KCS Announcements

TCAP Scores Show Improvement In ELA, Math

Knox County Schools saw growth in English Language Arts (ELA) and math scores according to TCAP scores released this month, even as the effects of the pandemic remain evident. Click the headline for details.

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State Board of Education Seeks Feedback On Social Studies

The Tennessee Board of Education is accepting feedback about social studies academic standards in the state. Click the headline to participate.

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2022-2023 Administrative Appointments

Announced administrative appointments for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

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Regional Teams Created To Support District Priorities

KCS Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk on June 16 announced additional details about regional teams that are being created to promote responsiveness and community ownership within the district. Click the headline for details.

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Superintendent Announces Key Leaders For District

On June 9, Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk announced the appointment of several key leaders for the district. Click the headline for details.

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KCS Superintendent Announces District Priorities

On June 4, 2022, Dr. Jon Rysewyk took office as the new Superintendent of Knox County Schools. Click the headline to read more about Dr. Rysewyk's four key priorities.

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Update About School Meals In The 2022-23 Academic Year

On May 23, KCS Executive Director of School Nutrition Brett Foster shared an important update with families. Click the headline for details.

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Bearden Student Completes First Solo Flight

On April 16, Sarah Stanley took off from Island Home Airport in a Cessna 172 and flew for about 15 minutes. Click the headline for details.

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L&N Student Honored As Presidential Scholar

A student from L&N STEM Academy was one of 161 high school seniors across the country recognized on May 12 as a U.S. Presidential Scholar. Click the headline for details.

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Early Release Calendar Change For 2022-23

Knox County Schools will implement an important calendar change for the upcoming school year. Click the headline for details.

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Farragut Student Is Knoxville's First Youth Poet Laureate

Farragut High School student Melody Dalili was recently chosen as the City of Knoxville’s first Youth Poet Laureate! Click the headline for details.

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Summer Transfer Window Open

The 2022-23 summer transfer window opened May 2, 2022 at 8 a.m. Applications for general transfers and magnet transfers can be submitted.

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Twin Sisters Are Both Valedictorians At Karns

Jeanne and Emily Seibel will be honored as co-valedictorians of the Karns High School Class of 2022! Click the headline for additional details.

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Hardin Valley Academy Celebrates Future Teachers

Hardin Valley Academy held a college signing ceremony on April 11 – to celebrate a group of future educators! Click the headline for details.

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Incoming KCS Superintendent Names Transition Team

Incoming KCS Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk on April 19 announced a transition team comprised of educators, parents, and community leaders. Click the headline for details.

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Class of 2022 Valedictorians, Salutatorians Recognized

It's almost graduation season, and a list of valedictorians and salutatorians from the Class of 2022 is now available! Click the headline for details.

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Gibbs Students Earn National Honors From DECA

A campaign to promote Career and Technical Education (CTE) helped students at Gibbs High School earn some national recognition in recent weeks. Click the headline for details.

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District Celebrates $225,000
In Grant Funding

On March 10, Knox County Schools celebrated the receipt of Student Success Grants worth $225,000! Click the headline for details.

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Weightlifting Club Builds Strength And Confidence

A weightlifting club at Northwest Middle School is helping students gain confidence, develop relationships and foster self-discipline. Click the headline for details.

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Community Gifts Support Playground At New Hopewell

Gifts from the Boyd Foundation, the Knoxville Academy of Medicine Alliance and other donors made possible a new playground at New Hopewell Elementary! Click the headline for details.

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