The vision of the Sevier County School System is for school to be a place where all stakeholders work collaboratively to provide an education where students value literacy, leave prepared to be productive individuals, and begin a journey for continued academic and social growth. Academic excellence is acquired through data-driven analysis, teacher expertise, and individualized instruction that promotes active engagement provided in an inclusive culture. 

The mission of the Sevier County School System is to provide a safe, inclusive learning environment and diverse educational opportunities for all students as reflected through data-driven analysis, to develop skills needed to graduate from high school and successfully enter post-secondary education and/or the work force. 

We believe that the Sevier County School System should be a place where policies, procedures, and practices are aligned to maximize student learning and promote the achievement of system goals. All students should have the following opportunities:

• To be safe and thrive in a culturally diverse environment.
• To have access to training in the latest technologies.
• To be motivated by highly qualified teachers to reach their full potential.
• To receive quality data-driven instruction that facilitates the use of resources beyond the classroom.
• To develop confidence and positive self-concepts through the collaboration of parents, staff, peers, and community members.
• To be exposed to a variety of quality learning experiences, rich in their diversity, that promote the development of academically motivated individuals.
• To develop skills necessary to enter the work force or to continue formal education.

The Sevier County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age or other protected classes under state or Federal law including, but not limited to, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Mr. Tony Ogle
226 Cedar Street Sevierville, Tennessee 37862
865-453-4671

Dr. Whit Helton
226 Cedar Street Sevierville, Tennessee 37862
865-453-4671

Mr. Tony Stinnett
226 Cedar Street Sevierville, Tennessee 37862
865-453-4671

Although every effort will be made to update the handbook on a regular basis, the Sevier County School System reserves the right to change this handbook and any content within, without notice, except as may be required by state and federal law. As a result, the online version of the handbook which can be found at www.sevier.org shall be the official version.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sevier County School System has been exploring different ways to provide services to all students. The District has worked with state and local agencies, including our local health department, to draft and implement guidelines moving forward regarding cleaning, screening, social distancing, etc. Though the District and its agents will work hard to implement and abide by our guidelines, we cannot guarantee an environment that is entirely free of COVID-19 related risks.  Please remember that these guidelines may change over time as the Sevier County Schools system receives different guidance from federal and/or state agencies.

When students return to schools for the fall semester, we must all understand that their attendance will require physical interaction with staff members, other students, and even our volunteers. Such interactions may pose some degree of risk to you, your child, and your family due to the COVID-19 pandemic.