Schools are closed from December 22 through January 5. Enjoy the break!
about 17 hours 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
4 days 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 the TOPS Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Tabitha Wooten! 🌟
4 days ago, TOPS
Graphic announcing the 2025 TOPS Teacher of the Year. The design features the TOPS (Tennessee Online Public School) logo and a photo of Mrs. Wooten, smiling and standing outdoors. Text reads: “Teacher of the Year 2025,” “Mrs. Wooten,” and lists her roles: 7th Grade Social Studies, U.S. History, World History, and Testing Coordinator. A banner says, “Thank you for your hard work and dedication to your students!” The background includes school-themed items like paper clips and binder clips.
Ready for a fresh start? Enrollment is open at TOPS! Apply today and take the next step toward a personalized, flexible, and supportive learning experience with TOPS!
21 days ago, TOPS
Graphic with a blue background featuring a large golden notification bell surrounded by small icons including a calendar, a clock, and an exclamation mark. Below the bell, bold white text reads “DON’T FORGET TO APPLY!” The TOPS (Tennessee Online Public School) logo is displayed at the bottom.

🎉 Congratulations to Our 2024–2025 Tennessee Reward Schools! 🎉

We are proud to announce that three Bristol Tennessee City Schools have been named Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education—an honor recognizing outstanding student success in both achievement and growth.

Haynesfield Elementary
Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS)
Holston View Elementary

This distinction represents the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the strong support of our families and community. We are incredibly proud of each school for earning one of the state’s highest recognitions.

Help us celebrate these schools and their continued commitment to excellence!

about 1 month ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic announcing three Bristol Tennessee City Schools named 2024–2025 Tennessee Reward Schools. The top banner reads “2024–2025 Reward School.” Logos for Haynesfield Hurricanes, Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS), and Holston View Owls appear in the center. A footer states “Recognition for Outstanding Student Success in Achievement & Growth” alongside the Tennessee Department of Education logo.
🎉 Congratulations to our newest TOPS Beta Club inductees! 🎉
about 1 month ago, TOPS
Graphic titled “New TOPS Beta Club Members” with the TOPS logo at the top. In the center, surrounded by wavy colorful borders in green, red, blue, and yellow, are the names of the new members: Brylie B., Brianlee S., Joshua H., Cecily M., and Nang H. Small yellow sparkles decorate the design.
Who says online students can't go on field trips? Yesterday, some of our TOPS high school students took their learning beyond the screen with an exciting underground adventure at Bristol Caverns!
about 1 month ago, TOPS
A collage of photos from a visit to Bristol Caverns. The central image features the Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS) logo above the words “Bristol Caverns.” Surrounding images show groups of people walking through the illuminated limestone cave, showcasing dramatic rock formations, stalactites, stalagmites, and textured cavern walls. Warm lighting highlights the natural features and depth of the underground passages.
Today we honor and thank all who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day. 💙❤️

Happy Veterans Day from all of us at TOPS!
about 1 month ago, TOPS
A Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS) Veterans Day poster featuring a red silhouette of a saluting soldier. The text reads: “VETERANS DAY – 11.11.2025 – Honoring All Who Served.” The design includes stars and a blue banner with the date, set against a beige textured background with a blue border.
Now Accepting Applications! 📣 Enrollment for the Spring semester at TOPS is officially open! Head to tops.education to apply. Don’t miss out on this amazing online learning opportunity!
about 2 months ago, TOPS
Graphic with a dark blue background featuring a white box with bold text that reads: ‘Now Accepting Applications. Enrollment is now open for the spring semester at TOPS! Visit our website to apply! tops.education.’ The TOPS logo, which stands for Tennessee Online Public School, appears at the bottom with a stylized map of Tennessee.
The TOPS Cooking Club had a tasty time together this week making homemade enchiladas and fresh guacamole! Great job, chefs! 👩‍🍳🥑
about 2 months ago, TOPS
A graphic for the TOPS Cooking Club with Mrs. Wooten. The title reads “Enchiladas and Fresh Guacamole.” The background is light blue with illustrated cooking items like a sugar jar, pepper grinder, cutting board, and whisk. Three photos show the cooking process and finished dishes: one with trays of baked enchiladas covered in melted cheese, one with a bowl of guacamole and enchiladas topped with shredded cheese, and one plate with a single enchilada served with a scoop of guacamole and a tortilla chip. The Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS) logo is at the bottom.
📣 Mark your calendars! Enrollment for the Spring 2026 semester opens November 3rd! 📣
about 2 months ago, TOPS
Graphic of a calendar page with “SAVE THE DATE” in bold black letters on the left and “Enrollment Opens” written in red script on the right. Below, text inside a red oval reads: “The application for the Spring 2026 semester will open on November 3rd!” A hand holding a megaphone appears at the bottom of the image, emphasizing the announcement.
🎉 Congratulations to our amazing TOPS students! 🎉
We’re so proud of everyone who earned a spot on the Principal’s List (all A’s) and the Honor Roll (all A’s and B’s)! Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed!
about 2 months ago, TOPS
Graphic with a red background and the Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS) logo at the top. The text reads “Q1 Principal’s List – All A’s” and lists the names of students who earned straight A’s for the first quarter. The background features small sparkles and dots for decoration.
Graphic with a green background and the Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS) logo at the top. The text reads “Q1 Honor Roll - All A's & B's" and lists the names of students who earned all A’s and B's for the first quarter. The background features small sparkles and dots for decoration.

🎉 Congratulations, BTCS! 🎉
Bristol Tennessee City Schools earned top 20 state achievement rankings in multiple subject areas for the 2024–25 school year!

🏅 Geometry
🏅 Science (Grades 3, 5 & 6)
🏅 Social Studies (Grades 6 & 8 and Overall 3-8)
🏅 U.S. History

We’re proud of our students, teachers, and staff for their hard work and dedication to academic excellence!

2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Top20TCAP

Check out the BTCS Fall Newsletter for highlights and updates! https://bristoltennesseecityschools.edurooms.com/engage/bristol-tennessee-city-schools/newsletters/fall-2025-btcs-news-123

2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic titled “BTCS News” with a maroon border. Inside a white square, large maroon outlined text reads “FALL” with “2025” displayed vertically to the left.
As we kick off National Principals Month, we’re celebrating Keith Parker, principal of Tennessee Online Public School!

“Mr. Parker is a very kindhearted principal. He is always there and willing to help. He is very thoughtful and is very determined! Mr. Parker is an incredible principal, and we are so lucky to have him!” — Paisley, 7th grade

Thank you, Mr. Parker, for leading with compassion and commitment to your students and staff. Your kindness and dedication make TOPS a great place to learn!
2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Graphic featuring a professional photo of Keith Parker wearing a gray suit, blue shirt, and patterned blue tie. Text reads: “Tennessee Online Public School. National Principals Month. Keith Parker, Principal, Tennessee Online Public School. ‘Mr. Parker is a very kindhearted principal. He is always there and willing to help. He is very thoughtful and is very determined! Mr. Parker is an incredible principal, and we are so lucky to have him!!’ —Paisley, 7th grade.” Includes the TOPS logo at the top left, #ThankAPrincipal, and the Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo at the bottom right.
Today, we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We will never forget.
3 months ago, TOPS
Gray background with large text reading "9.11" in the pattern of the American flag. Beneath it, in red text, are the words "We will never forget." In the lower left corner is the Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS) logo.

🎓SENIORS 🎓September = FREE college applications in Tennessee! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to save some money! 💸

4 months ago, TOPS
A flyer for Tennessee College Application & Exploration Month, September 2025, titled “Apply to College for FREE in Tennessee.” The flyer is divided into three sections: Always Free: Lists all 24 TCATs, all 13 Community Colleges, American Baptist College, Carson Newman, Johnson University, King University, Lincoln Memorial, Lane College, Bryan College, Maryville College, Rhodes, Sewanee, Trevecca Nazarene, Tusculum, UT Southern, Tennessee Wesleyan, Bethel University, and LeMoyne-Owen College. Free with Code: Austin Peay (Sept 1–30, code: APAPPLY), Belmont (Sept 15–19, code: TNWEEK26), East Tennessee State (Sept 1–30, code: TNFreeApp26), Lee University (Sept 1–30, code: APPLY2026), Lipscomb (Sept 16–30, code: THEC25), Milligan (All Year, code: BUFFALO26), Union (Sept 1–30, code: TN2526), UT Chattanooga (Sept 16–20, code: FREEAPP26), Cumberland (Sept 1–30, code: CUAPPLY). Free – No Code: Fisk (Sept 1–30), TN Tech (Sept 15–19), UT Knoxville (Sept 17), UT Martin (Sept 15–19), Vanderbilt (Sept 15–19), Middle TN State (Sept 15–21), TN State (Sept 1–30), University of Memphis (Sept 1–30). Logos of participating schools appear next to their names.
Our 7th grade Social Studies students brought geography to life! 🌏 They created physical maps of East Asia, highlighting major landforms like the Himalayas, Gobi Desert, and Yangtze River. Hands-on projects like this make learning unforgettable! 👏
4 months ago, TOPS
A collage of student projects showing 3D and painted relief maps of East Asia. Each map highlights geographic features such as the Gobi Desert, Plateau of Tibet, Himalayan Mountains, Yellow River, and Yangtze River. The maps use clay, paint, and cardboard to represent landforms and bodies of water in creative, colorful ways.
We’re proud to announce that TOPS has been named a National Beta School of Merit for 2024–2025! 🎉
#TOPSproud #betaSOM
4 months ago, TOPS
Graphic with a white and gold shield featuring the National Beta Club logo at the top, and the text “National Beta School of Merit 2024–2025.” The Tennessee Online Public School (TOPS) logo is in the bottom right corner, with a gray geometric background design.
New school year, same TOPS excellence! 💻🍎
We’re so excited to welcome our students and staff back - let’s make this year the best one yet! 💫
5 months ago, TOPS
Illustration of a cozy desk setup with a computer monitor displaying the TOPS (Tennessee Online Public School) logo and the message “WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!” The background includes a green wall, shelf with books and a plant, framed art, a coffee mug with pens, eyeglasses, and a small lamp, creating a warm and welcoming back-to-school vibe.