Family engagement is an important part of the Coalition for Kids (C4K) after-school program, and a recent Bristol Family Night brought students, families, and C4K staff together for an evening of fun and connection!

These special events give families opportunities to spend quality time together, build relationships, and strengthen the sense of community that makes C4K such a valuable part of our schools.

Through our partnership with Coalition for Kids, Bristol Tennessee City Schools offers a FREE after-school program at each of our elementary schools, providing homework help, enrichment activities, physical activity, and more.

Interested in C4K for your child? Learn more about the program and complete the parent interest form here: www.btcs.org/afterschool.
about 18 hours ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A family of four smiles for a photo while seated at a table during a Coalition for Kids (C4K) Family Night. Snacks, water bottles, and a coloring activity are spread across the table.
🍂 Fall break is here!

Wishing all our BTCS students, families, and staff a wonderful week to relax, recharge, and enjoy a little fall fun!

As a reminder, schools will be closed October 12–16. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, October 19! 🍁
about 20 hours ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Bristol Tennessee City Schools fall break announcement graphic in burgundy and pink with autumn leaves. Text reads: “Fall Break. School will be closed October 12–16. Students will return on their regular schedule Monday, October 19. Have a wonderful week!”

🍁 The Fall 2026 edition of BTCS News is here!

From a peek into the work of our newest therapy dog at Fairmount to celebrating 100 years of Haynesfield, Music in the Castle, and the newest Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, there's plenty to celebrate across Bristol Tennessee City Schools!

Catch up on these stories, important district updates, upcoming dates, and more in our fall newsletter.

📰 Read the full newsletter here: www.btcs.org/fall2026news.

Wishing all our BTCS families and staff a wonderful fall break! 🍂

about 22 hours ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Fall 2026 BTCS News graphic featuring large burgundy lettering on a white background, surrounded by orange, gold, and rust-colored autumn leaves. A burgundy border frames the design, with the BTCS News logo and Stone Castle silhouette across the top.
Check out this weeks newsletter
https://app.smore.com/n/20her
2 days ago, Fairmount Elementary
https://app.smore.com/n/e1yu2
16 days ago, Fairmount Elementary
BTCS schools are closed today, Friday, September 18. Students will return on their regular schedule Monday, September 21.

We hope all of our Viking families have a great weekend!
22 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Bristol Tennessee City Schools graphic announcing that schools are closed Friday, September 18. Students will return on their regular schedule Monday, September 21.
https://app.smore.com/n/qzn8m
23 days ago, Fairmount Elementary
In observance of Labor Day, Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be closed on Monday, September 7.

We hope our students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend!

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday, September 8.
about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
American flag graphic with text reading, “Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.” BTCS logo appears at the bottom.
🏀 Tryouts are coming up for the Bristol Vikings 3 Rivers Youth Basketball League!

This competitive league is open to boys and girls in grades 3–5.

BOYS
September 21 at Viking Hall
September 28 at TMS

GIRLS
September 22 at Viking Hall
September 29 at TMS

All tryouts are from 6–8 p.m.

Questions? Contact Travis Robinson at robinsont@btcs.org.
about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Basketball tryout flyer for the Bristol Vikings 3 Rivers Youth League. Boys’ tryouts are Sept. 21 at Viking Hall and Sept. 28 at Tennessee Middle School. Girls’ tryouts are Sept. 22 at Viking Hall and Sept. 29 at Tennessee Middle School. All tryouts are from 6–8 p.m. The competitive league is for students in grades 3–5. For more information, contact Travis Robinson at robinsont@btcs.org.
https://app.smore.com/n/f8ga5
about 1 month ago, Fairmount Elementary
https://app.smore.com/n/e5stv7
about 1 month ago, Fairmount Elementary
https://app.smore.com/n/py0rt
about 2 months ago, Fairmount Elementary
Please use the link for this weeks newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/mecnt
2 months ago, Fairmount Elementary

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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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.

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.

3 months 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.

3 months 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).

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!

3 months 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.”

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!

3 months 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.
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
4 months 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.