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Parent & Students Virtual Learning Guidance

Click on the link below to access the ClassLink login page. ClassLink solves the problem of too many passwords, and too many files scattered about. It’s a one click single sign-on solution that gives students access to everything they need to learn, anywhere, with just one password.

  • Click on https://launchpad.classlink.com/kingsport and students can use their KCS login (see above) to access.
  • Once logged in, students can click any tile to access apps/websites without having to login multiple times.
 

If you are having trouble with your device (including issues with hardware or support logging in to your device), please contact the KCS Tech Services department at techservices@k12k.com or by calling (423) 378-8500.

If you are having issues with ClassLink, please contact Tech Services using the information above.  If you are attempting to access ClassLink, please use this link: https://launchpad.classlink.com/Kingsport  

Canvas is the Learning Management System (LMS) for Kingsport City Schools. Canvas offers a secure, online learning environment for teacher-created content and resources for grades K-12. Students can click the following link or access the login page under “Staff” then click “Canvas”:

  • Username: First 4 letters of student’s first name, middle initial and last name
    Example: Johnny Ryan Smith = johnrsmith
  • Password: First 3 letter of student’s last name and PowerSchool number
    Example: Johnny Ryan Smith PS# 123456 = smi123456
 

Click on the courses below to access Student & Parent Introductory Courses. Inside you can find brief courses that will help you familiarize yourself with Canvas and set families and students up for success.

 
If you are having trouble with your device (including issues with hardware or support logging in to your device), please contact the KCS Tech Services department at techservices@k12k.com or by calling (423) 378-8500.
 
If you have questions or issues related to Canvas, please message your teacher directly through Canvas. Additional support can be found by emailing canvashelp@k12k.com.

KCS Students have access to Google Apps for Education, with 6th-12th grade having access to Gmail for communication within KCS. These allow teachers and students to create, collaborate, and organize their learning in a simple and professional manner. Below are a few tools students use: