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KINGSPORT, TENN. – John Sevier Middle School has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Resilient School Distinction Award, a prestigious recognition presented by East Tennessee State University honoring schools that exemplify a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity in advancing resilient practices.
This distinction highlights Sevier Middle School’s dedication to implementing schoolwide effective practices rooted in vision and core values that foster student engagement.
This distinction highlights Sevier Middle School’s dedication to implementing schoolwide effective practices rooted in vision and core values that foster student engagement.
"This award is a testament to the incredible work our students and staff do every day," said Dr. Kyle Loudermilk, Principal of John Sevier Middle School. "Under the guidance of our amazing Resilient School action team, we have developed a robust system for teaching, reinforcing, and rewarding our core values of accountability, kindness, perseverance, respect, and community. This work is a key part of our formula, along with strong academic instruction, that helped Sevier achieve two consecutive years of Level 5 Growth, the highest level of growth recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education."
Recognizing schools that inspire through action and lead with purpose, the Resilient School Distinction Award celebrates how the Sevier Middle School community cultivates environments of hope, courage, and student success by transforming challenges into opportunities, fostering meaningful learning experiences, and serving as a model of resilience in action.
The Resilient Schools Award Ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in the East Tennessee State University Culp Ballroom, where Sevier Middle School was formally recognized alongside other schools in the state.
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Recognizing schools that inspire through action and lead with purpose, the Resilient School Distinction Award celebrates how the Sevier Middle School community cultivates environments of hope, courage, and student success by transforming challenges into opportunities, fostering meaningful learning experiences, and serving as a model of resilience in action.
The Resilient Schools Award Ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in the East Tennessee State University Culp Ballroom, where Sevier Middle School was formally recognized alongside other schools in the state.
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a student-focused, world-class public school district located in Kingsport, Tennessee, proudly serving students across Sullivan and Hawkins counties. The district comprises 13 schools, including a Pre-K facility, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program. With a total enrollment exceeding 7,600 students, KCS is dedicated to fostering educational excellence, empowering student success, and ensuring all students are college and career ready. To learn more, visit www.k12k.com, tune in to WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS, or contact the KCS Administrative Support Center at (423) 378.2100. Stay connected by following us on Facebook (@kcsdistrict), Instagram (@kcs__district), and YouTube (@kcs__district).
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