We will distribute this newsletter on the Friday following the monthly Board of Education meeting. This newsletter will have information from District Departments and other City Departments helpful tips. If you have suggestions for content in this newsletter, please send them to Collin Brooks at BrooksB@jcschools.org.

April 2024

• Month of the Military Child
• Financial Literacy Month
• National Occupational Therapists Month
• Poetry Month
• School Librarian Appreciation Day - April 4
• National Assistant Principal Week - April 7 -14
• Rejoice in the Arts - April 8 & 9 | Mall at Johnson City
  
• Paraprofessional Appreciation Day - April 3
• National Robotics Week - April 8-12
• Johnson City Public Schools Foundation SPELL-A-BRATION - April 11
• Register YOUR TEAM TODAY at www.jcschools.org/Foundation
  
• Earth Day - April 22
• National Volunteer Recognition Week - April 15 -19

May 2024

• School Principal's Day - May 1
• Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6 -10
• School Lunch Hero Day - May 3
• School Nurse Day - May 8
• National Speech & Language Pathologist Day - May 18
• Science Hill Graduation, Saturday, May 25 | 10 AM Freedom Hall
  

Calendars

• Click here to view Printable Calendars 2023-2024 & 2024-2025
• Click here to view the Staff Holiday Schedule for the 2023-2024 School Year.
• Click here to view the Printable Calendar for 2025-2026 (passed by board on 4-1-2024)
  

There are numerous sports camps at Science Hill this year, including boys basketball, girls basketball, cheerleading, softball and volleyball. Please visit www.jcschools.org/sportscamps for the full list.

Johnson City Schools’ annual art show and concert “Rejoice in the Arts” will take place over two days this year. Each elementary school will share a night with its feeder middle school and both nights will culminate in performances from Science Hill students. On Monday, April 8, and Tuesday, April 9, students from across Johnson City Schools will be performing along with student artwork being on display. The schedule for the two-day event is as follows:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER

Monday, April 8

Mountain View - 5 pm

Lake Ridge - 5:20 pm

Fairmont - 5:40 pm

Fairmont & Indian Trail joint performance - 5:55 pm

Indian Trail - 6:10 pm

Science Hill - 6:30 pm

Tuesday, April 9

Towne Acres – 5 pm

Cherokee - 5:20 pm

Woodland - 5:40 pm

North Side – 6 pm

South Side - 6:20 pm

Liberty Bell - 6:40 pm

Science Hill – 7 pm

On-line enrollment opens for Kindergarten and NEW students on April 1.

The in-zone transfer spaces available will be posted on April 1 through April 14 with the application window opening on April 15 and ending May 14. Families of current students will receive an email over the summer to re-enroll their students, similar to last year.

All links are available through www.jcschools.org/registration.

Johnson City Schools is hiring Educare assistants, custodians, and instructional assistants. Current job postings can be viewed at www.jcschools.org/jobs.

Johnson City Transit is in need of bus drivers. Please visit this page for more information about open Bus Driver positions.

Johnson City Schools is accepting nominations for the Johnson City Schools Hall of Fame. The deadline to submit nominations will be Monday, June 3, 2024.

The purpose of the Johnson City Schools Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor those educators, alumni and contributors who made significant impacts in progressing Johnson City Schools. In doing this, we hope to preserve the rich history of Johnson City Schools and establish a link to the past and present members.

There are three nomination categories for nominees that are based on their retirement or graduation date. They include Legacy (retired or graduated Pre-1971), Tradition (retired or graduated 1971-2000) and Modern (retired or graduated 2001-Present).

For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit www.jcschools.org/halloffame.

TCAT Vice-President Dr. Richard Church presented a Banner to Johnson City Schools for partnering with TCAT in achieving “Silver Level” Dual Enrollment status.

Johnson City Schools currently has 98 dual enrollment students in TCAT programs for Spring 2024. Of these 98 students, 10 students are enrolled at the Boones Creek and Main Campus locations in Pipefitting, Industrial Electricity, Building Construction and Cosmetology, while another 88 students are enrolled in Advanced Manufacturing, Administrative Office Technology, Building Construction and Criminal Justice through the Science Hill High School campus embedded program.

Eight Science Hill High School students were recently named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. National Merit Finalists represent an academic group of students who are in the top 1% of all students taking the qualifying exam and are now in competition for approximately 7100 total scholarships. These students are Allen Feng, Owen Hoover, Shiven Jain, Amanda Noe, Aarushi Raj, Sophia Stone, Dakota Ward and Selena Wheeler.

Four students from Science Hill represented Johnson City Schools in March as delegates at the Tennessee School Boards Association “SCOPE” Conference that was held in Nashville. During this time, students participated in a number of debate topics specifically aimed at addressing key issues in public education. These students, who will be reporting about their experience later in the meeting, are: Kate Carter (Elected President and will Preside over next year’s session), Tye McFayden, Sophia Stone, and Erick Trejo.

We’d like to recognize the latest student to receive a perfect score on their ACT exam. Science Hill student Caleb Spurling recently scored a 36, joining other Science Hill students who have accomplished this rare feat. Congratulations to Caleb!

The Roan Scholars Leadership Program is the premier scholarship program at East Tennessee State University. Recipients of this scholarship have demonstrated the potential and desire to become exceptional leaders. Science Hill High School student Erick Trejo was recently accepted into the Roan Scholars Class of 2028. Congratulations to Erick!

The next Johnson City Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, May 6 starting at 6 p.m. inside the Board Room at Central Office (100 E. Maple Street). Board meetings can be viewed on the Johnson City Schools' YouTube channel.

The Board of Education passed this resolution to thank our community partners during their meeting on Monday night. We will also be distributing window clings to local businesses, so they can share their Johnson City Schools' Pride. If you would like a window cling for your business, please contact Collin Brooks at BrooksB@jcschools.org.

Whereas, Johnson City Schools recognizes the vital role played by the community in supporting and investing in the education of our students, striving to educate the whole child; and

Whereas, the partnership between the school district and the community has cultivated an environment that nurtures not only academic achievement but also the comprehensive development of our students, addressing their social, emotional, and physical well-being; and

Whereas, the collaborative efforts between Johnson City Schools and our community have created opportunities and unique experiences for our students to experience growth and learning, ensuring that every student receives a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in all aspects of life; and

Whereas, the dedication and commitment of our community members, through their volunteerism, donations, partnerships, and advocacy, have enriched the educational experiences and resources available to our students, enhancing their journey towards becoming responsible, compassionate, and empowered individuals; and

Whereas, the unwavering support of our community has strengthened Johnson City Schools' mission of educating the whole child, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential;

Now, therefore, be it resolved, that the Johnson City Board of Education expresses profound gratitude and appreciation to the entire community for their unwavering support and investment in our schools, as we collectively strive to educate the whole child;

Be it further resolved, that the Johnson City Board of Education reaffirms its commitment to fostering strong partnerships with the community and pledges to continue working collaboratively to ensure the comprehensive growth and success of every student, addressing their academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.

The Johnson City Schools Virtual Learning Program is currently accepting interest applications for the Fall semester of the 2024-2025 school year. Submitting an interest application does not guarantee admission to the program but is required for enrollment consideration.

For more information click here.

By Emma Tubul (Science Hill Senior|District Communications Intern)

A trio of skilled 7th-grade students are preparing to represent Indian Trail Middle School and Johnson City Schools on the world stage. Indian Trail students Byron Eisenzopf, Mushabbar Raza and Sam Quaintance secured their spot in the Vex Robotics World Championships after earning a second-place finish in the Vex Tennessee State Championship in Brentwood at the beginning of the month. The team now has their sights set on the World Vex Robotics championship in Dallas at the end of April.

"We are immensely proud of Byron, Mushabbar, and Sam," said Indian Trail STEM teacher and Robotics Coach Dr. Carlton Lyon. "Their hard work, perseverance, and passion for robotics have been truly inspiring to witness.”

Read more here

Johnson City Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Barnett announced the transition of Dr. Melissa Stukes and Dr. Renee Wood to supervisor positions at Central Office. Stukes will assume the role of Supervisor of Special Programs, while Wood will step into the position of Elementary Supervisor, succeeding the retiring Dr. Robbie Anderson, who has served Johnson City Schools for more than five decades.

For more information, please click here.

Johnson City Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Barnett announced the appointment of Dr. Chelsea Lee as the principal of Mountain View Elementary.

For more information, please click here.

Citizens are invited to a tree giveaway on Saturday, April 6 at Metro-Kiwanis Park, 817 Guaranda Drive, from 9 a.m. until the supply of seedlings runs out. Approximately 4,000 tree seedlings will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of seedlings will be available per person. Since 2010, the City has celebrated Arbor Day by distributing a total of 36,450 trees to the public.

To learn more about the variety of trees to be given away and the importance of Arbor Day to the City, click this link https://www.johnsoncitytn.org/news_detail_T11_R1751.php.

Visit the Johnson City Parks and Recreation website here

Johnson City Parks and Recreation Calendar

Please visit the Johnson City Parks & Rec link to find out more information about summer camps through the City of Johnson City.

Visit the Johnson City Public Library's website here.

Johnson City Public Library Calendar

Ahh! Did that blog title freak you out? It’s true though—your Library will be closed to the public from Wednesday, April 10-Tuesday, April 30 for a flooring renovation.

We’re replacing the 25-year-old flooring in the Library’s first-floor entryway, lobby, hallways, Polly Peterson Room, and Jones Meeting Center.

We’re excited to update our building’s original flooring with a Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) that is better for our users. It is non-slip and easy to clean, and opens up more possibilities for the types of programs we can offer.

Johnson City Schools loves celebrating the accomplishments of our students, staff, and community. If you know of any events, awards, programs, or other compelling stories involving the Johnson City Schools' community, please fill out this form or reach out to Collin Brooks at BrooksB@jcschools.org