Carter County Board of Education: School Calendar & Office

Carter County Schools, Tennessee

Carter County Board of Education: School Calendar, Office, Meetings, Agendas and Parent Links

This Carter County Board of Education guide helps families, seniors, students, staff, job applicants and residents quickly find the correct Carter County Schools information in Tennessee: district calendars, 2025-2026 calendar, 2026-2027 calendar, Board of Education office, phone numbers, board members, meeting schedule, agendas, TSBA policy manual, archived meetings, special called meeting notices, Skyward, ClassLink, new student registration, employment, bus garage, lunch menu, Pre-K, schools, maps and official links.

386 Highway 91Official footer address
423-547-4000Main district phone
2026-2027District calendar section
TSBAPolicy manual route
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What Do You Need From Carter County Schools Today?

Most people searching โ€œCarter County Board of Educationโ€ need one practical result: the school calendar, central office phone, board member list, meeting agenda, policy manual, Skyward login, new student registration, employment application, bus route help or school contact. Use the quick cards below, then read the short notes before calling, visiting, applying or relying on a calendar date.

Important state note: This page focuses on Carter County Schools in Tennessee at carterk12.org. Carter County Schools in Kentucky uses a different website, calendar, office address and phone number.
Fast answer

Carter County Board of Education Quick Answer

The official Carter County Board of Education page for Tennessee is inside the Carter County Schools website. Use the Board of Education page for board members, board meeting schedule, agendas, school board policies, archived meetings and announcements about special called meetings or board retreats.

The district Contact Us page lists the main phone as 423-547-4000. The current district footer lists Carter County Schools at the Workforce Development Complex, 386 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Some older pages or meeting notices may reference other Carter County school locations, so verify before driving.

Best first move: Use carterk12.org first for live-changing items such as school calendar changes, special called meetings, board agendas, Skyward access, job postings, bus garage questions and inclement weather notices.
At a glance

Carter County Board of Education Contact, Calendar and Meeting Facts

These quick facts help users confirm the correct Tennessee district before using a calendar, calling an office, entering student information or attending a meeting.

๐Ÿ›๏ธDistrictCarter County SchoolsTennessee
๐Ÿ“Office386 Highway 91Elizabethton, TN 37643
โ˜Ž๏ธPhone423-547-4000Main district phone
๐Ÿ“…CalendarDistrict Calendars2025-2026 and 2026-2027 sections
๐Ÿ“„RecordsAgenda + policiesBOE page and TSBA policy manual
Source check: Official pages checked include Carter County Schools home, Board of Education, District Calendars, Calendar, Contact Us, Human Resources, Schools, Skyward, New Student Registration, Inclement Weather Day Information, Lunch Menu, Public Notices and the TSBA Carter County Board of Education Policy Manual link.
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What This Carter County Board of Education Guide Covers

Avoid wrong district

Which Carter County Board of Education Do You Mean?

Search results for Carter County Board of Education often mix Tennessee and Kentucky. This page focuses on Carter County Schools in Tennessee, with the official website carterk12.org, main phone 423-547-4000 and district footer address at 386 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

If you meanOffice clueOfficial site clue
Carter County Schools TennesseeElizabethton, TN / 423-547-4000carterk12.org
Carter County Schools KentuckyGrayson, KY / 606-474-6696cartercountyschools.org
County government schools pageMay show older or secondary address informationUse the school district site before relying on details.
Why it matters: The calendar, board members, meetings, registration portal, employment page, transportation contacts and office phone are different by state.
Office and contact

Carter County Board of Education Office Address, Phone and Department Numbers

The official Carter County Schools site lists the district at the Workforce Development Complex, 386 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN 37643. The Contact Us page lists the main phone as 423-547-4000. Use this as the first route when you need general district office help.

NeedOfficial phone routeUse it for
Main district office423-547-4000General routing, office questions and department help.
Bus Garage423-547-4052Bus route or transportation questions.
Technology423-547-4022Technology, device or district system help.
Human Resources423-547-4023Employment, applications and HR routing.
Special Education423-547-4013Private student support and special education questions.
Food Services423-547-2402Menus, meals and nutrition questions.
CTE423-547-4044Career and technical education questions.
Visit caution: The district footer address, older county pages and meeting notices may show different Carter County school locations. Call first if you need a specific board meeting room, department or appointment.
School calendar

Carter County School Calendar, 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 District Calendar

The official District Calendars page lists 2025-2026 Calendar and 2026-2027 Calendar sections. The separate Calendar page also shows a 2025-2026 district calendar PDF. Use the official district calendar page instead of a copied social post or screenshot.

Calendar information can change after board action, weather decisions or special called meetings. The Board of Education page includes announcements about special called meetings tied to calendar changes, including a February 2026 notice about Presidentsโ€™ Day school calendar change. Recheck the official calendar before planning childcare, travel, work leave, exams, graduation events or transportation.

District calendars

Use for school-year planning, holidays, no-school days and official approved calendar documents.

Calendar changes

Board action or weather may change the calendar. Verify before relying on an old PDF.

School-level events

Use each school site for local events, graduation updates, athletics and daily notices.

Weather days

Use inclement weather guidance and official announcements during remote/virtual or closure days.

Meetings

Carter County Board Meetings, Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Special Called Notices

The Board of Education page includes a 2026 Board Schedule image, agenda links and announcements for board retreats and special called meetings. Some 2025 and 2026 meeting notices on the page list 139 Keenburg Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643 as the meeting location, while other retreats list different locations.

Because the schedule is partly posted as an image and special called meetings can be added, do not rely on a past date or a screenshot. Check the board page, public notices, agenda link and district news before attending or preparing public comments.

Meeting needBest official routePractical note
Regular scheduleBoard of Education pageCheck the 2026 Board Schedule image and current announcements.
AgendaAgenda link on Board pageThe board page links individual agenda documents when posted.
Special called meetingAnnouncements sectionSpecial called meetings may have unique time, location and purpose.
Policy questionTSBA policy manualUse official policy language for rules and governance questions.
Board members

Carter County Board Members and Director of Schools

The official Board of Education page lists 2025-2026 board members and district roles. Recheck the official page before contacting or publishing names because membership, district seats and leadership roles can change.

Chairwoman

Terry Hubbard is listed as Chairwoman, 7th District.

Vice-Chairman

Keith Bowers is listed as Vice-Chairman, 1st District.

Members

Nancy Renee Lewis, Tony Garland, Jeremiah Tolley, Gary Oaks and Danny Ward are listed as board members, with the 8th District shown as vacant on the official page.

District roles

Amanda Scalf is listed as Board Secretary and Dr. Brandon Carpenter is listed as Director of Schools.

Policies and records

Carter County Board Policies, Archived Meetings and Public Notices

The Board of Education page links the Carter County Board of Education Policy Manual through TSBA. Use the policy manual for official language about board operations, students, employees, attendance, conduct, public participation, finance and district procedures.

The Board of Education page also includes archived meeting information and announcements. Use archived meeting notices for past context, but use the current Board page and Public Notices page for live meeting decisions.

Record-use warning: A past meeting notice is not a current schedule. A policy summary is not the full policy. Use official documents before making formal requests, public comments or legal interpretations.
Schools

Carter County Schools: Campus Links and School-Level Help

The district website links Carter County Online Academy and school sites including Central Elementary, Cloudland Elementary, Cloudland High School, Hampton Elementary, Hampton High School, Happy Valley Elementary, Happy Valley Middle, Happy Valley High School, Hunter Elementary, Unaka Elementary, Unaka High School and Valley Forge Elementary.

Question typeBest first placeWhy
Attendance or pickupYour childโ€™s school officeDaily student matters are handled fastest at the school.
School eventIndividual school websiteCampus events may not appear on the district calendar immediately.
Teacher contactSchool site or officeSchool staff can route classroom questions correctly.
Board policyBOE policy manualPolicies are district-level governance documents.
Parent tools

Skyward, ClassLink, New Student Registration, Lunch Menu and Parent Links

The Carter County Schools navigation links Skyward, ClassLink, New Student Registration, Students & Families, lunch menu, parent resources, student supports and inclement weather information. Use district-linked routes before entering student credentials or uploading personal information.

Portal

Skyward

Use the district-linked Skyward route for student and family information access.

Open Skyward
Registration

New Student Registration

Use the official online enrollment route before submitting student information.

Open Registration
Meals

Lunch Menu

Use the Nutrislice route linked by the district for lunch menu planning.

Open Lunch Menu
Login safety rule: Parent and student portals contain private information. Do not enter passwords on a page that is not linked from carterk12.org or your school.
Employment

Carter County Schools Jobs, Human Resources, Salary Schedules and Applications

The Human Resources page links Apply Now, current employee resources, employment applications, salary schedules, harassment/discrimination/grievance information and employee resources. It lists Dr. Diana Bowers as Assistant Superintendent and Director of Human Resources with phone 423-547-8350.

If you searched for Carter County Schools jobs, substitute handbook, teacher application, salary schedule, employee handbook or employment verification, start from the official HR page. Use the linked Apply Now route instead of an old job listing or third-party copy.

1

Open Human Resources

Start on the official HR page to find current Carter County Schools application resources.

2

Use Apply Now

Use the district-linked employment system for current openings and applications.

3

Check salary schedules

The HR page groups salary schedule information with employee and application resources.

4

Verify before submitting

Job postings can close or change. Confirm the official route before sending documents.

Weather and bus help

Inclement Weather, Remote/Virtual Days, Transportation and Bus Garage

The district navigation links Inclement Weather Day Information, Virtual/Remote Day Info and Students & Families resources. For bus questions, the Contact Us page lists the Bus Garage phone as 423-547-4052.

During winter weather, flooding, school closure or remote learning days, check official district announcements, the district website, school pages and official social media before relying on neighbor posts or old closure screenshots.

Bus tip: Have your childโ€™s school, grade, route concern, address and callback number ready before calling the bus garage.
Video

Carter County Schools Video and Board-Related Viewing

A clearly verified Carter County Schools BOE meeting video channel was not found on the official district page during this check. However, Carter County Schools appears in public education video records such as Tennessee State Board accountability hearing content. For official Carter County Board of Education meeting actions, use the district Board of Education page, agendas, policies and public notices first.

Related Carter County Schools Accountability Hearing Video

This video is related to Carter County Schools accountability hearing content. It is not a substitute for official Carter County BOE agendas, minutes or policies.

Map

Map to Carter County Schools Office and Common BOE Meeting Location

The current district footer lists Carter County Schools at the Workforce Development Complex, 386 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Some Board announcements reference meetings at 139 Keenburg Road, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Confirm the specific meeting notice before traveling.

Carter County Schools Office

Use for district office planning. Call first if you need a specific department or appointment.

Common BOE Meeting Address in Notices

Several special called meeting notices reference 139 Keenburg Road. Verify current meeting location first.

FAQs

Carter County Board of Education FAQs

What is the official Carter County Board of Education website?

For Carter County Schools in Tennessee, the official website is carterk12.org. Use the Board of Education page for board members, meeting schedule, agendas, policies, archived meetings and announcements.

Open official BOE page

Is this Carter County Tennessee or Carter County Kentucky?

This guide focuses on Carter County Schools in Tennessee. Carter County Schools Kentucky uses a different website, district calendar, office address and phone number.

What is the Carter County Schools main phone number?

The Contact Us page lists the main phone as 423-547-4000.

Call 423-547-4000

Where is the Carter County Schools office?

The official district footer lists Carter County Schools at the Workforce Development Complex, 386 Highway 91, Elizabethton, TN 37643.

Open office map

Where can I find the Carter County school calendar?

Use the District Calendars page. It lists 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 calendar sections.

Open District Calendars

Where are Carter County BOE meeting schedules and agendas posted?

Use the Board of Education page. It contains board members, meeting schedule and agenda information, school board policies, archived meetings and announcements.

Open BOE page

Where can I find Carter County Board policies?

The official Board of Education page links to the Carter County Board of Education Policy Manual hosted through TSBA.

Open policy manual

Who are the Carter County Board of Education members?

The official page lists Terry Hubbard, Nancy Renee Lewis, Tony Garland, Jeremiah Tolley, Keith Bowers, Gary Oaks and Danny Ward, with the 8th District shown as vacant on the checked page. Recheck the official page before quoting current roles.

Open board member list

Who is the Carter County Director of Schools?

The Board of Education page lists Dr. Brandon Carpenter as Director of Schools.

Open official BOE page

Where is Carter County Skyward login?

Use the Skyward link from the official district website. Do not enter parent or student login details on random search-result pages.

Open Skyward

How do I register a new student in Carter County Schools?

Use the official New Student Registration link from the district website, which opens the Carter County Schools online enrollment route.

Open New Student Registration

Where do I apply for Carter County Schools jobs?

Use the Human Resources page and the official Apply Now route. The HR page also links salary schedules and employment resources.

Open Human Resources

What is the Carter County bus garage phone number?

The Contact Us page lists the Bus Garage phone as 423-547-4052.

Call 423-547-4052

Where can I find Carter County lunch menus?

The district links lunch menus through Nutrislice from the Students & Families navigation.

Open lunch menu

Which schools are in Carter County Schools?

The district links Carter County Online Academy and schools including Central Elementary, Cloudland Elementary, Cloudland High, Hampton Elementary, Hampton High, Happy Valley Elementary, Happy Valley Middle, Happy Valley High, Hunter Elementary, Unaka Elementary, Unaka High and Valley Forge Elementary.

Open schools page

Editorial disclaimer: This independent guide helps users find official Carter County Schools Tennessee and Carter County Board of Education resources faster. It does not replace official district announcements, school calendar updates, board meeting notices, agendas, policies, archived meeting records, registration instructions, Skyward access, employment postings, bus garage updates, inclement weather decisions, school-level notices or private student record procedures. Always verify live information on carterk12.org before attending a meeting, submitting documents, applying for a job, relying on a calendar date or sharing student information.
Final summary

Best Way to Use This Carter County Board of Education Guide

For Carter County Schools in Tennessee, start with the official district website at carterk12.org. Use District Calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 calendar information, the Board of Education page for board members, meeting schedule, agendas and policies, Contact Us for department phone numbers, Skyward for student information, New Student Registration for enrollment and Human Resources for jobs.

For private student matters, start with the school or correct department rather than public board comments. For calendar changes, special called meetings or inclement weather, recheck the district website and official notices because old screenshots can become outdated quickly.