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Confidence? ✅ Eye contact? ✅ Handshake? Solid! 🤝✨

Our Montvale Ambassadors put their skills to the test during the "Great Shake" competition! These student leaders rotated through events like the "Circle of Doom" and "The Gauntlet," proving they have the poise and professionalism to handle any situation.

A huge thank you to our coaches and community judges for helping our students strive for excellence! #BlountCountySchools #TNEd #MontvaleKnights #EquippedStudents #FutureLeaders

2 months ago, Blount County Schools

Happy School Nutrition Staff Appreciation Day! 🥛🍎 We are so grateful for our dedicated teams who keep our students powered up for excellence every day. #BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong

2 months ago, Blount County Schools

Behind every great school is a dedicated leader! 🎓 Today is School Principal’s Day, and we want to celebrate the visionary leaders across Blount County Schools. From guiding our teachers to supporting every student’s success, our principals lead with heart, wisdom, and grit. Thank you for everything you do to make our schools a place where students thrive! Leave a comment to shout out your favorite BCS Principal! 👇 #BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong

2 months ago, Blount County Schools

The future of our classrooms looks bright! 🍎 Today, four seniors signed their "Teach BCS" agreements, guaranteeing them a teaching position with #BlountCountySchools after they graduate from college.

Congratulations to Jayden Millsaps (WBHS), and Piper Howell, Terra Lemmons, and Zoe Troscher (HHS)! We can’t wait to welcome you back home to lead your own classrooms. 🎓✨

#BlountCountyStrong #TNEd #TeachBCS #FutureEducators

2 months ago, Blount County Schools

It’s almost time for our favorite day of the year: Blount County Signing Day! ✍️

On May 12, we celebrate our incredible seniors from William Blount High School heading straight into the workforce or the military. From welding and cosmetology to the U.S. Army and Navy, these students are #BlountCountyStrong!

#BlountCountySchools #TNEd #WorkforceReady #SigningDay2026

2 months ago, Blount County Schools

Ready for a running start? 🏃‍♂️✨ Applications for the 2026-27 Blount County Schools PreK program are NOW OPEN! PreK offers our littlest learners a fun way to prep for kindergarten. 🎨📚

Space is limited, so scan the QR code to apply by May 31. Need help with forms? Our staff is ready to assist!

2 months ago, Blount County Schools

Official Blount County Schools flyer showing a teacher and young student smiling while playing with colorful building blocks. Text highlights PreK application details for 2026-27.

Who makes the morning commute the best part of the day? 🚌✨ They are the first friendly faces our students see in the morning and the last ones to wave goodbye in the afternoon. Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you for your commitment to safety and for being such an important part of our students' daily journeys. 🏔️💙 #BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong #BusDriverAppreciation #ThankYou

2 months ago, Blount County Schools

Big news for Blount County Schools! 🌟

We are proud to announce that Jane Wichert and Paxton Robinette have been selected for the inaugural class of Leadership Blount’s Rising Leaders program! This new six-month initiative focuses on developing essential leadership skills like communication, relationship building, and civic engagement. Jane and Paxton are among only 20 early-career professionals chosen for this experience.

Congratulations to Jane and Paxton on this achievement! We are excited to have you representing #BlountCountySchools.

#TNEd #LeadershipBlount #RisingLeaders

2 months ago, Blount County Schools

William Blount High School takes home the GOLD! 🏆

Our students demonstrated incredible workplace readiness and professional skills at the first-ever Job Olympics. We are so proud of their hard work and "dressed for success" attitude!

Congratulations to our medalists:

Folding Towels (Laundry) 🥇 Ruby Miller (WB) 🥈 Lexi Terry (WB) 🥉 Mark Hicock (WB)

Clerical 🥇 Lauren Brookshire (LC) 🥈 Daniel Grice (WB) 🥉 Malachi Hawkins (LC)

Bagging Groceries 🥇 Dillian Floyd (LC) 🥈 Daniel Grice (WB) 🥉 Cayden Arwood (LC)

Custodial 🥇 Lauren Brookshire (LC) 🥈 Lexi Terry (WB) 🥉 Dillian Floyd (LC)

A huge thank you to Loudon County Schools and our amazing community sponsors: Chick-fil-A, Pellissippi Community College, Loudon Family Resource Center, Loudon Coordinated School Health, D2 Graphics, Dr. Reese, and Ashley Keck.

#BlountCountySchools #TNEd #BlountCountyStrong #JobOlympics

2 months ago, Blount County Schools

Spring is still in bloom at William Blount High School! 🌸 The WBHS Greenhouse sale has been extended through May 9, but you’ll want to visit soon to take advantage of our Spring Special.

Starting tomorrow, April 24, through April 30, enjoy 20% OFF all remaining annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vegetables! Support our CTE students and grab some beautiful additions for your garden. 🌿

📍 Location: WBHS Greenhouse
🗓️ Sale Ends: May 9
⏰ Discount Dates: April 24–30

Check out the full plant availability list on our website!

#BlountCountySchools #TNEd #WilliamBlountHigh

2 months ago, Blount County Schools

The glue that holds us all together! 📎 Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the best teams in the business. We appreciate everything you do to keep our schools running smoothly! 💙 #BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong #OfficeHeroes

3 months ago, Blount County Schools

A square social media graphic for Blount County Schools honoring Administrative Professionals Day on April 22. The image features the BCS shield

A huge round of applause for the heartbeat of our district! 👏👏

Last night, we gathered to celebrate the Go Be Excellent Awards, honoring the incredible classified employees who keep Blount County Schools running smoothly every single day. From the bus drivers who start our mornings right to the custodial teams who keep our halls shining, these individuals define what it means to be #BlountCountyStrong.

We are so proud to announce our 2026 Countywide Winner: Brad Roberts (Finance)! 🏆 Brad’s dedication to the Central Office and our entire district is truly "excellent."

Please join us in congratulating all of our category winners:
✨ Office Staff: Christy Holder (HMS)
✨ Instructional Assistant: Kelly Ziehl (MSES)
✨ Custodial Services: Terry Shields (MVES)
✨ Friends Program: Jill Russell (LES)
✨ Health Services: Jennifer Wilson, LPN
✨ Maintenance: Gary Hannah
✨ School Nutrition: Summer Ruiz (WES)
✨ Special Education: Ginger Yearout (RES)
✨ ESS (Substitutes): Darlene Black
✨ Bus Driver: Annette Reed (Reed Bus Service)

We also want to send a special "Thank You" to David Anderson (EES) and David Hannah (PRES) as they prepare for retirement. Thank you for your years of dedicated service to our students! 🎒❤️

#BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong #GoBeExcellent #SchoolHeroes

3 months ago, Blount County Schools

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Congratulations, Christie Fuston! 🌟

We are incredibly proud to announce that Christie Fuston, a K-5 ESL teacher at Eagleton Elementary School, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Teachers Nationwide by Flashlight Learning!

This prestigious honor is part of Flashlight Learning's LumiNation, a group of educators who have demonstrated exceptional student growth. Christie was selected because her students achieved some of the highest gains in the country on their speaking and writing benchmarks this year!

Please join us in celebrating Christie’s commitment to excellence and her dedication to the success of our students. We are so lucky to have her in the BCS family!

#BlountCountySchools#BlountCountyStrong

3 months ago, Blount County Schools

Alt Text: Christie Fuston, a blonde female teacher wearing a navy floral shirt and glasses, sits at a kidney-shaped wooden table in a classroom. She is working closely with five elementary-aged students who are focused on reading and writing materials. The classroom background features student work, educational posters, and teacher certifications on the wall.

Blount County, this is it—the GROUP FINALS! 🚨

Our very own Natasha Pass is currently in 3rd place, but here is the deal: Only the #1 spot moves on to the Quarterfinals. We have a short window to bridge the gap and ensure a Blount County teacher represents us on the national stage!

Natasha pours her heart into our students every day. Now, let’s pour our support back into her. 💙

How we win this:

• Vote Right Now: It only takes a second!

• Set an Alarm: You can vote every 24 hours.

• Donate for Power: If you’re able, tax-deductible donations to the Planetary Society count as extra votes!

Let’s show everyone the power of being #BlountCountyStrong. Click the link, cast your vote, and please SHARE this post to every local group you’re in!

🗳 VOTE HERE: https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/natasha-pass

#BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong #GroupFinals #SupportOurTeachers

3 months ago, Blount County Schools

A square social media graphic featuring a centered portrait of a smiling woman in a circular frame against a stylized blue background with mountain motifs. At the top of the graphic, a banner contains the text 'AMERICA'S FAVORITE TEACHER' in bold navy blue capital letters to the right of a red apple icon with a green leaf and dark stem. Below the portrait, bold white text reads, 'VOTE DAILY FOR NATASHA PASS!' with 'Help her become America's Favorite Teacher and bring Bill Nye to BCS!' in a slightly smaller font below. At the very bottom, a button-like element contains the voting link: 'americasfavteacher.org/2026/natasha-pass' with small social media icons for Facebook, Instagram, and X in the bottom corner with the text 'VOTE EVERY DAY!' below them. Let me know if you are ready for me to draft a caption to go with this graphic for any of the contest rounds.

Montvale families: Montvale will be open and operating on a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

3 months ago, Blount County Schools

We are thrilled to officially introduce Mrs. Holly Whitehead as the new Principal of Heritage High School! 🏔️ As a Heritage graduate, Mrs. Whitehead’s connection to the school runs deep. She brings a unique blend of business and educational expertise to the role, making her the perfect leader to guide the Mountaineers into their milestone 50th year. "I am most excited about the opportunity to serve a school and community that means so much to me... I look forward to continuing to build on the strong foundation already in place by supporting our staff, strengthening the student experience, and focusing on student growth." — Mrs. Holly Whitehead Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Whitehead back home! We can’t wait to see our students and staff CLIMB to new heights under her leadership. 🦅✨ #BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong #HeritageHigh #MountaineerPride

3 months ago, Blount County Schools

We are proud to officially welcome Mr. Patrick Bethel as the new Principal of William Blount High School! 🧡 With 12 years of administrative leadership and a background as a dedicated math teacher and coach, Mr. Bethel brings the expertise and "student-forward" mindset necessary to lead WBHS toward a bright future. He is a proven unifier who is eager to support every student, staff member, and family in the Governor community. "I firmly believe William Blount High School is the cornerstone of Blount County... Our staff is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and academically rigorous environment where we don’t just educate, we prepare." — Mr. Patrick Bethel Please join us in welcoming Mr. Bethel to the William Blount family! We look forward to reaching new heights of excellence together. 🌟 #BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong #WBHS #GoGovernors #FightOnGovs

3 months ago, Blount County Schools

Today we honored seven extraordinary students who have proven that with dedication and a positive mindset, anything is possible. The Turnaround Achievement Awards recognize those who have made significant strides in their educational journey. We are so proud of your hard work, Brayden, Rhai-Lee, Tanner, Darla, DJ, Reagan, and Timothy! You represent the very best of #BlountCountyStrong. Leave a comment below to show these students some love! 👇✨ #BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong

3 months ago, Blount County Schools

Leadership in action! 🎓✨ Huge congratulations to our Classified Leadership Academy graduates! We are so proud of these individuals for their dedication to our district and their personal growth. Celebration shoutouts to: 🙌 Judith Arie 🙌 Stephanie Arritt 🙌 Megan Casey 🙌 Jeffrey Hood 🙌 Sybil Martin 🙌 Randall McKenzie 🙌 Tracy Strickland 🙌 Megan Tipton 🙌 Melinda Whitehead 🙌 Gavin Williams #BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong #ClassifiedLeadership

3 months ago, Blount County Schools

classified leadership cohort at board meeting

Your student’s well-being is our priority! 💙 Join us on July 20th for the BCS Health & Well-Being Fair.

What to expect:
✅ Meet school counselors, nurses, and the Friends Program.
✅ Identify local community resources.
✅ Get help with school meal applications.
✅ On-site translator services.

Swipe for details ➡️ and mark your calendars!

📍 831 Grandview Drive, Maryville
⏰ 4:00 - 6:00 PM

#BlountCountySchools #BlountCountyStrong #StudentSupport #HealthyStudents

3 months ago, Blount County Schools