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2018—2019 Kingsport City Schools Annual Report

Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.

Facebook: KptSchools Instagram: @KCS_District Twitter: @KCS_District
www.k12k.com

Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.

A MESSAGE FROM

SUPERINTENDENT

DR. MOORHOUSE

Greetings! Thank you for taking time to read our Kingsport City Schools Annual Report. 
We are excited to share this review of the great things that have been accomplished
by the students and staff of KCS during the 2018-19 school year.
Every day, we work toward our vision to inspire, cultivate, and impact the lives of our
students and the Kingsport community. That collective outlook is shared by every Kingsport City Schools
stakeholder that brings passion, expertise, and a dedication for student excellence into our schools. It is
through this collective vision that the talents and skills of every child are maximized, providing the environment
where all have the ability to meet his or her greatest potential. Not only does this provide the greatest return
on the generous investments provided by our community, but it serves to maintain the high level of positive
impact that our students and staff have on our society.
As always, I invite and encourage you to be an active part of the Kingsport City Schools community. That
partnership is vital to the success of our students and is critical to KCS being able to reach our vision as a
district. Thank you for your interest in learning more about the phenomenal things being accomplished by
our students and staff… We are excited to share our work with you!

BOARD Carrie Upshaw Todd Golden
Board President Board Member
EDUOCAFTION E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

T he Kingsport Board of Education is made up of five elected Carrie Upshaw was first elected to the BOE in 2009 and is currently Todd Golden was appointed to the BOE in 2014 to complete a one-
at-large, non-partisan  members. Each member serves a serving in her third four-year term on the Board.  She was elected year term of service due to a Board member resignation. He was
four-year staggered term. Elections are held in May during odd- to her first term as Board president in 2013 and re-elected again in elected to the Board in 2015 and re-elected again in 2019. Term
numbered years. New Board of Education members are seated 2017.Term expires on June 30, 2021. expires on June 30, 2023.
on July 1 of each election year. Mrs. Upshaw was recently appointed to the Tennessee School Mr. Golden has called Kingsport home for over 23 years.  A native of Albany, Georgia, he attended
Boards Association (TSBA) All Tennessee School Board. She is a Level IV board member and actively Brigham Young University - Idaho, studying business and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Regular monthly board meetings are held on the second participates in conferences and advocacy at both the state and national level. Technical Sales fromWeber State University in Ogden, Utah.
Tuesday at 6 p.m. and regular monthly work sessions are Mrs. Upshaw has lived in the Tri-Cities area most of her life, graduating from Sullivan East High School After completing college, Mr. Golden worked for Hewlett-Packard in the Bay Area of California as a
held on the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. All meetings are located and earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, territory sales manager and was promoted to be the corporate trainer for the southeastern U.S. and
in the Tennessee Room at the KCS Administrative Support Knoxville. She worked as a contract engineer until 1990.  Following the birth of her children, she Puerto Rico.  It was during this time that he elected to move to Kingsport, TN.  He has been an integral
Center, 400 Clinchfield Street, third floor, downtown Kingsport. became active as a community volunteer and held many PTA and PTSA offices, including President at part in establishing and executing the annual Day of Service in Kingsport, taught business development
The regular monthly meetings include a public comment period Washington Elementary School and John Sevier Middle School. and Spanish classes at the Kingsport Renaissance Center, and served as a volunteer in various community
on agenda items. Mrs. Upshaw is the Senior Adult Director at First Baptist Church in Kingsport where she is also the pianist. roles. Mr. Golden is a member of Healthy Kingsport, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, served as a
Mrs. Upshaw and her husband, Mike, have two grown children, both of whom attended Kingsport City full-time Christian missionary in Colombia for two years, and speaks fluent Spanish.
To address the board concerning an issue not included  on Schools from kindergarten through graduation. Mrs. Upshaw remains an active volunteer in several Mr. Golden and his wife, Melissa have five children attending Kingsport City Schools.
the board’s regular monthly agenda, you must submit a programs.
written request to the Superintendent of Schools at least three Eric Hyche Jim Welch
business days prior to the scheduled board meeting. At the Board Vice President Board Member
discretion of the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Education President, your concern will be placed on the agenda
or addressed privately at an appointed time. BOE Meetings and Eric Hyche was appointed to the BOE in 2014 to complete a one- JimWelch was elected to the Board in 2019 for his first four-year
Work Sessions are open to the public and all are encouraged to year term of service due to a Board member resignation. He was term. Term expires on June 30, 2023.
attend. elected to the Board in 2015 for his first two-year term ending In 2018, Mr. Welch retired as the executive director of the
in 2017. Eric was elected Board President in July 2016 and re- Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation, a U.S. based non-profit organization that focuses
BOE Meetings and Work Sessions are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. However, if elected again in 2017. Term expires on June 30, 2021. on biosafety and biosecurity in fostering global health security. He is now an affiliate with the
you cannot attend, all meeting notes and audio segments can be found on www.k12k.com for reference. Mr. Hyche is a native of Kingsport, graduating as the valedictorian of Sullivan Central High School Elizabeth R. Griffin Program of the Center of Global Health Science and Security of Georgetown
in 1983.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University, University and works independently as a consultant and speaker.
where he was the 1987 Derryberry Award winner. Mr. Welch is a native of Kingsport and earned his degrees from East Tennessee State University
After completing his undergraduate degree, Mr. Hyche married Angie Duncan, another Kingsport and the University of Tennessee. After graduation, Mr. Welch taught and coached at Kingsport
native, and relocated to Atlanta, GA, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering City Schools from 1976-2006.
from Georgia Tech, and worked for NCR and Iterated Systems. In 1998, Mr. and Mrs. Hyche moved Jim is a member of the steering group of the Global Health Security Agenda Consortium and has
back to Kingsport and he began working remotely for Seattle-based RealNetworks. In April 2013, served as a non-government spokesperson on the Global Health Security Agenda Steering Group.
he joined the technical staff at Groupon, where he currently develops software for their iPhone He is a member of the Joint External Evaluation International Alliance (JEE), and OIE’s Consultation
and iPad apps. Mr. Hyche is also a past president of the Preston Forest Community Association. He Group on Sustainable Biosafety and Biosecurity. He has served on the advisory board of the
enjoys writing software for personal projects, reading, bicycling, and history. National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program at the National Institute of Health,
Mr. Hyche and his wife have two daughters, both of whom attended Kingsport City Schools and and the board of directors of the International Federation of Biosafety Association. He served as a
are now in college. named member of the Law Enforcement and Veterinary International Conference at INTERPOL, as
Julie Byers an external advisor for the Duke University Infectious Disease Response Training Program, and as
Board Member a member of the Global Health Security Roundtable.
E-mail: [email protected] He was the 2011 recipient of the John H. Richardson Humanitarian Award of ABSA International
and is an honorary member of the Association of Primate Veterinarians, as well as the International
Julie Byers was elected to the Board in 2019 for her first four- Veterinary Biosafety Working Group. He currently serves as an elected member of the Council of
year term. Term expires on June 30, 2023. ABSA International, the major professional association for biosafety and biosecurity.
As a recent retiree from Eastman, Julie has called Kingsport He has been a key speaker, instructor, moderator, and panelist at professional and governmental
home for nearly 20 years. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in conferences, seminars, universities, and for private companies around the world.
the small rural community of Greenville, Ohio, Julie graduated from Ohio State University with a Jim and his wife,Victoria have two grown children, both of whom attended Kingsport City Schools.
bachelors degree in Chemistry and a minor in English. They also have four grandchildren that they adore.
After graduating from Ohio State, Julie worked as a chemist at an environmental company outside
Detroit, MI. While working, she also pursued a Master’s/PhD degree at Oakland University until
Eastman offered her a sales job. After being hired, Mrs. Byers spent seven of the next ten years
in Chicago in various sales and business roles before permanently relocating to Kingsport. In
Kingsport, she held various roles in procurement, supply chain, Six Sigma, and logistics.
Julie continues to volunteer in school systems in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia
providing science demos, STEM nights, and leadership discussions. She is active in Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts and is a board member for First Book. Julie, a 2008 graduate of Leadership Kingsport,
has coached flag football and recreational basketball for Kingsport Parks and Recreation as well as
Upward. She was campaign Chair for the United Way and is very passionate about the United Way
agencies, where you will often find her lending a helping hand.
Julie and her husband, Philip, have three teenage children, two currently in Kingsport City Schools
and one graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School.

KCCSALBEAIDNERSEHTIP

Dr. Jeff Moorhouse Andy True


Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent - Administration
Kingsport City Schools Kingsport City Schools
Follow me on Twitter: @DrJMoorhouse Follow me on Twitter: @AndyTrueKCS

Dr. Jeff Moorhouse has served as Superintendent of Kingsport City Schools since February Kingsport City Schools named Andy True as Assistant Superintendent – Administration
2018.  In his 28 years as an educator, he has served as a classroom teacher, school athletic in March 2016. He is responsible for the leadership and implementation of the district’s
director, assistant principal, principal, district administrator, and director of schools. administrative functions and departments.  Mr. True has most recently served as the KCS
Before coming to KCS, Dr. Moorhouse served in Greeneville (TN) as the Director of Schools.  Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing all system communications and community
During his tenure with Greeneville City Schools, the district was awarded College Board’s Gaston Caperton relations, managing district administrative duties, and completing special projects for the system.
Award for increasing opportunities for underrepresented populations, was ranked first in the  state by Niche In his 19 years with KCS, Mr. True has also served as a 4th and 5th grade classroom teacher and elementary
Rankings in two years (2016 and 2018), and first in the state in 2016 by the Business Insider.  Dr. Moorhouse is school associate principal.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and a Master’s in
on the Board of Advisors for the Niswonger Foundation and has served as Chairman of the Superintendent's Education from Milligan College, an Educational Specialist degree from East Tennessee State University, and is
Study Council (Tennessee Department of Education) and the Hamblen County Administrators Association.  He currently pursuing his Doctorate in Educational Policy and Leadership Analysis from ETSU.
is a two-time recipient of the East Grand Division Principal of the Year and recipient of various awards for Mr. True has held leadership positions on several community-related governing boards, including serving as
excellence in mentoring and leadership from Carson-Newman University and the University of Tennessee.  the Chair of the United Way of Greater Kingsport Children and Youth Vision Council and Chair of the “United
Prior to his tenure with Greeneville City Schools, Dr. Moorhouse served as the principal of MorristownWest High We Read” Early Grades Literacy Initiative. He has served on the Eastman Community Advisory Panel, the
School and Manley Elementary School (Hamblen County), director of the John de la Howe School (McCormick Greater Kingsport Family YMCA Board of Directors, and the Board of Examiners for the Tennessee Center for
County, SC), and assistant principal and athletic director in Unicoi County (TN).  He has also coached basketball Performance Excellence.
and taught Physical Education, Biology and general Science in Unicoi County Schools.  Dr. Moorhouse began He has been married for 22 years to his wife, Annette (a teacher in Kingsport) and has two children who attend
his career teaching 1st and 5th grade in Johnson County (TN). Dobyns-Bennett High School and are active in sports and band.
Dr. Moorhouse earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Milligan College in 1991, as well as a Master’s of Arts
in Teaching (1992) and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership (2002) from East Tennessee State University.
Dr. Moorhouse and his wife, Carol Grace have two daughters. Grace Ann is married to Sam Heller and his other
daughter is Hannah Beth Moorhouse.

Dr. Rhonda Stringham David Frye


Assistant Superintendent - Instruction Chief Finance Officer

Kingsport City Schools Kingsport City Schools


Follow me on Twitter: @RhondaStringham David Frye, Chief Finance Officer, has spent most of his professional career with Kingsport
Dr. Rhonda Stringham  was named Kingsport City Schools Assistant Superintendent - City Schools. In 1991, he was hired as the Manager of Fiscal Affairs. The main responsibility
Instruction in June 2018.  She is responsible for the leadership and implementation of all of this position is budget preparation and oversight.  Additional duties include payroll and
aspects of the district’s instructional programs.  Prior to coming to Kingsport, Dr. Stringham procurement supervision. In 2013, he was named Chief Finance Officer.
served as Superintendent of Geneva City Schools in Geneva, Alabama. Previous to Kingsport City Schools, Mr. Frye was employed with the City of Kingsport as an
accountant and was in the position of accounting supervisor.
Dr. Stringham’s 34-year educational career includes roles as a secondary math teacher, assistant principal and Mr. Frye  is a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration
building test coordinator, curriculum supervisor, and assistant superintendent – director of curriculum.  As degree with a major in Accounting from East Tennessee State University.
a district leader, she has been responsible for the development of a variety of career technical programs, He and his wife, Susan have one child, Preston.
technology enhancements, project-based learning programs, and curriculum development. 
She holds a  Bachelor of Science degree, a  Master’s of Education,  and an  Instructional Specialist
degree in Secondary Mathematics from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL and a Doctorate in
Educational Leadership from Northcentral University in San Diego, CA.  She is a member of the Association
for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents
(TOSS). 
Dr. Stringham and her husband of 32 years, RK, reside in Kingsport.

Jennifer Guthrie Dr. Brian Cinnamon

Chief Human Resources Officer
Chief Academic Officer - Secondary
Kingsport City Schools Kingsport City Schools
Jennifer Guthrie has been employed by Kingsport City Schools since July 2015. Prior to Follow me on Twitter: @CinnamonDr
joining KCS, she served as human resources manager and corporate council for United Coal Dr. Brian Cinnamon  is the Chief Academic Officer – Secondary for Kingsport City
Company in Blountville, TN, a leading metallurgical coal producer employing a 1,300 person Schools.  He is  responsible for the supervision of middle and high school programs,
non-union workforce. including curriculum leadership, program planning and implementation support, and
Mrs. Guthrie has more than a decade of legal and HR experience working with legal firms leadership development.
in Miami, FL and Knoxville, TN as a corporate attorney. Early in her career, she also spent time as a high school His experience includes 19 years as an educator beginning in Wichita Public Schools
teacher and volleyball coach/sponsor in Miami. (KS) as a school psychologist. He relocated to Kingsport in 2004.  Dr. Cinnamon has served as a school
Mrs. Guthrie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from East Tennessee State University and a Juris Doctorate from the psychologist, KCS Section 504 compliance coordinator, associate principal at Jefferson Elementary School,
University of Miami School of Law. She is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Tennessee. assistant principal at Dobyns-Bennett High School, KCS assistant director of special education, supervisor of
She and her husband, Keith (a teacher in Kingsport) reside in Kingsport. early childhood programs and principal at Palmer Center.
Dr. Cinnamon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from  East Tennessee State University, an
Jim Nash Educational Specialist degree with a concentration in School Psychology from the University of Tennessee,
and a Doctorate from ETSU in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. 
Chief Student Services Officer He has served in leadership positions on several community-related governing boards, including Palmer
Kingsport City Schools Center Foundation, Appalachian Association for the Education of Young Children (AAEYC), as well as initiating
Jim Nash is the Chief Student Services Officer for Kingsport City Schools, directing all special a school-readiness initiative in Kingsport by partnering with community leaders.  Additionally, he has served
education and student services operations for the district. on and participated in the following: Board of Examiners for the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence
Mr. Nash has been employed by KCS for 26 years, serving as counselor and associate principal (TNCPE), ACT Work Ready Community Council, Tennessee STEM Innovation Network - Innovative Leaders
at John Sevier Middle School, assistant principal of Dobyns-Bennett High School, and Institute, and is currently serving on the STEM Council for the Tennessee Department of Education. While
principal at Ross N. Robinson Middle School. in Kingsport City Schools, Dr. Cinnamon has provided leadership in several areas, including RTI, Special
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s of Arts in Educational Psychology from Tennessee Tech Education, STEM, Technology, Career Readiness, and Curriculum. 
University and an Ed.S. in Educational Leadership from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Cinnamon and his wife, Rachel (a teacher in Kingsport) have two children, Ruthie and Henry that attend
Mr. Nash was named the 2019 KCS Supervisor of the Year, an award nominated by his peers. He and his wife, Kingsport City Schools.
Joanna (a teacher in Kingsport) have three children who have attended Kingsport City Schools.
Dr. Tony Robinson

Dr. Dwain Arnold
Chief Technology Officer

Chief Academic Officer - Elementary Kingsport City Schools
Kingsport City Schools Follow me on Twitter: @Dr_TonyRobinson
Dr. Dwain Arnold, Chief Academic Officer - Elementary, has spent most of his professional career
as an educator with Kingsport City Schools. In 1988, he began his KCS career at Washington Dr. Tony Robinson was named the Chief Technology Officer for Kingsport City Schools
Elementary School where he taught 2nd and 5th grades. Dr. Arnold served on the leadership   ainllJpurloyg2r0a1m9s.,Dser.rRvoicbeisn, spoonlicoivees,rsseuepspaolrltt,eacnhdnoplrooggyraompmeriantgio. ns for the district, including
planning team for the new Washington Elementary and became a multi-age teacher grades
3-5 when the doors opened in 1994. After teaching multi-age for several years, he accepted the Dr. Robinson has most recently served as chief information officer at Mountain Empire Community College. 
role of assistant to the principal at Jefferson Elementary and later served as interim principal. While at MECC, he was responsible for the creation, development, and execution of the college’s technology
Following Jefferson, Dr. Arnold traveled to Dobyns-Bennett High School and became an assistant principal. In the fall plan, as well as providing leadership for all school-wide technology and information systems.  Previously,
of 2003, he was appointed principal at Roosevelt Elementary. During the summer of 2008, Dr. Arnold was chosen as he has also served as a senior systems engineer at Alpha Natural Resources  (Bristol, VA), the director of
principal of John Adams Elementary and was given the opportunity to aid in the planning and creation of Kingsport’s information technology at Data Design Corporation (Rockville, MD), and a network systems and operations
newest elementary school. During the spring semester of 2012, he served as Interim Superintendent while a new manager at Avendra (Rockville, MD).
superintendent search was conducted. Most recently from August 2017 to February 2018, Dr. Arnold served as He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Systems and Network Administration and a Master’s in Management
Interim Superintendent of Kingsport City Schools. He currently serves as Chief Academic Officer - Elementary. Information Systems from Bellevue University (NE).  Dr. Robinson holds a Doctorate in Business Administration
Previous to Kingsport City Schools, Dr. Arnold was employed with Scott County Schools, Virginia as an assistant with a Management Information Systems Specialization from Northcentral University (San Diego).  He holds
working with gifted and talented students. He also taught 2nd and 3rd grades in Martin County, Kentucky. Dr. Arnold a variety of industry certifications, including CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ certificates. He is also a
has served as a local, state, and national consultant in the field of education. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator.
Dr. Arnold earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Berea College in Elementary Education, a Master’s of Science from Dr. Robinson and his wife, Brenna have two daughters, Ashley and Sydni, and a son-in-law Tim.
Radford University in Counseling and Human Development, and a Doctorate from ETSU in Educational Leadership
and Policy Analysis.
Dr. Arnold has been an elementary Teacher of the Year in Kingsport and a Presidential Awardee in Mathematics
representing the state of Tennessee. He was recognized by the Tennessee House of Representatives in 1998 for
excellence in education. He achieved National Board Certification in 1999. In 2013, Dr. Arnold was selected to the
ETSU Clemmer College of Education Alumni Hall of Fame.

Grace Elmore Earl Lovelace
Tradition Era Modern Era

Jewell Tilson
Tradition Era

The Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame was created in 2015 to identify, honor, and CANDIDATE CATEGORIES
recognize those individuals that have made significant contributions to Kingsport City Up to two (2) members may be elected each year from the following categories:
Schools and its students.  A representative selection committee meets annually to
review nominations and select that year’s Hall of Fame class.  Nomination applications • Legacy - *Retired 50 years or more from potential induction
are accepted from January 1 through May 1 for that year’s class. The three members • Tradition - *Retired 25 to 49 years from potential induction
of the fifth class of the Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame, were inducted during the • Modern Era - *Retired less than 25 years from potential induction
back-to -school teacher Convocation event on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. *”Retired” is defined as “no longer working in a continual paid capacity for Kingsport City
CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY Schools.”
To be eligible for nomination, an individual must meet the following criteria: **An individual’s “Retirement Year” is based on the initial year regular continual employment
from KCS ended.  In the case of dispute regarding the determination of an applicant’s
• Been regularly employed by KCS for a minimum of five (5) years. “Retirement Year,” a determination will be made through a majority vote of the Hall of Fame
• Been retired from KCS for a minimum of five (5) years at the time of consideration Selection Committee.

(after leaving regular continual employment with KCS). HOW TO APPLY
• Once nominated, an individual will remain under consideration for enshrinement Visit www.k12k.com, KCS Hall of Fame for additional information and to download and
submit a KCS Hall of Fame Nomination Application.
for a period of five (5) years.  If not elected to the HOF during the five year
consideration, an individual may not be nominated for a period of two (2) years Class of 2018: Class of 2019:
before again being eligible for nomination. P aul L. Arrington – Tradition Era Category Grace Elmore – Legacy Era Category
J ewell K. Gragg – Modern Era Category J ewell Tilson – Tradition Era Category
Dr. Gary P. Martin – Modern Era Category Earl Lovelace – Modern Era Category
Pearl Gulley Smith – Modern Era Category

Champion of Education Award

The Champion of Education Award serves as the highest honor bestowed by Kingsport City Schools
to community and educational stakeholders that have made exceptional contributions to KCS students,
educators, and the Kingsport educational community. This keystone award recognizes individuals
that have shown exemplary passion, commitment to, and support for KCS and our mission. The
leadership efforts of these outstanding community members have greatly benefited Kingsport City
Schools and our students. Thank you to these outstanding friends and partners in education!

2 017 – CeeGee McCord 2 018 – Fielding Rolston

Champion of Education
Award Winners

2017 – Miles Burdine 2019 – Susan Lodal

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• How will we respond when our students have mastered the content?

2018-2019 TN Education Climate

Provided by the 2018-2019 TN State Report Card

State of Tennessee, All Schools Kingsport City Schools
Education Commissioner: Penny Schwinn Superintendent: Dr. Jeff Moorhouse
TN Student Enrollment: 973,659 KCS Student Enrollment: 7,446
TN Specific Student Groups: KCS Specific Student Groups:
Economically Disadvantaged Students: 34.9% Economically Disadvantaged Students: 37.1%
English Learner Students: 4.6% English Learner Students: 0.8%
Students with Disabilities: 13.5% Students with Disabilities: 16.7%
TN Student Gender: KCS Student Gender:
Female: 48.8% Female: 49.2%
Male: 51.2% Male: 50.8%
TN Student Ethnicity: KCS Student Ethnicity:
Asian: 2.4% Asian: 2.5%
Black: 24% Black: 11.1%
Hispanic: 10.9% Hispanic: 5.2%
Native American: 0.4% Native American: 1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
White: 62.1% White: 80.2%

KCS Graduation Rate: 95.9% (State: 89.1%)

ACT Test Scores (1 year average) ACT is a national college admissions exam that includes
subject level tests in English, Math, Reading, and Science.
Average ACT Composite score…………22.0 (State: 20.2) Students receive scores that range from 1 to 36 on each
English score……………………… 21.2 (State: 19.7) subject and an overall Composite score. All Tennessee
Math score…………………………. 21.9 (State: 19.6) students are required to take the ACT in 11th grade.
Reading score…………………….. 22.3 (State: 20.7)
Science score…………………….. 21.8 (State: 20.3)

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A Kingsport City Schools graduate will be a continuous learner who demonstrates:

PERSEVERANCE EMPATHY
• Continue an effort through task completion despite challenges. • Seek, understand, and productively respond to the points of view,
• Understand there are often multiple ways to achieve an outcome.
• Respond productively to feedback and setbacks. feelings, and experiences of others.
• Demonstrate curiosity, positive attitudes, and a life-long quest for • Embrace global, local, and personal responsibility for making the

knowledge and skills. world a better place.
• Regularly sets goals to monitor and direct for self-improvement. • Understand that addressing societal challenges often requires

CRITICAL THINKING comprehending complex issues, varying perspectives, and
• View problems, looking for both “bigger picture” connections and compromise.

more detailed distinctions, to gain insight that informs solutions. ADAPTABILITY
• Regularly pursue additional information and evidence to • Work effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Demonstrate agility in thoughts and actions.
refine understanding. • Respond productively to feedback, praise, setbacks, and criticism.
• Combine knowledge with novel learning experiences in order to • Understand, negotiate, and balance diverse views and beliefs to

define, plan, model, and test innovative solutions. reach workable solutions.
• Understand that broader and, ultimately, personal interests are • Demonstrate flexibility when acclimating to various roles and

often better served by addressing challenges as a team. situations.

INTEGRITY
• Adhere to a set of core values that are consistently evident in

choices and actions.
• Earn others’ trust and respect through honest social and

academic behaviors.

KFFAACCSTSTS

Our Students Our Graduates Our Employees

KCS Students K-12: 7,446* Total number of 2019 graduates.............................................................. 520 Total number of Teacher/Administrators with Advanced Degrees.............. .......... 460
Economically Disadvantaged Students: 37.1% Graduation rate…………………………………… ....95.9% (State: 89.1%) Total number of Teachers /Administrators Attaining National Board Certification.7
English Learner Students: 0.8% % of graduates continuing their education ……….................................69% Certified Employees................................................................................................... 618
Students with Disabilities Students: 16.7% GPA Exceeding 4.0………………………………………….................... 81 Classified Employees................................................................................................. 625
Average ACT score…………………………………………................. 21.9
KCS Student Gender: 30+ on ACT…………………………………………............. 77 (152 total) School Nutrition Services
Female: 49.2% Perfect ACT scores…………………………………………...................... 3
Male: 50.8% Average SAT scores………………………………………................... 1330 Average breakfasts served daily................................................... ........ 1,997
National Merit Finalists……………………………………....................... 7 Average lunches served daily........................................................... .... 4,034
KCS Student Ethnicity: National Merit Commended…………………………….......................... 10
Asian: 2.5% Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalists……………………............................. 3 Average meals served daily......................................................... ......... 6,031
Black: 11.1% TN/VA Scholars………………………………………………................. 89
Hispanic: 5.2% Service Academy Appointments………………………….......................... 0 Meal Cost
Native American: 1.0% Graduates with Distinction………………………………........................ 91
Native Hawaiian/Islander: 0.2% National Industry Certifications………………………………................. 91 Elementary………….............................…….Breakfast $1.50; Lunch $2.45
White: 80.2% AP Scholars……………………………………………………....89 (131 total) Middle……………….........................………Breakfast $1.50; Lunch $2.60
AP Participation: 441 individual exam takers with a total of 846 exams administered. High School………............................………Breakfast $1.50; Lunch $2.70
*The total number of students enrolled in the district as reported by the The class of 2019 has been offered in excess of $15 million + in scholarship money. Staff…………………...........................……. Breakfast $2.00; Lunch $3.50
2018-2019 TN State Report Card. Visitor………………..........................………Breakfast $2.50; Lunch $4.00

Pre-K .............................................................................286 as of 12.18.19 Transportation
Elementary .................................................................3,288 as of 12.18.19
Grades 6-8 ..................................................................1,786 as of 12.18.19 Total number of school buses ................................................................ .. 41
Grades 9-12 ................................................................2,308 as of 12.18.19 Total number of daily bus runs............................................................ ... 178
Total number of students enrolled.............................. 7,668 as of 12.18.19 Miles traveled daily (approximate).............................................. .......  2,568

Average daily ridership..................................................................... ... 1,885

FINANCIALS

Kingsport City Schools consists of 13 schools ranging from Pre-K to High KCS averages one teacher for every 20 students. It is vital that district KingsKpinogrstpoCrtiCtyitySScchhooolsols
School. The system’s vision is to, Inspire. Cultivate. Impact., which includes administrators recruit and retain exceptional employees in all areas. In FY ExpeFEnisxdcpaeiltnYudeiratuerr2e0BB18uu-d2dg0eg1t9et
the commitment to delivering world-class curriculum and instruction to all 2018-2019, employees did not receive a cost of living increase, but did Fiscal Year 2018-2019
students, as well as providing committed and innovative educators. In doing receive their normal step increase.  Starting in FY 2014-2015, KCS began
so, it is vital that funds are distributed strategically to ensure world-class utilization of a strategic compensation plan. FY 2018-2019 was the fifth year Capital Outlay Other
instruction and to recruit and retain top employees. of the new single-lane teacher pay scale.  0.7% 0.6%

Non-Instructional
6.7%

The following information is a snapshot of the 2018-2019 fiscal year (FY) to In maintaining a world-class educational approach, KCS continued the 1:1 Debt Service
provide a better understanding of how funds were allocated and to review technology device program for students in grades 4-12.  All students in 4.3%
the financial operations of the system as a whole. A KCS FY ends on June 30. grades 4-12 have been issued a technology device.

District operations are comprised of four different funds: General Purpose Beginning in 2014, Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County Schools Support Services * Instructional
School Fund, School Nutrition Services Fund, Federal School Projects Fund, began a concurrent comprehensive facilities master plan. This resulted in 32.2% 55.5%
and School Special Projects Fund. Overall disbursements totaled $86.3 a recommendation for KCS to construct a science and technology center
million for FY 2018-2019. at Dobyns-Bennett High School, the transfer of Sullivan North High School * A portion of these funds are allocated for State
from Sullivan County to Kingsport City Schools, moving John Sevier Middle education/instructional purposes. 36.3%
The General Purpose School Fund provides the resources necessary to sustain School to the former Sullivan North High School, moving Jackson Elementary
day-to-day activities and pays for the majority of administrative and operating School to the former John Sevier Middle School, and closing Jackson
expenses. This encompasses approximately 90 percent of all employees Elementary School. During FY 2018-2019, construction continued on the
(salaries/benefits), instructional support, operations/maintenance, utilities, Science and Technology Center addition to Dobyns-Bennett High School.
student transportation, technology, professional learning, human resources, The total budget for the Science and Technology Center (with contingency
insurance, support services, and administration.  For FY 2018-2019, fees) is $23,175,000. This new facility opened for the 2019-2020 school year.
expenditures from the General Purpose School Fund were $76.7 million.
KCS undertakes a comprehensive budget process each year. In early
School Nutrition Services Fund disbursements totaled $4.2 million for all
food service operating costs in FY 2018-2019, including administrative December, a discussion of the budget process and approaching timeline is
support, maintenance, warehousing, insurance, and accounting. This fund is
totally self-supporting and is operated under the federally funded National held with the Board of Education (BOE).  In mid-December, budget materials
School Lunch and Child Nutrition Acts. No General Purpose fund support is are sent to principals/administrators who prepare budget requ*eAstpso.rtBioyn omf Siudp-port Services expenditures are allocated for education/instruction purposes.
required for the fund, as revenues are derived primarily from food sales and KingsKEipnsgotismrptaotrCetdCiRtityyevSSecnhcuoehoslos ols
Federal and State aid. January, budget materials are returned to the Chief Finance Officer. In late EstimFisacatleYdearR2e01v8e-2n01u9es
January/mid-February, the Budget Review Committee meets to hear budget
Federal School Projects Fund disbursements totaled $4.2 million for FY presentations from principals/administrators. In February and March, the Fiscal Year 2018-2019
2018-2019. The two Federal programs that are the largest sources of Federal
funding, as well as mandates are: Title I grants (the main source of federal Budget Review Committee and staff compile a recommended budget to
funding for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act) (ESEA) and IDEA
grants (special education funding under the Individuals with Disabilities present to the BOE in April. Upon review, the BOE will approve the budget in
Education Act)). In addition, financial support is given to other federal
projects such as Title II and the Carl D. Perkins Vocational grant. May. Once the BOE approves the KCS budget, it is presented to the Kingsport Other Charges for Services Federal
Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) in May. Upon review and approval by 7.7%
the BMA, funds are distributed to KCS. All meetings are open to the public. 2.0% 3.1%

City-Debt
3.8%

KCS prides itself on being fiscally responsible by allocating over 75 percent City-Operations
of all funds toward direct education/instruction. 12.2%

The fourth fund, School Special Projects, had $1.2 million in disbursements. County
These funds help finance district departments such as the Family Resource 34.9%
Center, the Homeless Education program, and Pre-K programs. It also serves
as a pool of grant funding for any grant that has been awarded to a teacher
or school and serves as a resource where teachers/schools can pull funds
to implement a project for the classroom.  Funding for grants comes from
various resources ranging from Federal, State, and local donors.

ICNUSRTRRICUUCLTUIMON&

The focus of educators throughout Kingsport City Schools is to identify the
strengths and needs of each KCS student, understand the academic goals
that are to be accomplished, and work to develop high-quality learning
experiences that ensure students reach their highest academic potential.
The KCS Curriculum and Instruction staff leads and supports this work by
focusing on four critical questions: 
• What is it we expect our students to master?
• How will we know when our students have mastered the content?
• How will we respond when our students have not mastered the content?
• H ow will we respond when our students have mastered the content?
The goal of all KCS educators is an academic program that is individualized
to meet the needs of every KCS student, providing the level of support
necessary in each case to help students succeed.  A key priority is to provide
all students with a guaranteed and viable curriculum, understanding that
regardless of the school or environment, all children must have equal access
to superior teaching and learning experiences that ensure learning can
occur at its highest level.

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ASC Closed

New Year’s Day

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

In-Service Day 2nd Semester Begins Report Cards
No School

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 BOE Meeting

20 21 22 23 24 25

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School

26 27 28 29 30 31

School Board
Appreciation Week

BOE Work Session Insight KCS

CAREER
PATHWAYS

The key focus of Kingsport City Schools is to inspire passion,
cultivate purpose, and impact possibilities. To fully accomplish this,
it is critical for students to identify and cultivate their strengths so
that skills and passions can be developed to their full extent. To
meet these expectations, KCS offers a variety of career pathways,
which represent a collection of programs and services that help
students connect with high-demand careers. These pathways
develop technical, academic, and employability skills through
ongoing education and real-world training.
High school students in KCS are offered a variety
of opportunities, such as early college credit,
Advanced Placement (AP) courses, industry
certifications, and work-based learning. Through
partnerships with institutions such as Northeast
State Community College and East Tennessee
State University, students receive college-level
instruction and earn college credit. Offering
24 AP courses allows students to experience
college-level rigor while still in high school.
Work-based learning opportunities provide
real-world experience in careers of interest.
These opportunities provide increased pathways
for all students to identify, demonstrate, and
grow individual work-ready skills that best
prepare them for life after high school.

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18 19 20 21 22

George Washington’s 26 27 28 29
Birthday

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BOE Work Session Insight KCS

WORK-BASED
LEARNING

The Kingsport City Schools Work-Based Learning program provides
an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to work in a
paid or unpaid internship with local businesses and organizations.
These placements connect the student’s focused elective with a
career interest, while also earning school credit. The 2018-19 school
year was the first year for the program, with multiple students
participating and earning credits toward graduation, as well as
valuable workplace experience.
Work-Based Learning partners included Bays Mountain Park, Cherry
Point Animal Hospital, Kingsport City Schools,
the KCS Technology Department, the Kingsport
District Attorney’s Office, Patterson Homes,
Rainbow’s End Floral, the Regional Center for
Advanced Manufacturing, and Summit Marketing.
Participating students had the opportunity
to take part in real-world learning and work
experiences, such as agriculture, working in local
courtrooms, teaching, news writing, and completing
technology, computer, and IT work.
Additional industry partners and mentors are
always being sought across all industry sectors
to further expand the Work-Based Learning
program. If you are involved in a business or
organization that has an interest in participating
or learning more, please contact D-B Work-
Based Learning Coordinator Claire Arbaugh at
[email protected] or (423) 378-8469 for more
information.

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Read Across College/Career
America Day Shirt Day

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Daylight Saving Time KCS Retired Teachers’ In-Service Day
(Spring Forward) No School
BOE Meeting Brunch End of 3rd 9 Weeks
15 20
16 17 18 19 21

22 23 St. Patrick’s Day 25 Report Cards 27 28
29 First Day of Spring
24 Spring Break
No School 26

30 31

Vernal Equinox BOE Work Session Vernal Equinox Vernal Equinox
(First Day of Spring) (First Day of Spring) (First Day of Spring)

TECHNOLOGY

The Kingsport City Schools focus on providing cutting-edge technology
to students and staff provides the foundation not only for a highly
engaging learning environment, but also the platform for efficient
business operations and communication. The district’s 1:1 device
program in grades 4-12 provides all students a technology device to
access a world of educational opportunities, while a commitment to
high-quality infrastructure further supports academic initiatives for all
students.
During the 2018-19 school year, multiple improvements were made
to serve students and staff in their technology use. A new firewall
was installed to provide more robust usage monitoring and to protect
district data. New virtual servers were utilized to
improve efficiency and reduce costs. A new Help
Desk system was implemented to better serve
student and staff needs, while new interactive
panels were installed at schools across the district
to increase educational opportunities.
At its core, all technology initiatives focus on the
key district priority of providing the best and most
innovative tools available to meet our instructional
and operational goals. These efforts provide the
environment necessary for the highest level of
technology usage across all of Kingsport City
Schools.

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April is School Census Day/College/ Insight KCS
Library Month Career Shirt Day

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 National Assistant/ 16 Spring Holiday 18
Associate Principals No School

Week 17

14 15

Easter Sunday 20 BOE Meeting Tax Day 23 24 25

19 21 22 DBHS Prom

26 National Library Workers’ Administrative Progress Reports
Day Professionals Day/
30
27 28 Earth Day

29

BOE Work Session

ARTS
EDUCATION

The development of the whole child is central to the mission of
Kingsport City Schools, understanding that all children have a wide
range of talents and abilities to be developed, both inside and outside
the classroom. The KCS commitment to arts education seeks to
foster these talents by exposing children to visual and performance
arts, music, and drama through in-school courses and extracurricular
activities. These efforts are supported by a deep level of community
support, resulting in world-class experiences and achievements by
students at all levels.
During the 2018-19 school year, KCS students received accolades at the
local, state, and national level in areas such as drama, music, and art.
Dobyns-Bennett High School performing arts students included eight
All-State Band, seven All-State Orchestra, and five All-State Chorus
members. Kingsport was recognized as a Best Community for Music
Education by the National Association of Music Merchants. The D-B
Varsity Choir was invited to sing in the prestigious Windy City Festival
in Chicago, including a solo performance on the stage of the Chicago
Symphony Hall. Additionally, the D-B Chamber Choir was one of only
12 choirs in the United States selected by blind audition to participate
in the upcoming 2020 Music for All National Choral Festival in
Indianapolis. The D-B Competitive Marching Band
was named the Class AAA National Champions at
the Bands of America Grand Nationals competition,
having earned finalist and semi-finalist status over
the past several years. The D-B Band is one of a
very few organizations nation-wide to receive the
American Bandmasters Association’s Sudler Flag
and Sudler Shield awards. The band will perform
in the prestigious 2020 Rose Parade in Pasadena,
CA, in a fourth appearance by invitation.

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(B(BOOEEAApp(BproOrovEvedeAd:p:1p12r2/o6/v6/1e/12d2):) 12/6/12) Deadline For KCS Hall
of Fame Applications

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Cinco de Mayo/National National School
Teachers’ Day Nurses’ Day/

College Career
Shirt Day

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Mother’s Day BOE Meeting Armed Forces Day

17 18 19 20 Last Day of 21 22 23
School/Early
Dismissal

Administrative Day D-B Graduation

Report Cards/ 30
End of 4th 9 Weeks

24 25 26 27 28 29

31 Memorial Day In-Service Day/
BOE Work Session
1 ASC Closed

SPECIAL
EDUCATION

To best meet the individual needs of all eligible Kingsport City Schools
students, KCS Special Education Department teachers and administrators
oversee and facilitate all programming and support for students
eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA).   Services are provided in the least restrictive environment
for individuals aged 3-22. Through the collaborative efforts of teachers,
administrators, and SPED staff members, the most appropriate services
possible are developed and implemented to support the individual child’s
academic, social, and emotional needs.

Utilizing research-based practices, appropriate and innovative intervention
strategies are provided to support the five major goals
of the KCS Special Education Department:
1. Identifystudentswithaneedforspecialized
programming and support creating opportunities
to reach each child’s potential by establishing high
expectations.
2. Provide activities and an atmosphere
conducive to the development and improvement of
social and emotional well-being.
3. Encourage, educate, and support all
stakeholders to be actively involved in the educational
process.
4. Promote collaborative practices across
educational settings for all KCS staff, community
partners, and families to ensure continuity of
programs and services.
5. Facilitate curricular programs and activities
that provide continuity and help students prepare
for successful transitions within and from the school
environment.

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7 8 9 10 11 12 13

BOE Meeting

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Flag Day First Day of Summer

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

Father’s Day BOE Work Session

28 29 30

2019 Strategic Plan Data Dashboard

Kingsport City Schools Academic Report Card

DRA Grade 3 Reading Grade 6 Math Benchmark Grade 8 ASPIRE 2019 Diploma Plus
(Proficiency Rate) (Proficiency Rate) (% Meeting Benchmark) (Completing at least One Post-Secondary Opportunity)

Portrait of a Graduate

The Kingsport City Schools Portrait of a Graduate reflects our collective community vision that describes Kingsport’s aspirations for all students. It is intended to provide the strategic
direction for a KCS student’s overall educational experience and serve to focus and engage students, teachers, and community stakeholders.

Perseverance Empathy Adaptability

Continue an effort through task completion despite challenges. Seek, understand, and productively respond to the points of view, feelings, Work effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities.
Understand there are often multiple ways to achieve an outcome. Demonstrate agility in thoughts and actions.
Respond productively to feedback and setbacks. and experiences of others. Respond productively to feedback, praise, setbacks, and criticism.
Demonstrate curiosity, positive attitudes, and a life-long quest for knowledge Understand, negotiate, and balance diverse views and beliefs to reach worka-
Embrace global, local, and personal responsibility for making the world a
and skills. ble solutions.
better place.
Regularly sets goals to monitor and direct for self-improvement. Demonstrate flexibility when acclimating to various roles and situations.
Understand that addressing societal challenges often requires comprehending

complex issues, varying perspectives, and compromise.

Non-Chronic Absent % Student Goal Setting Service Projects Bullying Reports Student Goal Setting Student Groups & Extra-Curricular Activities

Critical Thinking Integrity

View problems, looking for both “bigger picture” connections and more detailed Adhere to a set of core values that are consistently evident in choices and
distinctions, to gain insight that informs solutions.
actions.
Regularly pursue additional information and evidence to refine understanding.
Combine knowledge with novel learning experiences in order to define, plan, Earn others’ trust and respect through honest social and academic behaviors.

model, and test innovative solutions. ISS and OSS Incidents Mentor/Mentee Experiences

Understand that broader and, ultimately, personal interests are often better served
by addressing challenges as a team.

Project-Based Learning

Grades 3-8 Proficiency (no EOC) State Testing Per Pupil Expenditures Finance and Enrollment Enrollment

Grades 9-12 End-of-Course Proficiency Economically Disadvantaged 7,446
(K-12)

District Evaluation Composites District & School Designations Enrollment Demographics Revenue Sources

2018-2019 Composite Trends District Designation % of Budget Dedicated to
Instruction
One-Year Trend* Pathway Score Determination
Composite Type
Index Level
Achievement 3 Advancing

Overall 6.89 5 Subgroup 2.625 Advancing
2.98 5
Literacy and 2.27 5 Final 2.9 Advancing
Numeracy
School Designations
Literacy

Numeracy 2.27 5 Reward Schools

Social Studies 9.32 5 Dobyns-Bennett, Jefferson, Johnson, Goal = 75% TN Avg. = 71.6%

Level 5 indicates significant growth Kennedy, Roosevelt, Washington

College and Career Readiness

ACT Composites ACT - Meets All 4 Benchmarks Advanced Placement Scores: 3 or Higher Advanced Placement Tests

2019 Graduation Rate Dual Enrollment ASVAB ACT WorkKeys Gold & Platinum Levels Industry Certifications
(Qualifies for 93% or more of Profiled
160 384 436
Jobs in United States)
Students Courses Students receiving KCS Industry Certifications
Taken

1,177 24 KCS Industry
Certifications
Credit Hours Earned
Offered

Athletics and the Arts A Day in KCS

348 Student Visits 1,997 Breakfasts
to School Nurses Served

Winningest HS Program in U.S. 4,034 Lunches
Class AAA National Champions Served

Performed at Carnegie Hall. Winner On average, each day in
of multiple choral awards. Kingsport City Schools, there are...

2,568 Miles 110 Individual
Driven Student Visits to

2nd Winningest HS Program in TN Winningest HS Program in U.S. 1,885 Students KCS School
Delivered
Counselors
(Does not include
classroom sessions)

Performed at Carnegie Hall

Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.

SOCIAL &
EMOTIONAL
LEARNING

Beyond ensuring the best possible environment for academic learning,
Kingsport City Schools makes a focused effort to provide the necessary
social and emotional support needed for the highest level of student
mental health. School counselors are in place at elementary, middle,
and high schools to provide a variety of programming to meet the
social-emotional needs of students. In addition to the focus provided
by these school counselors, administrators, and staff, KCS also partners
with outside mental health agencies to provide counselors at each
school.
Staff at all KCS schools are being trained in restorative practices, trauma
informed practices, and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). This
knowledge and best-practice awareness provides
staff with the most current information to identify,
address, and support students’ emotional needs.
Additionally, Cora Cox Academy has been identified
as a Trauma-Informed School, receiving specialized
training from state experts.
All schools have also engaged in a specific focus on
suicide prevention, taking part in activities through
out the year and through the #IWontBeSilent
awareness campaign. Communication is also
ongoing with mental health specialists to address
high-need situations as they occur.
These efforts are critical to help ensure that all
students can reach the highest levels of mental
and emotional health. Only by achieving this goal
can children have the best chance to succeed, both
academically and socially.

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

26 27 28 In-Service 29 30 31

Day Administrative Days
Convocation
KCS Hall of Fame
Induction & Luncheon
Back to School Expo

ATHLETICS

With a tradition that includes some of the most successful high school
athletic programs in the United States, Kingsport City Schools athletes
pursue excellence both on and off the playing field. Development
of the complete student athlete is a priority, focusing on character,
sportsmanship, and competitive skill. These efforts have resulted in
accomplishments such as having the winningest baseball and basketball
programs in the country, the second-most winning football program in
Tennessee, and numerous state and local championships in a variety of
sports.
The 2018-19 school year was one of special note, with many successful
achievements and multiple state championship appearances. The
Dobyns-Bennett Girls Golf, Tennis, and Volleyball teams all advanced to
the state tournament, with Tennis standout Lainey
Hill receiving All-State honors and D-B golfer Isabella
van der Biest winning the TSSAA Large School State
Championship. D-B Wrestling and Boys Basketball
won conference and district championships, while
All-State Girls Basketball senior Courtney Whitson
finished her D-B career as the program’s all-time
leading scorer and rebounder. D-B Baseball also
completed another successful season with a Big 7
regular season championship.
While success at the high school level is evident, this
passion for excellence finds its roots at Sevier and
Robinson Middle Schools. Coaches and athletes
work hard to build a culture of greatness in all sports,
which resulted in high levels of success at the middle
school level this year. Continuing this tradition of
excellence truly drives our “One Tribe” philosophy, as
athletes work to represent both themselves and their
school with pride at all times. Roll Tribe!

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1st Day of School

Accepting College/Career
Insight KCS Applications Shirt Day

until Sept. 21 12

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30 31

STUDENT
SERVICES

Kingsport City Schools Student Services focuses on providing a range
of supports that provide students the best possible opportunity for
academic and social success. The combined efforts of school and
district attendance staff, school nursing, coordinated school health,
the KCS Family Resource Center, and the Homeless Education program
serve to ensure that students have what is needed to be at school and
ready to learn. This includes extensive work with students, schools,
and families regarding enrollment, zoning, and tuition.
Mental health and safety are key focus areas for KCS Student Services.
Working with school counselors across the district, staff addresses
the social-emotional needs of students in all KCS schools. Student
Services also leads the district’s Safety Task Force
that addresses safety planning and reviews
safety events, while also coordinating the work
of community agencies such as the Kingsport
Police Department, Kingsport Fire Department,
emergency management, and mental health
agencies. Regular assessments of KCS facilities
and processes take place to analyze district safety
protocols and areas of improvement.
The Student Services Department has also been
involved in future facilities development for the
district, focusing on zoning and transportation
planning. As KCS moves forward with the move
to a new middle school facility and transitions
out of an existing elementary school, this work
will be critical to ensure smooth operations and
clear communication to students and families. It
is yet another way that Students Services works to
provide operational effectiveness and service to
the KCS community.

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College/Career Progress Reports Conference Day
Shirt Day No School

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Labor Day

No School

ASC Closed Patriot Day

13 14 1415 16 17 18 19

National
Grandparents Day

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

Deadline for Insight First Day of Fall
KCS Applications

27 28 29 30

SCHOOL HEALTH
SERVICES /
WELLNESS

Good health and wellness is critical for students to reach their full
academic potential. The Kingsport City Schools health services program
is a specialized, education-based program that protects and promotes
student health, facilitates optimal student development, and advances
academic success. In KCS, a strong focus on physical health and well-
being serves to ensure that all students have access to highly-trained
medical professionals for both regular and emergency healthcare. For
over 20 years, each KCS school has had a nurse available to meet student
needs. During the 2018-19 school year, those professionals performed
over 55,000 nursing procedures with a return-to-class rate of 96%.
This also marked the 6th year for KCS students to take advantage of
telemedicine visits, providing convenient access to physicians and nurse
practitioners via online technology without having
to leave school.
Student and staff wellness is also emphasized
through the coordinated school health program.
These efforts included over 3,000 student health
screenings, providing appropriate referrals for
follow-up care with medical providers. Partnerships
with community agencies also provided for the
distribution of free eyeglasses and other needed
resources to hundreds of students. Coordinated
School Health assisted in providing mental
health counseling in elementary schools and at
Cora Cox Academy, as well as providing sets of
evidence-based counseling curriculum. Since its
inception, Coordinated School Health has assisted
in KCS receiving over $1 million in grants and in-
kind donations to benefit the health and wellness of
students, staff, and the Kingsport community.

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October is National National Custodial
Principals Month
Workers' Day

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 College/Career Report Cards 16 17
Shirt Day
15
14

Fall Break
No School

Columbus Day Boss’s Day

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

National School Bus
Safety & Bus Driver's

Appreciation Week

In-Service Day Class Resumes

25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Halloween

SAFETY &
SECURITY

Without question, there is no more important issue to Kingsport
City Schools than the safety and security of our students and staff.
Continually analyzing district safety processes, protocols, and the
physical environment is critical to ensuring that the safest possible
environment is maintained. During the 2018-19 school year, KCS
partnered with local and state safety experts to review industry best-
practices and analyze the current district safety plan and individual
safety-related incidents. An ongoing partnership with the Kingsport
Police Department, Kingsport Fire Department, and other key first
responders allows KCS to refine safety protocols and address areas of
improvement.
KCS utilized over $100,000 of available state
and local funding to make several safety-related
improvements to staff and the district’s physical
school environment. Additional KPD School
Resource Officers were added to the district’s safety
efforts. School entries were made more secure by
adding additional buzz-to-enter systems, safety
window coatings, and secure reception windows.
A full safety audit was also completed, reviewing
all KCS schools to evaluate current conditions and
identify areas for improvement.
For Kingsport City Schools, safety is never a
finish line. There will always be ways to improve
and make schools safer and more secure. KCS is
dedicated to this work and committed to ensuring
that all students and staff can learn and work in the
safest possible environment.

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Daylight Saving Time KCS Back the College/Career
(Fall Back) Blue Day Shirt Day

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Veteran’s Day Progress Reports

15 16 17 18 19 20 21
American
Education Week

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Thanksgiving Break
No School
ASC Closed

Thanksgiving Day

29 30

Black Friday

SCHOOL
NUTRITION
SERVICES

Kingsport City Schools School Nutrition Services (SNS) takes great
effort to provide healthy and appetizing food options to students
and staff.   On average, 2,000 breakfasts and 4,000 lunches are
prepared and served each school day, with thousands of additional
meals and snacks served in various programs when school is not in
session.  In total, almost one million meals are served to Kingsport’s
children each year by KCS nutrition staff. Six KCS schools utilize
funding from the Community Eligibility Provision program to
provide all students at those schools meals at no cost. This program
currently runs through the end of the 2019-20 school year.

While striving to provide quality food options, SNS staff members
also work at all times to maintain the safest and
healthiest possible environments.   During the
2018-19 school year, all KCS cafeterias received
a perfect score of 100 on a health inspection
performed by the Tennessee Department of
Health, reflecting the deep commitment to
excellence by SNS, maintenance, and custodial
staff.   These efforts make it possible for all
students to have their nutritional needs met so
they can be best prepared to pursue academic,
artistic, and athletic excellence.

School Nutrition Services
Average breakfasts served daily...................................... 1,997
Average lunches served daily.......................................... 4,034
Average meals served daily............................................. 6,031

Meal Cost
Elementary..................................Breakfast $1.50; Lunch $2.45
Middle.........................................Breakfast $1.50; Lunch $2.60
High School................................ Breakfast $1.50; Lunch $2.70
Staff............................................Breakfast $2.00; Lunch $3.50
Visitor..........................................Breakfast $2.50; Lunch $4.00

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(B(BOOEEAApp(BproOrovEvedeAd:p:1p12r2/o6/v6/1e/12d2):) 12/6/12)

College/Career Maintenance Staff
Shirt Day Appreciation Day

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 DEaisrmlyissal 18 19



20 21 22 23 End of 2nd 9 Weeks
29
Winter Break 24 25 26
No School
Christmas Eve Christmas Day
30 ASC Closed ASC Closed

27 28 Winter Break 31
No School

New Year's Eve
ASC Closed

EARLY
CHILDHOOD

For almost 400 young Kingsport children, Kingsport City Schools
Early Childhood programs provide high-quality care and learning
experiences that best prepare these young students for school and
life success. Children from six weeks to five years of age take part
in paid childcare experiences such as the Early Childhood Learning
Center infant class, toddler class, and Pre-K class. Additionally, early
intervention special education classes are offered beginning at
age three for students with identified special needs. State-funded
voluntary Pre-K classes are also offered for children who turn four
by August 15th. All KCS Pre-K classes are fully inclusive, with school
readiness as the primary focus.
A variety of highly-trained professionals make
up the Early Childhood staff, including certified
teachers, teaching assistants, a speech therapist,
occupational therapists, physical therapists, a
health assistant, and school nutrition personnel.
Together, all are focused on delivering the
mission of the KCS Early Childhood program,
which is to develop a successful future and
strong foundation for all students. By providing
a safe, positive learning environment, every child
has the opportunity for high-quality instruction,
care, guidance, and the support needed to
become a successful and productive student!

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Accepting KCS Hall of

(B(BOOEEAApp(BproOrovEvedeAd:p:1p12r2/o6/v6/1e/12d2):) 12/6/12) Fame Applications until

May 1

New Year’s Day

ASC Closed

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

In-Service Day 2nd Semester Begins College/Career Report Cards
No School Shirt Day

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

School Board
Appreciation Week

31

FACILITIES &
MAINTENANCE

The tireless work of Kingsport City Schools custodians and
maintenance employees results in a physical setting that features
the safest, cleanest, and best possible environment for students
and staff in which to learn and work. Those efforts directly support
the district’s goal of making schools a safe, appropriate, and
well-maintained place that supports teaching and learning. By
completing thousands of maintenance work orders each year, along
with an extensive ongoing daily cleaning effort, KCS buildings are
among the best-maintained facilities in the region and reflect the
community’s expectation for excellence.
Along with maintaining a high degree of
excellence, a continual focus on energy and
financial savings continues across the district.
During the 2018-19 school year, over $200,000
of savings was realized through the KCS energy
program. Additional financial and equipment
savings are pursued through a preventative
maintenance program, which now includes
equipment in the school nutrition/food service
department. A focus on reviewing and updating
maintenance and custodial equipment and
supplies also aligns with the goal of increased
efficiency and cost savings. All these efforts
serve to align the physical work that takes
place across KCS with the educational goals of
ensuring success for all KCS students and staff.

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African American (B(BCOOoEuEnAsApep(lBiprnoOrgovEvWedeAed:ep:1kp12r2/o6/v6/1e/12d2):) 12/6/12) Conference Day

History Month Groundhog Day College/Career Progress Reports No School
Shirt Day

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Valentine’s Day George Washington’s
Birthday

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28

TRANSPORTATION

Each school day, over 1,800 students begin and end their day with a
ride on a Kingsport City Schools school bus.  The goal of each KCS driver
is to provide safe travel between home and school, ensuring that every
child’s safety and well-being is prioritized.  On average each day, over
40 school buses travel a total of over 2,500 miles across Kingsport. In
total, that’s almost a half-million miles every school year on buses that
contain an important key safety feature… KCS is the only district in our
region to feature seat belts on all school buses.
In addition to the bus routes that take place each morning and
afternoon, KCS buses are in motion all throughout the school day
to help support the educational goals of the
district.  Whether it’s to provide transportation for a
field trip or off-campus activity, or to help students
move between school facilities for academic
reasons, the KCS Transportation Department plays
a vital role in ensuring that all students have access
to the experiences that will help them reach their
individual goals.

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EDUCATION
FOUNDATION

The  Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation, Inc.  is a Section 501(c)
(3) organization formed to support the students, educators, and programs
of Kingsport City Schools.  The mission of the foundation is to provide a
supplemental source of revenue for projects and initiatives not directly
funded through tax dollars from the State of Tennessee or provided in the
KCS district budget.   

The Foundation is organized to further the growth and development of
KCS through charitable fundraising for the promotion and advancement of
the school system.  It serves to encourage individuals and corporations to
provide financial support for KCS and to receive, accept, retain, administer,
invest, and distribute resources for the benefit of KCS in accordance with the
wishes of donors to further the purpose of the Foundation and KCS.  

Those wishing to donate to the Foundation may
contribute cash (single gift or on an annual basis for
a specific number of years), transfer stock or other
personal or real estate property of value, life insurance,
wills of interested individuals, or by transfer or
conveyance of any present or future interest in property
in trust, or otherwise. The contributions received may
be provided for the support of a specific project or
projects or given to the foundation for allocation to
suitable projects at the discretion of the Board. Funds
will be used to support students, staff, or programs,
pending approval Directors.

Donations may be sent to the KCS Administrative
Support Center, 400 Clinchfield Street, Ste. 201,
Kingsport, TN  37660.  Please make checks payable to
Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation, Inc.  

For more information on the Kingsport City Schools
Education Foundation or to donate online, visit
kcseducationfoundation.org.

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Foundation®

2018-19 Major Awards/Recognitions

• Dobyns-Bennett High School named in 2019 U.S. News and • D-B Competitive Marching Band named Class AAA
World Report Best High Schools list (Silver Status). National Champions at the Bands of America Grand National
competition.
• D-B recognized by the Washington Post as a 2018 Most
Challenging High School. • The D-B Junior Air Force ROTC was named as a Unit of
Distinction for the 12th consecutive year.
• D-B ranked by Newsweek on the 2018 Top High Schools list.
• Kingsport recognized by the National Association of Music • Multiple KCS students named to the STEAMWORKS and
Eastman “Twenty Under 20” List (Zoe Young, Gavin Bentley,
Merchants as a 2019 Best Community for Music Education. Makaila Freeman, Jasmine Monroe, Quintin Folkner, Grant
Wilkins, Jeamy Williams, and Anne Tumlin).

2018-19 Major Accomplishments

• Dobyns-Bennett High School Robotics CyberTribe won its first regional competition and was ranked • Sevier student won first place for Best Photography by the Tennessee High School Press
in the top 2% of all teams worldwide. Association (Ella Miller) and first place for Opinion Writing by Youth Journalism International
(Brianna Galloway). Both students also received honorable mention recognitions by the National
• The D-B Boys Basketball and Baseball teams both ranked #1 as the winningest programs in the Scholastic Press Association.
United States.
• Sevier’s The Sequoyah Scribe student newspaper was named a finalist for the National Scholastic
• D-B performing arts students included eight Band All-State participants, seven Orchestra All-State Press Association Pacemaker Award.
participants, and five Chorus All-State participants.
• Jackson Elementary School named a RTI B School of Recognition.
• The D-B Varsity Choir headlined the prestigious Windy City Choral Festival in Chicago, IL. • Jackson and Johnson Elementary Schools participated as “Leader in Me” school program.
• 12 D-B student athletes were named as All-State performers. • The Jackson Elementary Destination Imagination team recognized at the state level.
• Individual D-B student athlete accomplishments include an All-American in Cross Country, two-time • Kennedy Elementary School maker space created and utilized by Graduation and Beyond program.
• Kennedy Dribblers performed at the Arby’s Classic and at a Harlem Globetrotters game.
Gatorade Runner of the Year, and 3200 meter Women’s Track State Champion (Sasha Neglia) and a Golf • Kennedy school counseling program recognized and highlighted at the state level.
State Champion (Isabella van der Biest). • Lincoln Elementary School is the only officially recognized Safety Patrol with 20 5th grade students
• D-B Lady Indian’s Golf and Volleyball teams both finished third in state.
• Three D-B students named Future Business Leaders of America State Champions. by AAA Safety Patrol Program.
• D-B teacher named as a Tennessee Holocaust Educator of the Year (Megan Krupa). • Roosevelt Elementary School’s LEGO League robotics team competed at the state competition.
• Introduction of various new programs at D-B, including RCAM Academies for Manufacturing, • Participation of Girls on the Run in local 5K race.
Welding, and Chemical Processing. • Family engagement nights for all elementary schools at the Regional Center for Advanced
• D-B EXCEL featured in the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE) annual report.
• D-B EXCEL R’Matey’s underwater robotics team won the Sharkpedo Award for Innovation at the 2018 Manufacturing.
MATE competition in Seattle, WA. • Major school-based construction projects with significant progress or completion, including
• D-B EXCEL R’Matey’s underwater robotics team qualified to compete in the 2019 MATE International
Competition and finished 19th in the world. replacement of the Johnson Elementary School roof, the Dobyns-Bennett High School track
• D-B EXCEL educators graduated from the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network Innovative Leaders facility, turf replacement in J. Fred Johnson Stadium, the Johnson Elementary School playground
Institute (Erica Gardner and Vicky Livesay). community build, improvements to the Kennedy Elementary School playground, and the D-B
• Robinson Middle School’s Cross Country team placed 1st in the Middle School Conference Girls Science and Technology Center.
Division and Track team placed 1st in the Volunteer Middle Invitational Girls and Boys Division. • Kingsport City Schools provided increased access to healthcare by implementing the Nurse
• Robinson’s FIRST LEGO League placed 1st for the Core Values Awards, 1st in the Project Awards, and Practitioner Telemedicine program for the 6th year.
was a 2019 Global Innovation Award Nominee. • KCS school nurses provided healthcare services through over 55,400 total visits, performing over
• Robinson’s Robotics team won the Engineering Award at the MATE ROV Competition. 63,000 procedures, with 96% of students able to return to class following treatment.
• Robinson’s MathCOUNTS and Science Olympiad teams both placed in the East TN Regional • KCS school nurses partnered with the Sullivan County Health Department to assist in
Competition. The MathCOUNTS team received a State Certificate of Excellence. administering over 1,400 influenza vaccines.
• Robinson’s Chorus received Superior Ratings in Performance, Sight Singing, and Sight Reading at the • Expansion of the KCS preventative maintenance program, including kitchen and electrical
ETCA Choral Competition. equipment.
• Robinson’s Band received 41 Superior Ratings out of 41 events at the Upper East Tennessee Solo and • All KCS cafeterias received a perfect score of 100 on their health inspection.
Ensemble Festival. • Implementation of lean management practices throughout the maintenance and custodial
• Sevier Middle School Softball won conference season and tournament championships, the first in departments to focus on waste reduction.
school history (finished 2nd in area tournament). • Continued management of the energy conservation program, which for the 5th consecutive year,
• Sevier student competed in regional and state National History Day competition (Balu Puskas). resulted in increased savings over the guaranteed program savings. KCS is on-pace to save over
• Sevier Science Olympiad team finished 2nd in regional and 6th overall at Tennessee state competition. $230,000 over guaranteed savings this year.

ASC DEPARTMENT
DIRECTORY

Kingsport City Schools (423) 378.2100
Superintendent of Schools 378.2102
Assistant Superintendent - Administration 378.2130
Assistant Superintendent – Instruction 378.2104
Attendance 378.8594
Child Find Program/Homebound Teacher 378.2881
Communications 378.2123
Coordinated School Health 378.2147
Deaf and Hard of Hearing 378.2199
e-Learning 378.8596
Early Childhood 378.2160
Educational Diagnostician 378.2175
Elementary Education 378.2451
Family Resource Center 378.2426
Federal Programs 378.8598
Finance 378.2112
Homeless Education Program 378.2424
Human Resources 378.2103
Literacy Programs 378.2150
Maintenance and Custodial Services 378.2190
Math Programs 378.2143
Nursing 378.2110
Occupational Therapist 378.1444
Payroll 378.2105
Performance Excellence 378.2125
Physical Therapist 378.2182
School Nutrition Services 378.2113
School Psychologist 378.2188
Secondary Education 378.2124
Special Education 378.2163
Student Information Services 378.2178
Student Services 378.2169
Technology 378.2145
www.k12k.com Transportation 392.4416
WCSK Radio 90.3 FM 378.2111
Kingsport City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal
access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries concerning the system’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX or
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are directed to the Kingsport City Schools compliance officer for employees, Jennifer Guthrie at  400 Clinchfield Street,
Suite 200, Kingsport, TN 37660, or by phone at (423) 378.2103; for the general public, Andy True at  400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 200, Kingsport, TN 37660, or by
phone at (423) 378.2130; and for students Andy True at  400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 200, Kingsport, TN 37660, or by phone at (423) 378.2130. Inquiries concerning
Section 504 are directed to contact compliance officer Dr. Lamar Smith at  400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 200, Kingsport, TN 37660, or by phone at (423) 378.8598


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