Holston Middle School

Holston Middle School is located in Blountville, Tennessee across the street from Northeast State Technical Community College. It has 6th through 8th grade with about 500 students annually. The two feeder elementary schools are Indian Springs and Holston Elementary Schools. The building complex also holds Holston Elementary School. The school's mascot is the eagle.

History

Holston Middle School originated as a one-room school in 1885 and it was known as Holston Institute. The name institute was considered an honor because it designated a school of higher learning. Students from Gate City, Big Stone Gap, Mendota, and other areas of Virginia and Kentucky attended and was also a boarding facility for those who needed to be boarded. Building programs in 1911, 1915, 1931 and 1954 were necessary to accommodate the growing community. The school became known as Holston High and Elementary school until 1968 when Central High School was completed. The school then became known as Holston Elementary and Junior High School.

In 1979, Sullivan County was active in renovating and building new schools. Much of the Holston building was condemned as a fire hazard and therefore it was decided to move to a new location. The existing duplex building housing both the middle school and the elementary school was completed in January 1980. It is handicapped accessible, with the middle school occupying one wing and the elementary school the other. Middle School student population averages around 450 students in grades 6th through 8th.

Sports

The school has a variety of sports including football, volleyball, basketball, track, cross-country, baseball and softball. Students are allowed to participate in sports except for 6th graders which can only participate in track and cross-country.

Administration

William Miller- Principal, Janie McNew- Asst. Principal, Michele Wright- Guidance Counselor, Katie Cross Secretary, and Emma Norris- Bookkeeper.

Blountville 6th grade Students

On January 26, 2007, It was announced that the Blountville Middle School 6th grade students would be moved to Holston for the remainder of the school year. On January 29, an orientation was held at Holston. The next day, all 180 6th graders were moved to Holston. It was announced April 5 that Blountville students may return to Blountville in August if building work is completed. But, Larry Hall(principal of BMS)said that most likely 6th graders would attend the first semester at Holston and return to Blountville for the remainder of the school year and for good. The Blountville 6th graders did return to their school starting 2nd semester.