News - Knox County Schools

KCS Elementary School Recognized as National Gold Star School®

Brickey-McCloud Elementary School has been named a 2026 National Gold Star School® by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)–and is the only school in Tennessee to receive the recognition in the award’s inaugural year.

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South-Doyle JROTC to represent Tennessee in National Memorial Day Parade

South-Doyle JROTC has been selected to represent the state of Tennessee in the 2026 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C., an honor reserved for only a small number of units across the country.

KCS Students Earn National Merit Scholarships

Knox County Schools students are among the recipients of prestigious 2026 National Merit Scholarships awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation, recognizing exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and potential for success in college.

Hands-on Learning Takes Knox County Students to World Robotics Stage

South-Doyle High and L&N STEM Academy are representing Knox County Schools at the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, competing against nearly 600 teams from around the world! Through hands-on engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving, students say robotics is helping them explore future career pathways and prepare for life beyond high school.

Powell Students Go the Extra Mile for Operation Hero’s Hill

Through the 865 Academies and Career and Technical Education programs, are helping end veteran homelessness through Operation Hero’s Hill while gaining real-world skills. A group of Powell High students are taking it a step further in an after-school externship with skilled-trade mentors.

Engineering Learning Across Knox County Schools

This Engineering Week, KCS is highlighting how students are building problem-solving skills through hands-on learning at the district’s STEM-designated schools

2026 Teacher of the Year District Winners

KCS Honors Teachers and Principals of the Year

Nearly 200 teachers and principals from across Knox County Schools were honored Tuesday evening at the annual KCS Teacher of the Year banquet, held at the Knoxville Convention Center.