KCS Announcements

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.

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District Offers Free, Online ACT Prep Course

Knox County Schools will offer a free, online ACT Preparatory Course this summer to help students prepare for the July 17 ACT test. Click the headline for details.

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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!

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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.

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"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.

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"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.

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District Celebrates
Teachers Of The Year

Our district-wide Teachers of the Year were announced on Tuesday, Feb. 23. Click the headline for details.

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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.

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Graduation Ceremonies To Be Held At High Schools

On Thursday evening, Feb. 18, Superintendent Bob Thomas sent a message to Class of 2021 families about this year’s graduation ceremonies. Click the headline for details.

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CMA Seniors On Track
For Associate Degrees

A dozen dual-enrollment students from Career Magnet Academy are on track to receive associate degrees from Pellissippi State Community College this spring. Click the headline for details.

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Diverse Curriculum Provides "Windows And Mirrors"

KCS is working to ensure that Black history and achievement are woven into the district’s curriculum throughout the year. Click the headline for more information.

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Freedom Pass Gives Free Transit Rides To Students

The City of Knoxville, Knoxville Area Transit and KCS recently announced a pilot program that will provide students with unlimited rides on KAT buses. Click the headline for details.

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Gibbs Stadium Construction
To Begin After Fall Season

Construction of a new stadium for Gibbs High School will begin after the 2021 fall sports season has finished. Click the headline for details.

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Contact Tracing Will Continue In District Schools

KCS is continuing its contact tracing work to notify anyone who has potentially been exposed to COVID-19 in our school buildings. Click the headline for details.

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No-Cost Meals Continue In Spring Semester

KCS is providing breakfast and lunch meals at no cost for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year, regardless of income status or school attended.

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Knox County Schools Administrative Appointments

Click to the headline to see the latest administrative appointments.

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South-Doyle Senior Wins Bronze Cross

Avery Burnham, a senior at South-Doyle High School and a JROTC senior cadet, was recently awarded the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross. Click the headline for details.

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Teacher Of The Year Gives Shout-Out To Educators

Kami Lunsford, Tennessee's Teacher of the Year, recently sat down with the KCS Hall Pass blog to discuss social media strategies, student mental health and words of encouragement for teachers. Click the headline for details and a video.

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Plans Released For New Lonsdale Elementary

On Oct. 29, KCS hosted a community meeting to share plans for a new Lonsdale Elementary School. Click the headline to see the drawings and floor plans.

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CHS Celebrates Heroism Of Former Student

On October 9, Central High School unveiled a historical marker to commemorate former student Mary Frances Housley. Click the headline for more information.

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