This newsletter will be distributed on the Friday following the monthly Board of Education meeting. If you have suggestions for content in this newsletter, please send them to Collin Brooks at BrooksB@jcschools.org.

• School Principal's Day - May 1
• Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5 - 9
• School Lunch Hero Day - May 2
• School Nurse Day - May 7
• National Speech & Language Pathologist Day - May 18 (falls on a Sunday)

Calendars

• Printable Calendars for 2024-2025
  
• Staff Holiday Schedule for 2024-2025
  

Johnson City Schools was pleased to welcome Dr. Erin Slater, our incoming superintendent, to Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. Dr. Slater attended with her family, including her two daughters, son and future son-in-law. We’re excited for her official start on July 1 and look forward to the leadership she will bring to our district.

During their meeting on Monday night, the Johnson City Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to participate in Section 4 of the Education Freedom Act of 2025, which allows eligible teachers to receive a one-time state-funded bonus of at least $2,000. While the Board continues to oppose the legislation overall, this action ensures that our incredible teachers are not denied the bonus funds set aside by the state. The board also hopes to approve bonuses for all staff.

To view the recording on the April Board Meeting, please click the YouTube link above.

The next regularly scheduled Johnson City Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, May 5 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.

Sawyer Ward, a junior, defeated a two-time undefeated state champion to win the state championship in wrestling. With the win, Ward became Science Hill's second girls' wrestling state champion. Sawyer had a season record of 41-3 this season, beating an undefeated 2-time state champion in the finals of this year’s state tournament.

Chase Smalling, also a junior, was the state runner-up in wrestling. This season, Chase had a record of 47-1, losing his only match for the season in the state finals.

Kate Carter earned ETSU's most prestigious undergraduate scholarships and was one of 11 students from the region selected. More than 1,000 seniors from across Tennessee and the bordering states (of Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia) requested applications for Roan Scholars last fall.

Indian Trail’s Robo-Hawks Robotics Team won the state’s Robotics Championship 2025! The robot’s name is Alt-F4. The students on this team are Byron Eisenzopf, Sam Quaintance and Mushabbar Raza. The coaches are Misty Davis and Carleton Lyon.

We would like to recognize a few students for serving with distinction as delegates at the 2025 TSBA’s SCOPE Conference:

· Kate Carter (President)

· Ensley Baker

· Owen King

· Addison Pumphrey

· Akshay Vashist (was elected as 1st Vice President).

Johnson City’s Chamber of Commerce hosted the final round of the National Civics Bee Competition in Johnson City. The 2nd and 3rd place winners were students from Liberty Bell.

· 2nd place in the Civics Bee: Broderick Ward, Liberty Bell

· 3rd place in the Civics Bee: William Tran, Liberty Bell (pictured)

The Johnson City Schools' Communication Department is looking for suggestions for features stories to share with our community. This could be anything you think parents, students or the public want or need to know about can be good features. We're talking student achievements, teachers doing cool things in their classrooms, school programs or offerings that could benefit from a little awareness, clubs... Anything. If there's a visual component – something or someone I could photograph to go along with it – it will be even more engaging. We would love to hear your ideas!

Please reach out to Nathan Baker or Collin Brooks with your suggestions.

Our summer camps are starting to roll in. Don't wait, register today! Whether you're a rising star or just starting out, our camps offer top-notch coaching, skill-building drills, and tons of fun. Come and train with the Toppers!

To view the camps click here

Johnson City’s first-ever Junior Council (JC2) invites students and families to the inaugural Teen Summer Kickoff May 17 at King Commons. From 3-7 p.m., attendees will enjoy music, food trucks, games and vendors. Numerous Science Hill clubs and teams will be on hand, providing a great opportunity for middle schoolers to learn more about SHHS offerings. Kick off summer with Johnson City’s teen leaders!

Visit the Johnson City Public Library's website here.

Johnson City Public Library Calendar

Need a library card? Follow this process to get one.

Do you love discovering unique finds and being surprised by hidden gems? If you haven’t been to a Friends of the Library book sale yet, you are missing out!

The next public sales are Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 from 1-3 p.m. Sales are held in the Library’s Jones Meeting Center.

Friends Book Sale Committee Chair Kathy Hall says, “Our biannual book sale is a great place to find an unexpected treasure or just your next great read. We always have a huge variety of adult and children’s books, DVDs, CDs, and even puzzles.”

The sale features thousands of donated items. There is something to fit everyone’s interests—from cooking, to sports, to gardening, to music—and literary tastes—from biographies, to romance, to fantasy, to fiction.

The Friends’ sale prices are unbeatable. Paperbacks cost $1 and hardbacks cost $3; children’s picture books are 2 for $1 and children’s chapter books are $1 each. CDs are 4 for $1 and DVDs are $1 each. People can also purchase a library tote bag full of books for $25.

Visit the Johnson City Parks and Recreation website here

Johnson City Parks and Recreation Calendar

Is your child curious about mountain biking but unsure where to start? We've got the perfect program!

This beginner-friendly series is designed for ages 8–12 and will cover the essentials of mountain biking while exploring beginner trails within Winged Deer Park.

Winged Deer Park, 204 Carroll Creek Road

Mondays, April 14 – May 12

$15 for the entire series

4:30-5:45 p.m.

Registration closes Friday, April 11!

https://loom.ly/SeOldr4

Riders must be able to bike over hills and uneven terrain. Be sure to bring a mountain bike, helmet, and water. Space is limited!

We are less than one month out from our Mother/Son Block Party - Saturday, May 3 from 5-7 p.m. inside Memorial Park Community Center.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased by clicking the link below

www.johnsoncitytn.org/mothersonblockparty

If you have additional questions or for more information, call 423-283-5815.

Calling all future sound engineers and video techs! Join us for the Audio/Video Camp, where students will learn to assemble and disassemble AV systems through hands-on training. Gain real-world experience working with basic to advanced sound systems and sharpen your technical skills!

June 2-27

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Langston Centre

Open to 8th-12th graders (Limited to 10 spots!) | $50 per person

Register now: https://loom.ly/7IoAPaM

Spots are limited, so don’t miss out on this hands-on AV experience!