Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be closed on Monday, January 27.
Congratulations to these students on their performances at All-East!
Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22.
Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, January 21.
Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
On December 27, 2024, our student information system vendor, PowerSchool, became aware of a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain PowerSchool systems. On January 7, 2025, PowerSchool sent a communication to all their customers about the breach, including steps to determine whether our system was compromised. Following the steps within the PowerSchool notification, our BTCS Technology Department conducted a thorough review of our PowerSchool system security logs and internet traffic and concluded that our firewall was not breached; thus, the data on our PowerSchool instance was not compromised.
Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13.
Due to the forecasted timing of the impending winter storm, Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10. Stay safe and have a great weekend!
Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 8.
As we reported earlier, Tennessee High was placed in a Hold while we investigate a situation. As we continue to investigate, we will maintain a Hold for the duration of the school day. A Hold means that students remain in a secure location and continue with classroom instruction. Students may be allowed to move throughout the building in a closely supervised manner.
Tennessee High will dismiss on a regular schedule. We will share additional information with parents this evening.
Out of an abundance of caution, Tennessee High School is in a Hold while we investigate a situation. All students and staff are safe. We will provide additional information as soon as possible. Please know that the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.
BTCS will host the next Flexible Learning Day for students on Monday, January 6, following Christmas Break. If you would like your child to attend, please register now through December 18. https://www.btcs.org/o/btcs/page/flexible-learning-day
Tennessee High School students and staff were relocated to Viking Hall this afternoon due to an unidentified odor in the building. School district representatives in partnership with the Bristol Tennessee Fire Department and gas utility officials responded and determined there was no gas leak. The building was cleared for occupancy, and students will be dismissed on a regular schedule. This afternoon’s LEAPs, chorus, and band activities are canceled. This evening’s basketball games will be held as scheduled.
On December 4, English I & II students will complete EOC testing. All other students will have a remote learning day. These students will have assignments they must complete on Canvas. Lunch will be available for pickup from 11:00 to 11:30 am.
Congratulations to all Viking student-athletes and teams who participated in fall sports for your continued accomplishments on and off the field! athletics.btcs.org/fall2024news
There is plenty of time to plan your "fits" for this year's holiday dress-up days!
As temperatures begin to drop, it's important to stay informed about potential schedule changes! For example, if there's a two-hour delay, school will start two hours later than usual but will dismiss at the regular time. For schedule change procedures and the best ways to stay informed when winter weather hits, go to www.btcs.org/schedulechanges.
Student Council will sponsor a Holiday Homecoming Dance on Saturday, December 14 from 7 to 10 pm in Viking Hall. Along with dancing, there will be lots of other fun activities. Admission is $5 or a new, unwrapped toy valued at $5. Dress is Holiday Happy, so wear your best PJs, festive attire, or Ugliest Christmas sweater. Concessions will be available.
The dance is only for THS students, so please be prepared to show your badge for entry.
The application for TN Governor's School is now open!! Governor's School is a month-long summer enrichment program that takes place on various college campuses across the state. Participants earn college credit, participate in field experiences and experiments, meet influential contributors in their associated fields and engage in a variety of activities specific to each program! There are 10+ different programs that students can choose from ranging from Agriculture, Fine Arts, Business, Physics, Engineering, Humanities, Teaching and International Studies! Students who are currently in the 10th or 11th grade with a GPA of 3.0+ and an interest in one of the areas of content are encouraged to apply! The deadline is December 6th! See Mrs. Slagle in the Counseling Office for more information. There will also be an information session during homeroom on November 18th in the auditorium.
The annual Johnia Berry Memorial Toy Drive is underway from November 1 through December 3. This heartfelt initiative invites the community to donate toys for infants up to age 14 at area Food City locations and the Tennessee High Office.
This toy drive is a tribute to Johnia Berry, a 2001 Tennessee High School graduate, who was passionate about dedicating her life to helping children. All toys collected will be distributed to children in Bristol, ensuring that the joy of the holiday season reaches those who need it most. The BTCS effort is coordinated by the THS Civinettes and the BTCS Family Resource Center.
The toy drive is sponsored by Food City, News Channel 11, and the Pharoahs Car Clubs of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. For more information, please visit johniaberry.org. Join us in honoring Johnia's legacy by bringing smiles to children this holiday season.
