TMS Athletics - 2025 Tryout Dates & Information: *Girls' Soccer - Tryouts: May 28–30, 5:00–7:00 PM @ Central Fields (HutchinsonJ@btcs.org) *Girls' Volleyball - Tryouts: May 23, 1:30–4:30 PM @ TMS Gym (SlaughterA@btcs.org) *Football - Workouts Begin: June 2, 5:00 PM @ TMS (ArnoldJ@btcs.org) *Boys' Basketball - Tryouts: May 23, 5:00–7:00 PM @ TMS Gym (RobinsonT@btcs.org) *Cross Country - Workouts Begin: June 3, 8:30 AM @ TMS Track (Murrell_T@mac.com) *Tennis - Tryouts: July 30, 3:30 PM @ Ida Stone Courts (BuckmasterA@btcs.org) *Dance - Tryouts: May 31, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & June 2, 6:00–7:30 PM @ TMS Gym (HackerH@btcs.org) *Cheer - Clinic Day 1: May 20, 4:30–6:00 PM; Clinic Day 2: May 21, 4:30–6:00 PM; Tryouts: May 29, 9:00–11:00 AM @ TMS Gym (WrightA@btcs.org) For information on TMS and THS 2025 athletic tryouts, visit https://www.btcs.org/o/athletics/page/tryouts .
8 days ago, Tennessee Middle School
2 maroon clipboard graphics titled “TMS Sports Upcoming Dates” display tryout information for middle school sports including: Girls Soccer: Tryouts May 28–30, 5–7 PM @ Central Fields; Volleyball: Tryouts May 23, 1:30–4:30 PM @ TMS; Football: Workouts begin June 2nd, 5:00 PM @ TMS; Boys Basketball: Tryouts May 23, 5–7 PM @ TMS ; Cross Country: Workouts begin June 3rd, 8:30 AM @ TMS Track ; Tennis: July 30th, 3:30 PM @ Ida Stone Courts; Dance: May 31st, 9:00 AM–Noon & June 2nd, 6:00–7:30 PM @ TMS Gym ; Cheer: Clinic Day 1: Tuesday, May 20th, 4:30–6:00 PM @ TMS Gym , Clinic Day 2: Wednesday, May 21st, 4:30–6:00 PM @ TMS Gym, Tryouts: Thursday, May 29th, 9:00–11:00 AM @ TMS Gym. The design includes logos and background photos of student athletes.
2 maroon clipboard graphics titled “TMS Sports Upcoming Dates” display tryout information for middle school sports including: Girls Soccer: Tryouts May 28–30, 5–7 PM @ Central Fields; Volleyball: Tryouts May 23, 1:30–4:30 PM @ TMS; Football: Workouts begin June 2nd, 5:00 PM @ TMS; Boys Basketball: Tryouts May 23, 5–7 PM @ TMS ; Cross Country: Workouts begin June 3rd, 8:30 AM @ TMS Track ; Tennis: July 30th, 3:30 PM @ Ida Stone Courts; Dance: May 31st, 9:00 AM–Noon & June 2nd, 6:00–7:30 PM @ TMS Gym ; Cheer: Clinic Day 1: Tuesday, May 20th, 4:30–6:00 PM @ TMS Gym , Clinic Day 2: Wednesday, May 21st, 4:30–6:00 PM @ TMS Gym, Tryouts: Thursday, May 29th, 9:00–11:00 AM @ TMS Gym. The design includes logos and background photos of student athletes.
Upcoming 8th Grade Summer Reading Guide Students in the BTCS school system are required to participate in a graded summer reading assignment. In place of a summer reading novel, 8th grade ELA has opted to read a few short texts and complete activities highlighting some of our focus skills in 8th grade. “Uncle Marcos” by Isabel Allende “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All? By Vicky Baez Excerpt from The Invention of Everything Else by Samantha Hunt As you read this summer, use the following checklist to keep track of each activity you need to complete before the first day of school. Please read the checklist carefully as you will not be completing every item in the textbook. Text 1: Uncle Marcos Skill Focus: Characterization Read “Uncle Marcos” by Isabel Allende (p.449) Answer the close reading questions on p. 449, 451, 453, 454, & 456. Complete the Analyze Craft & Structure activity on p. 459. For this activity, read the information about characters and answer the four questions that follow. Text 2: Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All? Skill Focus: Text Structure Read “Nikola Tesla: The Greatest Inventor of All? By Vicky Baez (p.489) Complete the Analyze Craft & Structure activity on p. 492. For this activity, read the information about biographical writing. Then complete the chart and answer the two questions that follow. Text 3: from The Invention of Everything Else Skill Focus: Word Choice Read from The Invention of Everything Else by Samantha Hunt (p.495) Complete the Analyze Craft & Structure activity on p. 506. For this activity, read the information about figurative language and complete the practice choice at the bottom of the page. Dear Future 8th Grader, We are so excited to share these texts with you! Each text focuses on a skill you will grow and reinforce in 8th grade. By reading and participating in the summer reading assignment, you will be well prepared for our work during our year together. You were given a paper copy of these texts and assignments; however, there is a link to the digital copy of these assignments at the bottom of this letter if needed. You will take a quiz over this assignment and the paperwork will be graded. Please bring your work in during our first week of school together in August. We look forward to rewarding you for your reading time over the summer. Whether you take the time to read on vacation, at night before bed, or when you first wake up, reading enriches us and we hope to share our love of reading with you as we get to know one another. We hope that as you read these texts, you reflect on your middle school experiences so far and feel excitement for the next chapter in your childhood as an eighth grader at Tennessee Middle School. Looking forward to our days together, Deanna Baptist, Andrew Cleland, Taylor Booker *In case you need a digital copy of the texts and work, please scan the QR code below!
8 days ago, Carlinda Shaw
Upcoming 7th Grade Summer Reading Guide You will be reading two texts from the 7th grade curriculum to help you prepare for the upcoming school year. Summer Reading Text #1: “Four Skinny Trees” from The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros Summer Reading Text #2: from Facing the Lion: Growing Up Massai on the African Savannah by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton Below are some questions to guide your reading. When you return to school, have the answers to the following questions. Analyze a character from one of your summer reading texts. How is the character introduced? How does this character change over the course of the text? Does this character remind you of someone you know? Do you personally relate to this character? Analyze the tone of an excerpt from one of your summer reading texts. What excerpt are you analyzing? What is the tone of this passage? What words from the text help create this tone? How does this tone impact the meaning of the text? What song would represent this excerpt? Identify examples of figurative language in one of your summer reading texts. How do these examples create meaning in the text? Why would the author include this figurative language? Identify three challenging vocabulary words. Look up the denotation (dictionary meaning) of these words. What is the connotation (the feeling a word creates) of each word? Use these words in a sentence. List synonyms and antonyms for these words. What themes, or life lessons, are developed throughout one of the text? What does a character learn throughout the story? What was the author’s purpose in writing this story? How can you apply this lesson to your own life? Create a plot diagram of the MAIN conflict in one of the texts. Exposition: How are your characters introduced? What is your story’s setting? Conflict: What was the main issue in your story? What type of conflict is it (external/internal)? Rising Action: What problems or events took place as your character faced the conflict? Climax: What is the turning point or most exciting part of the story? Falling Action: What happens after the climax? Resolution: How does the story end? What does the protagonist learn from the main conflict? Write an objective summary of one of the texts when you have finished reading. (An objective summary is a summary that does not include any opinions or judgments about what is written in the text.) Dear Future 7th Grader, We are so excited to share these texts with you! Each text focuses on a skill you will grow and reinforce in 7th grade. By reading and participating in the summer reading assignment, you will be well prepared for our work during our year together. You were given a paper copy of these texts and assignments; however, there is a link to the digital copy of these assignments at the bottom of this letter if needed. Please bring your work in during our first week of school together in August. We look forward to rewarding you for your reading time over the summer. Please complete these questions on clean notebook paper to submit to your ELA teacher for a grade. Whether you take the time to read on vacation, at night before bed, or when you first wake up, reading enriches us and we hope to share our love of reading with you as we get to know one another. We hope that as you read these texts this summer, you reflect on your own childhood experiences so far and feel excitement for the next chapter in your childhood as a seventh grader at Tennessee Middle School. Looking forward to our days together, Kevin Jones, Amara Bunten, Kendra Hale
8 days ago, Carlinda Shaw
TMS Math Fair and Art show will be Wednesday, May 14, 5:30-7:00 in the TMS Gym.
8 days ago, Tennessee Middle School
TMS math and art fair 2025
Save the date! All Tennessee Middle School students will have laptop collection on May 16, 2025.
9 days ago, Carlinda Shaw
Get ready for an action-packed summer with Viking Youth Sports Camps! Open to students in grades K–8, these camps are a great way to stay active, build skills, and make new friends. Each camp is just $50! View the full schedule and register now at btcs.org/youthsportscamp — or sign up the day of the event! Let’s go Vikings!
10 days ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Flyer for Viking Youth Sports Camps for grades K–8, organized by Bristol Tennessee City Schools. The camps promote getting active, learning skills, and making new friends. Most camps run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and cost $50 each. Dates and sports offered: Football: May 27–28 Tennis: May 27–28 Basketball: May 29–30 (Girls), June 11–12 (Boys) Baseball: May 29–30 Softball: June 2–3 Volleyball: June 4–5 Soccer: July 7–8 Running: June 16–17 (6:30–8:00 p.m.) Cheer: August 18 (5:30-7:30 p.m.) Camps marked with a star symbol include a shirt. Register at btcs.org/youthsportscamp or on the day of the event.
Dear Parents and Guardians, Your child is invited to Bristol Tennessee City Schools’ 2025 Summer STREAM Camp. The camp is offered at no cost and includes transportation to and from camp, breakfast, and lunch. STREAM stands for science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math. During camp your child will receive focused instruction in reading and math to help close learning gaps to ensure your child will have the necessary skills to perform on grade level academically. STREAM Camp will also help accelerate their learning by building background knowledge for skills that will be taught during the upcoming school year. Learning experiences will be fun and engaging through the daily STREAM activities as well as physical education classes. Consistent daily attendance at STREAM Camp is critical and expected to help your child close learning gaps and be prepared for next school year. It will also help your child avoid the Summer Slide, which shows that children lose significant knowledge in reading and math over summer break resulting in skill loss each year. The learning loss is even more significant for students who are already struggling. STREAM Camp Details: June 2-26, 2025 (Mondays-Thursdays) 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Rising 6th–9th Graders Tennessee Middle School, 840 Alabama Street In addition, your child may register to participate in the optional extended day STREAM Mini-Camp from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily. If your child will be participating in this optional extended day camp, please indicate this on your registration form. Transportation is not provided for STREAM Mini-Camp. We have a limited number of slots available for camp. Please reserve your child’s spot today by completing the online registration using the QR Code, web address below, or return the attached registration form to your child’s teacher by Wednesday, May 21. In order to receive transportation services, students must be registered by May 21. Any students not registered by May 21 must enroll on-site the first week of camp in the main office. If you have questions about STREAM Camp, please contact your child’s school or email summerstream@btcs.org. We look forward to growing and learning with your child this summer! Respectfully, Kelli Campbell Director of Accelerated Learning and Data Analysis
about 1 month ago, Tennessee Middle School
TMS/THS Athletics Physicals - Save the Date! Athletic physicals for TMS and TMS athletes will be Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 - 10 a.m. at Viking Hall. Physicals are $10 cash only. All proceeds will go to support athletic training supplies at THS and TMS.
about 2 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
Maroon background digital graphic with a 'Save the Date' announcement for athletic physicals. The text is in white and reads: 'SAVE THE DATE, Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 - 10 a.m. at Viking Hall. Athletic physicals for THS and TMS athletes. Physicals are $10 cash only, and all proceeds will go to support athletic training supplies at THS and TMS.' The design includes various sports balls such as basketballs, soccer balls, volleyballs, tennis balls, baseballs, and a football scattered around the edges of the image.
TMS Girls' Soccer Tryout Information for 2025-2026 season: Tryouts for the 2025-2026 season of TMS Girls' Soccer will be held on May 28th, 29th, and 30th from 5-7 PM at the Central Field (next to the Ida Jones Tennis Center). All girls who want to try out must have a Final Forms account with all required documents uploaded or updated before they are allowed to participate. Additionally, all players must bring shin guards and soccer cleats to the tryouts. For any questions, email Coach Hutchinson at hutchinsonj@btcs.org.
about 2 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
The image is a digital graphic announcement for TMS Girls Soccer tryouts for the 2025-2026 season. The background is maroon with a subtle texture and a faint circular pattern. The text is written in bold, white, uppercase letters. The announcement states that tryouts will be held on May 28th, 29th, and 30th from 5-7 PM at the Central Field (next to the Ida Jones Tennis Center). It emphasizes that all girls who want to try out must have a Final Forms account with all required documents uploaded or updated before they are allowed to participate. Additionally, all players must bring shin guards and soccer cleats to the tryouts. For any questions, participants are instructed to email Coach Hutchinson at hutchinsonj@btcs.org. In the top right corner, "TMS Soccer" is displayed in small white uppercase letters. In the top left corner, there is a small school logo featuring an eagle.
🔌⚡ Hands-On STEM Learning with BTES! ⚡🔌 Our 6th and 7th grade STEM students had an electrifying experience in February when a team from BTES visited to bring circuits to life! 💡⚙️ Students sketched circuit diagrams, then got hands-on with screwdrivers and wire strippers to wire a light switch and bulb to a power source—seeing their work light up in real-time! With guidance from BTES professionals, including linemen and engineers, they explored real-world electrical concepts and career pathways in the energy industry. A huge thank you to BTES for sparking curiosity and inspiring future problem-solvers! 🔥⚙️
2 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
BTES employee helping a student with wiring in a STEP project
Current 5th grade families: Interested in TMS band? Instrument Selection Nights will be offered March 3 & 4, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM in the Tennessee Middle School band room, located at Door #24. Upcoming 6th graders interested in band can meet band students and directors, try out different instruments, and choose which instrument to play in the middle school band. Parents should accompany their students. For more info on the TMS band, visit https://sites.google.com/btcs.org/tmsvikingband .
3 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
A flyer for "Instrument Selection Night" at Tennessee Middle School. The event is scheduled for March 3 & 4, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM in the band room, located at Door #24. The flyer includes an invitation to meet band students and directors, try out different instruments, and choose which instrument to play in the middle school band. The top of the flyer features a circular logo with a Viking mascot and a red shield logo with "TMS Band" and a treble clef symbol. At the bottom, there is a QR code with a red-bordered link directing to "https://sites.google.com/btcs.org/tmsvikingband/". The flyer has a clean, structured design with black text on a white background.
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.
3 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
TMS Flexible Learning Day: Monday, March 17, 2025 Time: Middle and High School 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.* Breakfast & lunch are available, or you may pack a lunch from home. *Students may choose to attend a half- or full-day session. The half-day session will end at 11:30 a.m., and parents must provide transportation home. For teachers to provide instructional resources specific to your child and plan for transportation, you must pre-register. Please return your child’s registration form or complete the online registration form for your child at www.btcs.org no later than Wednesday, March 5. Choose either Option #1 OR Option #2 to indicate which program you choose for your child: Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/76NNeNmzPP
3 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
Dear Parents/Guardians: Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be offering remediation and academic support opportunities to students in kindergarten through 12th grades during Spring Break at Fairmount Elementary (K-5) and Tennessee Middle School (6-12). The number of participants is limited based on staff availability. Please complete the form no later than Wednesday, March 5, to be considered. We will offer bus transportation to and from school for full-day participants only. The deadline to be included for attendance and bus transportation is Wednesday, March 5. Students must be registered by March 5 to attend intersession. Those not completing registration by the deadline cannot attend these sessions. Dates: Tuesday, March 11; Wednesday, March 12; and Thursday, March 13 Time Options: Secondary (6-12) Half Day Option #1: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Secondary (6-12) Full Day Option #2: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Transportation will be provided if registered by March 5, and snack will be provided.) To register online, please go tohttps://forms.office.com/r/mfW1PszcS6
3 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
Hello TMS Families! We are excited to welcome you to the THS Viking family! Below is information about upcoming parent meetings. We hope you can join us for one of the sessions. If you cannot attend, do not worry! In the week following the meetings, we will get information that was covered and distributed to you and your student.
3 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
Rising 9th Grade Night February 26, 2025
TMS Viking Dancers Season Showcase on February 11! TMS Viking Dancers invite you to see them perform their season dances and receive awards on Tuesday, February 11 from 6:30-7:00 PM in the TMS Gym. Doors will open at 6:10 PM.
3 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
A digital flyer for the "Season Showcase" event features the TMS Viking Dancers. At the top, three photographs of the dance team are arranged in a collage. The largest photo is centered at the top, showing the team posing in front of a building with "Bristol Tennessee Middle School" displayed on the wall. Below it, two smaller photos show slightly different poses of the same group in the same location. On the left side, vertically aligned text reads: "SEE OUR GIRLS PERFORM SEASON DANCES AND AWARDS." Decorative red starburst graphics accent the design. The main event title, "SEASON SHOWCASE," is prominently displayed in bold, black, uppercase letters with a modern font. Below, the event details specify the 2024-25 season of the TMS Viking Dancers. The date, "Tuesday, February 11th," is inside a black-bordered rectangle on the left. The event time, "6:30-7:00 PM," is inside a similar rectangle on the right, with a note below stating, "TMS Gymnasium doors open 6:10." The flyer’s color scheme consists of black, white, and dark red. The layout is structured with clean lines and geometric elements, ensuring readability and a polished presentation.
TMS will be conducting technology checks this week in preparation for TCAPs. Please make sure your student is bringing their charger to school daily.
3 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
TMS Tech Check February 3-7, 2025
TMS Spring 2025 Track Meeting coming up February 4 & practice beginning February 11! There will be a TMS Track & Field informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th, after school from 2:30 to 3:15 PM in the cafeteria. This meeting is for athletes only. Additionally, the first day of track practice is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th.
3 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
Maroon-colored announcement for a TMS Track Athletes Only Meeting with white text. The background features a faint illustration of a winged figure holding a torch. The text provides details about a track and field informational meeting on Tuesday, February 4th, after school from 2:30 to 3:15 PM in the cafeteria. This meeting is for athletes only. Additionally, the first day of track practice is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11th. The title "TMS TRACK ATHLETES ONLY MEETING" appears in the upper right corner.
TMS Spring 2025 Golf Interest Meeting coming up February 5 & golf tryouts February 18-19! There will be a golf interest meeting for TMS students on February 5 at 2:30 PM in Coach Arnold’s room. The meeting will be brief, lasting 10-15 minutes. Students are encouraged to reach out to Coach Krausman via email at rkrausman@pga.com with any questions. Tryouts will take place at the Virginian Golf Course on February 18 and 19 at 4:00 PM.
3 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
Maroon-colored announcement for TMS Golf Tryouts with white text. The background features a faint illustration of a Viking holding a golf club. The text provides details about a golf interest meeting for TMS students on February 5 at 2:30 PM in Coach Arnold’s room. The meeting will be brief, lasting 10-15 minutes. Students are encouraged to reach out to Coach Krausman via email at rkrausman@pga.com with any questions. Tryouts will take place at the Virginian Golf Course on February 18 and 19 at 4:00 PM. The title "TMS GOLF TRYOUTS" appears in the upper right corner.
TMS will host a flexible learning day on February 14, 2025. Please use the link to register by Wednesday, February 5th. There are half- and full-day options are available. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=iGJ5yjMCQkab3lpvwSru0BK_bjv1MqFPhB0rKe5Wa_tUNzY0SkRBRTFJVlRVNU9SWTdMUU9ENkdNWS4u&route=shorturl
4 months ago, Tennessee Middle School