At tonight’s board meeting, Upward Bound Advisor Mr. Brandon Honaker recognized students from Richlands High School and Tazewell High School who attended the Educational Opportunity Association Student Leadership Conference in Minnesota. Pictured from left to right are: Principal Vencill, Carlie Hensley, Kaleigh Johann, Charleigh Butcher, Kullin Alston, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Honaker. Not pictured is River Alston.
Tonight our hearts are heavy as we remember our Supervisor of Technology, Randy Mullins, at this evening’s school board meeting.His dedication, leadership, and kindness left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of working with him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. 💛🇺🇸
We would like to wish Makenzie Phipps the best of luck on #TeamSnoop! We are so proud to have a former student from our school district competing on The Voice! 🎤
If you missed her performance last night you can watch HERE: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1775aAH4VB/?mibextid=wwXIfr
🚨 October 7, 2025 — There was an arrest outside Richlands High School. The individual never entered the building and was not found with any weapons. Authorities responded quickly, and there was no direct threat to students or staff.
View this month's Health Services Newsletter HERE: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3638/TCPS/6074467/Health_Services_October_2025_Newsletter__1_.pdf
🚍 We're Hiring Bus Drivers! 🚍
📞 Contact our Transportation Office for more information and to apply.
📍 Call: 276-988-5511, ext. 1508
📞 Contact our Transportation Office for more information and to apply.
📍 Call: 276-988-5511, ext. 1508
The School Nutrition Department is eagerly seeking individuals for our substitute roster. Individuals interested in applying can pick up an application packet at the Central Office or download a copy at the following link: https://docs.isitesoftware.com/snaf-assets%2Fdistrict%2Ftazewellcps%2Ffiles%2FEmployment%20application%20as%20of%2010-25-22.pdf
Substitutes are currently needed for each school day. Working hours can be either a 4 or 6 hour shift. If you are looking for a rewarding experience, School Nutrition Programs provide nutritionally balanced meals for students, ensuring they receive the food and nourishment needed to support their health, attendance, and academic achievement throughout the school day.
🎉 Congratulations to Tyler Howard for winning 1st place in the Virginia State Fair SkillsUSA Masonry Competition in Doswell, VA! 🏆 👏 A big shoutout as well to Jacobie Perkins and Tobias Smith for earning 2nd place! They are instructed by Mr. Robert “Spot” Steele! We are so proud of all of you! 🧱
Tazewell Primary School hosted a Family Engagement Meeting on 9/23/25. Students participated in a Heartword Heroes themed reading journey. The children participated in a "Roll, Read, and Race" game, a "Sightword Scavenger Hunt," and a "Build, Stack, and Read" game using cups!
Tazewell County Public Schools hosted a District Family Engagement Meeting on 9/25/25 at Springville Elementary School. Parents participated in a "Harvesting Success: Growing Readers and Learners" themed event. They learned about the Title I program, VLA, our new reading and intervention series, and participated in a hands-on readers theater to demonstrate how learning can be fun and engaging for all!
Tazewell Intermediate School hosted a Family Engagement Meeting on 9/23/25. Students participated in an outer space-themed reading journey, reading and solving various problems in order to find the spaceship codes they needed to return from their adventures!
🚨 Early Dismissal Notice – Abbs Valley Elementary School
Due to a propane leak in the building at Abbs Valley Elem., students who attend there will be released at 10:30 AM today.
All students have been relocated to:
Christ First United Methodist Church
📍 6972 Abbs Valley Road, Bluefield, VA 24605
Parents and buses may pick up students at that location.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Richlands Elementary School had a Family Engagement Meeting on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Over 340 parents and students attended. Students solved problems with the interactive Lu, played educational games, received books and materials for them to use at home with family, and frolicked in the foam from the foam machine.
Each school will send home consent forms and parent letters for the flu clinics. You may also see your school nurse for the consent forms. Consent forms must be returned by students and staff by October 15th.
We’re asking all TCPS students, faculty, and staff to wear gold on Friday, September 19, 2025, to show support for children battling cancer. 💛
Let’s come together to raise awareness and make a difference.
#GoGold #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #TCPSCares
Let’s come together to raise awareness and make a difference.
#GoGold #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #TCPSCares
The Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17th at 4 p.m. in the Student Center at Tazewell County Career and Technical Center.
🇺🇸 Today we remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
We will never forget the courage of first responders, the strength of survivors, and the unity of our nation in the days that followed. 🕯️❤️🤍💙
Richlands Area:
Bus 77 will not run today.
Bus 76 will pick up from 6715 Wardell Road to Midway Road including Airport Road. Bus 15 will pick up from Midway Road to Ascue Road.
View this month's Health Services newsletter at the link below!
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3638/TCPS/6024554/September_2025_Health_Services_Newsletter.pdf
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3638/TCPS/6024554/September_2025_Health_Services_Newsletter.pdf
Thank you to the TCCTC carpentry students for building steps up to the press platform for Graham High School! It will make a big difference for football games and field events. 🎉🏈🎤