Help us congratulate our 2026 – 2027 Teachers of the Year! 🎉
Dr. Jeannie Guess - TOPS Teacher of the Year
Ms. Audrey Keys - Middle School Adjunct Teacher of the Year
Mr. Chris Dotson - High School Adjunct Teacher of the Year
Dr. Jeannie Guess - TOPS Teacher of the Year
Ms. Audrey Keys - Middle School Adjunct Teacher of the Year
Mr. Chris Dotson - High School Adjunct Teacher of the Year
📢 Spring applications are officially OPEN! If you’ve been thinking about joining TOPS, now is the time to apply. Visit tops.education to get started!
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.
👏 Congrats to all of our Q1 Principal’s List and Honor Roll students! We’re proud of you and all your hard work!
📢 Mark your calendars! TOPS will begin accepting applications for the spring semester on November 2nd! Share with a family who may be interested in joining TOPS!
🔔 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!
🍂 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! 🍂
Check out this graphic for a list of colleges, application deadlines, and fee waiver codes. Don’t miss your chance to apply for FREE and take the next step toward your future!
⚾️ TOPS Student Spotlight: Jake! ⚾️
Jake is a 6th grade TOPS student and was recently named MVP out of 100 players in his age division at an All Ripken Under Armour baseball tournament! 🏆 Jake helped his team win the championship with his pitching, knowledge of the game, and great sportsmanship. He was also selected to participate in the Ripken Baseball Futures Event this December in Panama City, Florida!
Way to go, Jake!
Jake is a 6th grade TOPS student and was recently named MVP out of 100 players in his age division at an All Ripken Under Armour baseball tournament! 🏆 Jake helped his team win the championship with his pitching, knowledge of the game, and great sportsmanship. He was also selected to participate in the Ripken Baseball Futures Event this December in Panama City, Florida!
Way to go, Jake!
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.
🎾✨ TOPS Student Spotlight: Katie! ✨🎾
Katie recently competed in two big tournaments in Florida and had some awesome finishes. She placed 4th in the Girls’ 18U division at the Level 4 Summer Smash Open in Palm Beach. Katie is only 13 years old and was competing against players up to age 18!
Katie also took 4th place with her doubles partner at the USTA National Doubles Championships in Orlando, a Level 1 national tournament! 👏
We love getting to celebrate the accomplishments of our students both in and out of the classroom. Way to go, Katie! We’re so proud of you!👏
Katie recently competed in two big tournaments in Florida and had some awesome finishes. She placed 4th in the Girls’ 18U division at the Level 4 Summer Smash Open in Palm Beach. Katie is only 13 years old and was competing against players up to age 18!
Katie also took 4th place with her doubles partner at the USTA National Doubles Championships in Orlando, a Level 1 national tournament! 👏
We love getting to celebrate the accomplishments of our students both in and out of the classroom. Way to go, Katie! We’re so proud of you!👏
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! 🚨
Time is running out! ⏰ July 31 is the LAST day to apply for the 2026–2027 school year at Tennessee Online Public School! If you're looking for a flexible, high-quality online education with certified teachers and flexibility, now is the time to apply!
Know a family who might be a great fit for TOPS? Share this post with them!
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!
When students have the right learning environment, amazing things can happen. For many middle and high school students, learning from home provides the focus and flexibility they need to thrive.
At TOPS, students in grades 6–12 receive a tuition-free Tennessee public school education in a setting where they can focus, grow, and thrive. With local Tennessee teachers, a proven curriculum, and the flexibility to learn where they do their best, students can achieve their goals without the distractions that may have held them back.
💙 If your family loves TOPS, we'd love to hear from you! Share in the comments what you appreciate most about our school, and don't forget to like and share to help other Tennessee families discover a school that might be the perfect fit.
📚 ENROLL TODAY!
https://tops.btcs.org/o/tops/page/apply-to-tops
At TOPS, students in grades 6–12 receive a tuition-free Tennessee public school education in a setting where they can focus, grow, and thrive. With local Tennessee teachers, a proven curriculum, and the flexibility to learn where they do their best, students can achieve their goals without the distractions that may have held them back.
💙 If your family loves TOPS, we'd love to hear from you! Share in the comments what you appreciate most about our school, and don't forget to like and share to help other Tennessee families discover a school that might be the perfect fit.
📚 ENROLL TODAY!
https://tops.btcs.org/o/tops/page/apply-to-tops
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
Considering TOPS for your middle or high schooler? Here's what you need to know.
✅ AP courses for students ready for college-level work
✅ Dual enrollment opportunities to earn actual college credit
✅ Local Tennessee teachers who know your student
✅ Small class sizes with real support
✅ Reward School recognition 8 years running
✅ 100% tuition-free as a public school
If you've been looking for a legitimate alternative to the traditional classroom, this is it.
But don't just take our word for it—hear directly from one of our TOPS parents about their family's experience and why they chose TOPS.
📌 Click the link in the comments to apply today!
https://youtu.be/KexMMVJ7m78?si=bOGR4t6-_nTqU3px
✅ AP courses for students ready for college-level work
✅ Dual enrollment opportunities to earn actual college credit
✅ Local Tennessee teachers who know your student
✅ Small class sizes with real support
✅ Reward School recognition 8 years running
✅ 100% tuition-free as a public school
If you've been looking for a legitimate alternative to the traditional classroom, this is it.
But don't just take our word for it—hear directly from one of our TOPS parents about their family's experience and why they chose TOPS.
📌 Click the link in the comments to apply today!
https://youtu.be/KexMMVJ7m78?si=bOGR4t6-_nTqU3px
Every student who finds TOPS arrives with a different story.
Some were bored in classes that moved too slowly. Some struggled to focus in a traditional school environment. Some were high-achieving students looking for the challenge of AP courses and dual enrollment. Others simply needed a school that better fit their lives and goals.
What they found at TOPS was a tuition-free Tennessee public school with local teachers, flexible learning, meaningful academic opportunities, and a proven track record of success.
No matter your student's story, TOPS may be the right fit.
Click the link in the comments for more information and to get started today!
https://youtu.be/KexMMVJ7m78?si=Bo8gyZS1jbgVBUBv
Some were bored in classes that moved too slowly. Some struggled to focus in a traditional school environment. Some were high-achieving students looking for the challenge of AP courses and dual enrollment. Others simply needed a school that better fit their lives and goals.
What they found at TOPS was a tuition-free Tennessee public school with local teachers, flexible learning, meaningful academic opportunities, and a proven track record of success.
No matter your student's story, TOPS may be the right fit.
Click the link in the comments for more information and to get started today!
https://youtu.be/KexMMVJ7m78?si=Bo8gyZS1jbgVBUBv
Every student who finds TOPS arrives with a different story.
Some were bored in classes that moved too slowly. Some struggled to focus in a traditional school environment. Some were high-achieving students looking for the challenge of AP courses and dual enrollment. Others simply needed a school that better fit their lives and goals.
What they found at TOPS was a tuition-free Tennessee public school with local teachers, flexible learning, meaningful academic opportunities, and a proven track record of success.
No matter your student's story, TOPS may be the right fit.
Now accepting applications for grades 6–12. Apply Today