KCS 2019 calandar & ar

2017—2018 Kingsport City Schools Annual Report

Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.

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Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.

A MESSAGE FROM

SUPERINTENDENT

DR. MOORHOUSE

Greetings! Thank you for taking time to read our Kingsport City Schools Annual Report. 
This past year has been a year of tremendous growth and accomplishment by KCS
students and educators, and we are proud to share a review of that work with you in
this publication.   
Our district has embraced a vision that seeks to inspire, cultivate, and impact.  But what do we mean by that?
Each and every day, our students and staff enter our schools with a mission to experience an elite-level
educational environment that is laser-focused on student achievement.  The goal is that all involved will be
inspired to seek excellence, grow as learners and leaders, and embrace a spirit of inquiry and innovation.
When that occurs, talents are cultivated, new learning occurs, and students see the potential that lies within
themselves to achieve greatness.  The outcome is a student body and staff that are primed and ready to
positively impact our school, community, and world. It is truly an exciting environment in which to live, work,
and learn.
I invite and encourage you to be an active part of the Kingsport City Schools community.  It is by working
together that we will reach our vision to inspire, cultivate, and impact our students. Great things are happening
throughout KCS and we are excited to share this journey with you!

BOARD Carrie Upshaw Susan Lodal
Board President Board Immediate Past President
EDUOCAFTION E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]
Carrie Upshaw was first elected to the BOE in 2009 and is currently
T he Kingsport Board of Education is made up of five elected serving in her third four-year term on the Board.  She was elected to her Susan Lodal was first elected to the BOE in 2003 and is currently
at-large, non-partisan  members. Each member serves a firsttermasBoardpresidentin2013. serving in her fourth four-year term on the Board.
four-year staggered term. Elections are held in May during odd- Mrs. Upshaw was recently appointed to the Tennessee School Boards
numbered years. New Board of Education members are seated Association (TSBA) All Tennessee School Board. She is a Level IV board University. Mrs. Lodal is a native of Indianapolis, Indiana and received her
on July 1 of each election year. memberandactivelyparticipatesinconferencesandadvocacyatboththestateandnationallevel. Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Purdue
Mrs. Upshaw has lived in the Tri-Cities area most of her life, graduating from Sullivan East High School and
Regular monthly board meetings are held on the second earningaBachelorofSciencedegreeinChemicalEngineeringfromtheUniversityofTennessee,Knoxville. While serving on the Board, Mrs. Lodal has received numerous awards and honors, including the
Tuesday at 6 p.m. and regular monthly work sessions are She worked as a contract engineer until 1990.  Following the birth of her children, she became active as a 2014 Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Scholars Circle Award, 2013 Ambassadors for
held on the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m. All meetings are located community volunteer and held many PTSA offices, including President at Washington Elementary School and Education Certified, Master, Diamond and Platinum Level Awards, and is a past President of the TSBA
in the Tennessee Room at the KCS Administrative Support JohnSevierMiddleSchool. (Treasurer 2012,Vice-President 2013, President-Elect 2014, President 2015).  She received the National
Center, 400 Clinchfield Street, third floor, downtown Kingsport. Mrs.UpshawistheSeniorAdultDirectoratFirstBaptistChurchinKingsportwheresheisalsothepianist. School Boards Association Distinguished Service Award (2007, 2010, 2012), the 2010 C. Hal Henard
The regular monthly meetings include a public comment period Mrs. Upshaw and her husband Mike have two grown children, both of whom attended Kingsport City Schools Distinguished Service Award, and was named to the AllTennessee School Board by theTSBA in 2010.
on agenda items. fromkindergartenthroughgraduation.Mrs.Upshawremainsanactivevolunteerinseveralprograms.
She has served as the chairperson of the Tennessee Legislative Network and member-at-large of the
To address the board concerning an issue not included  on Todd Golden TSBA Board of Directors (2007-2008), as well as being a member of the Legislative Affairs Committee of
the board’s regular monthly agenda, you must submit a Board Vice-President the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Lodal is a Master (Level V) School Board Member, the highest
written request to the Superintendent of Schools at least three E-mail: [email protected] designation bestowed by theTSBA.
business days prior to the scheduled board meeting. At the
discretion of the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Todd Golden was appointed to the BOE in 2014 to complete a Mrs. Lodal continues to volunteer as a tutor in two elementary schools after being actively involved in
Education President, your concern will be placed on the agenda one-year term of service due to a Board member resignation. PTA for 16 years while her children were attending Kingsport City Schools. Prior to running for the Board,
or addressed privately at an appointed time. BOE Meetings and He was elected to the Board in 2015 for his first four-year term she was the Director of Children’s Ministry at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church for 13 years, where
Work Sessions are open to the public and all are encouraged to ending in 2019. she currently serves as an Elder in a leadership position of the Mission Committee and Food Pantry.
attend. Mr. Golden has called Kingsport home for over 20 years.  A native of Albany, Georgia, he attended Mrs. Lodal serves on the Hunger Task Force, the Health, Safety & Stability Vision Council, and Board of
Brigham Young University - Idaho studying business and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Directors of the UnitedWay of Greater Kingsport. She and her husband, Peter, comprise the French horn
BOE Meetings andWork Sessions are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. However, if you Technical Sales from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. section of the First Broad Street United Methodist Church Orchestra.
cannot attend, all meeting minutes and audio segments can be found on www.k12k.com for reference. After completing college, Mr. Golden worked for Hewlett-Packard in the Bay Area of California
as a territory sales manager and was promoted to be corporate trainer for the southeastern U.S. Susan and Peter, have lived in Kingsport since 1977. They have three grown children, all graduates
and Puerto Rico.  It was during this time that he elected to move to Kingsport, TN.  He has been of Kingsport City Schools, and are also the proud grandparents of nine grandchildren.
an integral part in establishing and executing the annual Day of Service in Kingsport, taught
business development and Spanish classes at the Kingsport Renaissance Center, and served as Dr. Karen Reed-Wright
a volunteer in various community roles. Mr. Golden is a member of Healthy Kingsport, a member Board Member
of the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, served as a full-time Christian missionary in Colombia for E-mail: [email protected]
two years, and speaks fluent Spanish.
Mr. Golden and his wife Melissa have five children, two pre-schoolers and three that attend Dr. Karen Reed-Wright was elected to the BOE in 2015 and is
Kingsport City Schools. serving in her first four-year term on the Board.
Dr. Reed-Wright is a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a
Eric Hyche product of Kingsport City Schools. She attended ETSU, where she received a Bachelor’s degree
Board Immediate Past President in Secondary Education majoring in history. Dr. Reed-Wright returned to college to add an
E-mail: [email protected] elementary certification and to earn a Master’s degree as a Reading Specialist. Later, she returned
to ETSU again to earn her Doctorate degree in Leadership and Policy Analysis. These degrees built
Eric Hyche was appointed to the BOE in 2014 to complete a one- the foundation for her career with Kingsport City Schools and later as an associate professor at
year term of service due to a Board member resignation. He was Virginia Intermont College.
elected to the Board in 2015 for his first two-year term ending in During her years with Kingsport City Schools, Dr. Reed-Wright was an elementary and middle
2017. Eric was elected Board President in July 2016. school teacher, a peer evaluator, a staff development coordinator, a reading coach, and an interim
Mr. Hyche is a native of Kingsport, graduating as the valedictorian of Sullivan Central High School principal. For eight years she worked as the Literacy Coordinator and was a communications
in 1983.  He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University coordinator when the new Washington Elementary was first opened. During this time, Dr. Reed-
where he was the 1987 Derryberry Award winner. Wright also traveled within and outside the state as a consultant providing workshops in both
After completing his undergraduate degree, Mr. Hyche married Angie Duncan, another Kingsport reading and mathematics. She also served as a member of theTennessee Reading Panel, selecting
native, and relocated to Atlanta, GA, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering guidelines for reading and language arts for school systems across the state.
from Georgia Tech, and worked for NCR and Iterated Systems. In 1998, Mr. and Mrs. Hyche moved While a classroom teacher, Dr. Reed-Wright achieved Career Ladder III distinction and in 2000, at
back to Kingsport and he began working remotely for Seattle-based RealNetworks. In April 2013, the White House, President Clinton presented her with the Presidential Award for Excellence in
he joined the technical staff at Groupon, where he currently develops software for their iPhone Teaching Mathematics and Science. Dr. Reed-Wright is a National Board Certified Teacher (1999)
and iPad apps. Mr. Hyche is also a past president of the Preston Forest Community Association. He and was selected as a YWCA Woman of Distinction in the Field of Education (2007). Most recently,
enjoys writing software for personal projects, reading, bicycling, and history. Dr. Reed-Wright was recognized as one of over 100 members of the Junior League of Kingsport
Mr. Hyche and his wife have two daughters, both of whom attended Kingsport City Schools and Women of Impact during the Kingsport Centennial Celebration in 2017.
are now in college. Dr. Reed-Wright and her husband, Jim, have a daughter, Peyton. They are members of First
Presbyterian Church, Bays Mountain Park Association, Friends of Allandale, and Netherland Inn/
Exchange Place. She worked as a volunteer for Fun Fest for several years, was the Chairman of Fun
Fest 1990, and has served as a board member of the Sullivan County Children’s Advocacy Center. 
Dr. Reed-Wright enjoys reading, walking, attending sporting events, and traveling to
Massachusetts to visit her daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.

KCCSALBEAIDNERSEHTIP

Dr. Jeff Moorhouse Dr. Rhonda Stringham

Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent - Instruction
Kingsport City Schools Kingsport City Schools
Follow me on Twitter: @DrJMoorhouse Follow me on Twitter: @RhondaStringham
Dr. Rhonda Stringham was named KCS Assistant Superintendent - Instruction in June
Dr. Jeff Moorhouse  has served as Superintendent of Kingsport City Schools since 2018.  She is responsible for the leadership and implementation of all aspects of the
February 2018.  In his 27 years as an educator, he has served as  a classroom teacher, district’s instructional programs.  Before coming to Kingsport, Dr. Stringham most recently
school athletic director, assistant principal, principal, district administrator, and Director served as Superintendent of Geneva City Schools in Geneva, Alabama. Dr. Stringham’s
of Schools. 33-year educational career includes roles as a secondary math teacher, assistant principal
Before coming to KCS, Dr. Moorhouse served in Greeneville (TN) as the Director of Schools.  During his tenure and building test coordinator, curriculum supervisor, and assistant superintendent – director of curriculum. 
with Greeneville City Schools, the district was awarded College Board’s Gaston Caperton Award for increasing As a district leader, she has been responsible for the development of a variety of career technical programs,
opportunities for underrepresented populations, was ranked first in the  state by Niche Rankings  in two technology enhancements, project-based learning programs, and curriculum development. 
years (2016 and 2018), and first in the state in 2016 by the Business Insider.  Dr. Moorhouse is on the Board of  She holds a  Bachelor’s of Science degree, a  Master’s of Education degree,  and an  Instructional Specialist
Advisors for the Niswonger Foundation and has served as Chairman of the Principals Study Council (Tennessee degree  in  Secondary Mathematics  from the  University of South Alabama,  and a  Doctorate in Educational
Department of Education) and the  Hamblen County Administrators Association.  He is a two-time recipient of Leadership from Northcentral University in San Diego, CA.  She is a member of the School Superintendents
the East Grand Division Principal of the Year and recipient of various awards for excellence in mentoring and of Alabama, Alabama Association of School Boards, the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools, and Alpha
leadership from Carson-Newman University and the University of Tennessee.  Delta Kappa.
Prior to his tenure with Greeneville City Schools, Dr. Moorhouse served as the principal of MorristownWest High
School and Manley Elementary School (Hamblen County), Director of the John de la Howe School (McCormick
County, SC), and assistant principal and athletic director in Unicoi County (TN).  He has also coached basketball
and taught physical education, Biology and general science in Unicoi County Schools.  Dr. Moorhouse began
his career teaching 1st and 5th grade in Johnson County (TN).
Dr. Moorhouse earned a Bachelor of Science from Milligan College (TN) in 1991, as well as a Masters of Arts in
Teaching (1992) and Doctorate in Educational Leadership (2002) from East Tennessee State University.
Dr. Moorhouse and his wife, Carol Grace, have two college-age daughters, Grace and Hannah.

Andy True
David Frye


Assistant Superintendent - Administration Chief Finance Officer

Kingsport City Schools Kingsport City Schools


Follow me on Twitter: @AndyTrueKCS David Frye, Chief Finance Officer, has spent most of his professional career with
Kingsport City Schools named Andy True as Assistant Superintendent – Administration, in Kingsport City Schools. In 1991, he was hired as the Manager of Fiscal Affairs. The main
March 2016.  He is responsible for leadership and implementation of the district’s responsibility of this position was budget preparation and oversight.  Additional duties
administrative functions.  Mr. True has most recently served as the KCS Chief Administrative included payroll and procurement supervision.  In 2003 Mr. Fyre’s title was changed to
Officer, overseeing all system communications and community relations, managing district Director of Finance and he was given the additional responsibilities of oversight of the
administrative duties, and completing special projects for the system. Maintenance Department, School Nutrition Services, and the Nursing program.
In his 18 years with KCS, Mr. True has also served as a 4th and 5th grade classroom teacher and elementary school Currently as Chief Finance Officer, Mr. Frye  oversees the Maintenance Department and School Nutrition
associate principal.  He holds a B.S. in Communications and a Master’s degree in Education from Milligan College, Services in addition to his other responsibilities. Previous to Kingsport City Schools, he was employed with
along with an Educational Specialist degree from East Tennessee State University, and is currently pursuing a the City of Kingsport as an accountant and was in the position of Accounting supervisor when he was hired
Doctorate degree in Educational Policy and Leadership Analysis from ETSU. by Kingsport City Schools.
Mr.True has held leadership positions on several community-related governing boards, including serving as Chair Mr. Frye  is a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration
of the United Way of Greater Kingsport Children and Youth Vision Council and Chair of the“United We Read”early degree, with a major in Accounting, from East Tennessee State University.
grades literacy initiative. He has served on the Eastman Community Advisory Panel, the Greater Kingsport Family He and his wife Susan have one child, Preston.
YMCA Board of Directors, and the Board of Examiners for the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence. 
He has been married for 21 years to his wife Annette (also a teacher in Kingsport) and has two children who attend
KCS and are active in sports and band.

Jennifer Guthrie Dr. Brian Cinnamon

Chief Human Resources Officer
Chief Academic Officer - Secondary
Kingsport City Schools Kingsport City Schools
Jennifer Guthrie, has been with Kingsport City Schools since July 2015. Prior to joining KCS, Follow me on Twitter: @CinnamonDr
she served as Human Resources Manager and Corporate Council for United Coal Company Dr. Brian Cinnamon  is the Chief Academic Officer for Kingsport City Schools.  He
in Blountville, TN, a leading metallurgical coal producer with a non-union workforce of 1,300 is  responsible for the supervision of middle and high school programs, including
employees. curriculum leadership, program planning and implementation support, and leadership
Mrs. Guthrie has more than a decade of legal and HR experience working with legal firms 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 18 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 B.A. from East Tennessee State University and a J.D. from the University of Miami School of psychologist, KCS Section 504 compliance coordinator, associate principal at Jefferson Elementary School,
Law. She is licensed to practice law in Florida and Tennessee. assistant principal at Dobyns-Bennett High School, KCS Assistant Director of Special Education, Supervisor of
She and her husband reside in Kingsport. Early Childhood Programs and Principal - Palmer Center.
Dr. Cinnamon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from East Tennessee State University (ETSU),
Jim Nash an Educational Specialist degree with a concentration in School Psychology from the University of Tennessee,
and a Doctor of Education 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, TEAC, AAEYC, as well as initiating a school-readiness initiative in Kingsport by partnering
Jim Nash is the Chief Student Services Officer for Kingsport City Schools, directing all with community leaders.  Additionally, he has served on the Board of Examiners for the Tennessee Center for
special education and student services operations for the district. Performance Excellence.  While in Kingsport City Schools, Dr. Cinnamon has provided leadership in several
Mr. Nash has been employed by KCS for 23 years, serving as counselor and associate areas, including RTI, Special Education, STREAM, Technology, and Curriculum. 
principal at John Sevier Middle School, assistant principal of Dobyns-Bennett High School, Dr. Cinnamon and his wife Rachel have two children, Ruthie and Henry that attend Kingsport City Schools.
and principal at Ross N. Robinson Middle School.
Mr. Nash holds a B.S and Master of Arts in Educational Psychology from Tennessee Tech University and an Ed.S. in Scott Pierce

Educational Leadership from the University of Tennessee.
He and his wife Joanna (a teacher in Kingsport) have three children who attend Kingsport City Schools. Chief Technology Officer

Kingsport City Schools


Dr. Dwain Arnold Scott Pierce has been with Kingsport City Schools since March 2016. Prior to joining KCS,
he served as Director of Technology Services for Henry County Schools in McDonough,
Chief Academic Officer - Elementary GA, a large school system with 53 schools and 43,000 students.
Kingsport City Schools Mr. Pierce has more than 20 years of technology experience working with private
companies, governmental organizations and school systems in and around Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Dwain Arnold, Chief Academic Officer - Elementary, has spent most of his professional During his career, he has also spent time as a teacher, softball coach, technician, network administrator, and
career as an educator with Kingsport City Schools. In 1988, he began his KCS career at systems coordinator.
Washington Elementary School where he taught second and fifth graders. Dr. Arnold served Mr. Pierce holds a B.S. from the University of West Georgia and an M.B.A. in Strategic Leadership from the
on the leadership planning team for the new Washington Elementary and became a multi- University of Tennessee as well as several technology certifications.
age teacher 3-5 when the doors opened in 1994. After teaching multi-age for several years, He and his wife have two children and reside in Kingsport.
he accepted the role of assistant to the principal at Jefferson Elementary and later served as
interim principal. Following Jefferson, Dr. Arnold traveled to Dobyns-Bennett High School and became an assistant
principal. In the fall of 2003, he was appointed principal at Roosevelt Elementary School. During the summer of 2008,
Dr. Arnold was chosen as principal of John Adams Elementary School and was given the opportunity to aid in the
planning and creation of Kingsport’s newest elementary school. During the spring semester of 2012, he served as
Interim Superintendent while a new superintendent was conducted. Most recently from August 2017 to February
2018, Dr. Arnold severed as Interim Superintendent of Kingsport City Schools. He currently serves as Chief Academic
Officer - Elementary and does adjunct work for Lincoln Memorial University and East Tennessee State University
(ETSU). 
Previous to Kingsport City Schools, Dr. Arnold was employed with Scott County Schools, Virginia as an assistant
working with gifted and talented students. He taught second and third grades in Martin County, Kentucky. Dr.
Arnold has served as a local, state, and national consultant in the field of education.
Dr. Arnold earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Berea College in Elementary Education, a Master of Science degree
from Radford University in Counseling and Human Development, and a Doctor of Education degree 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. However, his proudest accomplishments are his three
children, Mara, Owen, and Lily.

TKCES NGUEIDTINSG Core Competencies
Who we are
Mission
What we are hoping to accomplish • Offer a rigorous, comprehensive, engaging, and vertically-aligned
curriculum.
The mission of Kingsport City Schools is to provide a student-focused
and world-class education that ensures college and career readiness • Engage students in learning through the use of transformative
for all students. tools and innovative instructional practices.

Vision • Actively engage and serve our families and community.
Our desired future • Promote and support exemplary leadership through career

Inspire. Cultivate. Impact. progression and succession planning.
• Provide personalized professional learning opportunities for all
Core Values
What we believe employees.
• Promote collaboration through the utilization of professional
• Exemplary student learning
• Guaranteed and viable curriculum learning communities.
• Collaborative professional learning communities • Support and sustain the organization with a performance
• Engaged families and the community
• Data-driven decisions for continuous improvement improvement system.
• Culture of shared leadership
Key Practices
Goals What we do
What we strive to achieve
• Plan, teach, assess, and evaluate to inform instructional practices
• Goal One: Deliver world-class curriculum and instruction. through the use of the 4 critical questions.
• Goal Two: Provide committed and innovative educators.
• Goal Three: Furnish safe, appropriate, and well-maintained facilities • Incorporate problem-solving and innovation in teaching and
learning.
that support teaching and learning.
• Goal Four: Ensure business operations effectively support teaching • Guide teaching and learning using internationally benchmarked
standards.
and learning.
• Goal Five: Engage families and the community. • Seek to understand and engage our families and community.
• Recruit, retain, and develop highly competent educators.
• Build leadership capacity within our educational community.

4 Critical Questions
How we plan for learning

• 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 do not master the content?
• How will we respond when our students have mastered the content?

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Female: 48.7% KCS Student Ethnicity:
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White: 62.7% BOE Meeting Black: 11.1%

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Native American: 0.4% KCS Per-Pupil Expenditure: $11,306.05
TN Per-Pupil Expenditure: $10,340.26 Local Funding: 53.3%
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Students receive scores that range from 1 to 36 on each
subject and an overall Composite score. All Tennessee
Math score…………………………. 22.5 (State: 19.4) students are required to take the ACT in 11th grade.
Reading score…………………….. 22.5 (State: 20.4)

Science score…………………….. 22.2 (State: 20.3)

Paul L. Pearl Gulley
Arrington Smith
Tradition Era
Modern Era

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Gragg Martin
Modern Era
Modern Era

The Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame was created in 2015 to identify, honor, and recognize those individuals that have made significant contributions to Kingsport City Schools and
its students.  A representative selection committee meets annually to review nominations and select that year’s Hall of Fame class.  Nomination applications are accepted from January 1
through May 1 for that year’s class. The four members of the fourth class of the Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame, were inducted during the back to school teacher Convocation event on
Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

MISSION *”Retired” is defined as “no longer working in a continual paid capacity for Kingsport City
What we are hoping to accomplish. Schools.”
• The mission of the Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize those **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
individuals that have made significant contributions to Kingsport City Schools and its “Retirement Year,” a determination will be made through a majority vote of the Hall of Fame
students while celebrating the excellence, preserving the history, and promoting the Selection Committee.
positive values of Kingsport City Schools, its employees, and its students.
CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY HOW TO APPLY
To be eligible for nomination, an individual must meet the following criteria: Visit www.k12k.com, KCS Hall of Fame for additional information and to download and
• Been regularly employed by KCS for a minimum of five (5) years. submit a KCS Hall of Fame Nomination Application.
• Been retired from KCS for a minimum of five (5) years at the time of consideration
Class of 2018: Class of 2016:
(after leaving regular continual employment with KCS). P aul L. Arrington - Tradition Era Category
• Once nominated, an individual will remain under consideration for enshrinement J ewell K. Gragg – Modern Era Category M argaret Bays - Modern Era Category
D r. Gary P. Martin – Modern Era Category E lizabeth“Lib”Dudney - Tradition Era Category
for a period of five (5) years.  If not elected to the HOF during the five year Pearl Gulley Smith – Modern Era Category William“Bill”Hull - Modern Era Category
consideration, an individual may not be nominated for a period of two (2) years C ecil Puckett - Tradition Era Category
before again being eligible for nomination. Class of 2017:
CANDIDATE CATEGORIES Celia Bachelder - Modern Era Category C lass of 2015:
Up to two (2) members may be elected each year from the following categories: Mabel Doggett - Legacy Era Category Virgealia Ellis - Modern Era Category
• Legacy - *Retired Pre-1960 Richard A.“Rick”Everroad - Modern Era Category C harles Herron - Modern Era Category
• Tradition - *Retired 1960-1990 Waldo Smith - Tradition Era Category W anda McJunkin - Tradition Category
• Modern Era - *Retired 1991-Present

Howard Young, Sr. - Tradition Era Category

KFFAACCSTSTS Kingsport City Schools Listing MISSION
What we are hoping to accomplish
Palmer Early Learning Center
The mission of Kingsport City Schools is to provide a student-focused and world-
John Adams Elementary class education that ensures college and career readiness for all students.
Andrew Jackson Elementary VISION
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Our desired future
Andrew Johnson Elementary I nspire. Cultivate. Impact.
John F. Kennedy Elementary CORE VALUES
Abraham Lincoln Elementary What we believe
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Exemplary student learning
George Washington Elementary Guaranteed and viable curriculum
Collaborative professional learning communities
Ross N. Robinson Middle School Engaging families and the community
John Sevier Middle School Data-driven decisions for continuous improvement
Culture of shared leadership
Cora Cox Academy GOALS
D-B EXCEL What we strive to achieve
Goal One: Deliver world-class curriculum and instruction.
Dobyns-Bennett High School Goal Two: Provide committed and innovative educators.
Goal Three: Furnish safe, appropriate, and well-maintained facilities that support
teaching and learning.
Goal Four: Ensure business operations effectively support teaching and learning.
Goal Five: Engage families and the community.

OurStudents Per Pupil Expenditure Our Employees

KCS Students: 7,426* Kingsport City Schools ................................................................................ $10,340.26 Total number of Teacher/Administrators with Advanced Degrees.............. .......... 458
English Learner Students: 0.7% Total number of Teachers /Administrators Attaining National Board Certification.7
Economically Disadvantaged Students: 38.6% Tennessee State Average .............................................................................. $11,306.05 Professional Employees............................................................................................. 631
Students with Disabilities Students: 17.3% Classified Employees................................................................................................. 630
Our Graduates
KCS Student Gender: School Nutrition Services
Male: 51% Total number of 2018 graduates.............................................................. 519
Female: 49% Graduation rate…………………………………… ....95.9% (State: 89.1%) Average breakfasts served daily................................................... ........ 2,051
% of graduates continuing their education ……….................................72% Average lunches served daily............................................................ .... 4016
KCS Student Ethnicity: GPA Exceeding 4.0………………………………………….................... 87
White: 81.1% Average ACT score…………………………………………................. 22.4 Average meals served daily.......................................................... ......... 6067
Black: 11.1% Perfect ACT scores…………………………………………...................... 3
Hispanic: 4.5% National Merit Finalists……………………………………....................... 6 Meal Cost
Asian: 2.4% National Merit Commended……………………………............................ 8
Native American: 0.8% Presidential Scholar Semi-Finalists……………………............................. 2 Elementary………….............................…….Breakfast $1.50; Lunch $2.45
TN/VA Scholars………………………………………………................. 99 Middle……………….........................………Breakfast $1.50; Lunch $2.60
Pre-K .............................................................................298 as of 04.01.19 Service Academy Appointments………………………….......................... 1 High School………............................………Breakfast $1.50; Lunch $2.90
Elementary .................................................................3,300 as of 04.01.19 Graduates with Distinction………………………………...................... 138 Staff…………………...........................……. Breakfast $2.00; Lunch $3.50
Grades 6-8 ..................................................................1,779 as of 04.01.19 AP Participation: 430 individual exam takers with a total of 850 exams administered. Visitor………………..........................………Breakfast $2.50; Lunch $4.00
Grades 9-12 ................................................................2,199 as of 04.01.19 AP percentage of score 3 or more: 74%
*The total number of students enrolled in the district as reported by the The class of 2018 has been offered in excess of $15 million + in scholarship money. Transportation
2017-2018 TN State Report Card.
Total number of schools buses ............................................................... .. 40
Total number of daily bus runs............................................................ ... 180
Miles traveled daily (approximate).............................................. .......  2,540

Average daily ridership..................................................................... ... 2,220

MAJOR KCS
INITIATIVES

A key focus for Kingsport City Schools is the ability to analyze the
current and future needs of our students and community, then work to
envision, plan, and implement the most effective and successful path
forward.  In recent years, the implementation of a systematic visioning
process has resulted in new and exciting initiatives, such as the district’s
technology 1-to-1 vision, the Dobyns-Bennett 2.0 vision (which is
resulting in the construction of the D-B Science and Technology
Center), and D-B EXCEL, an innovative approach to individualized
learning at the high school level.
Currently, KCS is working to vision and implement
a comprehensive program to best prepare all
students for career success, which includes the
development of strategic partnerships throughout
the Kingsport community.   By partnering with
organizations such as Eastman, Streamworks,
the Kingsport Center for Higher Education, the
Tennessee Center for Applied Technology, and the
Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing, KCS
students are developing real-world abilities that
prepare them to become highly skilled graduates,
ready to take advantage of the challenges and
opportunities that lie beyond graduation from
Dobyns-Bennett High School.

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Deadline for KCS Hall School Lunch Kentucky Derby
of Fame Applications Hero Day

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Employee
Appreciation Week

Cinco de Mayo National School National Teacher Day
Nurse Day
12
13 14 15 16 17 18

Mother’s Day BOE Meeting

19 20 21 22 LSacshtoDolay of 23 24 25

Early Admin. Day D-B Graduation
Dismissal
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30

Memorial Day In-Service Day
ASC Closed BOE Work Session

ICNUSRTRRICUUCLTUIMON&

The primary work of the educators throughout Kingsport City Schools
is centered on understanding the strengths and needs of each student,
knowing the academic standards (the common set of expectations for what
students will know and be able to do), and having a high-level of skill in
helping ensure students achieve.  The Curriculum and Instruction staff leads
and supports this work by focusing on four critical questions: 
• What is it we expect our students to master?
• H ow will we know when our students have mastered the content?
• How will we respond when our students have not mastered the content?
• How will we respond when our students have mastered the content?
The desired outcome is an academic program that is individualized to meet
the need of every KCS student, providing the level of support necessary
in each case to help students reach their highest academic potential.   By
providing all students with a guaranteed and viable curriculum, all children
have equal access to the established curriculum and dedicated time for
learning to occur.

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STREAM CAMP 13 14 15
(WEEK 1)
Flag Day
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16 17 20 21 22
STREAM CAMP
(WEEK 2)

BOE Meeting 19

18

Father’s Day

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30

EPSO
OVERVIEW

The mission of Kingsport City Schools seeks to best prepare students
for college and career readiness, understanding that the expectation is
not to just prepare students for graduation day, but for the challenges
and opportunities that lie beyond.  By providing a wide variety of Early
Postsecondary Opportunities (EPSOs), students have access to high-
level training and skill development that will best prepare them for the
exciting future past graduation from Dobyns-Bennett High School.
What are EPSOs?  Early Postsecondary Opportunities at Dobyns-Bennett
include 24 Advanced Placement courses, Dual Credit (high school
courses that align with college-level objectives,
with college credit granted to students who pass
a final exam), Dual Enrollment (a postsecondary-
level course that grants college-level credit to
high school students who successfully complete
the course), and Industry Certification courses
(learning pathways that include high-level work-
related experience and lead to nationally-certified
industry certifications).   These opportunities
provide increased pathways for all children to
identify, demonstrate, and grow individual skills
that best prepare them for life after D-B!

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Independence Day

ASC Closed

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14 15 16 17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30 In-Service 31

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

CAREER
PATHWAYS

Kingsport City Schools is continually working to broaden the level of
Career and Technical opportunities for all students, recognizing that
careers in the CTE field provide some of the most innovative, high-
paying work environments possible.  With over 30 CTE course offerings
available, students have the opportunity to explore options like plant
sciences, cosmetology, advertising, public relations, digital arts and
design. In addition, career academy opportunities include welding,
machining, and computer aided drafting!
An additional option for KCS students to explore career pathways
includes the innovative Transition School to Work
(TSW) program.   TSW provides opportunities for
students with disabilities to learn valuable work
skills and training with local business partners
during their high school years, preparing them
for a seamless transition to employment.   The
program has been recognized as a leading way to
support all students as they seek to develop work-
ready skills, with many students being hired into
employment positions while still a member of the
TSW program!

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1st Day of School!

Accepting College/Career
Insight KCS Applications Shirt Day

until Sept. 20

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25
26 27 28 HOME Football Game 31
D-B vs Tennessee High

29 30

HOME Football Game
D-B vs Oak Ridge

ARTS
EDUCATION

It’s the goal of all KCS educators to educate and grow the whole child,
developing skills and talents both in and beyond the classroom.  Arts
education is a key component of this mission, with KCS serving as a
leader in the region and across Tennessee in providing educational
experiences in areas such as visual and performance arts.   From an
early age, children are exposed to arts education, music, and drama,
both through related arts courses and extracurricular activities.
Through the efforts of KCS educators and a deep level of community
support, students are achieving incredible results as they display world-
class artistic talents.  From winning state-level and
national awards to performing in world-renowned
venues, KCS students have the opportunity to
develop and exhibit skills that place them alongside
some of the top artists in the world.

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

No School College/Career Progress Reports AWAY Football Game
ASC Closed Shirt Day D-B @ Bearden

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

National Labor Day Patriot Day Parent Teacher
Grandparents Day No School Conference Day
ASC Closed
No School

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Deadline for Insight
KCS Applications

HOME Football Game
D-B vs Hardin Valley

HOMECOMING

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Autumnal Equinox AWAY Football Game
(First Day of Fall) D-B @ Daniel Boone

29 30

TECHNOLOGY

The KCS commitment to the development of technology skills goes
far beyond the district’s 1-to-1 device program or the robust wireless
infrastructure that provides a world of information to guide a student’s
educational journey.   In fact, using cutting-edge technologies to
access information is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the
way KCS students are expanding the limits of what is possible and can
be achieved.
Through a commitment to STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading,
Engineering, Arts, and Math) education and strategic partnerships
with community stakeholders like Eastman and
STREAMWORKS, opportunities exist for students
at all levels to learn and develop skills related to
robotics, engineering, and design.   Coding, US
First Robotics, MATE underwater robotics, and
Lego League robotics competitions are taking
place throughout KCS schools, providing students
at all levels the chance to think and experience
technology in a way that best prepares them for
success both today and in the future!

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220011332-C-2o02lSl0e1h0gi1re3t1/DC4-4aa2yrCe0Cera1al4leenCndadalaerrndar In-Service Day

October is National (B(BOOEEAApp(BproOrovEvedeAd:p:1p12r2/o6/v6/1e/12d2):) 12/6/12) No School
Principals Month National
AWAY Football Game
Custodial Worker’s D-B @ Jefferson County
Recognition Day

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Report Cards HOME Football Game
D-B vs Farragut

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Columbus Day Fall Break AWAY Football Game
No School D-B @ Morristown West

Boss’s Day

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

National School Bus HOME Football Game
Safety Week D-B vs Science Hill
(SENIOR NIGHT)
Class Resumes

27 28 29 30 31

Halloween

SOCIAL &
EMOTIONAL
LEARNING

In addition to preparing students to have the highest possible level of
academic success, Kingsport City Schools provides a variety of social
and emotional supports for students at all levels.  School counselors
provide services aligned with Tennessee State Standards and receive a
high level of professional development from local, state, and national
experts. A cross-disciplined approach provides the environment
for counselors, classroom teachers, staff, and administrators to work
together to build the best possible student skill-sets.
Extending far beyond just character education, social-emotional
learning develops the skills and abilities to succeed
both inside and outside the school walls.   Soft
skills, communications, empathy, empowerment,
and leadership are all key components taught
by school counselors. Through district funding,
grants, and Coordinated School Health, students in
grades K-12 work on setting goals, learning about
the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and developing
positive relationships in all aspects of their lives.

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220011332--2020101314-42C0Ca1al4leenCndadalaerrndar KCS Back the
(B(BOOEEAApp(BproOrovEvedeAd:p:1p12r2/o6/v6/1e/12d2):) 12/6/12) Blue Day

AAWAY Football Game
D-B @ Alcoa

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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

NYC Marathon

10 11 12 13 14 15 16
American

Education Week Progress Reports

Veteran’s Day National Educational
Support Professionals

Day

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Thanksgiving Break
No School
ASC Closed

Thanksgiving Day Black Friday

SPECIAL Photo by Allen Greene
EDUCATION Photo by Allen Greene

The teachers and staff of the KCS Special Education Department oversees
and facilitates 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.
Working together, teachers, administrators, and SPED staff members
collaborate to develop and implement the most appropriate services
possible 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. Identify students with a need for specialized
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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Class Resumes College/Career
Shirt Day

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 SLacshtoDolay of 20 21

Early
Dismissal

22 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
Winter Break

No School

Christmas Eve Christmas Day
ASC Closed ASC Closed

31

New Year’s Eve
ASC Closed

ATHLETICS

Boasting some of the country’s most successful programs, athletes
throughout Kingsport City Schools excel both on the playing field
and in the classroom.   The development of the complete student
athlete is a priority, emphasizing not only competitive greatness, but
also character and sportsmanship. By working together and setting
championship-caliber expectations, coaches and student athletes
across all sports work to represent their school and themselves with
pride and a high-level of excellence.  
The results of that pursuit of greatness is reflected in the many local,
regional, and state accolades achieved by KCS
student athletes.  Dobyns-Bennett currently ranks
as the winningest boys baseball team in the United
States, as does the D-B boys basketball team. The
football team currently ranks #2 in Tennessee in
program wins.   Members of the D-B tennis team
competed for a state championship in 2018, as did
members of the D-B track and field team. Roll Tribe
Roll!

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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 20 21 22 23 24 25

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No School

26 27 28 29 30 31

STUDENT
SERVICES

Kingsport City Schools Student Services includes a wide variety of
supports focused on providing a firm social, emotional, and physical
foundation that helps pave the way for academic success.   These
include services such as the Family Resource Center, attendance, the
Homeless Education Program, discipline, and all enrollment processes,
such as zoning and tuition. By supporting students and their families
with these services, children are better prepared to tackle the academic
rigor necessary for success in school and in life.
A key focus for the Student Services department is supporting positive
student attendance, which is critical for learning
to occur.   In KCS, on average, over 94 percent
of students are present at school each day. For
those that aren’t, efforts are made to reduce the
percentage of students considered “chronically
absent,” which according to the State of Tennessee,
describes students that have currently missed over
ten percent of school, regardless of reason.  Through
the combined efforts of attendance staff, school
teachers and administrators, and all educators, KCS
has seen a decrease of 1.3 percent in the overall
rate of chronically absent students this past year.

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History Month

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Groundhog Day 11 12 College/Career Progress Reports Parent Teacher 16
Super Bowl Shirt Day Conference Day
14
9 10 13 No School

15

Valentine’s Day

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

George Washington’s 25 26 27 28
Birthday

24

SCHOOL HEALTH
SERVICES /
WELLNESS

Research consistently shows that in order for a student to reach their
full potential to learn, they must be in a healthy physical state.  The
efforts of the KCS Nursing Staff ensure that students have access to a
trained medical professional each day at school for both regular and
emergency healthcare needs.  Over 20 full-time registered nurses are
employed across KCS, in addition to telemedicine services provided
by a nurse practitioner. These professionals have performed over
56,000 nursing procedures and work to collaborate with students,
staff, families, and other healthcare providers to best meet the medical
needs of KCS students.
The KCS Coordinated School Health department
provides an additional layer of support by providing
education, materials, and programs related to
physical activity, nutrition, and health and wellness
services.   Through extensive education and
program implementation in the areas of nutrition,
health, and wellness, Kingsport student health
levels have shown steady improvement. KCS
was one of only 10 school districts in Tennessee
whose Body Mass Index (BMI) average trended
downward over the past three years, with KCS rates
consistently below the state average!

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Read Across College/Career
America Day Shirt Day

8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Daylight Saving Time In-Service Day
(Spring Forward) No School

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

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

30 31

Vernal Equinox Vernal Equinox Vernal Equinox
(FiCrslat sDsaRy eosfuSmperisng) (First Day of Spring) (First Day of Spring)

SCHOOL
NUTRITION
SERVICES

The KCS School Nutrition Services (SNS) staff works diligently to provide
a wide array of healthy and appetizing food options to students and
staff each day.  On average, over 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 1 million meals are served to Kingsport’s
children each year by KCS nutrition staff.

While striving to provide quality food options, SNS staff members
also work at all times to maintain the safest and healthiest possible
environments.   All KCS cafeterias have received
perfect scores of 100 on health inspections
performed by theTennessee 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
for academic, artistic, and athletic excellence.

School Nutrition Services
Average breakfasts served daily...................................... 2,051
Average lunches served daily.......................................... 4016
Average meals served daily.............................................. 6067

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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SAFETY &
SECURITY

No issue is more important to Kingsport City Schools than the safety
and security of students and staff.  Throughout 2018, administrators
and staff have worked extensively to identify, analyze, and improve
safety practices across the district.  By taking a proactive approach to
improving an already robust safety and communication plan, additional
steps have been put into place that help ensure teaching and learning
take place in the safest possible educational environment.
Through an ongoing partnership with the Kingsport Police Department,
Kingsport Fire Department, and other key first responders, KCS has
facilitated a Safety Task Force to refine safety
protocols and address areas of improvement.  All
KCS facilities were inspected by the team of
safety and facility experts, noting areas where
facilities and procedures could be improved. As a
result, school entrance areas have seen additional
safety measures implemented, with additional
improvements planned.   KCS has also increased
the number of School Resource Officers in schools,
which compliment the thousands of KPD officer
walkthroughs that occur throughout KCS each
year.

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College Career
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Mother’s Day

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FACILITIES &
MAINTENANCE

KCS custodians and maintenance employees work diligently to provide
the safest, cleanest, and best possible environments for students
and staff in which to learn and work.  In addition to performing daily
work that maintains and cleans the school environment, projects are
completed by staff that both support the educational mission of KCS
and maintains facilities to the high standards to which the Kingsport
community has become accustomed.  Thousands of work orders are
completed each year, covering projects such as minor upkeep and
repairs, to larger issues like HVAC replacements and oversight of major
construction projects.
While striving to successfully maintain and improve
the educational environment, extensive efforts are
also taking place to conserve energy across the
district.  This allows resources to remain focused on
classroom instruction, rather than be spent on items
such as utilities. By focusing on conservation and
replacing older items with more efficient materials,
the district is able to save hundreds of thousands of
dollars each year on utility costs.  These efforts have
been a key component of KCS Goal #3, which seeks
to furnish safe, appropriate, and well-maintained
facilities that best support teaching and learning.

TRANSPORTATION

For thousands of students, each school day begins and ends with a
ride on a KCS school bus.  The goal of each KCS driver is to provide a
safe experience between home and school, ensuring that every child’s
safety and well-being is prioritized.  On average, over 2,400 students
ride a school bus daily, as 45 school buses travel a total of over 2,600
miles across Kingsport every day. In total, that’s almost a half-million
miles every school year!
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.

K C S FAST FACTS

Transportation
Total number of schools buses..................................40
Total number of daily bus runs..................................180
Miles traveled daily (approximate).......................... 2,540
Average daily ridership................................................ 2,220

FINANCIALS Per Pupil Expenditures:
• KCS per pupil expense: $11,306.05
• State per pupil expense: $10,340.26

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 KiEnxgpseKpFniEinosxgdcrpsatiepltnoYCudretiriatCuteryri2teBy0SB1Su7ucc-ddh2hg0oge1oot8elsotls
School. The system’s vision is, “Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.,” which includes administrators recruit and retain exceptional employees in all areas. In FY Fiscal Year 2017-2018
the commitment to delivering world-class curriculum and instruction to all 2017-2018, all classified employees received a 2 percent cost of living increase,
students, as well as providing committed and innovative educators. In doing as well as their normal step increase.  Starting in FY 2014-2015, KCS began Capital Outlay Other
so, it is vital that funds are distributed appropriately to ensure world-class utilization of a strategic compensation plan. FY 2017-2018 was the fourth year 0.7% 0.6%
instruction and to recruit and retain top employees. of the new single-lane teacher pay scale.  There were two adjustments to the
teacher pay scale. In FY 17-18 the scale was adjusted by $1,150. Non-Instructional
The following information is a snapshot of the 2017-2018 fiscal year (FY) to 6.7%
provide a better understanding of how funds were allocated and how those In maintaining a world-class educational approach, KCS continued the 1:1
results affected the financial operations of the system as a whole. A KCS FY technology device program for students in grades 4-12.  All students in grades Debt Service
ends on June 30. 4-6 have been issued a technology device. 4.3%

District operations are comprised of four different funds: General Purpose Beginning in 2014, Kingsport City Schools and Sullivan County Schools began Support Services* Instructional
School Fund, School Nutrition Services Fund, Federal School Projects Fund a comprehensive facilities master plan. Both districts hired an educational 32.2% 55.5%
and School Special Projects Fund. Overall disbursements totaled $86.0 million planning consultant. The consultant came back with a two-phase facilities
for FY 2017-2018. plan. Phase One for Kingsport City Schools called for the addition of a science * A portion of these funds are allocated for State
and technology center at Dobyns-Bennett High School, the transfer of Sullivan education/instructional purposes. 36.3%
The General Purpose School Fund provides the resources necessary to North High School from Sullivan County to Kingsport City Schools, moving
sustain the day-to-day activities and pays for the majority of administrative John Sevier Middle School to the former Sullivan North High School, moving
and operating expenses. This encompasses approximately 90 percent Jackson Elementary School to the former John Sevier Middle School, and
of all employees (salaries/benefits), instruction/instructional support, closing Jackson Elementary School. During FY 2017-2018, Kingsport City
operations/maintenance, utilities, student transportation, technology, Schools contracted with Burwil Construction to construct the Science and
professional development, human resources, insurance, support services and Technology Center addition to Dobyns-Bennett. The total budget for the
administration.  For FY 2017-2018, expenditures from the General Purpose Science and Technology Center is $23,175,000. This new facility will open for
School Fund were $76.5 million. the 2019-20 school year.

School Nutrition Services Fund disbursements totaled $4.4 million for FY 2017- Finally, KCS undertakes a comprehensive budget process each year. In early Kingsport City Schools
2018 for all food service operating costs, including administrative support, December, a discussion of the budget process and approaching timeline is
maintenance, warehousing, insurance and accounting. This fund is totally self- held with the Board of Education (BOE).  In mid-December, budget materials KingsEpsotimrtatCeditRyevSencuhesools
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and Child Nutrition Acts. No General Purpose fund support is required for the January, budget materials are returned to the Chief Financial Officer. In late Fiscal Year 2017-2018
fund as revenues are derived primarily from food sales and Federal and State January/mid-February, the Budget Review Committee meets to hear budget
aid. presentations from principals/administrators. In February and March, the Other Charges for Services Federal
Budget Review Committee and staff compile a recommended budget to 7.7%
Federal School Projects Fund disbursements totaled $3.9 million for the FY present to the Board in April. Upon review, the Board will approve the budget 2.0% 3.1%
2017-2018. The two Federal programs that are the largest sources of Federal in May. Once the Board approves the KCS budget, it is presented to the
funding, as well as mandates  are: Title I grants (the main source of federal Kingsport Board of Mayor and Alderman in May. Upon review and approval City-Debt
funding for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and IDEA by the BMA, funds are distributed to KCS. All meetings are open to the public. 3.8%
grants (special education funding under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act). In addition, financial support is given to other federal projects KCS prides itself on being fiscally responsible by allocating nearly 75 percent of City-Operations
such as Title II and the Carl D. Perkins Vocational grant. all funds toward direct education/instruction. 12.2%

The fourth fund, School Special Projects, had $1.3 million in disbursements. County
These funds helps finance ASC 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.

EDUCATION
FOUNDATION

The Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation, Inc. is a Section 501(c)(3)
organization formed to support the students, employees, and programs of
Kingsport City Schools and to help in achicving and maintaining a world-class
school district.  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 Kingsport
City Schools through charitable fundraising for the promotion and advancement
of KCS.   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 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 by the
donor(s), or unrestricted to any specific project or projects,
but given to the foundation for allocation to suitable projects
in the discretion of the Board. Funds will be used to support
students, staff, or programs, pending approval by the Board
or its Executive Committee.
To contribute or learn more about the Kingsport City Schools
Education Foundation, Inc., visit www.k12k.com.

2017-18 Major Awards/Recognitions

• Destination Imagination team qualified for State Tournament (Kennedy)
• Dobyns-Bennett named in the top 5% of all high schools in the America by US News & World Report • STREAM Club and First Lego League teams developed, outstanding, and active (Kennedy)
• 5 students named National Merit Semi-finalists (D-B) • Lori Seehorn named WTFM teacher of the month (Kennedy)
• 5 students named National Merit Commended Students (D-B) • Julie Whitaker named WJHL teacher of the month (Kennedy)
• 3 students named Presidential Scholar Candidates, the most in school history (D-B) • Teachers Amy White and Kathryn Bennett completed the micro credential year 2 pilot (Roosevelt)
• 90 D-B students with a GPA exceeding 4.0, the most in school history • Robotics team won the Judges’ Design Award at the First Lego League competition (Roosevelt)
• 75 AP Scholars, the most in the school’s history (D-B) • Recipient of the SPARK after school activity grant, with 30 students improving their activity/fitness
• 3 appointments to United States Service Academies (D-B) level (Roosevelt)
• 120 Graduates with distinction, the most in the school history (D-B) • Alice Browder received the Children’s Advocacy Center Blue Ribbon Educator Award and
• 75 of 131 D-B Seniors with ACT scores of 30+, with two perfect scores - the seventh year in a row D-B participated as a SCORE Fellow (Roosevelt)
• Math Olympiad teams finished 3rd overall with two students finishing in first place for fifth grade
has had at least one perfect ACT score (Washington)
• The 12th consecutive year the D-B AFJROTC program has been named a unit of distinction • Lego Robotics League for 4th and 5th graders awarded the School Spirit Award at regional
• More than a dozen Career and Technical state-level winners and national qualifiers (D-B) competition (Washington)
• Dobyns-Bennett Band finished 6th in the prestigious Grand Nationals competition • MathCounts Upper East TN Chapter 1st Place Team (Robinson)
• KCS named a 2017 Achievement level award winner by the Tennessee Center for Performance • Science Olympiad 1st Place in Division B Regional Competition, 3rd in TN (Robinson)
• Destination Imagination 2nd Place Winner in TN (Robinson)
Excellence • Girls Track Middle School City Champions (Robinson)
• KCS District Elementary Teacher of the Year: Ami Frye (Jefferson) • Choir received Superior Performance Rating at the Middle School Choral Festival
• KCS District Middle School Teacher of the Year: Erica Johnson (Robinson) (Robinson)
• KCS District High School Teacher of the Year: Sara Shaffer (DBE) • D-B EXCEL received the prestigious STEM Designation, the only STEM Designated school in the
• Initiation of First Lego League Robotics team, with a 1st place finish at the regional competition at region and on of only 4 high schools in Tennessee to receive the designation
• DBE educators Sara Shaffer and Shanna Hensley graduate from the Innovative Leaders Institute
Dobyns-Bennett (Adams) • MATE underwater robotics team won first place at the regional competition and received the
• Destination Imagination team wins first place in the Instant Challenge category at DI state Champions Award (DBE)
• DBE’s MATE team also received an Engineering Award (based on Teamwork & Presentation, Overall
competition (Adams) Design & Workmanship, and Safety) and the Mission Award, earning the highest scores during the
• Student winner in the Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest (Adams) mission part of the competition
• Adams Elementary faculty recognized for multiple honors: Alison Cotey selected t​o attend the

Library of Congress Summer Institute; Brett Herron and Suzanne Lewis named to the UT Leadership
Academy; Lisa Mitchell received the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts Outstanding Teacher
Award; Cindy Bellamy named TCSSA Teacher of the Year and a member of the Secretary of State’s
Advisory Board
• First Lego League placed 3rd in State Tournament (Jackson)
• Destination Imagination Team qualified for State Tournament (Jackson)
• Jackson Elementary recognized as an RTI B School of Recognition
• TJ Singers received a Superior Rating at the Carowinds North Carolina Music Festival
• Destination Imagination Team Aquarius won 1st place at the state level and competed at the DI
Global competition, placing 29th in the World (Jefferson)
• Destination Imagination Team advanced to state level competition (Johnson)
• Math Olympiad Team participated in regional competition (Johnson)

2017-18 Major Accomplishments

• Dobyns-Bennett named one of the most rigorous high schools in the nation by the Washington Post • Teachers in all grade levels completed extensive work to grow in their pedagogy to best support our
• KCS Selected to present the district professional learning vision Instructional Design Specialist model students and families (Lincoln)

at the Learning Forward Conference in Orlando, FL • Students initiated and completed multiple community service projects, including Socktober, canned
• KCS organized a national-level ISSA CMI Custodial Technician Expert-Level Certification Course (the food drive, Valentine’s at Lynn View Community Center, and Red Nose Day (Roosevelt)

first ever delivered in a public school setting) • 3rd grade students helped extend and revitalize school gardens (Roosevelt)
• Development of inaugural 4th grade Career Fair (all eight elementary schools) • Multiple K-2 students participated in an after school STREAM Club (Roosevelt)
• Technology infrastructure and wireless upgrades for all elementary schools • Development of Chinese language and culture integration, with embedded Chinese instruction into
• Deployment of 1:1 laptop computers for all 4th and 9th graders
• Implementation of upgraded visitor security and security system each learning center K-5 (Washington)
• Installation and implementation of new phone and email system for schools and staff • Use of Milo - A robot for children with autism to develop social emotional skills (Washington)
• First ever theater production, The Gingerbread Girl, by the John Adams Elementary School Drama • Project-Based Learning implementation through a team of teachers supporting one another in the

Club planning process, with addition of online resources, increased community partners as project
• Student artwork Artwork featured in the Dogwood Arts Synergy Art Exhibition (Adams) mentors, and additional training for staff members to deepen impact for students (Washington)
• Jackson and Johnson Elementary Schools continued as “Leader in Me” schools, focusing on student • Increased global education efforts through Chinese integration and dedicated “race around the
world” time on RACE days, including “informances” by fourth and fifth grade (Washington)
leadership development • Diversified club time to include grades 3-5 together to allow more choice and relationships among
• Involvement in national community support projects, including Hurricane Harvey Flood Relief for intermediate teachers and students (Washington)
• Drama Production of The Little Cinder Girl (Robinson)
Houston Families; Santa Rosa, CA fire support, helping fire victims related (Jefferson) • Student Council holds first annual Special Needs Prom (Robinson)
• Participation in local support projects: Family Resource Center Thanksgiving Food Drive, Christmas • Facilitated canned food drive, collecting 9,620 canned goods for students of need in Kingsport
(Robinson)
Angels, and Second Harvest Food Drive (Jefferson) • Produced marketing for Twilight Alive Summer Concert Series, Keep Kingsport Beautiful - Saturday
• Development of SWAG (Strong Women And Girls) club, building leadership skills and running club • in the Gardens and Clean Sweep event, Healthy Kingsport’s 2 Million Mile City Initiative, and
Leadership Kingsport’s S.H.O.U.T Program (DBE)
(Jefferson) • Development of the R’Mates MATE team, which qualified for the International Competition in
• Establishment of a student leadership team (Johnson) Federal Way, WA (DBE)
• Johnson PTO sets a new school record for annual fundraising • Cora Cox Academy graduated 21 students, and provided ver 700 hours of community service to local
• Johnson Elementary highlighted in Sean Covey’s national newsletter for innovative Leader in Me organizations
• Multiple commitments to the United States Armed Services (D-B)
implementation • Over 60 conference, district, and regional athletic titles (D-B)
• Presented work on improving percentage of chronically absent students through mentoring at the • Multiple athletic state tournament participants (D-B)
• The D-B band and orchestra performed in a joint concert in Carnegie Hall in New York City, one of the
School Counselors and Administrators Conference (Johnson) most famed concert halls in the world
• Development of newly established vision for school using input from community (Kennedy) • The most decorated year in history for the D-B Choral program, including an invitation to be one of
• Continued development of Maker Space and used for city-wide Graduation and Beyond meetings 12 choral programs in the world selected to perform at the inaugural National Choral Festival
• 40 students earned approximately 60 National Industry Certifications (D-B)
(Kennedy) The Dobyns-Bennett class of 2018 was offered in excess $15 million in scholarship funds, the largest total in
• 100% cafeteria inspection score (Kennedy) school history.
• Kennedy Elementary Student Ambassadors organized a Walk-a-thon to benefit playground

redevelopment and raised over $5,000
• Kennedy Dribblers performed for Arby’s Classic and with the Harlem Globetrotters
• Implemented school wide restorative practices, resulting in improved productive environment for

teaching and learning (Lincoln)
• School focus on four school-wide expectations of being respectful, responsible, trustworthy, and

safe, establishing the pillars of student excellence both in and out of school (Lincoln)

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
Professional Development 378.5193
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
www.k12k.com Technology 378.2145
Transportation 392.4416
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 WCSK Radio 90.3 FM 378.2111
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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400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 200 STANDARD
Kingsport, TN 37660
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PERMIT NO. 1

Palmer Early Learning Center Dr. Amy Doran, Principal Scott County Scott County Virginia
1609 Fort Henry Drive Mrs. Becky Warner, Secretary Hawkins Sullivan County Tennessee
Kingsport, TN 37664 423-378-2160 FAX 423-378-2173 County
Kennedy-North-Sullivan
Kennedy-North-Sullivan North
North
John Adams Elementary Mrs. Christy Free, Principal
2727 Edinburgh Channel Road Mrs. Michelle McCloud, Secretary Kennedy-Ross N
Kingsport, TN 37664 423-378-1400 FAX 423-378-1424
Robinson-Dobyns-Bennett
Roosevelt-North-Sullivan
Andrew Jackson Elementary Dr. Stacy Edwards, Principal Urban Growth
600 Jackson Street Mrs. Ann Eaton, Secretary North Roosevelt-John Boundary
Kingsport, TN 37660 423-378-2250 FAX 423-378-2242
Sevier-Dobyns-Bennett

Thomas Jefferson Elementary Dr. Mike Fulkerson, Principal Jackson-John
2216 Westmoreland Avenue Mrs. Theresa Fanning, Secretary Sevier-Dobyns-Bennett
Kingsport, TN 37664 423-378-2270 FAX 423-378-2277
Jefferson-Ross N
Andrew Johnson Elementary Dr. Stacy Edwards, Principal Washington-John Robinson-Dobyns-Bennett
1001 Ormond Drive Ms. Angela Hawkins, Secretary Sevier-Dobyns-Bennett
Kingsport, TN 37664 423-378-2300 FAX 423-378-2310 Johnson-Ross N
Lincoln-John Robinson-Dobyns-Bennett
John F. Kennedy Elementary Dr. Janice Irvin, Principal Sullivan Sevier-Dobyns-Bennett
1500 Woodland Avenue Mrs. Kemberly Padgett, Secretary County
Kingsport, TN 37665 423-857-2700 FAX 423-378-2340 Hawkins
County

Abraham Lincoln Elementary Mrs. Suzanne Zahner, Principal
1000 Summer Street Mrs. Judy Hooker, Secretary
Kingsport, TN 37664 423-378-2360 FAX 423-378-2375

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Dr. Kelli Seymour, Principal John Adams-Ross N
1051 Lake Street Mrs. Jackie Cox, Secretary Robinson-Dobyns-Bennett
Kingsport, TN 37660 423-857-2600 FAX 423-378-2395

George Washington Elementary Mrs. Heather Wolf, Principal Legend
1100 Bellingham Drive Mrs. Michelle Bright, Secretary
Kingsport, TN 37660 423-378-2480 FAX 423-378-2470 School
Urban Growth Boundary
Ross N. Robinson Middle School Dr. Brain Partin, Principal County Lines
1517 Jessee Street Mrs. Becky Hill, Secretary River
Kingsport, TN 37664 423-378-2200 FAX 423-378-2220
City School Zones
John Sevier Middle School Dr. Holly Fiora, Principal John Adams-Ross N Composite School Zone
1200 Wateree Street Ms. Erika Williams, Secretary Robinson-Dobyns-Bennett
Kingsport, TN 37660 423-378-2450 FAX 423-378-2430 Jackson-John Sevier-Dobyns-Bennett
SulWlivaaCsnhoiCunngottuyonnty Jefferson-Ross N Robinson-Dobyns-Bennett
Dobyns-Bennett High School Dr. Chris Hampton, Principal Feet John Adams-Ross N Robinson-Dobyns-Bennett
1 Tribe Way Ms. Debbie Oliver, Secretary 0 8,000 Johnson-Ross N Robinson-Dobyns-Bennett
Kingsport, TN 37664 423-378-8400 FAX 423-378-8535 Map Reference #16902wo8823 Kennedy-North-Sullivan North
12-19-2012 Kennedy-Ross N Robinson-Dobyns-Bennett
D-B EXCEL Mrs. Shanna Hensley, Principal Lincoln-John Sevier-Dobyns-Bennett
400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 220 Mrs. Whitney Shuler, Secretary Kingsport City School Zones Lincoln-Ross N Robinson-Dobyns-Bennett
Kingsport, TN 37660 423-378-2185 FAX 423-378-2187 Roosevelt-John Sevier-Dobyns-Bennett
Roosevelt-North-Sullivan North
#OneTribe Washington-John Sevier-Dobyns-Bennett