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Calling all burger lovers and bow tie aficionados! Join us for a fun-filled evening at White Star Station , benefiting BCEF and celebrating Blount County Schools! Get ready to indulge in delicious burgers and show off your best bow tie.

Blount County Schools has been graduating students since 1867. We are proud to call ourselves a "school for everyone". Whether you're alumni, a Blount County parent, or a BCS champion, this event is a great place to come together and celebrate the impact Blount County Schools has on our great community. 

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enjoy a casual gathering with a touch of class. See you there!

Dress code: Cocktail with a touch of flair.

Bow Tie Award

Please join us in congratulating Tom Hatcher as the first Bow Tie Award recipient! As a dedicated community member and invaluable champion for Blount County Schools, we are proud to honor Mr. Hatcher at our upcoming event, the Bow Ties & Burgers Gala.

Presented by the Blount County Education Foundation, the Bow Tie Award is an opportunity to showcase excellence in Blount County Schools through alumni recognition. Recipients are chosen for their positive impact on their community. Their exemplary leadership, support, and service show how Blount County helped them learn, grow, and thrive.

BCS Alumni Awards

Congratulations to our 2024 Alumni Award Winners! Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2025 Alumni Award Winners. Join us at the Gala as we honor the 2024 and 2025 award winners.

Presented by Blount County Schools, Alumni Awards is a new program, recognizing outstanding alumni. Click the link below to find out more about this exciting new program and how you can help Blount County Schools share stories that make #BlountCountyStrong.

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