Congratulations to Tennessee High School student Dominic Shipley on being named a National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalist for the 2025-26 school year! This prestigious recognition highlights Dominic's hard work, academic excellence, and dedication. We are so proud of this outstanding achievement.
about 23 hours ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic congratulating Tennessee High School student Dominic Shipley as a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist. The top portion features the National Merit Scholarship Program logo with the words “Congratulations Dominic Shipley” above and “Semifinalist” below. At the bottom are two photos: on the left, Dominic stands in front of a painted boulder with a Viking head, wearing a maroon THS Throws shirt and black shorts; on the right, his formal senior portrait in a black tuxedo with a bow tie. The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in the lower left corner.
All BTCS schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 12, for Fall Race Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
1 day ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Closed Race DayGraphic with a black background. At the top, large white text reads “Schools Closed.” Below, red script text says “Race Day.” A black-and-white checkered stripe runs across the image. White block text reads “Friday, September 12.” At the bottom is an illustration of three race cars stacked diagonally, labeled with the numbers 59, 35, and 50. Along the bottom edge is the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo.

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

2 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A large group of Bristol Tennessee City Schools Athletic Hall of Fame inductees pose together in a gymnasium. The group includes men and women of various ages, some wearing medals around their necks, with red curtains and a maroon-and-white floor visible in the background.

🐾 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

14 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Social media graphic announcing Tennessee High School’s new therapy dog, Dolly. The top section shows the headline of a Maroon & White student newspaper article titled “Hello, Dolly! Welcome Bristol’s Newest Therapy Dog,” written by staff writer Neela Cooke. To the right is a photo of Dolly, a small, fluffy brown Goldendoodle puppy with white markings, standing on a street in front of Tennessee High School. Below, a red banner reads, “Thanks to Dolly’s Top Dog sponsor Friendship Enterprises!” At the bottom are the Friendship Cars logo with a cartoon dog and the Bristol Tennessee City Schools Therapy Dog Program logo.
Want to better understand your child’s learning progress? The TCAP Family Portal gives parents access to personalized information, test results, and resources to support learning at home. Schools are in the process of sending home each student's printed state TCAP score reports from last school year. Once you receive your child's report, we encourage you to visit the TCAP Family Portal for more information about your child's TCAP results. For instructions on accessing the portal, go to https://www.btcs.org/page/tcap-family-portal.
18 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with the headline “Know More, Learn More TN.” Text reads, “Support every step of your child’s learning journey! Visit the TCAP Family Portal!” A photo of hands typing on a laptop keyboard is shown in the center. Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo is at the bottom.

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.

18 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Bristol Tennessee Board of Education members stand together outside a brick building. A banner on the left reads “Bristol Tennessee Board of Education – Meeting Summary, August 18, 2025.” A maroon highlight below features the August Spotlight on “Accelerated Learning.” Text at the bottom notes that the Board held its regular meeting on August 18 at the Administration Building.
Today, the city of Bristol, Virginia, announced a new partnership with Boyd Sports to build a facility for the Bristol State Liners. After many ups and downs in our shared efforts toward a new stadium, we understand this news may feel disappointing to some. While we had communicated to the city of Bristol, Tennessee, our continued commitment to the project as recently as yesterday, ultimately, we believe this new direction is the best course for our baseball program and for our students. Moving forward, this allows us to focus solely on what is in the best interest of our teams and our athletes, without the constraints of outside entities.

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!
22 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Your one-stop guide to the 2025–2026 school year is here! From calendars and bus routes to school meals, phone numbers, the district handbook, and more—it’s all in one place to help you get ready for the year ahead. We can't wait to see you on Monday! View it now: https://www.btcs.org/page/back-to-school-guide
about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with a maroon background and the words "Your Guide to the 2025–2026 School Year." Below the text is a tablet screen displaying a compass with the needle pointing to the word "Guide." The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in the bottom corner.

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.

about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A graphic with school supplies like scissors, markers, pencils, and paperclips on a dark background. Text reads: “Back to School” Monday, August 4 Early Dismissal • Elementary: 8:10AM–10:10AM • TMS and THS: 7:30AM–9:30AM Tuesday, August 5 Regular Schedule At the bottom, the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo is displayed.
The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education held a called meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. For a summary of the meeting, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/btcsboardjuly3025.
about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Group photo of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education members standing in front of a building. Text on the image reads: "Bristol Tennessee Board of Education. Called Meeting July 30, 2025."

Today we had the joy of welcoming the newest members of our BTCS family at our New Teacher Luncheon! These incredible educators bring fresh energy, ideas, and a shared commitment to helping every student thrive. We’re so grateful they’ve chosen to begin (or continue) their teaching journey with us. It was a pleasure getting to know them and sharing what makes Bristol Tennessee City Schools such a special place to learn, teach, and grow. Here's to a great school year ahead!

  • Sam Arendale, Anderson, Interim Library Media Specialist

  • Amber Barrett, Friendship Career Center, Math

  • Bobbie Blevins-Frazier, Fairmount, ELC

  • Emily Burroughs, Anderson, Speech

  • Vanessa Davis, Avoca/TOPS, Speech

  • Nikki Gay, Systemwide, Behavior Analyst

  • Cassidy Johnson, Anderson, 1st Grade

  • Sarah Miles, TMS, Math

  • Brandon Moore, Avoca, Interim 1st Grade

  • Sheila Morgan-Osborne, THS, Career Advising & Work-based Learning Coordinator

  • April Parmer, THS, Math

  • Kaitlin Rice, Systemwide, ESL

  • Isabelle Richardson, TMS, Interim Art

  • Jaime Self, Fairmount, Speech

  • Kristi Snyder, THS, Counselor

  • Michael Tanner, THS, JROTC

  • Brandie Wishon, Systemwide, Behavior Analyst

about 2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Photo of new BTCS teachers
Have you completed your Returning Student Update Form? It is important we get this information from parents/guardians each year, especially your updated contact and medical information to ensure we can reach you in case of an emergency and provide the best care for your child.

If your child attended BTCS last school year and you have not completed this process for 2025-2026, please use the link in this post to update your information. If you need assistance, contact your child’s school. https://www.btcs.org/o/btcs/page/returning-student-information-update
about 2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic titled "Returning Student Update Form" with text explaining why parents must complete the form. It states that without updated information, the school may not be able to contact parents during an emergency or have the child’s latest medical information. It also provides instructions for parents who have not completed the process for 2025-2026 to contact their child's school if they cannot complete it online.
📌 Board of Education Update
Check out the summaries from the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education’s July 9 called meeting and July 21 regular meeting. https://tinyurl.com/btcsboardjuly2025
about 2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Members of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education stand in front of a building for a group photo. Text on the image reads: "Bristol Tennessee Board of Education. Meeting Summaries July 9 & 21, 2025." Below the photo, text states: "The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education held a called meeting on July 9 and a regularly scheduled meeting on July 21 at 6 p.m. at the Administration Building. Follow the link for the meeting summaries." The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in the bottom right corner.
🎶 Calling all rising 6th graders! 🎺🥁Beginning Band Camp is coming to Tennessee Middle School on July 14–18, from 2–4 p.m. daily! Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or just ready to make some noise, this is your time to shine! Enter through Door #25. Questions? Email finchs@btcs.org.
2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Alt text: "Beginning Band Camp for rising 6th graders will be held July 14–18 at Tennessee Middle School from 2 to 4 p.m. daily. Students should enter through Door #25. For more information, contact [finchs@btcs.org](mailto:finchs@btcs.org)."
Check out the highlights of the June Bristol Tennessee Board of Education meeting: https://tinyurl.com/btcsjune2025
3 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Alt text: Bristol Tennessee Board of Education meeting summary graphic for June 16, 2025. The image features five board members standing in front of a building. Text reads “June Spotlight: Ballad Health Academy.” The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo is displayed in the lower right corner. The meeting was held at 6 p.m. at the Administration Building.
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.
3 months 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!
3 months 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.
3 months 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
4 months 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.
4 months 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.”