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Published on September 5, 2019 at 9:02 a.m.
WHAT: Dobyns-Bennett High School Science & Technology Center Ribbon Cutting and Open House
WHEN: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Dobyns-Bennett High School, One Tribe Way, Kingsport, TN 37664
Dobyns-Bennett High School and Kingsport City Schools invite the public to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the new Science and Technology Center located at the front of Dobyns-Bennett High School, now the main entrance to the school.
The 70,000 square-foot, 400-seat building fulfills the mission to create a culture that inspires innovation through science and technology. Five academic goals for the science and technology center have been established as: 1.) Support scientific inquiry and discovery; 2.) Foster creativity and problem solving; 3.) Offer meaningful career opportunities; 4.) Provide application-based experiences through an integrated curriculum; and 5.) Utilize the power and flexibility of technology.
The new three-story building includes: 18 science/tech. labs, two teacher work spaces, six student work spaces, one TEAL (Technology Enhanced Active Learning) lab, one large research lab, and four small research labs allowing for cross-curricular collaborations. A student cafe and administrative offices are also located among the three floors. With this addition, Dobyns-Bennett student capacity have been raised to support 2,500 students at 85 percent utilization.
Renowned international architecture firm Perkins+Will provided design concepts and BurWil Construction Inc. of Bristol began construction during Winter Break 2017. A Groundbreaking event was held on December 7, 2017 prior to construction.
Immediately following the Ribbon Cutting, the public is welcome to tour the building during the Open House event until 8 p.m.
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a public school district located in Kingsport, Tenn., serving students in Sullivan and Hawkins county. The district is comprised of 13 schools, including a Pre-K, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice and an alternative learning program; with total enrollment over 7,700 students. The vision of Kingsport City Schools is to Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.
For more information on KCS, visit k12k.com, listen live on WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS and download our mobile app for Apple / Android devices or call (423) 378.2100. We’re social too; follow us on Facebook (Kingsport City Schools), Twitter (@KCS_District), Instagram (@KCS_District), and LinkedIn (Kingsport City Schools). Read our blog, We Are KCS and check out our YouTube Channel (KPTSchools).
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WHEN: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Dobyns-Bennett High School, One Tribe Way, Kingsport, TN 37664
Dobyns-Bennett High School and Kingsport City Schools invite the public to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House for the new Science and Technology Center located at the front of Dobyns-Bennett High School, now the main entrance to the school.
The 70,000 square-foot, 400-seat building fulfills the mission to create a culture that inspires innovation through science and technology. Five academic goals for the science and technology center have been established as: 1.) Support scientific inquiry and discovery; 2.) Foster creativity and problem solving; 3.) Offer meaningful career opportunities; 4.) Provide application-based experiences through an integrated curriculum; and 5.) Utilize the power and flexibility of technology.
The new three-story building includes: 18 science/tech. labs, two teacher work spaces, six student work spaces, one TEAL (Technology Enhanced Active Learning) lab, one large research lab, and four small research labs allowing for cross-curricular collaborations. A student cafe and administrative offices are also located among the three floors. With this addition, Dobyns-Bennett student capacity have been raised to support 2,500 students at 85 percent utilization.
Renowned international architecture firm Perkins+Will provided design concepts and BurWil Construction Inc. of Bristol began construction during Winter Break 2017. A Groundbreaking event was held on December 7, 2017 prior to construction.
Immediately following the Ribbon Cutting, the public is welcome to tour the building during the Open House event until 8 p.m.
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a public school district located in Kingsport, Tenn., serving students in Sullivan and Hawkins county. The district is comprised of 13 schools, including a Pre-K, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice and an alternative learning program; with total enrollment over 7,700 students. The vision of Kingsport City Schools is to Inspire. Cultivate. Impact.
For more information on KCS, visit k12k.com, listen live on WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS and download our mobile app for Apple / Android devices or call (423) 378.2100. We’re social too; follow us on Facebook (Kingsport City Schools), Twitter (@KCS_District), Instagram (@KCS_District), and LinkedIn (Kingsport City Schools). Read our blog, We Are KCS and check out our YouTube Channel (KPTSchools).
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