Dr. Philip Wright has been named KCS Principal of the Year and Emily Helphinstine has been named KCS Supervisor of the Year.

KCS District Teachers of the Year include Madison Vander Lind (Grades PreK–4), Jessica Mullins (Grades 5–8), and Sarah Good (Grades 9–12).

The administrative retreat/work session will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Kingsport City Schools (KCS) and East Tennessee State University (ETSU) will launch their GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) partnership with a free Family Kick-Off Event - Light the Way on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, bringing 7th and 8th grade students, families, educators, and community partners together to explore college and career pathways.

The finalists represent each Center of Regional Excellence (CORE) region in the state, with three finalists in each Grand Division: East, Middle, and West.

Mr. Christian will oversee all technology operations for the district, including all programs, services, policies, support, and programming.

Inductees include: Tom Allen, Jr., Tammie Davis, Robert "Bob" Fanslow, and Minnie Taylor.

Families will begin using ParentSquare at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

With few exceptions, the Board will hold regular monthly board meetings on the second Tuesday at 6 p.m. and work sessions on the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Dr. Kristen Davenport has been named Principal of Ross N. Robinson Middle School.