KCS Wireless Communication Device Policy All KCS students in PreK-12th grade may possess wireless communications devices at school, but they must be turned off and stored for the entirety of the school day. Click for more information.
Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Announces 2025-26 Meeting/Work Session Dates 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.
Kingsport City Schools Names Cohen Principal of D-B EXCEL Beth Cohen has been named Principal of D-B EXCEL effective July 1, 2025.
Dobyns-Bennett High School Air Force JROTC Earns 17th Consecutive AFJROTC Distinguished Unit Award and the Outstanding Instructor Award This award recognizes personal growth and accomplishments of the cadets, contributions of the instructors as mentors, and the support of the school and local community.
Kingsport City Schools Inclusive Athletic Program Names Head Sparkle Squad Coach Sarah Good has been appointed head coach for the Sparkle Squad, effective immediately.
Kingsport City Schools Names Chief Academic Officer - Secondary and Chief Program Officer - Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Shanna Hensley has been named KCS Chief Academic Officer - Secondary and Dr. Brian Cinnamon has been named Chief Program Officer - Curriculum and Instruction.
Kingsport City Schools Accepting Tuition and Zoning Applications for 2025-26 School Year Starting Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8 a.m.
Kingsport City Schools Sets Budget Committee Meeting The budget committee will meet Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 8 a.m.
2025 Kingsport City Schools High School Teacher of the Year Katie Kimbro, Special Education Teacher at D-B EXCEL has been named the District's High School Teacher of the Year.
2025 Kingsport City Schools Principal of the Year Shanna Hensley, Principal, D-B EXCEL, has been named the District Principal of the Year for Kingsport City Schools.