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Scott High School Principal Jeremy Hamby would like to announce the Scott High School Class of 2023 Top Academic Students.

The Class of 2023 is the twelfth graduating class to complete the school’s honors program, which includes three main criteria for recognition: coursework, achievement, and service learning. Each of the top academic students has completed a very strategic honors program that highlights achievement and acceleration in today’s high school studies. Each student has completed honors coursework in math, English, science, and social studies. They have taken additional advanced math and science courses as well as participating in multiple dual enrollment courses. Each of the 18 students has a grade point average exceeding 4.0 and will graduate with 21-24 college credit hours. In order to qualify for top academic honors, each student was also required to achieve a level of college readiness on the ACT and complete 20 hours of community service during their senior year.

Great Dane Donation To Museum Of Scott County

Thank you Great Dane for your $2,500 contribution to the Museum of Scott County and toward our efforts to create a hands-on experience for students with the upcoming CTE STEM Center located in the Museum Complex.

Pictured L to R: Ron Jones & Jon Fletcher, Great Dane, Chad Patton, Museum of Scott County Director, and Jeremy Hamby, SHS Principal

2023-2024 Josetta Griffith Mini Grant

The FNB Mini-Grant Program for 2023-24 is funded with $50,000.00. The deadline for applying is 3/31/23 Funding will be awarded this spring. This will give you time to order supplies and be ready to implement your project at the beginning of next school year.

Mini-Grant application files may be downloaded from here:

2023-24 Mini-Grant Application Files

Scott High Seniors - Balfour Graduation Supplies ~ 2023

We at Balfour are excited to enter into a normal school year and to be a part of your amazing accomplishments. This communication is to update Parents and Seniors concerning ordering Graduation Cap/Gown/Tassel unit.

Third Grade Promotion Faqs

The Tennessee Department of Education has provided a "Frequently Asked Questions" document in regards to the "Third Grade Retention Law" as its commonly called. The link to that document is below:

Third Grade Promotion FAQs

Affordable Connectivity Program

What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.

You are likely eligible if your household’s income is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line, or if you or someone you live with currently receives a government benefit like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch (The Scott County Schools are CEP and all students receive free lunches).

Museum Update - 8/8/2022

We regretfully announce that the 2022 Heritage Festival will not occur this Fall. Our staff and students look forward to this event every year, and we are dedicated to its return. Our new staff is working hard to return the Museum of Scott County to a hands-on experience that the whole community can be proud of once again. We will assess the progress in January and decide on a Spring Festival or a return next fall. We will be opening the museum grounds and activities in phases throughout the year. Please check our social media accounts and website for updates on progress. If you have any further questions, please call 423-701-0168 or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Chad Patton, Director
Museum of Scott County

2023 East Tennessee Superintendent of the Year


At Thursday night's School Board Meeting, Dr. Dale Lynch, Executive Director of the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents (TOSS), presented Director Bill Hall with the 2023 East Tennessee Superintendent of the Year award.

Congratulations Coach Hall!

Parent & Student Access To PowerSchool

Parent & Student Access to PowerSchool is Now Available!

Each student's report card has instructions on how to access that student's PowerSchool Student account. Also provided are instructions for parents on how to create their Parent Portal account. This information can be accessed through a normal web browser as well as mobile apps for both Students & Parents. (Parents will need to create their account on the Parent Portal website first before accessing the Parent App)

School Employees - Your PowerSchool Admin / Teacher accounts are not tied to the Parent Portal. You will still need to create a Parent account per the instructions on your child's grade card.

Links to the PowerSchool Mobile Apps

Each Mobile Apps Requires A District Code. Ours is: NHZN

PowerSchool Mobile (iTunes App Store) || PowerSchool Mobile (Google Play Store)

Community Eligibility Program

The Scott County Schools is participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current school year. If your children attend any of the schools in the Scott County School System, a reimbursable breakfast/lunch will be available to them at no charge. All students enrolled at a school may participate in the breakfast/lunch program at no charge to them.