Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be closed to students on Tuesday, November 3, for a teacher inservice day scheduled on Election Day.
Students will return to school on their regular schedule Wednesday, November 4.
For the full 2026–2027 school year calendar, visit btcs.org/calendar.
Students will return to school on their regular schedule Wednesday, November 4.
For the full 2026–2027 school year calendar, visit btcs.org/calendar.
🔔 See you tomorrow!
We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful fall break! We're looking forward to welcoming our students and staff back to school tomorrow, Monday, October 19.
Let's make it a great week!
We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful fall break! We're looking forward to welcoming our students and staff back to school tomorrow, Monday, October 19.
Let's make it a great week!
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.
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.
🍂 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! 🍁
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! 🍁
🍁 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! 🍂
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!
We hope all of our Viking families have a great weekend!
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.
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.
🏀 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
The BTCS Book Bus is back for Summer 2026! 📚🚌☀️
Join us throughout June and July at locations across Bristol for free books and summer reading fun! Children can choose books to keep and build their own home libraries.
The Book Bus will visit Fairmount Elementary School, Avoca Elementary School, Little Hands Child Care Center, Littlest Angel Child Care, and By-Pass Day Care Center on select dates this summer.
All services are FREE, and the books selected are forever books that do not have to be returned.
Check out the flyer for dates, locations, and times, and join us at the stop most convenient for your family!
Join us throughout June and July at locations across Bristol for free books and summer reading fun! Children can choose books to keep and build their own home libraries.
The Book Bus will visit Fairmount Elementary School, Avoca Elementary School, Little Hands Child Care Center, Littlest Angel Child Care, and By-Pass Day Care Center on select dates this summer.
All services are FREE, and the books selected are forever books that do not have to be returned.
Check out the flyer for dates, locations, and times, and join us at the stop most convenient for your family!
🏃♀️ Let’s play, BTCS! 🏃♂️
Join us THIS EVENING—Friday, May 1, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Middle School track for an event full of movement, excitement, and community connection.
✨ What to expect:
• Family Fun Walk (begins at 5:30 p.m.)
• Track and field events, including runs, relays, standing broad jump, and more
• Vendor village with prizes and giveaways
• Free food samples
• Free books from the BTCS Book Bus
• Meet Tennessee High athletes
📍 Rain plan: Event will move indoors to the TMS cafeteria and gym.
👨👩👧 Parents/guardians must remain on-site with their child.
This free event is made possible through our partnership with Bristol Tennessee Parks & Recreation and the generous support of Ballad Health.
We can’t wait to see our Vikings moving, playing, and having fun—Every Viking. Every Day. 💙
🏃♀️ Let’s play, BTCS! 🏃♂️
Registration is open for our 2026 Power of Play Youth Sports Day—a fun, active evening for BTCS students in pre-K through fifth grade!
Join us on Friday, May 1, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Middle School track for an event full of movement, excitement, and community connection.
✨ What to expect:
• Family Fun Walk (begins at 5:30 p.m.)
• Track and field events, including runs, relays, standing broad jump, and more
• Vendor village with prizes and giveaways
• Free food samples
• Free books from the BTCS Book Bus
• Meet Tennessee High athletes
📍 Rain plan: Event will move indoors to the TMS cafeteria and gym.
👨👩👧 Parents/guardians must remain on-site with their child.
👉 Register now: www.btcs.org/powerofplay.
(Or sign up on-site the day of the event.)
This free event is made possible through our partnership with Bristol Tennessee Parks & Recreation and the generous support of Ballad Health.
We can’t wait to see our Vikings moving, playing, and having fun—Every Viking. Every Day. 💙
REMINDER! Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration is TODAY!
Thursday, April 9
4-6 p.m. (drop-in)
🏫Attend registration at the BTCS school your child is zoned to attend. Kindergarten students applying for tuition or transfer must register at the school they wish to attend.
🌐Save time at the in-person event by completing the online portion of registration in advance. Learn more: https://www.btcs.org/o/btcs/page/pre-k-and-kindergarten-registration.
🏃♀️ Let’s play, BTCS! 🏃♂️
Registration is now open for our 2026 Power of Play Youth Sports Day—a fun, active evening for BTCS students in pre-K through fifth grade!
Join us on Friday, May 1, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Middle School track for an event full of movement, excitement, and community connection.
✨ What to expect:
• Family Fun Walk (begins at 5:30 p.m.)
• Track and field events, including runs, relays, standing broad jump, and more
• Vendor village with prizes and giveaways
• Free food samples
• Free books from the BTCS Book Bus
• Meet Tennessee High athletes
🎉 Bonus: Register by April 20 to receive a FREE event T-shirt!
📍 Rain plan: Event will move indoors to the TMS cafeteria and gym.
👨👩👧 Parents/guardians must remain on-site with their child.
👉 Register now: www.btcs.org/powerofplay
(Or sign up on-site the day of the event.)
This free event is made possible through our partnership with Bristol Tennessee Parks & Recreation and the generous support of Ballad Health.
We can’t wait to see our Vikings moving, playing, and having fun—Every Viking. Every Day. 💙
Registration is now open for our 2026 Power of Play Youth Sports Day—a fun, active evening for BTCS students in pre-K through fifth grade!
Join us on Friday, May 1, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Middle School track for an event full of movement, excitement, and community connection.
✨ What to expect:
• Family Fun Walk (begins at 5:30 p.m.)
• Track and field events, including runs, relays, standing broad jump, and more
• Vendor village with prizes and giveaways
• Free food samples
• Free books from the BTCS Book Bus
• Meet Tennessee High athletes
🎉 Bonus: Register by April 20 to receive a FREE event T-shirt!
📍 Rain plan: Event will move indoors to the TMS cafeteria and gym.
👨👩👧 Parents/guardians must remain on-site with their child.
👉 Register now: www.btcs.org/powerofplay
(Or sign up on-site the day of the event.)
This free event is made possible through our partnership with Bristol Tennessee Parks & Recreation and the generous support of Ballad Health.
We can’t wait to see our Vikings moving, playing, and having fun—Every Viking. Every Day. 💙