Jaxon Alford has always enjoyed working with cars, and the guidance of a teacher at Central High School has given him a head start on a career in the automotive …
State incentives bring retired teachers back to class
Vicke Pyles returned to the classroom this year as a teacher at Holston Middle School. New state incentives allow eligible teachers to continue receiving retirement benefits while working full-time.
When Pyles …
KCS students appointed to Knoxville Youth Council
The latest group of appointees to Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s Youth Council includes several students from KCS high schools!
Congratulations to:
Charlotte Hickman, Central High;
Camila Mata, Farragut High;
Leilani Wilson, Career Magnet Academy;
Tiara Hill-Lee, Career Magnet Academy; and
Jayden …
Knox schools to host rezoning meetings
Knox County Schools will host three meetings in the coming weeks to gather feedback about rezoning for a new elementary school, which is under construction in northwest Knox County.
These meetings …
Dine Out for Education is August 30
Knox County Schools is asking community members to participate in the 19th annual “Dine Out for Education” on Tuesday, August 30. The promotion, presented by Graphic Creations, is a joint effort …
First KCS early release is today
Knox County Schools will implement six early-release days for students in the 2022-23 school year, and the first will be today, Wednesday, Aug. 17.
This proposal is designed to improve student learning …
KCS announces ‘Safe Schools’ initiative
Knox County Schools on Friday announced new security measures that are being implemented to enhance student safety in the 2022-23 academic year. At a news conference at Pleasant Ridge Elementary …
Celebrating new Lonsdale school
Knox County Schools on August 1, 2022, celebrated a ribbon-cutting for the new Lonsdale Elementary School. The school features a 94,400-square-foot building that includes 36 classrooms, four teacher work areas, …