KCS Announcements

2021-2022 Administrative Appointments

Click to the headline to see the latest administrative appointments.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
A-E Principal Honored By MLK Commission

Knoxville's Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission held its Leadership Awards Luncheon on Thursday, and a KCS educator was among the honorees.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Outreach Specialist Boosts Spanish Communication

Patricia Robledo, a trailblazing entrepreneur and civil servant who immigrated to the United States at the age of 17, is putting her skills and experience to work on behalf of KCS students and families. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Karns High School Podcast Keeps Students Informed

Journalism students at Karns High School are using a new platform to help their classmates stay informed. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Planning Continues For High School Transformation

Stakeholders gathered at Cokesbury Church this month for a second round of master planning aimed at reimagining the high school experience in Knox County. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
New Officers Join
KCS Security Division

This year’s second class of KCS School Security Officer recruits took the Oath of Honor on November 30. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Vision Meeting Begins Effort To Reimagine High School

Students, educators, business executives and other community leaders gathered on Oct. 20 for the first step in an effort to transform the high-school experience in Knox County. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Elevate Program Supports Students In Recovery

Students who are struggling with substance misuse have a new learning option, thanks to a community partnership between KCS, the McNabb Center and local leaders. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Federal Order Regarding Face Coverings For KCS (Update)

On Oct. 13, Superintendent Bob Thomas sent a message to families about an updated federal order regarding face coverings. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Vision Team Makes A Difference For Students

The braillists, teachers and orientation / mobility specialists of the KCS Vision Department have a huge impact for blind and low-vision students in Knox County. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Boyd Foundation Gift Will Benefit Green Magnet

The Boyd Foundation announced Tuesday that it will provide a $650,000 gift to reimagine the outdoor learning space at Green Magnet Academy. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
District Holds Groundbreaking For New Elementary School

On Friday, Sept. 10, Knox County Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new elementary school in Northwest Knox County. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Class of '22 Commencements To Be Held At High Schools

Superintendent Bob Thomas announced that commencement ceremonies will take place on high school campuses next spring. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
TCAP Scores Are
Now Available

TCAP score reports are now available for KCS students, and we wanted to let you know about a valuable resource from the Tennessee Department of Education.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Update On The 2021-22 School Year

During a Board of Education work session on June 30, Superintendent Bob Thomas provided an update about the 2021-22 school year. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
No-Cost Meals To Continue
In 2021-22

We are pleased to announce that all students will continue to receive breakfast and lunch meals at no cost during the 2021-22 school year. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
Teacher Recognized For
Festival Chalk Art

Congratulations to Hardin Valley Elementary art teacher Deirdre Kopp-Pokrzywa, whose piece was recently named Best in Show for this year's Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk!

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
District Breaks Ground At
Adrian Burnett, Lonsdale

On Monday, March 29, Knox County Schools celebrated groundbreaking ceremonies for replacement schools at Adrian Burnett Elementary and Lonsdale Elementary. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
"Text-A-Tip" Allows Families To Share Information

Our Text-A-Tip line allows students and families to anonymously share information about potential violence, bullying or other threats. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display
"Freedom Chair" Will Support Dogwood Students

A gift from the Legacy Parks Foundation will help students at Dogwood Elementary take advantage of their school's outdoor classrooms and trail. Click the headline for details.

Comments (-1)

No Headlines to display