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 .

05/28/2026

☀️ FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS START TODAY! ☀️

Kingsport City Schools is kicking off our Summer Meals program today, May 26th! We want to help keep our community's kids fueled, healthy, and happy all summer long.

Any child 18 and under can receive free breakfast and lunch!

Here are the details you need to know:

📌 WHERE: John Sevier Middle School
⏰ WHEN: Monday - Friday (Closed July 3rd)

Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Lunch: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📅 DATES: May 26 – July 10, 2026

🚗 LUNCH DELIVERY AVAILABLE! Lunch delivery is available to picnic at the following KCS schools:

Adams, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Lincoln, and Dobyns-Bennett.

📞 QUESTIONS? For delivery or any questions, please call us at 423-378-2434.

Help us spread the word! Share this post with your friends, family, and neighbors. 🍎🥦

Happening tomorrow!
05/28/2026

Happening tomorrow!

☀️ FREE BULK SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS! ☀️
Kingsport City Schools is helping keep kids fueled and healthy this summer with free bulk summer meal boxes! Any child 18 and under is eligible to receive a 7-day food bag or box.

Spread the word to your friends, family, and neighbors!

📌 WHERE: John Adams Elementary School
2727 Edinburgh Channel Rd, Kingsport, TN 37664

⏰ WHEN: Thursdays from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Dates: May 28 – July 9
May 28 ▪️June 4 June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2

⭐️Please note: Distribution will continue while supplies last.

📞 QUESTIONS? For more information, you can call 423-378-1403 or 423-378-4327.

City Schools

05/28/2026

Our Kingsport City Schools School Nutrition Services department is excited to once again offer Free Summer Meals for Kids! 🍏🥣🥦🍔

📅 May 26 - July 10, 2026
🕐 Monday - Friday (no weekends)
📍 John Sevier Middle School

🍽️ Breakfast: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
🍽️ Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

All children 18 and under eat FREE! Children must be present and enjoy meals on-site.🚗 Need meals delivered to another school location? Call (423) 378.2434 by 9:30 a.m. the same day.

📞 Call (423) 378.2434 for more information.

05/28/2026

Check out our June LIHEAP Outreach Schedule.

04/28/2026

Check out our May LIHEAP Outreach Schedule.

04/23/2026

Free Care for the Entire Community
Your health matters — and cost should never stand in the way. At the Healing Hands Health FREE Health Fair on April 23 & 24, every service we offer is completely FREE, and no insurance is required. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, overdue for a check up, or simply want to talk with a doctor, this event is here for you.

Free Services Available: • Medical Exams & Acute Visits (BP check, blood sugar, labs) • Sports Physicals (bring state form) • Mental Health Screenings & Consults • EKGs • Chest X Rays — Thursday only (by appointment)* • Prostate Exams • Pap Smears • Mammograms — Friday only* • Vaccines: COVID (both days), T dap, Flu, Hep A & B (Thursday only)* • Pharmacy Consults (bring your medication list) • Health Education & Resources • Narcan Training

*To schedule a mammogram, email [email protected].
Appointments required: 423 652 0260 ext 3
Register Online: https://www.healinghandshealth.org/health-fair
Spread the word — someone in your circle may need this free health event.
Presented by TVA • Sponsored by BTES & Tri City Door & Window, Inc.

04/23/2026
04/23/2026

😎Summer at the Boys & Girls Club! 😎
Summer is just around the corner and our Summer Program is here for kids and teens.
With all day care from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday, including breakfast, snack and lunch, fun games and activities that engage kids creativity and encourage a healthy lifestyle, we are a great place to drop your kids and teens off at while you work.
What's even better? We offer all of this for only $200 per kid for the ENTIRE SUMMER!
Don't let your kids miss out on a fun summer and register them for our Summer program today. You can find more information at kbgc.org/summerprogram.

04/08/2026

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations from city residents for its annual summer camp program.

In this program, your elementary and middle school-aged kids will participate in games, crafts, movie time, outdoor activities, sports and swimming trips throughout the summer.

The summer camp program is open to children ages 6-12 and will be held at the V.O. Dobbins Sr., Center (301 Louis Street). Participants must have completed kindergarten and turned 6 by September 1.

Breakfast and lunch are provided through the month of June and July (while supplies last). Children will need to pack a lunch and snack each day for the month of May. Participants are registered on a first come, first served basis. 🤸‍♀️🏀⛹️

To register - https://bit.ly/4kRzEhg

Read more here - https://www.kingsporttn.gov/kingsports-summer-camp-program-accepting-registrations-5/

02/28/2026

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400 Clinchfield Street
Kingsport, TN
37660

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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