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.
6 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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.
7 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
7 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
TMS Spring 2025 Softball Tryouts are coming up beginning January 27! Tryout Dates and Times: Monday, January 27th, and Tuesday, January 28th, at 3:00 PM in the TMS Gym. Requirements: All Final Forms documents must be completed. Contact Information: For questions, contact Coach Danny Cullop at cullopd@btcs.org.
7 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
A maroon flyer with white text titled 'TMS Softball Tryouts.' The flyer includes the following details:  Tryout Dates and Times:  Monday, January 27th, and Tuesday, January 28th, at 3:00 PM in the TMS Gym. Requirements:  All Final Forms documents must be completed. Contact Information:  For questions, contact Coach Danny Cullop at cullopd@btcs.org. The background features a faint graphic of a Viking logo, adding a thematic design to the flyer.
TMS Spring 2025 Baseball Tryouts are coming up beginning February 3! Monday, 2/3 (1st Round): 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM at Velocity (64 Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA 24201) for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Tuesday, 2/4 (2nd Round): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at TMS Gym for those advancing from the 1st round. Thursday, 2/6 (Final Round): 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM at Velocity (64 Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA 24201). Additional Information: The tryouts will span three days, with selections made at the end of each day. Only selected athletes will proceed to the next day's tryouts. Requirements for Tryouts (No Exceptions): Final forms must be completed and submitted online. A signed waiver for Maximum Velocity must be completed and returned to Coach Swaggerty on the day of tryouts.
7 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
A maroon flyer with white text titled 'TMS Baseball Tryouts.' It includes the following details:  Tryout Dates: Monday 2/3, Tuesday 2/4, and Thursday 2/6.  Monday, 2/3 (1st Round): 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM at Velocity (64 Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA 24201) for all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Tuesday, 2/4 (2nd Round): 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM at TMS Gym for those advancing from the 1st round. Thursday, 2/6 (Final Round): 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM at Velocity (64 Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA 24201). Additional Information: The tryouts will span three days, with selections made at the end of each day. Only selected athletes will proceed to the next day's tryouts.  Requirements for Tryouts (No Exceptions):  Final forms must be completed and submitted online. A signed waiver for Maximum Velocity must be completed and returned to Coach Swaggerty on the day of tryouts. The background features a faint Viking logo for TMS.
Bristol Tennessee City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
7 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
A graphic featuring an American flag in the upper left corner with five red stars centered below it. Below the stars, bold blue text reads “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.” Underneath, smaller text states, “Monday, January 20, Schools Closed.” The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo is at the bottom in blue and red.
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.
7 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
PowerSchool logo (P) on blue background
Today, December 18, 2024 is the last day to sign up for the January 6, 2025 flexible learning day. Please use the link here to sign up: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=iGJ5yjMCQkab3lpvwSru0BK_bjv1MqFPhB0rKe5Wa_tUQkJVWU1JUkxKUFNXSkFZUzkyRlROWVRYVy4u&route=shorturl
8 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
Yearbooks will go on sale Tuesday, January 7. The cost is $30, payable by cash or check (to Tennessee Middle School). Online orders are not available. The deadline to place an order is Friday, February 28. If you have any questions, please call the office at 423/652-9449 or email Susan Osburn at osburns@btcs.org.
8 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
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
9 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Alt text: "A graphic announcing a Flexible Learning Day for Bristol Tennessee City Schools on January 6, 2025. The background features white puzzle pieces with a missing piece revealing a blue section underneath. Text reads: 'Flexible Learning Day' in bold lettering, followed by 'January 6, 2025' and 'Register now through December 18.' The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo is displayed at the bottom.
TMS families: Did you know your student is planning their STAR goals for their Winter Star test this week? Ask them to see the copy of their planning sheet that asks for your signature! Any questions? Reach out to their personalized learning teacher for more information!
9 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
Congratulations to all Viking student-athletes and teams who participated in fall sports for your continued accomplishments on and off the field! https://bristoltennesseecityschools.edurooms.com/engage/bristol-tennessee-city-schools/newsletters/athletics-news-fall-2024
9 months ago, Viking Athletics
maroon image with tri star graphic that says Viking Athletics News
Congratulations to the 2024 Optimist Club TMS representatives David Helms and Sadie Daniels!
9 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
2024 Optimist Club representatives David Helms and Sadie Daniels
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.
10 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Elementary School-Based Athletics for students in grades K-5.  REGISTER NOW for Basketball & Cheerleading!  Logos: Bristol Tennessee City Schools, Bristol Parks & Recreation, along with logos of local schools: Anderson Rams, Avoca Dragons, Fairmount Red Hawks, Haynesfield Hurricanes, and Holston View Owls.
TMS Boys' Soccer Tryouts: TMS boys' soccer tryouts will be held on December 14th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Fields, located next to the Ida Jones Tennis Center. Boys wanting to try out must have a Final Forms account with all required documents uploaded and up-to-date. Players must wear soccer cleats and shin guards to participate. For questions, contact Coach Hutchinson at hutchinsonj@btcs.org.
10 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
Dark red graphic with white text detailing information about TMS soccer tryouts. The tryouts will be held on December 14th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Central Fields, located next to the Ida Jones Tennis Center. Boys wanting to try out must have a Final Forms account with all required documents uploaded and up-to-date. Players must wear soccer cleats and shin guards to participate. For questions, contact Coach Hutchinson at hutchinsonj@btcs.org. In the top left corner, there is a TMS logo, and "TMS Soccer" is written in small text in the upper right corner.
Join us for a delightful evening of music at the TMS Chorus Concert! Happening on November 19, 2024, at 6PM, this performance will showcase the talent and dedication of our students. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience beautiful choral arrangements and support our young musicians!
10 months ago, Tennessee Middle School
"Join us for a delightful evening of music at the TMS Chorus Concert! Happening on November 19, 2024, at 6PM, this performance will showcase the talent and dedication of our students. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience beautiful choral arrangements and support our young musicians!"
BTCS schools are closed tomorrow, November 5, for election day. Schools will return to a regular schedule on Wednesday, November 6.
10 months ago, Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Election Day notice graphic for Bristol Tennessee City Schools. The top half is a blue background with large white text reading ‘SCHOOLS CLOSED,’ followed by smaller text ‘November 5, 2024.’ The bottom half is a red background with white text reading ‘ELECTION DAY’ and four white stars arranged around a blue and white ballot box illustration with a red check-marked ballot. The Bristol Tennessee City Schools logo appears at the bottom left.