ESS East Tennessee

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day!

Fun Fact! The current 50-star flag was designed by a 17-year-old student for a school project in 1958! He originally received a B-, but his grade was changed to an A after President Eisenhower chose his design.

06/10/2026

We are proud to recognize the outstanding substitute teachers in Hawkins county Schools who have worked 100 or more days this year! 👏 Your hard work, reliability, and care for our students do not go unnoticed. Thank you for being such an important part of our school family!

Glenda Davis
Heather Goins
Tondria Hunley
Libby Killebrew
Katie Kinsey
LeAnn Lipe
Lisa Morrisette
Mack Muir
April Simpson
Syble Trent
Shirley Vaughn

06/09/2026

Congratulations, Chelsey!

🎟️ Don't miss out on this month's exciting prizes! Work 5+ days in June for a chance to win. Check out our blog to see this month's prizes and the lucky winners of the May raffle!

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Just a little reminder: To ensure we support our team in each one of our partner districts, this raffle runs from August through June to align with varying school calendars.

06/08/2026

A special shoutout to the dedicated substitute teachers of Greene County Schools who reached 100+ days of service this school year! 🍎 Your commitment to our students, staff, and schools is truly appreciated. Thank you for stepping in and making an impact each day!

Catarina Agustin Mateo
Terri Aiken
Pamela Crabtree
Michele Delotto
Lorraine Fry
Barbara Gibson
Soctoria House
Kimberly Neas
Fatima Rojas
Sharon Smith

06/07/2026

🌊 Dive into !

It's never too early to start learning about our environment and how our actions impact ecosystems. During , we are bringing the sea into your homes to inspire curiosity and care for our blue planet.

Summer Break Teaching Tips:

Upcycle Ocean Crafts ♻️🎨
Turn egg cartons into jellyfish, paper plates into sea turtles, or use old magazines to create an ocean collage.

Host a Plastic-Free Lunch Challenge 🚫🥤
Encourage your kiddos to have lunch without single-use plastics. Track the results to show how small actions reduce pollution entering our oceans.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our amazing substitute teachers in Kingsport City Schools who worked 100 or more days this school year! 🎉 Your dedication, flexibility, and support make a difference in our schools every single day. Thank you for all you do!

Kyler Banks
Destiny Broyles
Grayson Byrd
Kristen Chastain
Jonathan Cleary
Cindy Coake
Lori Craft
Eric Deloach
Jennifer Dunn
Brielle Engle
Leonard Fox
Gabriel Harrell
Mishayla Hensley
Mieshia Horton
Jack Jeter
Brittany King
Alesia Kirby
Donna Lezak
John Mallick
Kimberley Marshall
Casey Osborne
Quindalyn Perry
Andy Riley
Terry Risner
Christina Russell
Cason Scarce
Lowanda Shelton
William Sitz
Danyelle Starling
Pamela Surratt
Peggy Trexler
Douglas Wagner
Kathy Wisner

06/05/2026

This World Environment Day, ESS is committed to fostering a sustainable future! 📚✨

We believe education is the key to creating change, and the right talent can lead the charge towards a greener planet.

💡 This summer, focus on actionable steps like reducing plastic waste, planting trees, and choosing sustainable habits.

🌲 Plant a tree
♻️ Recycle
🚲 Walk more

Together, we can make every action count towards a better world!

What is one small step you are taking today to protect our environment? Share it in the comments below! 👇

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Greene County Assistant Director of Schools, Dr. Bill Ripley, on his retirement!

It has truly been a joy partnering with Dr. Ripley over the years. We will greatly miss not only his support and professionalism, but also all of his wonderful stories that he would share with each time we would visit.

Thank you, Dr. Ripley, for your years of service and commitment. Wishing you a happy, relaxing, and well-deserved retirement!

05/29/2026

🏆 Big Congratulations to Our ESS Sullivan County Schools Substitute Teachers of the Year! 🏆

Please join us in celebrating Kaitlyn Bass, Jacalyn Brown, and Ashley Price for being named the 2026 Substitute Teachers of the Year!

Whether they are covering a class on short notice or building lasting connections with students, their commitment to education never goes unnoticed.

Thank you for going above and beyond for our students and staff! We are so proud to have you on our ESS team. Well deserved! 👏🎉

05/25/2026

We love this! Thank you Greene County School System for recognizing and rewarding our substitutes too for all of their hard work! Congratulations to everyone!