Delaney legacy continues to grow

Josh FloryOur Town Arts

Beauford Delaney grew up in Knoxville and went on to achieve international acclaim as one of the great modernist painters of the 20th Century.
In many ways, his achievements were more …

KCS transfer deadline is Feb. 22

Josh FloryOur Town Youth

Interested in applying for a transfer outside of your zoned school for the 2022-23 school year? The application deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m.
Families can apply to a maximum …

KCS releases survey on technology use

Josh FloryOur Town Youth

Knox County Schools is partnering with BrightBytes, an educational research organization, to learn more about our students’ school and home technology use for learning.
If you have a few moments to complete a Technology & Learning …

Huffaker is KCS director

Josh FloryOur Town Leaders

Ashley Huffaker has been appointed director of employee benefits for Knox County Schools effective January 2022. Huffaker joined the district in 2000 as a file clerk while attending the University …

KCS offers info on virtual schools

Josh FloryOur Town Youth

Interested in virtual learning for the 2022-23 school year? Our virtual elementary, middle and high schools will host an information session today.
The session will be held at the Sarah Simpson …

A-E admin receives teaching award

Josh FloryEast Knox, Our Town Youth

Melody Hawkins, an assistant principal at Austin-East Magnet High and former 8th grade science teacher at Vine Middle Magnet School, in November received the National University Southeast Region Teacher Award. This …