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KINGSPORT, TENN. – Before making a recommendation to the Kingsport Board of Education for adoption, the Kingsport City Schools textbook selection committee is considering Tennessee State Board of Education approved textbooks for grades K-12 Science.
The State Board of Education approved textbooks are available for review on the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) webpage, Online Samples. In addition, materials can be reviewed March 17-21, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Kingsport City Schools Administrative Support Center, 400 Clinchfield Street, Ste. 200. Reviews completed by the State Advisory Panelists, as well as public comments, and publisher comments from the state review process, can be found on the TDOE webpage, Public Comment.
Final textbook recommendations will be made to the Kingsport Board of Education on April 8, 2025. The Board has the responsibility to decide by vote which textbooks are approved for use in the district. The final adoption of school district textbooks is due to the Tennessee Department of Education by June 30, 2025.
Kingsport City Schools (KCS) is a student-focused, world-class public school district located in Kingsport, Tennessee, proudly serving students across Sullivan and Hawkins counties. The district comprises 13 schools, including a Pre-K facility, eight elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, a high school program of choice, and an alternative learning program. With a total enrollment exceeding 7,600 students, KCS is dedicated to fostering educational excellence, empowering student success, and ensuring all students are college and career ready. To learn more, visit www.k12k.com, tune in to WCSK 90.3 FM, The Voice of KCS, or contact the KCS Administrative Support Center at (423) 378.2100. Stay connected by following us on Facebook (@kcsdistrict), Instagram (@kcs__district), and YouTube (@kcs__district).
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