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The BTCS Department of School Nutrition has been awarded a $90,000 grant through the Local Food for Tennessee Schools program, administered by the Tennessee Department of Education. This initiative, which is part of the cooperative agreement between the USDA and Tennessee, aims to encourage healthier eating habits among students and foster closer relationships between schools and local farmers.

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.

Congratulations to the graduates of the Tennessee High School and Tennessee Online Public School Classes of 2023!

The recent BTCS Family Resource Center LEAP enrichment program has brought much excitement to the afterschool program in recent weeks!

Ready Workforce Institute is a new program that allows students to work each Friday at job placements in local businesses.

Tennessee High School and Seaman Corporation signed the first students on May 5 in a newly formed pre-apprenticeship partnership.

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.

On March 23, hundreds of students, parents, and community members gathered at Tennessee Middle School for the 8th Annual Virginia Duff Fine Arts Festival.

Bristol Tennessee City Schools is excited to announce Trey Arrington has been named principal of Fairmount Elementary School.

BTCS would like to welcome two new members to the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education. Debbie Darnell and Jennifer Henson were sworn in at the January 16, 2023, board meeting. Welcome Ms. Darnell and Ms. Henson!

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.

Congratulations to seven THS students who recently earned their Pharmacy Technician Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Jill Harrison and Nelson Pyle, two longtime Bristol Tennessee Board of Education members, were celebrated for their service at the December meeting.

Fairmount School Resource Officer Bradley Corby was presented with a Bristol First Award during the December 6 City Council meeting.

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.

Congratulations to Community Tectonics Architects and the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education for being selected for two School of the Year Awards for Excellence in Architectural Design for the new Bristol Tennessee Middle School.

Schools across the district held events to honor our nation's veterans.

BTCS has named Curt Rutherford the new chief facilities maintenance officer for the district.

The students and staff of Viking Academy showcase their new facility!

Does the thought of summer school sound like a chore? Then you likely have not experienced BTCS Summer STREAM Camp!

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.

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.

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!

We congratulate our two BTCS recipients of the 2022 YWCA Tribute to Women Award: Kim Kirk and Kay Ward!

Welcome to PLAYS, an unplugged time of Haynesfield Elementary students engaged in hands-on activities designed to inspire their creativity and imagination.

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.

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.

Athletic Director Barry Wade was named TIAAA Athletic Director of the Year for the state of Tennessee.

Construction is underway for the new Viking Academy at Friendship Career Center.

Online registration for pre-K and kindergarten for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year opens March 27.

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.

Congratulations to all school nominees and the three district teachers selected to represent BTCS for state Teacher of the Year.

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.

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!

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.

BTCS has been selected as a Reading 360 Model District for outstanding work in early literacy!

Haynesfield, Holston View, and TOPS receive state's highest distinction

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.

Tennessee Middle, Fairmount, Haynesfield, and Holston View receive Trauma-Informed Schools selection from the state.

(updated 06/29/2021) BTCS is excited to announce new administrative appointments!

BTCS was among 21 school districts in the state to be awarded an Innovative High School grant!

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

Congratulations to the Rotary & District Teachers of the Year

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!

The Rotary Club of Bristol VA-TN honored Bristol’s most outstanding teachers on Tuesday, September 15.

The 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school calendars are now available.

Parents of all returning students MUST complete the Returning Student Information Update process.

Tennessee High’s Matthew Manno is the only Northeast Tennessee winner of $2,500 National Merit Scholarship

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!

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.

THS Seniors Ryan Lilly and Matthew Manno have advanced as 2019 Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

From eight district-wide nominees, three teachers were selected to represent BTCS in this year's state Teacher of the Year Award!

THS juniors take the top two spots from 170 entries in the sixth annual Black History Month Eastman Oratorical Contest

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.

The cold and flu season is upon us! However, there are things we can do to protect ourselves and our children from becoming sick.

Memphis student-athlete will graduate from Bristol’s online school in May to pursue her Division I tennis career.

Schools kickoff Fuel Up to Play 60 grants!

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.

Students in Bristol Tennessee City Schools improved their performance in nearly all areas of achievement and growth according to the 2019 TNReady scores.

Reading Buddies is in search of volunteers as an additional school is added.

Congratulations to the THS and TOPS Class of 2019!

Holston View's Briona Littleton was awarded Rotary Club of Bristol, VA/TN Teacher of the Year at the 32nd Annual Teacher Awards!

The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education recently recognized several students for their outstanding accomplishments!

BTCS won the Campaign Chairman’s Award, which is awarded to the employees of the organization who achieved the most notable increase in giving!

BTCS Foundation grants provide enhanced learning opportunities for students.

Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year!

Two teams from Bristol Tennessee City Schools advanced to the state Vex IQ Challenge robotics finals.

BTCS Children's Honor Choir recently visited our nation's capitol.

The 36th Arby's Classic will, once again, bring exciting basketball to the court!

The Tennessee High School Mighty Viking Band finishes the 2018 season undefeated in class!

Reading Buddies receives Speedway Children's Charities Grant!