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Welcome to Sequoyah Elementary School
Sequoyah Elementary is committed to providing an outstanding education for more than 500 students in the Bearden area. We are an elementary school that offers resources including rigorous academic education as well as arts education and extracurricular activities.
SES Boys XC 5th in State!
The 2025 SES Boy's Varsity Team got 5th place in the State Cross Country Meet! Great Job Thunderbirds!
Sequoyah Recognized for Excellence in Civics Education
Sequoyah Elementary received the Tennessee Governor's Civic Seal for the 2024-2025 school year for placing a strong emphasis on teaching American History and civic principles.
A team of teachers collaborated to complete the 5 criteria that demonstrated activities focused on civics. These lessons took place in Social Studies, Music, and Core X across several grade levels.
2019 Blue Ribbon School
Sequoyah Elementary School Administration and Knox County Schools are proud to share that Sequoyah Elementary School has been designated as a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School as Exemplary High Performing. This prestigious designation is awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes outstanding K-12 public and non-public schools. In identifying several hundred outstanding schools annually, the program celebrates school excellence, turn around stories, and closing subgroup achievement gaps. The award is both a high aspiration and a potent resource of practitioner knowledge. Sequoyah Elementary is only one of six schools in the State of Tennessee to receive this designation for the 2019 school year.
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I have made many great friends at Sequoyah. The teachers help me learn each day. Jacob, Grade 3
Sequoyah is a family. Teachers work together to bring out the best in our students, and our students have a helpful heart to encourage their peers be their best. Mrs. Clark, Library