JCS Community Newsletter (August)

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.

• August 22: Science Hill vs. Elizabethton (first football game), 7:30 pm kickoff

2025-2026 School Calendar

Hello, to the families and community of Johnson City Schools. I am very grateful and honored to be here working alongside very caring and talented people here in JCS. As I make my way around the district visiting each building, I continue to be in awe of the professional and caring presence of our staff.

Whether you have students in the district or are a community member, you should be proud of Johnson City Schools. Not only is JCS one of the top school systems in East Tennessee, but our students are state and nationally competitive in academic achievement. Our pathways, programming and extracurricular opportunities set us apart. We appreciate the support of our families and our community to help us provide a stellar education for Johnson City School students.

I’m excited for all we will accomplish together during the 202-2026 school year.

ParentSquare is the only approved communication platform for Johnson City Schools. There are multiple self-paced training modules through this link. If you have any questions about ParentSquare, please reach out to Collin Brooks at BrooksB@Jcschools.org.

All Liberty Bell, Indian Trail, and Science Hill Students:

• Free/ Reduced Meal Applications are available electronically.
• Only one application needs to be filled out per family.

• Be sure to list all members of the household, including any children that also attend Elementary school.

• https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx?cid=NThkMmJiZTQtNDhkMy00NTU5LWI2OWItZjllYzY3ZTI1OTEz

All Elementary Schools:

All Elementary Students will receive free breakfast and lunch this year through the Community Eligibility Program!

It is essential that each student be present every day school is in session. Research indicates there is a direct correlation between school attendance and success in school. We believe it is important to expect and to assist students in being in school and on time. Students who are present at school derive maximum benefit from the instructional program and develop habits of punctuality, self-discipline, and responsibility.

Read more about the JCS Attendance Requirements by downloading the document below.

The next regularly scheduled Johnson City Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, Thursday, September 4 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 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.

Visit the Johnson City Public Library's website here.

Johnson City Public Library Calendar

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

The Scholastic Book Fair started THURSDAY!

Shop books, fun supplies, and more in the Library’s Jones Meeting Center—open to all August 6-8 from 3–6 p.m. and August 9 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Kids can spend their Scholastic book bucks—grab them at the table outside the fair!

Your favorite park ranger is BACK! Marty Silver returns with his crew of wild Appalachian critters for a fun, hands-on nature program the whole family will love.

Catch him at King Commons Natural Adventure Area on Tuesday, August 12 at 6 p.m.

Check our Facebook the day of for weather updates.

Visit the Johnson City Parks and Recreation website here

Johnson City Parks and Recreation Calendar

The Johnson City Parks and Rec Department has joined ParentSquare. Click on this link to follow them and keep up to date with everything going on with Parks & Recreation.

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You have more time to join the action – the new registration deadline is 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟭𝟳! 🙌

🎉 Kids ages 5–11 are ready to suit up and hit the gridiron this season! 🏈💥

The teams will be grouped by age:
✔️ Ages 5–7
✔️ Ages 8–9
✔️ Ages 10–11

💰 Fees:
• $50 for residents | $60 for non-residents
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