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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Senior Earns Prestigious QuestBridge Scholarship]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Through the program, Chandler Johnson received a full four-year scholarship valued at approximately $325,000.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School and D-B EXCEL Students Earn College Degrees and Certificates Through Northeast State Partnership]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A total of 29 students from Dobyns-Bennett High School and D-B EXCEL were recognized for their academic achievements by Northeast State Community College.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Washington Elementary School Designated as a Tennessee Arts Academy Arts Partner School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This designation recognizes the school’s strong commitment to arts education and support of its teachers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jefferson Elementary School Recognized as a National Model Professional Learning Community at Work® School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jefferson Elementary is one of approximately 600 schools and districts across the U.S. and Canada to receive this honor - and one of just twelve in Tennessee.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Named a 2026 Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award Winner]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Anne Dallas Dudley Awards focus on increasing voter registration in Tennessee among students who will be 18 or older on or before the next election.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Band to Perform at the Prestigious TMEA Conference]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The performance at the 67th Annual Tennessee Music Education Association Conference will take place on April 10, 2026 located in Nashville.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Five Dobyns-Bennett High School Seniors Named Candidates for the Presidential Scholars Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett seniors are Henry Clendennen, Benjamin Culp, Emily Doyle, Eesha Kothari, and Laila Venzon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Accepting Tuition and Zoning Applications for 2026-27 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Applications are available online or in-person. Application deadline is June 5, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Advance as Finalists in National Merit Scholarship Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 71st Annual 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program is designed to identify and honor the top high school students in the United States.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools to Hold Pre-K Screenings and Kindergarten Registration for 2026-2027 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pre-K Screenings: March 6, March 13, and March 20, 2026 - Palmer Early Learning Center. Kindergarten Registration: March 13, 2026 - All KCS elementary schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to hold Called Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the special called meeting is to consider approval of a proposal to purchase student Chromebook devices.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools and City of Kingsport to Host a Community Information and Feedback Session for New Elementary School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The session will take place in the Lynn View Community Center cafeteria on Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 6-7:30 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RNR Sixth Grade Band and Orchestra Instrument Placement Sessions]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For all 5th Graders who will attend Robinson Middle School in the 6th Grade.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2026 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Stephanie Potter was named KCS Principal of the Year and David Sewell was named KCS Supervisor of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Hall of Fame serves as the keystone employee award celebrating the district’s history of excellence.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Earn Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The program celebrates the academic achievements of thousands of high school students nationwide to help them showcase their strong academic performance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Sets Budget Committee Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The budget committee will meet Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 9 a.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces TDOE School Letter Grades]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[School Letter Grades provide a snapshot of school performance based on multiple indicators, including student achievement and academic growth for all schools, as well as college and career readiness for high schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2026 District Teachers of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS District Teachers of the Year include Megan Edmiston (Grades PreK–4), Karen Kitzmiller (Grades 5–8), and Brandon Reed (Grades 9–12).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Chief Finance Officer Receives Prestigious TASBO Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[David Frye is the winner of the Tennessee Association of School Business Officials prestigious Outstanding Business Official Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Reward Schools]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Seven schools have been named among Tennessee’s best, announced as Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School's DeBusk Named TSSAA District I Athletic Director of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Before moving into high school athletics, DeBusk spent 18 years at Tusculum University, serving as head football coach from 1998–2015 and as both head coach and athletic director from 2007–2015.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Celebrates 14 AP Capstone Diploma Recipients and Recognizes 243 AP Scholars]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are essential to academic success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education to hold Joint Work Session with City of Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The joint work session will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Flora Finalist for 2025 State of Tennessee Supervisor of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The goal of the Tennessee Supervisor of the Year program is to recognize and celebrate the wealth of excellent district leaders that exist across the state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Band Selected to Perform in the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School was selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants as one of the 10 marching bands to participate in the 2026 Parade]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Recognized as National Merit Commended Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Six students have been named as National Merit Commended Students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Sevier Middle School Receives 2025 Resilient School Distinction Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This distinction highlights Sevier Middle School’s dedication to implementing schoolwide effective practices rooted in vision and core values that foster student engagement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:47:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Named Semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 71st Annual 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program is designed to identify and honor the top high school students in the United States.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Accountability Results]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the ninth consecutive year, Kingsport City Schools has achieved the top composite score of 5 in Tennessee Value Added Assessment System.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Recognized Among Tennessee's Top 25 Public High Schools for 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Standing alone in the region as the only school ranked among the Top 25 Public High Schools in Tennessee, earning the #19 spot out of 373 high schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Andrew Johnson Elementary School Awarded $4,500 in Garden Grant Funding]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recipient of a $3,500 Whole Kids Foundation Garden Grant and an additional $1,000 monetary award from Newman’s Own Foundation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Wireless Communication Device Policy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2086957</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Graduates Recognized by the National Speech & Debate Association]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2084984</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Out of more than 141,000 student members nationwide, fewer than one percent receive this honor each year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Consider Superintendent Contract Terms]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2081327</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Tennessee Room at the KCS Administrative Support Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Announces 2025-26 Meeting/Work Session Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2081332</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Cohen Principal of D-B EXCEL]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2080133</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beth Cohen has been named Principal of D-B EXCEL effective July 1, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Air Force JROTC Earns 17th Consecutive AFJROTC Distinguished Unit Award and the Outstanding Instructor Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2077903</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:49:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Inclusive Athletic Program Names Head Sparkle Squad Coach]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2077462</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sarah Good has been appointed head coach for the Sparkle Squad, effective immediately.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Graduation - May 23, 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2075281</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Watch the Livestream here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 08:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Chief Academic Officer - Secondary and Chief Program Officer - Curriculum and Instruction]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2072574</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Shanna Hensley has been named KCS Chief Academic Officer - Secondary and Dr. Brian Cinnamon has been named Chief Program Officer - Curriculum and Instruction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 12:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Student Named National Merit Scholarship Winner]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2067840</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Liam Klug was selected from over 15,000 top Finalists nationwide to receive a $2,500 scholarship.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 09:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Student Advances to Final Round of the Presidential Scholars Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2066199</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Senior Rishab Dey has been named among 621 semifinalists in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, competing with top high school students nominated across the country.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 14:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Proposed Textbooks Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2043724</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Considering Tennessee State Board of Education approved textbooks for grades K-12 Science.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Advance as Finalists in National Merit Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2041519</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Those named as National Merit Scholarship Finalists from Dobyns-Bennett are Liam Klug and Claire Li.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Student Represents United States on Prestigious International Human Rights Jury]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2040651</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[11th grade student Jaya Vashisth was selected to serve on the international panel of judges for the Freedom Prize 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:49:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools to Hold Pre-K Screenings and Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2036170</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please read article for full details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 09:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Accepting Tuition and Zoning Applications for 2025-26 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2036135</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Starting Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 8 a.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Five Dobyns-Bennett High School Seniors Named Candidates for the Presidential Scholars Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2035911</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Presidential Scholars Award stands as one of the highest distinctions a high school student can achieve.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Buck Van Huss Dome Grand Reopening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2020714</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Admission is free for all attendees, with the first 500 attendees receiving a commemorative t-shirt.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 10:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Sets Budget Committee Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2015166</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The budget committee will meet Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 8 a.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education to Host Legislative Breakfast]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2011662</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The legislative breakfast will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools to Purge Outdated Special Education Records]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2009870</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The start of purging the special education records of former students whose birth years are 1995, 1996, and 1997.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 08:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Johnson Elementary Named a 2024 Leader in Me Lighthouse Academic Honor Roll School by Franklin Covey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1991301</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Johnson Elementary is the only school in the State of Tennessee receiving this prestigious honor in the Leader In Me category, Exemplary Academic Proficiency.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025 Prospective Superintendent Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2006842</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Prospective Superintendent Academy is a yearlong program designed to prepare potential candidates for superintendent positions in Tennessee’s public schools.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Harrell Named the 2024-25 State of Tennessee Principal of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2006080</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kelley Harrell, John Adams Elementary School Principal, has been named the 2024-25 State of Tennessee Principal of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2025 District Teachers of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2003704</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Teachers of the Year include Addison Hale-Benton (Grades Pre-K–4), Heather Bishop (Grades 5–8), and Katie Kimbro (Grades 9–12).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D-B EXCEL High School Student Named a National Youth Safety Essay Scholarship Winner]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2002195</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rylee Adams, D-B EXCEL senior, was one of only four students awarded nationally.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Makes U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary, Middle, and High School Schools List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2001342</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Five schools within Kingsport City Schools were ranked in Tennessee's top 10 percent in each respective category.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Reward Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/2001025</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Five Kingsport City Schools have been named among Tennessee’s best, announced as Reward Schools by the Tennessee Department of Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Accountability Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1997787</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the eighth consecutive year, Kingsport City Schools (KCS) has achieved the top composite score of 5 in Tennessee Value Added Assessment System (TVAAS).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School German Teacher Named Joyce Ward Teacher of the Year Award Recipient]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1992408</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jana Engle has been selected as a Joyce Ward Teacher of the Year by the Tennessee World Language Teaching Association.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1986395</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The programs celebrate the hard work of thousands of high school students nationwide to help them showcase their strong academic performance.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Reveals Design of Dobyns-Bennett Specialty License Plate for Tennessee - Now Taking Pre-Orders]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1981118</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This specialty license plate will be a legal, registered Tennessee specialty license plate that can be renewed each year. This is not a decorative or novelty plate.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Alumni Board Announces 2024 DBHS Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1977941</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Civic Auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Recognized as National Merit Commended Students]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Named Semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Those named as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists from Dobyns-Bennett are Liam Klug and Claire Li.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Celebrates Nine AP Capstone Diploma Recipients and Recognizes 190 AP Scholars]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nine (9) Dobyns-Bennett High School students have received Advanced Placement® (AP®) Capstone Diplomas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:15:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2025 Principal of the Year and Supervisor of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Shanna Hensley was named KCS Principal of the Year and Dr. Holly Flora was named KCS Supervisor of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:26:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Kerns Named the 2024-25 State of Tennessee Teacher of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bryan Kerns, Dobyns-Bennett High School Fire Management Services and Mathematics teacher, named the 2024-25 State of Tennessee Teacher of the Year at the TDOE's annual Excellence in Education celebration.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 21:26:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Inclusive Athletic Program Names Head Sparkle Squad Coach]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meghan Carr has been appointed head coach for the Sparkle Squad, effective immediately.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 15:54:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Graduate Selected as University of Tennessee Haslam Leadership Scholar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1951962</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mallori France, the daughter of Derrick and Kelli France, graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in May 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:39:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Harrell Finalist for 2024 State of Tennessee Principal of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Adams Elementary School Principal Dr. Kelley Harrell has advanced to the final round of the 2024-25 Tennessee Principal of the Year competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:40:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2024 KCS Hall of Fame Inductees]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jerry Adams and Gerry Harrison were inducted into the tenth class on July 30, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:06:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Announces 2024-25 Meeting/Work Session Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1942414</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:55:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hobbs Named Principal of John F. Kennedy Elementary School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Heather Hobbs has been named Principal of John F. Kennedy Elementary School, effective July 1, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 08:01:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Earn Perfect ACT Score]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1939441</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rising seniors, Rishab Dey and Claire Li, earned the highest possible composite score of 36 on the March 2024 ACT Test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:25:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools to Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch to All Students for the 2024-2025 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All enrolled KCS students will receive meals at no charge, regardless of socioeconomic status, beginning Monday, August 5, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:42:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Irvin Named KCS Director of Early Childhood Education and Principal of Palmer Early Learning Center]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Janice Irvin has been named the Kingsport City Schools Director of Early Childhood Education and Principal of Palmer Early Learning Center, effective July 1, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:48:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Kerns Named Finalist for the 2024 State of Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1936924</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bryan Kerns, Dobyns-Bennett High School Fire Management Services and Mathematics teacher, Bryan Kerns is one of nine teachers who has advanced to the final round.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:18:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Priority Status Deadline Approaching for Kingsport City Schools Open Enrollment Period for the 2024-2025 School Year for Tuition and Zoning Applications]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1933216</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Priority status deadline is Wednesday, June 5, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:30:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2024 Summer Meals for Kids Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1932149</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[No-cost meals will be served Monday – Friday to all children age 18 and under from June 3 – June 28, 2024. No meals will be served on weekends.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 14:27:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Graduation - May 24, 2024 - Live Webstream]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1931379</link>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2024 16:03:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Adams Elementary School Recognized as a National Model Professional Learning Community at Work® School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1926926</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[John Adams has been recognized by Solution Tree for sustained success in raising student achievement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 11:33:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Lowers Tuition Rates for the 2024-2025 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1925809</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Non-Kingsport residents in Tennessee will now pay a tuition rate of $1,000 per student/per year. City of Kingsport and Kingsport City Schools employees will now pay a tuition rate of $500 per student/per year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2024 12:55:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D-B EXCEL Receives 2024 Tennessee STEM School Re-designation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1925036</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This prestigious achievement demonstrates a school’s dedication to rigorous STEM learning where students explore 21st century skills, acquire workforce development at all levels, and embrace problem-solving methods they can apply to all of life’s challenges.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 12:30:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Makes U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1916996</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DBHS is ranked #1,664 nationally (out of 17,655) and ranked #19 of all public high schools in Tennessee (out of 462).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:36:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education to Hold April Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1902743</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the KCS Administrative Support Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:03:29 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Sevier Middle School's Seaver Named Tennessee National Outstanding Assistant Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1901614</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Melissa Seaver, John Sevier Middle School Assistant Principal, has been named the 2024 Tennessee National Outstanding Assistant Principal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:58:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Receives National Athletic Trainers' Association Safe Sports School Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1896597</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The award reinforces the importance of providing the best level of care, injury prevention, and treatment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:18:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Accepting Zoning and Tuition Applications for 2024-2025 School Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Zoning and Tuition Applications for students in grades K–12 for the 2024-2025 school year will be accepting beginning March 1, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:26:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Reward Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1889211</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adams and Jefferson Elementary Schools received this designation based on results from the 2022-23 TCAP assessment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:33:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Now Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1874451</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nominations for the KCS Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be accepted through May 1, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:49:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Dobyns-Bennett High School Seniors Advance to National Level of Presidential Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1873124</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mallori France and Sam Perdue have been named among 5,000 candidates in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, competing with top high school students nominated across the country.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:22:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Jones Director of Special Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magen Jones has been named the KCS Director of Special Education, effective January 16, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:31:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2024 Principal, Supervisor, and Teachers of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kelley Harrell was named KCS Principal of the Year and Andy Arnold was named KCS Supervisor of the Year. District-level Teachers of the Year include Catherine Hincke, Lynna Bingham, and Bryan Kerns.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:45:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Band Announced as a Winner of the Inaugural Metallica Marching Band Competition]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:14:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Names Head Unified Track and Field Coach]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sarah Good has been named head coach for the Unified Track and Field team at Dobyns-Bennett High School. In addition to those duties, Good will also oversee Special Olympics - Track, and Tribe Games Track and Field day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jan 2024 12:22:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Robinson Middle School Makes U.S. News & World Report Best Middle Schools List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1846993</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Robinson Middle received a silver medal designation in the 2024 Best Schools rankings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:47:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Adams Elementary School Makes U.S. News & World Report Best Elementary Schools List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1846991</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adams Elementary received a silver medal designation in the 2024 Best Schools rankings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:44:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Sevier Middle School's Student Newspaper and Student Journalists Capture National Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1846370</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) has announced The Sequoyah Scribe is the recipient of the "Pacemaker" award along with several student placements.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:01:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett Names Weaver Head Coach of Tribe Boys Soccer]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1845153</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tony Weaver has been named head coach of the varsity boys soccer team. This announcement comes after Tom LaGuardia stepped down from the job after five seasons at the helm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:59:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Names Head Unified Bowling Team Coaches]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1842674</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stephen Baker and Michelle Baker named head coaches for the inaugural Unified Bowling team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:13:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Clark Receives Tennessee RISE Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1840127</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Becky Clark has received the 2023-24 Tennessee Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:21:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education to hold Administrative Retreat/Work Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1839244</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The administrative retreat/work session will take place on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:00:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John F. Kennedy Elementary School Earns National Recognition as a BRSE Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1833320</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kennedy Elementary now joins a dynamic environment of educators across the nation to collaborate and network regarding best practices that enables all children to achieve through measurable academic achievement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 12:47:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Recognized as National Merit Commended Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1820464</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eight students have been named as National Merit Commended Students in the 69th Annual 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:58:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Student Earns Perfect AP Exam Score]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1817788</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Aidan Ponasik is one of only 27 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Seminar Exam.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:53:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Recognized in National Merit Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1817093</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four students have been named as Semifinalists in the 69th Annual 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:32:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Celebrates 12 AP Capstone Diploma Recipients]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1816557</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This program helps students develop the critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are crucial for academic success.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:10:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to hold Called Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1816073</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The called meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 6 p.m. (prior to the scheduled work session).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 16:02:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Special Education Athletic Coordinator]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1815816</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nick Lingerfelt will oversee all KCS TSSAA Unified Sporting Events, Special Olympics, Tribe Games, and Sparkle Squad.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 13:09:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1812470</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recipients are Malik Gamble and Oliver Winkler.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:42:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools to Recognize September as Attendance Awareness Month]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1811069</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS has joined a nationwide effort to recognize Attendance Awareness Month in September by raising awareness of regular school attendance and focusing on reducing chronic absenteeism among students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:25:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Accountability Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1805436</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the seventh consecutive year, Kingsport City Schools has achieved the top composite score of 5 in Tennessee Value Added Assessment System (TVAAS).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 13:37:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2023 KCS Hall of Fame Inductees]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1788628</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:01:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Announces 2023-24 Meeting/Work Session Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1788389</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Meetings are located at the KCS Administrative Support Center, 400 Clinchfield Street, third floor – Tennessee Room, downtown Kingsport.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:26:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Herron Principal of Andrew Johnson Elementary School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1784267</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Brett Herron has been named the Principal of Andrew Johnson Elementary School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Flora Chief Academic Officer - Elementary]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1770838</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Holly Flora will replace Dr. Dwain Arnold, who is retiring from KCS on June 30, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:36:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2023 Summer Meals for Kids Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1770663</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS School Nutrition Services department is providing no-cost meals with the Summer Meals for Kids program beginning Tuesday, May 30, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:34:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Last Day of School and Early Dismissal on Thursday, May 18, 2023]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1766083</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[⚡ATTN: Families⚡ Thursday, May 18, 2023 is the last day of school for Kingsport City School students and will be dismissed early. Take note of times:

➡ Pre-K & Intervention: 11:15 a.m. 
➡ Middle School & High School: 11:40 a.m. 
➡ Elementary School: 12:30 p.m. 
➡ ECLC: Normal Hours]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:34:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Proposed Facility & Capital Improvement Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1755850</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At a joint work session of the Kingsport Board of Education and the City of Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday, April 24, 2023, KCS Superintendent Dr. Chris Hampton presented a review of a recently completed study exploring enrollment, facilities, and school conditions.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:32:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Graduation Live Stream - May 19, 2023 - 7:45 p.m.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1767856</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, May 19, 2023, Dobyns-Bennett High School will celebrate the Class of 2023! The ceremony will take place at 7:45 p.m. in J. Fred Johnson Stadium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 16:32:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Student Included on U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Exam Honors List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1766036</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DBHS senior, Albert Li, has earned inclusion on the Honors List as a Top 10 National Exam Nominee.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 09:07:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Art Teacher Named Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1764889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Christopher Hobbs has been selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 09:08:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Art Teacher Commissioned a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Beshear of the Commonwealth of Kentucky]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1763007</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Russell C. Bennett, Dobyns-Bennett High School art teacher, was recently commissioned Kentucky Colonel.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 09:07:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Tate Permanent Dobyns-Bennett High School Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1762404</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Brian Tate has been named the permanent principal of Dobyns-Bennett High School, effective immediately.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 12:06:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Science Teacher Receives 2023 Robert E. Yager Exemplary Teaching Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1755311</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Evie LaFollette, Dobyns-Bennett biology teacher, has received the award by the National Science Teaching Association.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:41:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ATTN: KCS Families, Students, and Community]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1747143</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We want our students safe and healthy; to do so, we need the support of our families and the community to battle underage vaping.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:49:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Montgomery Named Tennessee Coordinated School Health Regional Coordinator of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1745956</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Johanna Montgomery is in her third year as Coordinated School Health Coordinator for Kingsport City Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:26:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Student Earns Perfect ACT Score]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1745954</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett junior, Evelyn Yang, has earned the highest possible composite score of 36 on a recent ACT test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:25:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Families of Rising 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Graders]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1741341</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS has partnered with the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation to provide six high-quality, age-appropriate books, and literacy building materials to your child this summer. These books will ship directly to your home at no cost to families or schools. Click for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:40:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Superintendent Named]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1738566</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Chris Hampton has been named the permanent KCS Superintendent with unanimous approval of his employment contract by the Board of Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 08:28:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Makes Revision to March Meeting Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1736104</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The meeting will now take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023 (originally scheduled for March 14, 2023).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:00:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools will be dismissing early today, Friday, March 3, 2023.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1733388</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the forecast for significant winds late this afternoon and the potential danger that possesses for high profile school buses.

Dismissal Times:
➡Pre-K - 11:15 a.m.
➡Middle/High Schools - 12 Noon
➡Elementary Schools - 12:45 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:04:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools to Hold Kindergarten Registration and Pre-K Screening for 2023-2024 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1735074</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-24 school year will be March 16, 2023 and Pre-K Screening will be held on March 23, 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:45:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Parent University & SPED 101: Family Learning Event]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1732339</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The purpose is to inform and discuss with parents and students the importance of mental and behavioral health, attendance, and the negative effects of truancy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:41:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Accepting Zoning and Tuition Applications for 2023-2024 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1731574</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning March 1, applications will be available online at www.k12k.com via the Zoning & Tuition Application link at the top of the homepage.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:13:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Advance as Finalists in National Merit Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1728902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Those named are Alex Chen, Hannah Estes, Ava Hochstetler, Ria Kothari, and Zackary Newman.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:20:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Washington Elementary School's Early Childhood Learning Center Earns National NAEYC Accreditation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1728577</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[NAEYC Accreditation is a rigorous and transformative quality-improvement system that uses a set of research-based standards to collaborate with early education programs to recognize and drive quality-improvement in high-quality early learning environments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:06:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Advance to National Level of Presidential Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1728363</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hannah Estes and Ria Kothari have been named among 5,500 candidates in the 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 11:31:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools  Announces 2023 Supervisor, Principal, and Teachers of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1725891</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Those named include Michael Hubbard, Dr. Stacy Edwards, Marie Taylor, Kathleen Donnellan, and Regina Davenport.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:45:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education Recommends Dr. Chris Hampton for Permanent Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1724418</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board voted 5-0 to authorize Board President Melissa Woods to lead the contract development and negotiation process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2023 09:22:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Now Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1722977</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS is now accepting nominations (retired teachers or non-teachers) for the 2023 class of the KCS Hall of Fame, which will be inducted in July 2023.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 11:25:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Now Hiring Staff Positions]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1717376</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you love being around children and need a full- or part-time position? Click here for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:41:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Grade Retention Law - Parent Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1708263</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS believes that each student’s reading ability should be reflective of more than one measure pulled from a state assessment. Click here for a full presentation with detailed information on pathways for promotion, how KCS instructs and supports reading, the TCAP English Language Arts format, Timeline, and additional resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:36:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Makes Revision to February Meeting Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1709406</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Board of Education meeting will now take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023 (originally scheduled for February 14, 2023).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:57:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Sets Budget Committee Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1709397</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The meeting is to review budget items for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 09:25:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Grade Retention Law Information Virtual Parent Meeting (K-3rd Graders)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1708573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On  January 17, 2023, KCS will host a virtual parent meeting regarding the TN Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act (T.C.A. § 49-6-3115 9 [a]) - 3rd Grade Retention Law at 6 p.m. via Google Meet.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:35:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Hosts Parent Information Meeting on Tennessee Learning Loss Remediation and Student Acceleration Act]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1705252</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click to view information presented to KCS parents regarding TCA 49-6-3115, which states that beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, a student in the third grade shall not be promoted to the next grade level unless the student is determined to be proficient in English language arts (ELA) based on the student's achieving a performance level rating of “met expectations” or “exceeded expectations” on the ELA portion of the student's most recent Tennessee comprehensive assessment program (TCAP) test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:41:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TN Together 2022-23 Student Survey Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1707346</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In coordination with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, all 12th, 10th, and 8th graders will receive the 2022-23 TN Together Student Survey in the coming days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:26:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Administrative Support Center Student Art Exhibition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1682338</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS will host the inaugural ASC Student Art Exhibition featuring a collection of extraordinary artwork created by students in grades K-12.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 15:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Sevier Middle School's Loudermilk Named Tennessee Principal of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1696990</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kyle Loudermilk has been named the 2022-23 Tennessee Principal of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 15:29:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Wolfe Named Tennessee Association for Administrators in Special Education East Tennessee Supervisor of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1699458</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The award recognizes special education administrators for demonstrating outstanding service and dedication to educating children with disabilities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2022 15:29:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Reminds School Community of Anonymous Reporting Tool]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1693102</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Labeled as "Anonymous Reporting" on KCS websites and school posters, individuals are encouraged to anonymously submit reports and other feedback to authorized KCS school administrators and school resource officers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 14:30:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Sevier Middle School Student Journalists Capture National Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1692689</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sequoyah Scribe staff members won 1st and 2nd Place "Story of the Year" in the NSPA Junior High/Middle School category.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 08:41:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation Awards Grant to Johnson Elementary School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1675884</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS Education Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Johnson Elementary School’s garden club, the Johnson Sprouts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:12:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Named "Best Place to Teach in TN" and "#4 Best Overall District in TN" on 2023 Niche Best Schools List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1674364</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:50:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Tate Interim Dobyns-Bennett High School Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1673729</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Brian Tate has been named interim principal of Dobyns-Bennett High School, effective November 1, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2022 12:38:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Hampton Kingsport City Schools Interim Superintendent]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1672857</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Chris Hampton has been named interim superintendent for Kingsport City Schools, effective November 1, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:40:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Recognized as National Merit Commended Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1664272</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nine Dobyns-Bennett students have been named as National Merit Commended Students in the 68th Annual 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:34:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Boys Basketball Coach Named State Coach of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1662997</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett Boys Basketball Coach Chris Poore has been selected as the Basketball Coaches Association of Tennessee 4-A Boys Coach of the Year for the 2021-22 season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:28:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Earn Perfect AP Exam Score]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1661001</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School senior, Ria Kothari and recent graduate, Noah Lee have earned a perfect score on a college-level Advanced Placement (AP) Exam in spring 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:51:32 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Loudermilk Finalist for 2022 State of Tennessee Principal of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1660368</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sevier Middle School Principal, Dr. Kyle Loudermilk has advanced to the final round of the 2022-23 Tennessee Principal of the Year competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:17:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS to Continue Closure of Buck Van Huss Dome; Awards Bid for Renovation of Gymnasium at Tribe Athletic Complex]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1658850</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During ongoing review by local and national engineering consultants, Kingsport City Schools (KCS) has continued the closure of the Buck Van Huss Dome at Dobyns-Bennett High School. A Phase 1 report has now been received by KCS regarding the gymnasium’s wooden Lamella dome structure.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:52:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Reward Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1658546</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adams Elementary, Johnson Elementary, and Washington Elementary School have been named among Tennessee’s best.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:45:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Recognized in National Merit Scholarship Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Five (5) Dobyns-Bennett High School students have been named as Semifinalists in the 68th Annual 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2022 14:58:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Celebrates 15 AP Capstone Diploma Recipients and Recognizes 163 AP Scholars]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1656948</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our students and teachers did a remarkable job in these very rigorous courses and I could not be more proud of their results.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 16:10:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Provides Status Update on Dobyns-Bennett High School Buck Van Huss Dome]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1655064</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During ongoing review by local and national engineering consultants, Kingsport City Schools is continuing the closure of the Buck Van Huss Dome at Dobyns-Bennett High School while awaiting a final report on the gymnasium’s wooden Lamella dome structure.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:12:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to hold Called Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1655241</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. in the Tennessee Room at the KCS Administrative Support Center, 400 Clinchfield Street, third floor, downtown Kingsport.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:11:14 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School CTE Director Named 2022 Tennessee Career and Technical Education Administrator of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1649606</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Bo Shadden, Dobyns-Bennett High School Director of Career and Technical Education & Post-Secondary Opportunities, has been named the 2022 CTE Administrator of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:53:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent University: Empowering our Families on Substance Misuse & Mental Health]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1646319</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the event is to empower KCS parents and guardians of children in grades K-12 by educating them of the harmful effects of substance misuse in our youth.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:48:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Growth Results]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1645654</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS is one of 41 districts across TN to earn Level 5 distinction for the 2021-2022 school year and one of 23 districts across TN that scored a Level 5 for both the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:19:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Now Accepting Applications for Insight KCS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1638874</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This program offers residents the opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of all KCS educational and functional operations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:07:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[As Free School Lunches End, School Districts Join Forces to Stress Importance of Returning Completed Federal Benefits Application]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1635376</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We encourage all families to complete the federal meal benefits application.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:14:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-23 K-5 Student Classroom Assignment Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1632948</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[K-5 Grade student’s classroom assignments will be communicated to you July 20, 2022 in your Aspen Parent Portal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:57:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cordell Named KCS Director of Alternative Learning for Cora Cox Academy]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1632343</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Will Cordell will start in his new role effective immediately.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:15:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Announces 2022-23 Meeting/Work Session Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1631975</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The meetings are held at the KCS Administrative Support Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 10:34:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools, Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS), Respond to Hillsdale College President's Remarks]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1631402</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS and TOSS recognize the profound value of Tennessee teachers and celebrate their indispensable role in creating a brighter future for Tennesseans.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:56:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Washington Elementary School Principal Named a 2022 NAESP National Distinguished Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1628379</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Heather Wolf and the 2022 class of NDPs are recognized for setting high standards for instruction, student achievement, and character of the students, families, and staff in their learning communities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:13:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lewis Named KCS Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs and Palmer Early Learning Center Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1627430</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Suzanne Lewis replaces Dr. Amy Doran, who retired from the position at the end of the 2021-22 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:09:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SAVE THE DATE: Kingsport City Schools Registration Rally]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1622381</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[New KCS families can register their children and current and new KCS families will receive assistance with accessing their Aspen Parent Portal and parent Canvas accounts.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:25:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Administrative Placement Changes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1615623</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Administrative changes have been made for Jackson Elementary School and Sevier Middle School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 17:01:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Fast Facts: THC-Laced Look-Alike Candy Items]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1613450</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In response to a growing trend observed in our community, KCS is alerting our students and families to the presence and dangers of medicated candies and consumables infused with Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 17:06:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sevier Middle School Student Journalists Win International Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1612977</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The staff of the Sequoyah Scribe won 11 awards in the Youth Journalism International competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 16:46:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Makes U.S. News & World Report 2022 Best High Schools List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1611115</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[D-B is ranked as the #23 public high school in the state of Tennessee (out of 353 high schools).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 08:54:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Earns National Recognition as a NHSSCA Program of Excellence]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1601590</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This honor recognizes high school Strength and Conditioning programs that operate at the highest level of professionalism.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:14:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Coordinated School Health Advisory Council to Meet]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1596326</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss student wellness programs as well as plan for any areas of improvement for the next school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 09:48:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2022 Principal, Supervisor, and Teachers of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1595645</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Kyle Loudermilk was named Principal of the Year and Dr. Brian Cinnamon was named Supervisor of the Year. District-level Teachers of the Year include, Melissa Rivers, Lisa Bratton, and Amanda Blackburn.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:21:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Makes Revisions to April and May 2022 Meeting Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1591262</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for new April and May meeting dates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:46:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett's Boys Basketball Team Wins State Championship]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1587671</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Indians used a nearly flawless overtime period to defeat Bearden 69-60 in the TSSAA Class 4A championship game.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:37:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sevier MS Instrument Placement Day]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1581770</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students can only join the Band or Orchestra at the beginning of 6th Grade! Don't miss your chance to learn an instrument.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:21:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education to Hold Joint Work Session with City of Kingsport BMA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1583344</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the joint work session is to discuss capital planning, the budget, and other items.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:37:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools to Hold Pre-K Screening and Kindergarten Registration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1579909</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Screening and Registration will take place on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Click for locations and times.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:09:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Teacher Career Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1578513</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All teachers are welcome to attend the Teacher Career Fair and apply for the 2022-23 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Accepting Zoning and Tuition Applications for 2022-2023 School Year]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:47:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Strength and Conditioning Coach Named State Strength Coach of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1568658</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Coach Zach Fleming has been selected as the NHSSCA 2022 Tennessee High School Strength Coach of the Year, Region 1 Southeast.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 16:59:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Launches Parent University to Support Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1566520</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The goal of KCS Parent University is to address certain challenges families face by providing information to educate, empower, and connect with resources either within KCS or within the Kingsport community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:11:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Makes Revisions to February Meeting Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1563015</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS Board will be alternating the normal meeting and work session calendar previously announced.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:51:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kennedy and Lincoln Elementary Schools Named 2021-22 Gold Level RTI2-B Model of Demonstration Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1560025</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are over 1,800 schools across the state considered each year and only a small percentage meet the criteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:50:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Now Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1547533</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nominations for the Class of 2022 will be accepted through May 1, 2022.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 13:03:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School's Hampton Named Tennessee Principal of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1537179</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Chris Hampton named 2021-22 Tennessee Principal of the Year by the Tennessee Department of Education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:50:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Showcase by the Dobyns-Bennett High School Marching Band]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1529813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Community Showcase will take place on November 16, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. located at J. Fred Johnson Stadium and live streamed for those that are unable to make it in person.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:45:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[John Sevier Middle School Journalism Program Captures National Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1534686</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The National Scholastic Press Association names the Sequoyah Scribe, student newspaper, 1st Place "Best of Show" in the Junior High/Middle School category.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 09:34:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Earn Perfect AP Exam Score]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1523327</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DBHS recent graduate, Chandni Bhat and D-B junior, Jackson Osterhus have earned a perfect score on their AP Exams in spring 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 08:46:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Robinson Middle School Makes U.S. News & World Report Inaugural Best Middle Schools List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1519284</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ross N. Robinson Middle School has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Middle Schools in Tennessee]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:03:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Kingsport City Schools Make U.S. News & World Report Inaugural Best Elementary Schools List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1519267</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Andrew Johnson Elementary School and John Adams Elementary School have been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best in Tennessee.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:33:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Online Family Engagement Event: COVID-19 Vaccination Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1514773</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS will live stream an online family engagement event featuring Dr. C. Buddy Creech, Director, Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 7 p.m. on the Kingsport City Schools YouTube Channel (KPTSchools). 

After Dr. Creech's information session, Dr. Jeff Moorhouse will moderate a question and answer discussion with Dr. Creech.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:02:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Seeks ESSER III Funding Plan Feedback]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1472214</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Seeking feedback from Kingsport families, employees, and community members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:59:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Recognized as Commended Students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1502482</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nine (9) D-B students have been named as Commended Students in the 67th Annual 2022 National Merit® Scholarship Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:10:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Recognized in National Merit Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1496025</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Six (6) D-B students named as Semifinalists in the 67th Annual 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:51:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Accountability Results; Reward Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1500358</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS has achieved the top composite score of 5 in TVAAS in the areas of system-wide literacy, system-wide numeracy, system-wide literacy and numeracy, and the overall system-wide composite score.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:56:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett Celebrates 12 AP Capstone Diploma Recipients & Recognizes 173 AP Scholars]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1492984</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Twelve (12) D-B students have received Advanced Placement® (AP®) Capstone Diplomas during the 2020-21 school year, as well as a total of 173 AP Scholars named.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:22:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Now Accepting Applications for Insight KCS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1486605</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[An opportunity for up to 10-15 area residents to learn more about the inner workings of all KCS educational and functional operations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:38:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Called Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1483814</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the called meeting is to consider the implementation of a mask mandate for KCS. This will include two 20-minute comment periods, one for those wishing to speak in favor of implementing a mask mandate and one for those who wish to speak against implementing a mask mandate. Click to learn how to address the Board.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:36:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools to Offer Student and Employee Vaccination Opportunities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1477093</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS is offering COVID-19 vaccination opportunities for KCS students aged 12+ and employees in conjunction with the Sullivan County Regional Health Department.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 07:37:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Announces 2021-22 Meeting/Work Session Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1469179</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With some 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.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:41:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Honoring the Class of 2020 and 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1469152</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS will recognize and induct the sixth and seventh classes of the KCS Hall of Fame during the back to school educator Convocation event on Monday, July 26, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:42:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Hampton and Johnston Finalists for 2021 State of Tennessee Principal and Supervisor of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) has announced the nine finalists for the State of Tennessee's Principal of the Year and the eight finalists for Supervisor of the Year distinction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:11:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education Cancels June Work Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1457177</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The next meeting of the Board will be its regularly scheduled business meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:43:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2021 Summer Meals for Kids Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1452799</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[No-cost meals will be served Monday – Thursday to all children 18 years of age or younger from May 31 – July 16, 2021 (excluding May 31 and July 5; double-meals provided on Thursdays).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:31:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Summer Learning Experience (June 1 - July 1, 2021)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1444845</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rising 1st - 8th Graders Only. For the 2021 Summer, KCS is offering families the option of sending their students to their zoned school for an in-person learning camp designed to boost learning in math, reading, and STEM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 17:36:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Chief Technology Officer]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1445393</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS has named Andy Arnold as Chief Technology Officer. Arnold will oversee all technology operations for the district, including all programs, services, policies, support, and programming.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:53:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[George Washington Elementary School Receives 2021 Tennessee STEM School Designation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1444812</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This honor recognizes schools for preparing students for postsecondary and future career success by committing to promote STEM and/or STEAM learning for their students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 16:56:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[May 19, 2021 - KCS Wednesday Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With today being the last day of the KCS school calendar, the 2020-21 school year weekly updates will cease publication at this time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:17:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EARLY DISMISSAL: Last Day of School (May 19, 2021)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1443492</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[➡ Pre-K & Intervention: 11:15 a.m.
➡ Middle Schools & High School: 11:40 a.m.
➡ Elementary Schools: 12:15 p.m.
➡ ECLC: Normal Hours]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 13:33:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Board of Education Members Elected]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our new BOE Members, Melissa Woods and Brandon Fletcher. To Eric Hyche, thank you for your years of service. The terms of the new BOE Members will begin on July 1, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:16:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free Summer Meals for Kids Program Information (June 1 - July 15, 2021)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1443522</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Free meals will be provided this summer to any child 18 years of age or younger by the KCS School Nutrition Department. Meal availability will be at multiple sites each day. All meals are “Grab & Go” at school sites and van delivery locations. Please see click the title to view the chart of locations and times.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:31:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[May 12, 2021 - KCS Wednesday Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1439537</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Face-to-Face students will continue to have in-person learning at school. All Remote Choice Learning students will continue with virtual instruction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:18:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[May 5, 2021 - KCS Wednesday Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1435305</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Face-to-Face students will continue to have in-person learning at school. All Remote Choice Learning students will continue with virtual instruction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:18:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Superintendent Named 2022 First Tennessee District Superintendent of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1435303</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS Superintendent Dr. Jeff Moorhouse has been named the 2022 First Tennessee District Superintendent of the Year.  With his recognition as the top district First Tennessee Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Moorhouse is also now a finalist for the 2022 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year, which will be announced later this year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2021 16:49:48 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[April 30, 2021 - KCS Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1433387</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Face-to-Face students will continue to have in-person learning at school. All Remote Choice Learning students will continue with virtual instruction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:19:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Advance to Final Round of Presidential Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1431362</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Seniors Caleb Buell and Ryan Herzog have been named among 625 semifinalists in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:53:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Makes U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best High Schools List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1430941</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best High Schools in the United States again, receiving a silver medal designation in the 2021 Best High Schools rankings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:52:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[April 21, 2021 - KCS Wednesday Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1426798</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Face-to-Face students will continue to have in-person learning at school. All Remote Choice Learning students will continue with virtual instruction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:54:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Announces Meeting, Work Session Schedule Changes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1422363</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All board meetings, work sessions, and mini-retreats are open to the public.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:41:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2021 Principal, Supervisor, and Teachers of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1422105</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Chris Hampton was named Principal of the Year and Vicki Johnston was named Supervisor of the Year. Teachers of the Year include, Jackilyn Heller (grades Pre-K–4), Mona Fulkerson (grades 5–8), and Dr. Andy Irvin (grades 9–12).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:59:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Pre-K Screening and Kindergarten Registration Dates for the 2021-2022 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1408578</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pre-K Screening: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., located at the Palmer Early Learning Center. Kindergarten Registration: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and from 4 - 6 p.m. located at all Kingsport City Elementary Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:46:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education to Hold Called Meeting/Joint Work Session with City of Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1407572</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A called meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 4 p.m. and a joint work session with the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Alderman will take place at 4:30 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:59:54 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March 9, 2021 - KCS to Provide One-Time Payment to Staff]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1406339</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Board of Education approves payment to all employees for extra duties related to COVID-19]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:09:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Robinson Band/Orchestra Instrument Placement Enrollment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1402119</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open enrollment for instrument placement at Robinson Middle School ends March 12, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 14:10:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sevier Band/Orchestra Instrument Placement Enrollment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1385733</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open enrollment for instrument placement at Sevier Middle School ends March 12, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:42:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Accepting Zoning and Tuition Applications for 2021-2022 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1395534</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Zoning and Tuition Applications for students in grades K–12 for the 2021-2022 school year will open on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 8 a.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:56:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Recognition and Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1390985</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The induction ceremony scheduled for Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. located at the MeadowView Marriott.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:01:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 17, 2021 - KCS Wednesday Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1394327</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Face-to-Face students will continue to have in-person learning at school. All Remote Choice Learning students will continue with virtual instruction. March 5, 2021 will be a virtual learning day for all KCS students to allow for KCS Staff vaccinations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:11:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Called Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1389620</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The purpose of the called meeting is to consider revision of the 2021-22 KCS Calendar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:10:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett Students Advance as Finalists in National Merit® Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1389068</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 66th Annual 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program is a program designed to identify and honor the top high school students in the United States.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:21:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 10, 2021 - KCS Wednesday Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1394324</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Face-to-Face students will continue to have in-person learning at school. All Remote Choice Learning students will continue with virtual instruction. February 12 and March 5, 2021 will be virtual learning days for all KCS students to allow for KCS Staff vaccinations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:11:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 5, 2021 - KCS Update: Staff Vaccination Days Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1394323</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In order to make these vaccination events possible for all our staff, in-person student learning will not take place on Friday, February 12, 2021, and Friday, March 5, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 08:01:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 3, 2021 - Wednesday Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1394320</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Beginning on Monday, February 8, 2021, all Face-to-Face students will have in-person learning at school. All Remote Choice Learning students will continue with virtual instruction.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:12:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Now Accepting Hall of Fame Nominations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1380360</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nominations for the KCS Hall of Fame Class of 2021 will be accepted through May 1, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:20:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Advance to National Level of Presidential Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1379380</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[D-B seniors Chandni Bhat, Caleb Buell, and Ryan Herzog have been named among 4,500 candidates in the 2021 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 15:04:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snow Day: February 2, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1379378</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[‪Kingsport City Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, February 2, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:28:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Sets Budget Committee Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1373751</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The budget committee will meet Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.  in the Tennessee Room.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:18:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Recognizes School Board Appreciation Week]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1373251</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[January 25-29, 2021 has been declared School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:18:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Electronic Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1365219</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS Board of Education will hold its regular January business meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 2020 at 6 p.m.  electronically via Zoom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:17:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snow Day: January 8, 2021]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1363521</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[‪Kingsport City Schools will be closed today, Friday, January 8, 2021. Please note that due to hazardous road conditions, meal deliveries will not be able to occur today. Also, make-up exams at Dobyns-Bennett High School have been rescheduled until Monday, January 11th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:29:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December 9, 2020 - Wednesday Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1353323</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[December 7-18, 2020: All Pre-K/Elementary F2F students and Grades 6-12 will operate on a hybrid schedule. Click here for details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:57:02 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Mourns the Passing of Board of Education Member Carrie Upshaw]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1350550</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The long-time Board member leaves a legacy of service to the Kingsport educational community spanning multiple decades.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:57:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Earns TSBA School of the Year for Excellence in Architectural Design]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1343079</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett Science & Technology Center is the new face and main entrance for the D-B campus. The 70,000 square-foot, 400-seat building fulfills the mission to create a culture that inspires innovation through science and technology.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 10:39:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lincoln Elementary School Named 2020-21 Gold Level RTI2-B Model of Demonstration School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1342567</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are over 1,800 schools considered each year and only a small percentage meet the criteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:54:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education Cancels Work Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1342159</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The work session scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2020 has been cancelled.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 10:58:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces "KPD Appreciation Day"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1328734</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS students and employees will show support of the Kingsport Police Department virtually on Monday, November 2, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:44:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Recognized by the National Speech & Debate Association]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1328610</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Only approximately three percent of schools are recognized as Leading Chapter Award winners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:19:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October 29, 2020 - Thursday Afternoon Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1332799</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[November 2-6, 2020: F2F students in Grades 6-12 will operate on a hybrid schedule & Pre-K/Elementary F2F students will attend school in-person.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:39:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Learning Choice Intent Form]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1325723</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents of children in grades 9-12 have the option to choose between the Face-to-Face (F2F) or Remote Choice Learning (RCL) learning environments.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:44:42 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TDOE Commissioner to Visit Kingsport City Schools with Media Availability]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1325111</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[TDOE Commissioner Schwinn will visit Dobyns-Bennett High School and D-B EXCEL on October 27, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:00:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October 22, 2020 - Thursday Afternoon Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1324370</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[October 26-30, 2020: F2F students in Grades 6-12 will operate on a hybrid schedule & Pre-K/Elementary F2F students will attend school in-person.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:34:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Online Store]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1321125</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This year's store offers a variety of long sleeve t's, sweatshirts/hoodies, and winter hats. Order deadline is October 31, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:21:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Save the Date - Dobyns-Bennett High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame Recognition and Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1320765</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Class of 2020 inductees recognition and induction will now take place on Friday, March 19, 2021 and Saturday, March 20, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:06:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett Students Recognized as Commended Students in the National Merit® Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1318219</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nine DBHS students have been named as Commended Students in the 66th Annual 2021 National Merit® Scholarship Program]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:53:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Now Accepting Applications for Insight KCS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1317433</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Insight KCS is an opportunity for up to 10-15 area residents to learn more about the inner workings of all KCS educational and functional operations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:45:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS WiFi Hotspot Network]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1315721</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS students can now come to any school parking lot and connect with their KCS Chromebook to the Internet.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:28:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett Alumni Board Postpones 2020 DBHS Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1313795</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The DBHS Alumni Association Board will postpone the D-B Alumni Hall of Fame football game recognition and ceremony until the Spring of 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:04:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October 1, 2020 - Thursday Afternoon Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1308902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the week of October 5-9, 2020: All Face-to-Face students in grades PreK-12 will have in-person instruction at school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 17:21:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September 24, 2020 - Thursday Afternoon Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1304068</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the week of September 28-October 2, 2020: All Face-to-Face students in grades PreK-12 will return to in-person instruction at school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:37:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Announces 2020 J. Fred Johnson Stadium Guidelines and Ticket Sale Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1288522</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fifty Percent Capacity, Temperature Checks, Tickets Not Sold on Game Nights, and Face Masks and Social Distancing Required]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:41:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Called Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1300959</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The called meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6 p.m. in the Tennessee Room at the KCS Administrative Support Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:37:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[September 17, 2020 - Thursday Afternoon Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1299296</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the week of September 21-25, 2020: All Face-to-Face students in grades PreK-12 will return to in-person instruction at school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 17:40:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Receives National Athletic Trainers’ Association Safe Sports School Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1296821</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The award champions safety and recognizes secondary schools that have met the recommended standards to improve safety in sports.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 09:33:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Celebrates Six AP Diploma Recipients and Recognizes 174 AP Scholars]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1293521</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The College Board Advanced Placement Program gives students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 10:38:36 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Students Recognized in National Merit Scholarship Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1293130</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Those named as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists from Dobyns-Bennett are Caleb Buell, Willa Rogers, and Ty Young.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:51:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Student Earns Perfect ACT Score]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1292060</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DBHS senior, Ryan Herzog, son of Shelly and Jeffrey Herzog, earned the highest possible composite score of 36 on a recent ACT test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:09:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Free Meals for Kids Program Extended Until December]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1287373</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This extension allows KCS School Nutrition Services to serve free breakfast and lunch, starting September 1, 2020, to all children, 18 and under, until the end of December.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:38:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Reopening Plan Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1281494</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please read the August 24th KCS Reopening Plan update for important information regarding the week of August 31-September 4, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:39:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August 27, 2020 - KCS Thursday Afternoon Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1284349</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share the following information in the new KCS Thursday Afternoon Update regarding the status of health conditions and KCS operations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 08:24:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Changes Date of August Work Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1279486</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education has moved its August work session to Monday, August 24, 2020 at 5 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:38:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August 21, 2020 Update - KCS Friday Morning Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1279374</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share the following information in this Friday morning update regarding the status of health conditions and KCS operations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:39:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August 14, 2020 Update - KCS Friday Morning Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1273961</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share the following information in this Friday morning update regarding the status of health conditions and KCS operations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:40:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Back-to-School Operations Plan Approved by Board of Education]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1265609</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[First student day: Monday, August 10, 2020. All face-to-face students will start the year with virtual instruction on Monday, August 10, 2020 (until further notice). Students who have previously selected Remote Choice Learning 2020 will remain virtual, as planned.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:39:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Electronic Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1268889</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS Board of Education will hold a meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:19:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[August 7, 2020 - KCS Friday Morning Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1268827</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share the following information in this Friday morning update regarding the status of health conditions and KCS operations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:40:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-21 KCS Approved Calendar Update (7.28.20)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1262234</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The first day of school for Kingsport City Schools students will be Monday, August 10, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:50:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces Free Meals for Kids - August 3-7, 2020 Only]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1264344</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the one-week delay in the start of the KCS school year, the KCS School Nutrition Services department will meet the nutritional needs of our community's children during the week prior to school, August 3-7, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:55:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Electronic Called Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1264327</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education will hold a called meeting electronically on Monday, August 3, 2020 at 6 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 13:28:44 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[July 31, 2020 - KCS Friday Morning Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1263892</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to share the following information in this Friday morning update regarding the status of health conditions and KCS operations.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:20:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Free/Reduced Lunch Online Application Now Available]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1263113</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The School Nutrition Meal Benefit Application for the 20-21 school year is now available online. Applying online eliminates the possibility of lost applications and makes the approval process faster. All information is secure and confidential]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:21:27 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Called Meeting Public Comment Opportunity]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1261938</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The called meeting will include a 30 minute public comment period (up to three [3] minutes per person) where individuals will have an opportunity to express their feedback to the Board of Education via Zoom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:11:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Special Called Meeting; Cancels Work Session; Meeting to be Held Electronically]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1260470</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS Board of Education will hold a called meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 6 p.m. Per Executive Order Number 51 issued by Governor Bill Lee on June 29, 2020, the called meeting will be held electronically.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:11:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education Announces 2020-21 Meeting/Work Session Dates]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1260361</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With few exceptions, the Board will hold regular monthly board meetings on the second Tuesday at 6 p.m. and regular monthly work sessions on the fourth Tuesday at 6 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:21:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[July 24, 2020 - KCS Friday Morning Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1260351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Communication will be shared each Friday morning during the school year regarding the status of health conditions in our community related to COVID-19.  This information will serve to provide a weekly update on school operations and make you aware of any important news or changes that will be taking place in our schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:22:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Graduation LIVE Stream]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1257370</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The ceremony begins at 8:45 p.m. on July 17, 2020 at J. Fred Johnson Stadium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:12:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Wright Roosevelt Elementary School Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1259296</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS has announced that Dr. Philip Wright has been named principal of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, effective immediately.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:01:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Seymour Sevier Middle School Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1253465</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS has announced that Dr. Kelli Seymour has been named principal of John Sevier Middle School, effective immediately.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 10:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Consider Superintendent Contract Terms]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1251541</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 6 p.m. in the Tennessee Room at the KCS Administrative Support Center]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:37:24 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1248524</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Families First Coronavirus Response Act allows children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school to receive extra food benefits.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:51:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Electronic Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1240194</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting electronically on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:16:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Board of Education to Hold Electronic Special Called Meeting and Work Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1233513</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A special called meeting and regularly scheduled work session electronically on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 6 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 15:26:22 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2020 Summer Meals for Kids Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1232467</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[No cost meals will be served Monday – Friday to all children 18 years of age or younger from May 26 – July 17, 2020 (excluding July 3).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:38:28 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rising 6th Grade Chorus, Band, and Orchestra Enrollment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1228567</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for the open enrollment form for rising 6th Grade Robinson and Sevier Middle School students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2020 14:18:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sevier Middle School Student Journalists Win International Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1227893</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Youth Journalism International has named student journalists from John Sevier Middle School's student newspaper, The Sequoyah Scribe, international awardees.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2020 15:56:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Band - Under Quarantine 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1220112</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Within the Castle Walls, MVT I - Composed by Brian Balmages]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:39:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coronavirus Information (Updated 5.14.20)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1175556</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the support of the Sullivan County Health Department, Bristol City Schools, Kingsport City Schools, and Sullivan County Schools will be closed through the end of the 2019-20 school year.   This includes all extra-curricular and athletic activities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 22:59:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Electronic Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1222954</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting electronically on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 22:57:53 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools 2020-21 Pre-K Screening & Kindergarten Registration Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1219958</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pre-K Screening will be held May 19-22 by appointment only and Kindergarten Registration is open now online.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:01:17 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Names Gardenhour Robinson Middle School Principal]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1218131</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS has announced that Dr. Corey Gardenhour has been named principal of Ross N. Robinson Middle School, effective July 1, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:33:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Deadline Approaching for Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame Nominations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1215229</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS will accept nominations until May 1, 2020 for the 2020 class of the Kingsport City Schools Hall of Fame, which will be inducted on July 28, 2020]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 14:40:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Makes U.S. News & World Report 2020 Best High Schools List]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1214608</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[DBHS has been named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best High Schools in the United States again, receiving a silver medal designation in the 2020 Best High Schools rankings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:15:12 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Deadline Approaching for Kingsport City Schools Zoning and Tuition Applications for 2020-21 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1214540</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS will accept Zoning and Tuition Applications for students in grades K–12 for the 2020-2021 school year until April 30, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2020 14:41:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Electronic Work Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1213788</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The work session will be held electronically on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 6 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:55:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dobyns-Bennett High School Alumni Association Accepting 2020 Hall of Fame Nominations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1209433</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nominees should be DBHS Graduates who had a profound effect on Dobyns-Bennett and have had a successful and influential life.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:46:31 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Parent Communication on Virtual Meetings]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1209042</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click here for a letter to KCS families about student virtual meetings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:06:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Physical Activity and Mental Health Resources for Kingsport City Schools Employees]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1207493</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During this unusual time, it’s especially important to ensure that we are taking care of ourselves.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:07:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Music Education Program Receives National Recognition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1206830</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[KCS has once again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) designation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:14:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Announces 2020 Principal, Supervisor, and Teachers of the Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1206008</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Heather Wolf was named Principal of the Year and Tommy Starnes was named Supervisor of the Year. Teachers of the Year include, Christa Nidiffer (grades Pre-K–4), Bethany Paupeck (grades 5–8), and Jimmy Burleson (grades 9–12).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:15:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Electronic Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1205787</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kingsport City Schools Board of Education will hold a meeting electronically on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 6 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:59:19 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Technology Services Device Repair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For all hardware repairs, such as a broken screen, damaged charger, missing keys, etc. Please follow the procedures by clicking here.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 14:07:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020 School Closure Feeding Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS School Nutrition Services department will be providing free breakfast and lunch to any child age 18 or under on all weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when school would have been in session.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:16:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education to Hold Electronic Called Meeting; Cancels Work Session]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS Board of Education will hold a special called meeting electronically on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 6 p.m. via Zoom on Facebook Live.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:00:37 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[KCS Closure Instructional Plan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1190204</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[What we are asking of parents is to use these materials as an opportunity to assist your child/children with further learning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:18:21 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mental Health Resources]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[During this difficult time, if you feel that your or a loved one
needs mental health or other essential support, please consider using these resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:19:26 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Proposed Textbooks Announced]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1183044</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS textbook selection committee is considering the following Tennessee State Board of Education approved textbooks for grades K-12 ELA (Reading, Writing, Literature, etc.).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:31:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pre-Kindergarten Screening and Kindergarten Registration to be Held for 2020-21 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1180076</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Both Pre-K Screening and Kindergarten Registration will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:50:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Board of Education and Board of Mayor and Aldermen Joint Work Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1177206</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The KCS Board of Education and the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen will hold a joint work session on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 4 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:50:03 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation Schedules March Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1176004</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Kingsport City Schools Education Foundation, Inc. has scheduled its quarterly meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:20:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Career Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1175489</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Kingsport City Schools will host a career fair for both teachers and non-teachers]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:48:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Sevier Band/Orchestra Instrument Placement Enrollment]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1175908</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Open enrollment for instrument placement at Sevier Middle School ends March 31, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:20:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Accepting Zoning and Tuition Applications for 2020-2021 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1172575</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Applications will be accepting beginning Sunday, March 1, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 13:17:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools Shedden Awarded National Memorial Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1169788</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bill Shedden, has been named the 2020 recipient of the Pat Cochrane Memorial Award by the National School Plant Management Association.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:37:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools On Early Dismissal February 20, 2020]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1168616</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kingsport City Schools will be dismissing early today, Thursday, February 20, 2020. Pre-K students will dismiss at 11:30 a.m., High School and Middle Schools will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. and Elementary will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. Students will have an opportunity to eat lunch before we close for today. Additionally, after school activities will be cancelled.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 19:36:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Welcome ESS - KCS New Substitute Staffing Agency]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1167990</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[ESS is the new substitute staffing solution for Kingsport City Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:17:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education Cancels Work Session]]></title>
				<link>http://www.k12k.com/apps/news/article/1167955</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kingsport Board of Education has cancelled its work session scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:53:56 -0400</pubDate>
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