, and community members to participate in the school's centennial celebration by sharing memories, stories, and photographs.
**Alt text:** A black-and-white graphic featuring a historic newspaper clipping with the bold headline, **"Haynesfield School Opens This Morning."** The article announces the opening of Haynesfield School in South Bristol in September 1927. A subheadline states that the school would be operated jointly by the city and county school systems, with **Ethel Coffer** serving as principal. The article explains that although the school officially opened that morning, classes would begin a few days later while construction and utility work were completed. It also notes that students would be classified, receive book lists, and purchase books and supplies at the school. The newspaper clipping is displayed on a black background.
**Alt text:** A black-and-white graphic featuring a historic newspaper clipping with the headline, **"Work Is Started on Haynesfield School."** The article announces the beginning of construction on the new Haynesfield School in 1926 in the Strongtown community just south of Bristol. It states that contractor Ed Glover of Blountville was awarded the project, notes that the school would initially be a one-story brick building with the possibility of a second story in the future, and reports that it was expected to be ready for occupancy by January 1, 1927. The newspaper clipping is displayed on a black background.

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Bristol Tennessee City Schools elementary schools will implement a five-minute schedule adjustment. The tardy bell will ring at 8:15 a.m. (previously 8:10 a.m.), and dismissal will be at 3:15 p.m. (previously 3:10 p.m.). Instructional time will remain unchanged. Middle and high school schedules will remain unchanged at 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

This adjustment is designed to improve transportation efficiency, support more consistent bus arrival and dismissal times, and provide students on longer bus routes with additional time to eat breakfast before the school day begins. Elementary school doors will open for student arrival at 7:55 a.m. Morning LEAP will be available at each elementary school. Please reach out to your child's school for LEAP details.

We appreciate your partnership as we make this adjustment to better support our students and families.

12 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with a maroon background featuring a white megaphone icon at the top and a large white banner reading "Schedule Adjustment." The graphic announces that beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Bristol Tennessee City Schools elementary schools will follow a new daily schedule. The updated times are listed as 8:15 a.m. Tardy Bell and 3:15 p.m. Dismissal. The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears at the bottom of the graphic.

Join Bristol Tennessee City Schools and the Bristol Tennessee/Virginia Association of REALTORS® for Christmas in July, a community block party benefiting the Johnia Berry Toy Drive!

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to help make the holidays brighter for local children in need, and you'll receive a free slice of pizza as our thank-you.

📅 Saturday, July 25
🕓 4–6 p.m.
📍 1203 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, TN

Every toy donated helps bring joy to children in our community this Christmas. We hope you'll stop by, enjoy the festivities, and help us make a difference—one toy at a time.

14 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Flyer promoting the Christmas in July Johnia Berry Toy Drive. The design features festive tropical graphics, including a palm tree decorated with Christmas lights and ornaments and a pink flamingo wearing a Santa-style hat while carrying a wrapped gift. A photo of Johnia Berry appears near the top. The flyer invites the community to "Join us to celebrate Christmas in July, a block party to benefit the Johnia Berry Toy Drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy donation for local children in need." A green banner reads, "Free pizza slice with donation." Event details: July 25 4–6 p.m. 1203 Edgemont Avenue Bristol, TN The bottom of the flyer includes the website johniaberry.org and logos for Bristol Tennessee City Schools and the Bristol Tennessee/Virginia Association of REALTORS® (BTVAR).

Congratulations to the Tennessee High School Marooned Mariners on an incredible performance at the MATE ROV World Championship!

Competing against some of the top robotics teams from around the globe, the Marooned Mariners earned an outstanding 14th-place finish at the world championship. They also ranked as the 7th-highest team in the United States and the 2nd-highest public school team in the nation.

Following regional competition, the team dedicated part of its summer break to refining several aspects of its project, from the ROV and control systems to technical documentation and its marketing display. Their hard work and commitment to continuous improvement paid off on the world stage.

We are incredibly proud of these students for representing our school district and our community with excellence. Congratulations to the Marooned Mariners and their leaders on this remarkable accomplishment!

19 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A group of eight Tennessee High School Marooned Mariners robotics team members and their coach pose in front of a Mate ROV Competition backdrop. The students wear matching maroon polo shirts with team logos and event name badges. Several hold underwater robotics equipment, including a large remotely operated vehicle (ROV), coiled tether cables, a rugged equipment case, and a tall blue trophy. The group smiles proudly after competing at the international event.

Back-to-school season is almost here! This is a great opportunity from the Sullivan County Regional Health Department to make sure your child's required immunizations are up to date before school begins.

Check-ups will be offered in Kingsport on July 28 and Blountville on July 30. Please see the flyer for details, including locations, times, fees, and guardian requirements.

For more information, call 423-279-2777.

23 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Colorful flyer titled "Summer Check-Ups!" promoting back-to-school health services. Two clinic locations are listed: Kingsport at 1041 E. Sullivan Street on July 28, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., and Blountville at 154 Blountville Bypass on July 30, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. A speech bubble encourages families to "Come get up-to-date vaccines and your physicals!" The flyer also advertises a Touch-A-Truck event and includes illustrations of an ambulance, a healthcare worker with a child, a bee, and a caterpillar. Contact information is provided: 423-279-2777. Additional notes state that back-to-school physicals cost $50 for uninsured children (TennCare billed if applicable), immunizations are available on a sliding scale, sports physicals are not offered, and a legal guardian must be present for minors or provide guardianship documentation if not the child's natural parent.
Happy Fourth of July from Bristol Tennessee City Schools! This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, a milestone birthday worth celebrating. We wish all our students, staff, and families a safe and memorable 4th!
25 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Two crossed American flags above the text "Happy Fourth of July" in blue script and red serif capital letters, on a white background decorated with red, white, and blue firework bursts in each corner. Below the text is the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo, a red B, with "BRISTOL TENNESSEE CITY SCHOOLS" in blue capital letters underlined in red.

REMINDER!

The BTCS Summer Free Meals Program WILL BE distributing meals on Thursday, July 2, at Avoca Elementary School! ☀️

Families may pick up free breakfast and lunch meal bundles for children under 18 from 3–6 p.m.

Please remember that a parent or guardian must be present to pick up meals. We look forward to serving our students and families again this week!

27 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A Bristol Tennessee City Schools Summer Free Meals Program flyer for Avoca Elementary School. The flyer features a cartoon orange wearing sunglasses on a surfboard beside the program title. The meal pickup site is listed as Avoca Elementary School from 3:00–6:00 p.m. on Thursdays: May 28; June 4, 11, 18, and 25; and July 2, 9, 16, and 23. Text states that each student will receive breakfast and lunch for seven days, and students in summer school will receive a three-day breakfast and lunch meal bundle at the Avoca site. Additional details note that any child under 18 is invited, meals are available first-come, first-served, and a parent or guardian must be present to pick up meals. Milk amounts included with meal packs are also listed. Contact information for the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Department of School Nutrition is provided, along with the phone number 423-652-9222. The flyer ends with the statement, “USDA is an equal opportunity provider.”
BTCS Summer Stream Camp was packed with activities like field trips and sports days, but elementary students also enjoyed quieter moments like Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time in Fairmount's awesome library. 📚💙

Campers had the freedom to choose any book that sparked their interest and settle in wherever they felt most comfortable to read.

A special highlight was a visit from Jingle, our Viking Academy therapy dog, who made the perfect reading buddy.

A heartfelt thank-you to retired BTCS teacher Kathy Hickie for serving as our Summer STREAM Camp librarian and helping create a welcoming space where every student could discover a new favorite book.

Although Summer STREAM Camp wrapped up last week, we hope our students continue reading, exploring, and learning all summer long! ☀️📖
28 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A student lies on the library carpet reading a chapter book during Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time while Jingle, the BTCS therapy dog, relaxes quietly beside them, serving as a calm reading companion.
A smiling student holds up The Slug by Elise Gravel after selecting it during Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time in the Fairmount Elementary School library.
A smiling student sits in a child-sized chair reading a colorful graphic novel during Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time in the Fairmount Elementary School library.
A smiling student proudly holds Tonight on the Titanic from the Magic Tree House series after choosing it for Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) time in the Fairmount Elementary School library.

Come visit the BTCS Book Bus at Little Hands on Holston Drive this morning from 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. 📚🚌☀️

This is the only stop for the Book Bus this week, and the next Book Bus day will be July 13.

All services are FREE, and the books selected are forever books that do not have to be returned.

Hope to see you there!

30 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
**Alt text:** Flyer with the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Book Bus logo at the top and the headline, "It's Book Bus Time!!" Below are schedules for June and July listing Book Bus stops, dates, and times. **June** * **Mondays** (No Book Bus services on June 1 or June 29 at Fairmount) * Fairmount Elementary School: 8:30–10:30 a.m. * Little Hands Child Care Center: 10:45–11:15 a.m. * **Thursdays** * By-Pass Day Care Center: 9–9:30 a.m. * Littlest Angel Child Care: 9:45–10:30 a.m. * Avoca Elementary School: 2:30–4:30 p.m. **July** * **July 13** * Little Hands Child Care Center: 10:45–11:15 a.m. * **July 16** * By-Pass Day Care Center: 9–9:30 a.m. * Littlest Angel Child Care: 9:45–10:30 a.m. * Avoca Elementary School: 2:30–4:30 p.m. * **July 23** * Avoca Elementary School: 2:30–4:30 p.m. The flyer also notes **no Book Bus services on July 2 or July 6–9, 2026**. A message at the bottom states that all services are free, books are theirs to keep and do not need to be returned, and families are encouraged to attend the most convenient location. The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears at the bottom.
Thank you to Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds and members of the TDOE team for taking the time to visit our Summer STREAM programs at Fairmount Elementary School and Tennessee Middle School.

We were excited to share the outstanding work of our students, teachers, staff, and administrators. We are proud of the engaging summer learning opportunities our educators provide and grateful for the opportunity to share the great things happening in BTCS.
about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds and district leaders observe elementary students participating in a summer STREAM classroom at Fairmount Elementary School. Students work independently and together on reading and learning activities while visitors engage with the class during the school's summer learning program.
students participate in a hands-on summer STREAM lesson at Tennessee Middle School while Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds, department staff, and Bristol Tennessee City Schools leaders observe from the back of the classroom during a district visit. Students work with instructional materials and collaborate around tables as visitors watch the lesson in progress.
Group photo of Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Lizzette Reynolds, Tennessee Department of Education staff, and Bristol Tennessee City Schools administrators and staff standing together in the commons area at Tennessee Middle School during the department's visit to the district's Summer STREAM program.
Check out the Summer BTCS Newsletter for summer reading information, 2026-2027 school supply lists, highlights from around the district, and more! https://tinyurl.com/btcs2026summernews
about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
**Alt text:** Graphic with a maroon border and white center featuring the text "BTCS News" at the top and "SUMMER 2026" in large maroon letters in the center. A stylized silhouette of the Tennessee High School campus appears in the upper-right corner. The design serves as a cover image for the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Summer 2026 newsletter.