Bristol Tennessee City Schools is excited to announce Kayla McMeans has been named the new principal of Holston View Elementary School.
Ms. McMeans comes to Holston View from Fairmount Elementary where she has been serving as program assistant. She began her career in education in 2007. Before joining BTCS two years ago, Ms. McMeans served as an assistant principal in Sullivan County Schools for four years. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from East Tennessee State University and a Master of Arts and Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Union College.
“I am honored to join the Holston View family and to have the opportunity to lead a school with such a strong tradition of academic excellence, innovation, and community spirit,” said Ms. McMeans. “It is my educational vision to ensure that every student feels valued, inspired, and excited to come to school each and every day. I look forward to making meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families while continuing to uphold the values that make Holston View such a special place.”
Ms. McMeans will replace Dr. Vonda Beavers, who is currently serving as interim principal. Dr. Beavers will remain in the interim role until a transition timeline is determined for Ms. McMeans. Congratulations, Ms. McMeans!
Holston View families,
There is currently a power line down at the school. As a result, dismissal will be rerouted. If you are picking up your child today, please pay careful attention to those directing traffic, be patient, and expect delays.
C4K and the Reading Party are canceled this afternoon/evening.
At approximately 12:30 p.m. today, during a planned drill for one of our schools, our alert system Centegix was accidentally triggered for all schools to be placed into a lockdown. This was in error, and the lockdowns were quickly cleared. As always, we are thankful for the immediate response of the Bristol Tennessee Police Department. We apologize for the disruption.
Exciting news for grades K-5! Register now for the Dale Burns Youth Soccer Program. Skills & Drills will be held March 22. Games begin on March 29. Don't miss the chance to be part of the fun!
How to Register:
-Online registration available.
-Deadline to register: March 7.
For more details, visit www.btcs.org/youthsports.
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.
🚀🤖 RoboFlow ENGAGED! 🤖🚀
Check out how our elementary innovators are taking robotics to the next level in the RoboFlow Go! video!🌟 These young innovators are coding, building, and problem-solving like pros. If you know a student in RoboFlow, ask them about their latest mission—it’s out of this world! 🌌 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YzqZeADNhY
👾 We’re PROUD of their hard work and can’t wait to see where their robotic skills take them next. Stay tuned, because the future is automated excellence!
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
Holston View Elementary School has been designated as a Reward School by the Tennessee Department of Education for the 2023-2024 academic year.
This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools that exhibit high levels of performance and significant improvement across various indicators, including student achievement and growth. Reward School status is the highest distinction a public school can receive in Tennessee, highlighting exceptional academic progress and commitment to student success. Of the 1,691 schools in the state, only 377 achieved the honor.
"Reward School status is a reflection of the dedication and teamwork of our students, teachers, administrators, and parents who strive for excellence daily,” said Dr. Annette Tudor, director of schools. “This recognition highlights the commitment to academic growth and success happening in our classrooms and the support of our broader community. We are honored to celebrate their hard work and remain dedicated to ensuring every student has opportunities to succeed. I want to congratulate Anderson, Holston View, and TOPS as it is no small feat to demonstrate the level of achievement this designation requires."
BTCS and Bristol Tennessee Parks & Rec are now registering students in grades K-5 for Elementary School-Based basketball and cheerleading. For more information, go to www.btcs.org/youthsports.
BTCS schools are closed tomorrow, November 5, for election day. Schools will return to a regular schedule on Wednesday, November 6.
Join the Order of the RoboFLOW with 4th and 5th Grade Robotics! Do you know what each letter in FLOW represents? Check out the video to learn more. Apply online at the link provided or get an application from your child's teacher.
https://forms.office.com/r/hTJWwMjMnB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM-pURw4WFg
Join us in celebrating Dr. Jane Laoo, Principal of Holston View Elementary, for National Principals Month! Your leadership is what makes Holston View a special place.
Reminder: Tomorrow, October 14, is a flexible learning day for pre-registered students only. All students return to their regular schedules on Tuesday, October 15. We look forward to seeing everyone back in class!
Schools will be closed for Fall Break from October 7-11. Have a great break! Remember, only pre-registered students attend Fall Intersession on October 8, 9, and 10, as well as the flexible learning day on October 14.
Schools will be closed Friday, September 20, for Race Day! Have a great weekend!
Bristol Tennessee City Police Officer Lieutenant Cousins and his K-9 partner, Kai, made a special visit to Ms. Bush’s 5th-grade science class this week. The duo gave students an interactive lesson on animal behavior, responses, and conditioning.
As part of the presentation, Lt. Cousins explained how K-9 units, like Kai, are trained to respond to specific commands and stimuli. He demonstrated various techniques used in conditioning service dogs, emphasizing the importance of consistent training and positive reinforcement. The students were captivated as Kai performed a series of commands, showcasing the bond between handler and K-9.
