The community is invited to celebrate the season of giving a little early this year at the annual Christmas in July event to benefit the Johnia Berry Toy Drive, taking place Friday, July 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. at 1203 Edgemont Avenue in Bristol, Tennessee. This festive block party honors the memory of Johnia Berry and continues her legacy of kindness by collecting new, unwrapped toys for local children in need. Guests can enjoy food trucks, activities, and holiday cheer while supporting a meaningful cause. All are encouraged to attend, bring a toy, and help spread joy to local families in need. The event is a partnership of the Bristol TN/VA Association of Realtors, Bristol Tennessee City Schools, and the Johnia Berry Toy Drive.
about 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Image with christmas lights and a sun. Photo of Johnia Berry. Text "Christmas in July, Johnia Berry Toy Drive"
Congratulations 2025-26 Teacher of the Year Regional-Level Semi-Finalist Allyson Rutherford! Representing Bristol Tennessee City Schools in the First Region, she is one of just 27 educators across the state selected to advance to the next stage. The state scoring committee will select nine regional finalists this month. Thank you, Allyson, for your commitment to excellence in education!
about 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A smiling woman with curly dark hair, wearing a red dress with orange floral embroidery, is pictured on the left. On the right, white text reads: “Congratulations Allyson Rutherford! Teacher of the Year Region-Level Semi-Finalist.” At the bottom is the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo. The background is maroon with abstract patterns.
The BTCS Summer Book Bus is getting ready to roll your way this summer starting this week with stops on Monday and Thursday! Check out the locations, days, and times. For more information, visit www.btcs.org/bookbus.
about 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic promoting the BTCS Book Bus summer schedule. Text reads: “BTCS Book Bus – Join the fun this summer at the location most convenient for your family! All services are FREE!” Dates and times listed: June 2, 9, 16, 23: • Fairmount Elementary School – 8:30–10:30 a.m. • Little Hands Child Care Center – 10:45–11:20 a.m. June 5, 12, 19, 26 and July 10, 17: • By-Pass Day Care Center – 9:00–9:30 a.m. • Littlest Angel Child Care – 9:45–10:30 a.m. • Avoca Elementary School – 2:30–4:30 p.m. July 7, 14: • Little Hands Child Care Center – 10:45–11:20 a.m. Note: No services from June 30–July 4. Books are free to keep. A library card is not required. BTCS Book Bus is a partnership with the Bristol Public Library.
Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and service will never be forgotten. #MemorialDay #BTCSRemembers
about 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
An American flag waves against a partly cloudy sky. Centered text reads: "5/26/25 – We Remember – Thank You!" with stars above and below the text. The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in the bottom left corner.
📣 Summer Meal Pickup starts soon! Starting May 29, Bristol Tennessee City Schools will offer free summer meal packs every Thursday Through July 10 at Avoca Elementary from 3–6 PM. Each child under 18 will receive a 7-day pack with breakfast, lunch, and milk. No registration required—meals are first come, first served. A parent or guardian must be present to pick up meals.
about 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Flyer for Bristol Tennessee City Schools’ Summer Free Meals Program at Avoca Elementary School. Distribution is on Thursdays from 3:00–6:00 p.m. Dates: May 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26; and July 3, 10. Each student receives breakfast and lunch for seven days. Summer school students receive a three-day bundle. Any child under 18 is eligible. Includes milk. Meals are first-come, first-served. A parent or guardian must be present. For more info, call 423-652-9222. Features a cartoon orange with sunglasses and text: “Children’s Free Meal Distribution.”
Get ready for an action-packed summer with Viking Youth Sports Camps! Open to students in grades K–8, these camps are a great way to stay active, build skills, and make new friends. Each camp is just $50! View the full schedule and register now at btcs.org/youthsportscamp — or sign up the day of the event! Let’s go Vikings!
about 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Flyer for Viking Youth Sports Camps for grades K–8, organized by Bristol Tennessee City Schools. The camps promote getting active, learning skills, and making new friends. Most camps run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and cost $50 each. Dates and sports offered: Football: May 27–28 Tennis: May 27–28 Basketball: May 29–30 (Girls), June 11–12 (Boys) Baseball: May 29–30 Softball: June 2–3 Volleyball: June 4–5 Soccer: July 7–8 Running: June 16–17 (6:30–8:00 p.m.) Cheer: August 18 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Camps marked with a star symbol include a shirt. Register at btcs.org/youthsportscamp or on the day of the event.
Today is School Lunch Hero Day! We’re celebrating the amazing BTCS School Nutrition teams who serve our students with care, kindness, and a whole lot of heart. From balancing menus to brightening days, they do it all. Thank you for keeping our schools nourished and running strong—you truly are heroes!
about 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with a bold, comic book-style design. A black-outlined shield is centered on a yellow burst background. Inside the shield, the text reads “School Lunch Hero Day” in large, yellow, blocky letters with a shadow effect. The background inside the shield features a gray and white radial halftone pattern.
Check out the highlights of the April Bristol Tennessee Board of Education meeting: https://bit.ly/3GJhiPP.
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Bristol Tennessee Board of Education members stand together outside a brick building for a group photo. The graphic highlights the April 21, 2025, board meeting summary and features Avoca Elementary School as the April Spotlight. The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo is displayed, along with meeting details and a link prompt for the full summary.
Registration for the 2025 Power of Play Youth Sports Day is still open for BTCS PreK–5 students! Registration is also available the day of the event—May 2—starting at 5:30 p.m. at the TMS track. Enjoy games, prizes, free books, and more! Details: btcs.org/powerofplay
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Flyer for the 2025 Power of Play Youth Sports Day, a partnership between Bristol Tennessee City Schools and Bristol Tennessee Parks & Recreation. The event is Friday, May 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Middle School (TMS) track. In case of rain, the event will move indoors at TMS. At 5:30 p.m., the Family Fun Walk, on-site registration, and Vendor Village will open, followed by track and field events. This is a free event for BTCS students in Pre-K through 5th grade. Track & Field Events include: • 50–100 meter runs • Standing broad jump • Wiffle ball throw • Relays Also enjoy: • Vendor Village • Free books from the BTCS Book Bus • Meet-and-greet with Tennessee High School athletes • Door prizes and grand prizes • Food samples Text at the bottom reads: “Register now to participate, or register on site on May 2!” with a “Register Now” button and the website www.btcs.org/powerofplay. A QR code links to registration for Power of Play Youth Sports Day for PreK–5th grade.
It’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! We are so thankful for the dedicated BTCS drivers who safely transport our students each day. From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, your commitment and care make a difference in every ride. Thank you for all you do!
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with a yellow and orange background featuring bold brown text that reads: “School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.” The date “April 22, 2025” appears on the right. Below the text is an illustrated yellow school bus. At the bottom, the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo is shown.
Reminder: All BTCS schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. We hope our students and staff enjoy the long weekend!
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with a teal background and a watercolor-style red flower. Large cream-colored text reads: “Schools Closed. Friday, April 18, 2025. Good Friday.” At the bottom, the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in red.
Planning is underway for Dale Burns Youth Sports this fall! We would love your feedback to determine interest in flag football, tackle football, volleyball, and cheerleading. Thank you! 👉 Please complete one survey per child: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TDJD2XH
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
“Interest Survey – Youth Sports – Rising Grades K-5 – Dale Burns Youth Sports Program.” Logos for Bristol Tennessee City Schools and Bristol Parks & Recreation appear in the bottom corners. The design features bold black, white, and maroon color blocks with wave detail.
Today marks the final day of National Assistant Principals Week, and we’ve spent the week celebrating the outstanding assistant principals and program assistants who help our schools thrive. Their leadership, dedication, and heart make a difference every single day. Thank you for all you do to support students, staff, and families across BTCS!
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic celebrating Assistant Principals Week, April 7–11, 2025. The background is dark blue with the word "Happy" in large white letters, followed by "Assistant Principals Week!" in white and the date in light teal. Two labeled sections list names: Assistant Principals – Tennessee Middle: Jeff Mustard, Carlinda Shaw, Barry Wade; Tennessee High: Dave Collins, Jeremy Humphrey, Paul Pendleton, Ashleigh Shu, Kelly Vance. Program Assistants – Amanda White (Anderson), Sherry Hutton (Avoca), Kayla McMeans and Tracy Easterling (Fairmount), Allyson Dowdell (Haynesfield), Tim Smith (Holston View). Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo at the bottom.
Happy National Librarian Day! 📚 April is also School Library Month, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible librarians who serve our schools every day: Anderson: Lindsey McKinney Avoca: Sarah Cross Fairmount: Allyson Rutherford Haynesfield: Pam Egeler Holston View: Brooke Fleenor TMS: Allison Ball THS: Britni Sauceman & Shannon Silvers Thank you for helping our students grow, learn, and explore!
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with a maroon background and the heading “School Library Month” styled above a cartoon bookshelf edge. A list of librarians by school appears in white text: Anderson: Lindsey McKinney; Avoca: Sarah Cross; Fairmount: Allyson Rutherford; Haynesfield: Pam Egeler; Holston View: Brooke Fleenor; TMS: Allison Ball; THS: Britni Sauceman & Shannon Silvers. To the right, the message “Happy National Librarian Day!” is displayed. At the bottom is the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo.
Bristol Tennessee City Schools is excited to announce Kayla McMeans has been named the new principal of Holston View Elementary School. Ms. McMeans comes to Holston View from Fairmount Elementary where she has been serving as program assistant. She began her career in education in 2007. Before joining BTCS two years ago, Ms. McMeans served as an assistant principal in Sullivan County Schools for four years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Arts and Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Union College. “I am honored to join the Holston View family and to have the opportunity to lead a school with such a strong tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and community spirit,” said Ms. McMeans. “It is my educational vision to ensure that every student feels valued, inspired, and excited to come to school each and every day. I look forward to making meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families while continuing to uphold the values that make Holston View such a special place.” Ms. McMeans will replace Dr. Vonda Beavers, who is currently serving as interim principal. Dr. Beavers will remain in the interim role until a transition timeline is determined for Ms. McMeans. Congratulations, Ms. McMeans!
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Photo of Kayla McMeans with Castle image with "Bristol Tennessee City Schools, Kayla McMeans, Principal, Holston View Elementary, Administrative Announcement"
Spring has sprung, and so has the latest issue of BTCS News! Don’t miss a moment—check it out now and see what’s blooming in BTCS! https://tinyurl.com/spring2025btcsnews
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
BTCS News Spring 2025 graphic featuring bold text on a maroon and white background, with the Bristol Tennessee City Schools skyline logo in the top right corner
At this month's school board meeting, Tennessee Middle School was in the spotlight with student council and Honey, the therapy dog. Follow the link for meeting highlights! https://bristoltennesseecityschools.edurooms.com/engage/bristol-tennessee-city-schools/newsletters/board-meeting-summary-march-2025
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Five members of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education stand smiling in front of a brick building. Text on the image reads: "Bristol Tennessee Board of Education. Meeting Summary March 24, 2025. March Spotlight: Tennessee Middle School. The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on March 24, at 6 p.m. at the Administration Building. Follow the link for the meeting summary." The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in the lower right corner.
On The Right Track: Community Support Day 📅 Tuesday, March 25 I 🕓 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. I 📍 Tennessee High School Track I Tennessee High School families are invited to On The Right Track: Community Support Day, a special event offering valuable resources on key adolescent issues such as teen driving, mental health, substance use, and basic needs assistance. Local community representatives will be on-site to provide essential information and connect families with organizations dedicated to supporting youth well-being. This event is hosted by Bristol Tennessee City Schools and Communities in Schools, with support from: ✔️ BTCS Family Resource Center ✔️ Frontier Health ✔️ Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition ✔️ Bristol TN Police Department ✔️ YWCA ✔️ YMCA No registration is required—just stop by and take advantage of these valuable resources! For more information, contact: 📧 Ashton Rosenboro aroseenboro@cisofah.org | (423) 225-2278 rosenboroa@btcs.org | (423) 652-9449
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A promotional graphic for ‘On The Right Track: Community Support Day.’ The background is blue with a black and yellow diagonal ribbon-like design in the top right corner. The event title, ‘ON THE RIGHT TRACK: COMMUNITY SUPPORT DAY,’ is displayed in large, bold yellow text. Below, the date and time, ‘Tuesday, March 25 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,’ and location, ‘@ Tennessee High School Track,’ are written in white text inside a yellow rounded rectangle. The ‘Communities In Schools Appalachian Highlands’ logo is in the top center, while the top left corner contains logos for ‘United Way of Bristol TN/VA’ and ‘Bristol Tennessee City Schools,’ along with the text ‘In partnership with BTCS.’
Reminder: Monday, March 17, is a Flexible Learning Day. Schools will be closed, except for students who have pre-registered for the flexible learning day. All students will return on a regular schedule on Tuesday, March 18.
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A warm-toned graphic with an orange and yellow gradient background, featuring “Schools Closed” in a handwritten-style font at the top with small butterfly illustrations. Below, black text reads: “Monday, March 17 Flexible Learning Day” followed by red text: “Schools Closed except for students who are pre-registered for the Flexible Learning Day.” At the bottom, the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in green and orange, above an illustrated row of yellow daffodils.
🎉 Congratulations to Kay Ward! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate Kay Ward, who was recognized as a finalist for the Coordinated School Health Student, Family, and Community Involvement Coordinator of the Year at last week's Coordinated School Health Institute in Nashville! This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who go above and beyond to engage students, parents, community members, and volunteers in ways that enhance student health and well-being. With over four decades of dedication to public education, Ms. Ward continues to make a lasting impact as Bristol Tennessee City Schools Coordinator of Family and Community Engagement. From supporting families’ basic needs to promoting literacy and even helping bring the district’s first therapy dog to our schools, her passion and commitment shine through in everything she does. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Ward on this well-deserved recognition! 👏
over 1 year ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Photo of woman holding a certificate in front of a gold and silver wall