Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 24.
about 1 hour ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic with a blue background featuring a blue alarm clock wrapped in a light blue knitted scarf. Text at the top reads “BRISTOL TENNESSEE CITY SCHOOLS.” A red diagonal stamp says “IMPORTANT UPDATE.” Large text in the center reads “CLOSED.” At the bottom, text reads “TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24.” The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in the lower left corner.
Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, February 24.
about 3 hours ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A blue graphic with a snowy, icicle-themed border announces: “Bristol Tennessee City Schools Two-Hour Delay February 24, 2026.” It lists delayed start times: TMS/THS at 9:30 a.m. and Elementary at 10:10 a.m. A note at the bottom reads, “Breakfast will be served!” White snowflakes are scattered across the background.
Don't forget that FFA Week starts tomorrow, Monday, February 23. Help our school FFA celebrate by participating in our FFA Spirit Week Dress Days!
2 days ago, Tennessee High School
Flyer titled “FFA Spirit Week Dress Up” on a navy blue background with yellow accents. It lists themed dress-up days for the week: Monday: National FFA Colors – wear blue and gold. Tuesday: Stationed by the Flag – wear your best red, white, and blue. Wednesday: Farmers Day Off – wear pajamas. Thursday: Greenhand Degree – wear green or camo. Friday: Rodeo – best cowboy/cowgirl outfits. The right side features small graphics including the FFA emblem, an American flag, a pair of orange pajamas, a camouflage bucket hat, and a brown cowboy boot.
Class of 2026: See the included post to find out how you can earn TN Scholars recognition at graduation! #classof2026
4 days ago, Tennessee High School
Flyer with a maroon background titled “Class of 2026 Tennessee Scholars” with a graduation cap graphic. Text states this is a graduation recognition, not a scholarship, and recipients will receive a red, white, and blue cord to wear at graduation. It explains that Tennessee Scholars is a workforce development honor for students who complete required courses, meet attendance and discipline expectations, and complete recommended volunteer hours. Applications and service logs are available in the Counseling Office. Due date is March 13th with no exceptions. Requirements include meeting course requirements, no out-of-school suspension, maintaining 95% attendance over four years (no more than 36 total days missed), earning a C or higher in all classes, and completing at least 80 hours of community service.
You’re invited to celebrate the incredible creativity of our students at the 11th Annual Virginia Duff Fine Arts Festival! 🎨🎶

Join us Thursday, February 26, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Tennessee Middle School for a districtwide K–12 showcase featuring a professional student art show and live vocal and instrumental performances.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and grab dinner from one of the local food trucks—we can’t wait to see you there! 💜
12 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Alt text: Graphic promoting the 11th Annual Virginia Duff Fine Arts Festival. The design features soft overlapping circles in pastel purple, blue, and green tones. At the top right, it reads, “The community is invited.” Centered text reads: “11th Annual Virginia Duff Fine Arts Festival.” Event details: Thursday, February 26, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at Tennessee Middle School, 840 Alabama St., Bristol, TN. The graphic describes the event as a districtwide K–12 fine arts extravaganza including a professional student art show and student vocal and instrumental ensembles. It notes that the art show and musical performances will occur at the same time, allowing attendees to move through the event at their own pace. A line at the bottom reads, “Grab dinner from one of the local food trucks.” The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears in the lower right corner.

Looking for extra academic support for your child this spring? 🌱

Bristol Tennessee City Schools is offering Spring Intersession (March 17–19) and a Flexible Learning Day (March 23) to help students strengthen skills, stay engaged, and keep learning moving forward.

Register by March 6 to take advantage of this additional learning opportunity! www.btcs.org/page/flexible-learning-day

15 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic promoting Bristol Tennessee City Schools’ Spring Intercession and Flexible Learning Day. Three photos across the top show elementary students reading together, middle school students raising their hands in class, and an elementary student writing at a desk. Text reads: “Spring Intersession & Flexible Learning Day – Register Now.” Dates listed below: “Intersession: March 17–19” and “Flexible Learning Day: March 23.”
If musical instruments and songwriting are pastimes you'd like to explore, please attend the modern band interest meeting that will be held February 11 during Viking Time in the choir room.
18 days ago, Tennessee High School
Flyer titled “Modern Band – Interest Meeting” in large coral text on a pale yellow background with a coral border. Details read: “Wednesday | Feb. 11 | Viking Time | Choir Room.” Text asks if students play or want to play keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, drums, or sing, and if they are interested in joining or starting a rock or country band. A section lists benefits of joining Modern Band: learning or improving an instrument, performing rock, pop, and country music as a band, learning PA and electronic equipment, and learning song structure, songwriting, and elements of music. The bottom shows colorful illustrations of musical instruments including guitars, drums, trumpet, and floating music notes.
Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 5.
19 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Blue graphic with falling snow and icicles at the top reads “Bristol Tennessee City Schools.” Large bold text in the center says “Closed,” followed by “February 5, 2026.” A snowflake and a thermometer icon appear near the bottom, indicating cold weather.
Students with perfect attendance in February will have the chance to win a gift card that covers dinner or dessert! Five winners will be chosen. #communitiesinschools
20 days ago, Tennessee High School
Bright blue promotional graphic for Tennessee High School with the headline “No Heartbreak, Just Attendance” and subheading “All Month Long!” Colorful heart-shaped logos for Communities In Schools of Appalachian Highlands are arranged across the top. Text explains that students who attend every day in February have a chance to win a date night or friends’ night out, including dinner and dessert gift cards, with five winners drawn. Footer includes contact information for Heather O’Quinn and partner logos for Bristol Tennessee City Schools and United Way.
Seniors: The Larry C. Ballard Scholarship is Tennessee High's biggest scholarship. Recipients will receive a maximum of $15,000 annually for up to four years. The application deadline is April 1. Apply today!
about 1 month ago, Tennessee High School
Flyer announcing that 2026 scholarship applications are now open from the Larry C. Ballard Scholarship Foundation. The application period runs now through April 1, 2026. The scholarship supports college-bound undergraduate students who show academic achievement and a focused pursuit outside the general course of study. Includes the website www.lcbscholarship.com for more information and applications.
Seniors: You can now begin sending in photos for the annual Senior Memory Video. This video will be viewed at Class Night as a reminder of the time that has passed leading up to your high school graduation! #Classof2026
about 2 months ago, Tennessee High School
Flyer announcing “Class of 2026 Senior Memory Video.” Large yellow “2026” text appears over a faded background of silhouetted graduates tossing caps at sunset. The flyer includes instructions to submit photos to Ms. Davis by spring break (March 13, 2025), noting each senior may submit one individual photo and two group photos, with formal yearbook photos included automatically. It encourages fun group photos from earlier school years and requests song suggestions, providing an email address and noting photos can be texted directly to her email. ChatGPT can make mistakes. Check important info.
Need to improve your ACT score? Sign up to take the February test at THS! Spend your Valentine's Day with Ms. Davis, Ms. Silvers, and the A-C-T! Nothing says love like the A-C-T!
about 2 months ago, Tennessee High School
Dark blue promotional graphic with pink heart accents advertising the ACT. Large text reads, “Need to take the ACT?” followed by “Sign up at act.org for the February test at Tennessee High School!” Additional details list: Test Date: February 14; Registration Deadline: January 9; Late Registration Deadline: January 23; Score Release Date: March 3.
Welcome back, students! Let's kick off 2026 with strong attendance!
about 2 months ago, Tennessee High School
Blue promotional graphic with snowflake background for Communities In Schools Appalachian Highlands at Tennessee High School. Large text reads, “Snow Excuses… New Year, All Here!” Below, an illustration of a scoop of ice cream says, “Start the new year strong! Students with zero absences in January will receive an ice-cream treat!” Logos for Bristol Tennessee City Schools and United Way appear at the bottom, along with contact information for Heather O’Quinn.
THS Families: Please join us to learn about planning for next year's classes and life beyond high school.
about 2 months ago, Tennessee High School
Flyer announcing a “Registration Planning Meeting for Parents.” Black background with red megaphone graphics on the left. Text reads: “Please join us for a Registration Planning Meeting for Parents. We will share information about registering your student for classes next year and High School & Beyond planning. Thursday, January 15th. Two session options: 12:00 or 5:30. Senior families: the last 10–15 minutes will include information specific to rising seniors.”
Schools are closed from December 22 through January 5. Enjoy the break!
2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic from Bristol Tennessee City Schools displaying the holiday schedule. Decorative string lights form a circular border around the text. Text reads: “Holiday Schedule. December 22–January 5: Schools Closed. January 6: All students return on regular schedule.”
Check out the BTCS Winter Newsletter! https://tinyurl.com/winter2025BTCS
2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
BTCS News graphic with a maroon border and white center, featuring large maroon text that reads “Winter 2025.” The BTCS News logo appears in the upper left, with a stylized city skyline graphic in the upper right.
🎉 Congratulations to Tennessee High School and Tennessee Middle School on earning a B rating on the 2024–2025 Tennessee State Report Card! This recognition reflects strong student growth and continued commitment to school success. 👏📚
2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic titled “Tennessee School Letter Grades 2024–2025” showing Tennessee High School and Tennessee Middle School with a large circular badge displaying a B rating. Text reads “Congratulations for outstanding student acceleration and school success!” and includes the Tennessee Department of Education logo.
Early Dismissal Reminder 🚨

BTCS will dismiss early on Friday, December 19, for Winter Break.

Middle and High Schools @ 11:45 a.m.

Elementary Schools @ 12:30 p.m.
2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic announcing Early Dismissal for Bristol Tennessee City Schools. Text reads: “Early Dismissal! BTCS will dismiss early on Friday, December 19 for Winter Break.” Dismissal times listed are Middle/High: 11:45 PM and Elementary: 12:30 PM. The design features a dark blue background with a circular strand of colorful holiday lights surrounding the text and the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo at the top.
Want to improve your ACT scores? Join us for next week's ACT Boot Camp!
3 months ago, Tennessee High School
A colorful flyer advertising a free ACT Boot Camp. The top has a blue and pink banner reading “FREE,” followed by large text stating “ACT Boot Camp.” It lists the dates Monday–Thursday, Dec. 8–Dec. 11, and the time 2:45–4:45 PM. Below are rounded red boxes with the messages “Wellness Room 2447” and “Bring pencil & calculator.” A purple box at the bottom states that all students are invited, it’s preparation for the December ACT, and encourages bringing a friend. The background includes soft pastel shapes.
Be present, and win prizes! Students attending school from December 3–18 are entered into daily drawings for presents.
3 months ago, Tennessee High School
A festive red holiday-themed graphic from Tennessee High School features white snowflakes, a decorated Christmas tree on the right, and colorful wrapped presents at the bottom. Large text reads “‘Tis the Season for Showing Up!” Below, smaller text explains a “12 Days of Giveaways” event where students attending school from December 3–18 are entered into daily drawings for presents. Contact information for Heather O’Quinn appears at the bottom.