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 Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, national origin, disability, age (40 and over), special education status, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or genetic information in provision of educational opportunities, programs, activities, or employment opportunities/benefits. The Sevier County School System provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  

• Inquiries, questions, or complaints related to students or disabilities should be referred to your principal or to the Director of Student Services and ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator: Mr. Tony Ogle, (865) 453-4671, 226 Cedar Street, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862.
• Inquiries, questions or complaints related to Title IX (sex/gender discrimination) matters should be referred to Dr. Whit Helton and issues related to Title VI (race, color, or national origin discrimination) matters should be referred to Mr. Tony Stinnett at 865-453-4671, 226 Cedar Street, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862.
• Inquiries, questions or complaints related to employees should be referred to your principal or to the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services: Mr. Tony Ogle, (865) 453-4671, 226 Cedar Street, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. If you have questions or concerns regarding any of the above, please call the main office at 865-453-4671.
• The Sevier County Board of Education is committed to taking immediate action to eliminate harassment on the basis of disability, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. The Sevier County Board of Education does not tolerate harassment on the basis of disability. Students and school personnel who believe that they have been subjected to harassment on the basis of disability are encouraged to report the harassment to the school district. Those students, parents, and school personnel who believe they have been subjected to harassment on the basis of disability are encouraged to contact their principal or the Director of Student Services and ADA/Section 504/Title II Coordinator, Mr. Tony Ogle, (865) 453-4671, 226 Cedar Street, Sevierville, Tennessee 37862. Those students or employees who have been found to engage in acts of harassment on the basis of disability will be promptly disciplined up to and including suspension and/or dismissal. Students, parents, and school personnel are encouraged to work together to prevent harassment on the basis of disability. 

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.