Two guest speakers, Mr. Lawrence Bell and Mrs. Teresa Brown, stand at the front of a classroom speaking to a group of seated 2nd and 3rd grade students at Fairmount Elementary. Behind them is a whiteboard and a large screen showing an image of the Slater Community Center. The room has shelves of books, an American flag, and a large “BOOKS” sign on the wall. Mrs. Brown is wearing a white apron and holding a microphone. Mr. Bell is dressed in a dark suit and orange shirt. Students listen attentively as the speakers share personal stories related to school integration and Civil Rights history.

Guest Speakers Bring History to Life for Students

April 2, 2025
The story of Ruby Bridges's courage is a beacon of hope, and it shines brightly in the 2nd grade Wit and Wisdom curriculum. Every year, Fairmount students are deeply inspired by M...
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Power of Play Youth Sports Day Logo (teal, royal blue, and yellow with a sun on top and a rectangle on the bottom)

BTCS to Host Power of Play for PreK–5 Students on May 2

March 28, 2025
Bristol Tennessee City Schools invites students in grades PreK-5 to join us for the 2025 Power of Play Youth Sports Day on Friday, May 2, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Midd...
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"A digital graphic design with a blue background features the words 'REAL TALK' in bold, dark blue capital letters with a slight shadow effect. Above the text, icons for TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook are arranged in a curved line. Below the text, the logos for 'Communities In Schools Appalachian Highlands' and 'Bristol Tennessee City Schools' are displayed."

Real Talk: Valuable Tools to Talk to Your Kids About Social Media and Drug Use

March 12, 2025
Real Talk: A Family Engagement Event Hosted by Communities In Schools of Appalachian Highlands & Bristol Tennessee City Schools Event Details 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 1...
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Photo of woman and cartoon character in a car. Both are wearing a cowboy hat. There is a white and blue background with 4 GPS navigation points suggesting they are driving. The text reads, "5th Annual Reading Road Trip"

Come Along for the 5th Annual Reading Road Trip!

February 26, 2025
We are excited to announce that Fairmount will celebrate Read Across America with our 5th Annual Reading Road Trip, beginning the last week of February and continuing through Marc...
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Photo of Allyson Rutherford: "Allyson Rutherford, PreK-4 District Teacher of the Year" with maroon box on gray background

Allyson Rutherford: Inspiring Young Minds One Story at a Time

February 12, 2025
Fairmount Elementary School’s Allyson Rutherford has been named the District Teacher of the Year for grades PreK-4. Ms. Rutherford’s dedication to fostering a love for reading an...
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A group of BTCS librarians seated in an auditorium, attentively listening during the discussion with authors at King University.

BTCS Librarians Meet Renowned Authors at King University

October 17, 2024
On Monday, October 14, a group of BTCS librarians had the unique opportunity to attend a special event at King University featuring celebrated authors Katherine Paterson and Kimbe...
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An advertisement promoting the Bristol Tennessee City Schools mobile app. The text reads: "It's everything Bristol Tennessee City Schools, in your pocket." The graphic features icons labeled "News," "Events," "Documents," "Staff," "Dining," and "Notifications." Two smartphones are shown, with one displaying the app's home screen, including a notification section and a feed. There are buttons for downloading the app from the App Store and Google Play, along with a QR code for direct access. The design uses maroon and white colors with school branding.

Download the BTCS Mobile App Today

October 15, 2024
We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly updated website and a brand-new mobile app for Bristol Tennessee City Schools! These advancements are part of our ongoing commit...
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The image is a flyer for Fairmount Elementary School’s “Missing Matters” Classroom Competition. It encourages homeroom classes to achieve perfect attendance during September. The homerooms that have perfect attendance each day earn a letter. There are two ways to win: • Spell it Out: The classroom that spells “Missing Matters” first wins. • Earn the Letters: The classroom with the most letters by the end of the month wins. The winning homeroom gets a pizza party. The flyer includes contact information for Marquita Roberts and her email, as well as a phone number (423) 302-0834. The flyer is themed with pizza graphics and checkered red borders, resembling a pizza party invitation.

M*I*S*S*I*N*G M*A*T*T*E*R*S

September 17, 2024
School attendance is crucial for a child's academic development and overall success in life. Regular attendance allows students to actively participate in lessons, engage with the...
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Fairmount students and staff pose with burger king crowns on their heads

Fairmount Launches ‘Read It Your Way’ Reading Challenge for 2024

September 17, 2024
What do Burger King and Fairmount have in common? You can “have it your way”! Coming off of our very successful 2023-2024 year of reading, Mrs. Rutherford kicked off this new s...
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A panel of local industries and former BTCS students present to over 600 educators at Teacher Industry Day 24

Teacher Industry Day Links Education and Industry

July 29, 2024
Over 600 educators and staff from Bristol Tennessee City Schools gathered for the 27th annual Teacher Industry Day on July 29, 2024. This event aimed to enhance teachers' understa...
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