SUBJECT: Kingsport City Schools Resume August 5th, 2024
DATE: August 2nd, 2024
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Kingsport City Schools resume Monday August 5th. Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through school zones. Reduce your speed and be alert for children that may run out in the roadway. School Crossing Guards will be present to assist children throughout various crosswalks. KPD reminds motorists that passing a stopped school bus with lights activated is a serious offense. KPD will have additional officers in the school zones to address any law violations.
Ross N Robinson and John Sevier Middle School drop off time begins at 7 AM with school beginning at 7:45 AM. Middle School dismisses at 2:45 PM.
Dobyns Bennett High School drop off time begins at 7 AM with school beginning at 7:30 AM. High School dismisses at 2:45 PM (Block) and 3:00 PM (Singleton).
Kingsport City Elementary School drop off time begins at 7:45 AM with school beginning at 8:30 AM. Elementary School dismisses at 3:30 PM.
Reduced Speed Zones (watch for signs with flashing lights) will operate on the following schedule:
Lynn Garden Dr. (Kennedy School Zone), W. Stone Dr./Donelson St. (Jackson School Zone), and Fairview Ave./Lake St. (Roosevelt School Zone) 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM, 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Midland Dr. (Palmer Center), 7:15 AM to 8:45 AM, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
E. Center St./Crescent Dr. (Saint Dominic’s School Zone), 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM (*Wednesday afternoon will operate from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM*). **This is a new reduced speed zone this school year**.
RELEASING OFFICER
Lieutenant Justin McConnell
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9499, Fax (423) 343-9749
JustinMcConnell@KingsportTN.gov
