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Budget Plan Will Promote Success For Students
Knox County Commission has approved the General County Budget, which included the $660.7 million Fiscal Year 2024 general purpose budget for Knox County Schools, and a Capital Improvement Plan that included district construction projects.
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Region 5 Strategic Plan
Recognizing that schools in Region 5 have faced persistent achievement gaps, Knox County Schools began a strategic planning process last fall to establish a clear and aligned mission to raise student expectations and transform outcomes.
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2023-2024 Administrative Appointments
See the latest updates on administrative appointments for the 2023-2024 school year, including school principals and districtwide leaders.
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Bearden Student Is Knoxville's New Youth Poet Laureate
Virgil Voyles was one of three KCS students who were finalists for the position. Click the headline for more information, and a video of Virgil reading an original poem called "Somebody Somewhere".
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Community Meetings on Region 5 Strategic Plan
Recognizing that schools in Region 5 have faced persistent achievement gaps, Knox County Schools began a strategic planning process last fall to establish a clear and aligned mission to raise student expectations and transform outcomes.
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Jalin Hyatt, Academy Host Teacher Shopping Spree
A former football star from the University of Tennessee hosted a shopping spree at Academy Sports + Outdoors on Monday!
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Special Ed Task Force Will Recommend Improvements
Dr. Jon Rysewyk has appointed 10 individuals to serve on a Special Education Task Force that will recommend actions to improve services and supports.
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2023 Coupon Book Campaign Will Feature Mobile App
The annual Coupon Book campaign is Knox County Schools’ biggest fundraiser, and this year’s campaign will feature some important changes when it launches on September 14, 2023.
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Notice of Intent to Apply for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
Knox County Schools intends to apply for a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21stCCLC) grant.
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ROTC Student Prepares For The Future With Drone License
Brodie Hackworth earned his FAA Drone Pilot License with the help of a teacher. He now provides photos for real estate agents, as well as competing on the Central High ROTC Drone Team.
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Website Usage Survey
As we continue to work on our district and school websites, we hope to gather feedback from stakeholders on their website usage and how we can better organize our websites to make information more easily accessible.
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District-Wide Winners Honored At Teacher Banquet
Nearly 200 educators were honored at the KCS Teacher of the Year banquet on February 28, including one district-wide winner for each grade band.
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Mill Creek Elementary Construction Update
Because of construction delays, Mill Creek Elementary will open as a kindergarten through 2nd grade (K-2) school for the 2023-2024 school year.
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CMA Students Celebrate Associate Degrees
More than a third of Career Magnet Academy graduates in the class of 2023 will receive a diploma plus an associate degree from Pellissippi State. Click the headline for details.
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Eight High Schools Unveil
865 Academies OptionsIn a milestone for high school transformation in Knox County, the first cohort of schools in The 865 Academies initiative on Thursday unveiled their academy options.
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A-E Student Receives MLK Commission Youth Award
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Commission has honored Austin-East junior Tylan Baker with the 2023 Knoxville Youth Award. Click the headline for details.
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District Celebrates New School For Adrian Burnett Elementary
Knox County Schools on Monday celebrated a ribbon-cutting for a new Adrian Burnett Elementary School. Click the headline for details.
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Beaumont Magnet Students Play Role of Tiny Tim
Two students from Beaumont Magnet Academy shared the stage this month at the Clarence Brown Theatre's production of "A Christmas Carol"! Click the headline for details.
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BOE Naming Facilities Committee
The Knox County Board of Education Naming Facilities Committee will meet at 11:15 a.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023.
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Bearden Student Wins "High School Heisman" Honor
Bearden soccer player Brinley Murphy received a prestigious honor in November when she was named a Heisman High School Scholarship winner for the state of Tennessee! Click the headline for details.
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