Kingsport City Schools Homeless Education Program

Kingsport City Schools Homeless Education Program The act states that a child or youth is considered homeless if he or she lacks "a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence."

The KCS Homeless Education Program's purpose is to promote the identification, enrollment, retention, and educational success of children and youth experiencing homelessness--focusing on their school needs while connecting families to local resources. Kingsport City Schools Homeless Education Program serves students who qualify for assistance under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Title

IX, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). HOMELESS CHILDREN ARE THOSE WHO...
*Temporarily live with relatives or friends because they have nowhere else to go (typically due to a loss of housing or economic hardship). This is referred to as living "doubled up."
*Live in shelters such as SAFE House, Hope Haven, Salvation Army, the Safe Place Program at Link House, and Family Promise of Greater Kingsport.
*Live in motels, abandoned buildings, cars, tents or on the streets.
*Run away or are thrown out of their parent's home.
*Live in housing not fit for habitation (i.e. the lack of electricity or water for an extended period of time). KCS Homeless Education Program provides services such as...
*Assistance with immediate school enrollment (even when parents/unaccompanied youth lack certain records typically required for enrollment)
*Zoning exemptions for students to remain in the school of origin when it is in their best interest
*Providing transportation assistance to and from the school of origin
*Providing needed school supplies
*Connecting families to agencies and resources to help meet basic needs--such as food, shelter/housing, clothing, and medical care
*Providing information to parents/guardians and unaccompanied youth regarding the children's education rights as homeless individuals and the resources available to them

For more information, please go to https://www.k12k.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=345735&type=d&pREC_ID=753931 .

08/02/2026
08/02/2026

The countdown is on! 🥳 Our first day of school for students in Grades K-9 is Monday, August 3, 2026 and Grades 10-12 start back on Tuesday, August 4! 🎉 We can't wait to see all of those smiling faces next week! 💚

Find all of the ⭐️Back-to-School⭐️ information you need to kick off the school year:

➡️Approved School Calendar
➡️Back to School Events
➡️Bus Routes
➡️Class Schedules & Teacher Assignment dates
➡️Info for Pre-K & Kindergarten Families
➡️Menus
➡️ParentSquare & StudentSquare Information
➡️School Hours
➡️School Supply Lists and more!

Back to School information ​➡️​ tinyurl.com/KCSback2school ​😃​🏫​📚​💻​✏️​🔬​🍏​

08/02/2026

📢 REMINDER 📢 As we mentioned earlier this month, we've launched ParentSquare - your new one-stop communication platform for everything Kingsport City Schools! 🎉

Beginning this school year, ParentSquare will bring district, school, classroom, athletics, and activity communication together in ONE easy-to-use website/app (so no need for multiple apps for different schools, teams, activities, etc.). Families can receive important updates by email, text message, phone call, or app notification.

With ParentSquare, families can:
📱 Receive school and district announcements
💬 Communicate securely with teachers and school staff
🌎 Receive automatic translations in your preferred language
📅 View calendar events and respond to invitations
📄 Access forms, documents, and permission slips
🚌 Receive attendance and other important notifications
🙋 Sign up for volunteer opportunities and school activities
📲StudentSquare companion app for students in grades 6-12

Download the ParentSquare app from the App Store or Google Play, or parentsquare.com.

➡➡➡Be sure your contact information is up to date in Aspen so you don't miss important communications.⬅⬅⬅

Training and support materials are available on the district website:

k12k.com → Families → ParentSquare App
k12k.com → Students → StudentSquare App

We look forward to using ParentSquare to make communication between KCS schools and families more simple, more convenient, and more accessible than ever before.

07/26/2026

🍎📦 FOOD FOR ALL 📦🍎

Families can pick up FREE weekly meal boxes containing seven breakfasts and seven lunches for children ages 18 and under in Kingsport on July 16, 23, and 30th!

📍John Adams Elementary School
🗓 July 16, 23, 30
⏰10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Thank you, Greater Kingsport Family YMCA for supporting our students and their families. 💚💚💚

🎨: YMCA

07/26/2026

We can't believe it, but ready or not, the 2026-2027 school year is only a few weeks away! 🤩 If you’re already getting a head start on Back-to-School planning, we’ve got you covered.

Our first day of school for students in Grades K-9 is Monday, August 3, 2026 and Grades 10-12 start back on Tuesday, August 4! 🎉

Find all of the ⭐️Back-to-School⭐️ information you need to kick off the school year:

➡️Approved School Calendar
➡️Back to School Events
➡️Bus Routes
➡️Class Schedules & Teacher Assignment dates
➡️Info for Pre-K & Kindergarten Families
➡️Menus
➡️ParentSquare & StudentSquare Information
➡️School Hours
➡️School Supply Lists and more!

Back to School information ​➡️​ tinyurl.com/KCSback2school ​😃​🏫​📚​💻​✏️​🔬​🍏​

07/26/2026

✨Save the Date! ✨The Sullivan County Health Department will host a Summer Check-Ups event at their Kingsport location on Tuesday, July 28th from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Children can receive vaccines and physicals (not sports physicals).

Please call (423) 279.2777 for additional information and costs associated for care.

07/26/2026

✨Give your girl a place to learn, lead, and thrive after school!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Girls Inc. After School Program!

For just $50 per semester, girls will enjoy a safe, supportive environment filled with homework help, hands-on activities, healthy snacks, leadership development, and fun with friends all while being inspired to be Strong, Smart, and Bold. 💪🧠❤️

📅 After-School program begins on Monday, August 10. (We are closed August 3-7 for staff training)
✨ Registration Fee: $50 per semester
💳 Payment is due at the time of registration to reserve your girl's spot.

Spaces are limited, so don't wait! Register today and join us for another incredible semester at Girls Inc.

Register today: https://girlsinckpt.org/sign-up

07/26/2026

The Kingsport Area Transit Service is once again offering half-price Dial-A-Ride ticket books for $12.00 (which includes 24 tickets per book) for the week of July 27-31. 🚌

The KATS Dial-A-Ride van service is for individuals who reside within the city limits. This service is an affordable, reliable, safe and efficient way for Kingsport residents to travel to numerous destinations within the city.

For more information about the promotion, please visit - https://www.kingsporttn.gov/kats-to-offer-half-price-dial-a-ride-ticket-books/

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