
January 13, 2026
Test Success Begins With a Checklist & Study Schedule Middle schoolers have to keep track of lots of information for each of their classes. This is especially important at test...

January 8, 2026
TMS Baseball Preseason workouts will be January 13-15 and January 20-22 from 2:45-4:00 pm at TMS. Tryouts will be on January 26 and 27 with location and times to be announced. ...

January 6, 2026
Improve Your Child’s Ability to Remember It can be challenging for students to recall what they have learned because the human brain is wired to forget. However, with the right...

December 16, 2025
Community Service Teaches Key Skills and Helps Children Thrive Community service helps middle schoolers understand the needs and viewpoints of others. By helping, middle schoolers...

December 9, 2025
Stay on the Right Track with a Mid-Year Attendance Review The school year is almost halfway over, and the end of the calendar year is near. It is a natural time to pause and pla...

December 2, 2025
Ask Your Child To Be Responsible For Reducing Phone Use When kids spend an excessive amount of time on their phones, they miss out on more valuable activities. It’s important...

November 25, 2025
Remind your child that there is no such thing as online privacy Social media platforms are increasingly popular among middle school students, who use them to share their th...

November 19, 2025
Help Your Child Rebound from Low Grades It’s natural to be upset if your child brings home a low grade. But showing your frustration and anger won’t result in better performa...

November 11, 2025
Five Strategies Can Reduce Your Middle Schooler’s Test Anxiety Does your child’s stomach do flip-flops the night before a huge test? Does yours? Take a deep breath. Although you...

November 5, 2025
The TMS Online Store closes November 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST! Items are scheduled to be delivered to TMS once they arrive. Proceeds from each purchase go to Related Arts progra...

November 4, 2025
Support your middle schooler by being an academic coach An effective coach is someone who guides, encourages and inspires. Thinking of yourself in this role is an effective w...

October 28, 2025
Responsibility can help your middle schooler fulfill potential Boost your child’s sense of responsibility and you’ll help your middle schooler succeed inside the classroom an...

October 21, 2025
Support Your Child’s Learning with Five Simple Strategies What’s the most effective way to help your child succeed in middle school? The answer is to be engaged in your child...

October 7, 2025
Regular attendance is as important to your child’s school career as the foundation is to a house. Without it, there is nothing to build on. Here’s why being present and on tim...

August 8, 2025
Tennessee Middle School’s newest team member, Honey the therapy dog, made her official debut to the school’s sixth grade class today—alongside her “Furever Friend” sponsor, Un...

May 9, 2025
Honey, the sweet and spirited goldendoodle who recently joined the Bristol Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) Therapy Dog Program, is thrilled to announce her Furever Friend —Un...

May 7, 2025
Tennessee High School hosted a special Signing Day ceremony on May 7 honoring 52 students from Tennessee High and Tennessee Middle School who have committed to joining the inaugur...

April 14, 2025
Get ready for a summer full of discovery, creativity, and academic growth! Bristol Tennessee City Schools is excited to welcome students entering kindergarten through ninth grade ...

March 19, 2025
A special new staff member will be joining Tennessee Middle School this semester! Meet Honey , an F1B Goldendoodle and the district’s newest therapy dog. This week, she officia...

March 12, 2025
Real Talk: A Family Engagement Event Hosted by Communities In Schools of Appalachian Highlands & Bristol Tennessee City Schools Event Details 📅 Date: Wednesday, March 1...
