In a letter to Class of 2022 families, Superintendent Bob Thomas said Thursday that commencement ceremonies will take place on high school campuses next spring.
“Our hope had been that in 2022, we could return to our traditional graduation schedule at Thompson-Boling Arena, a venue that provides additional seating, protection from inclement weather and a significant cost savings for the district,” Thomas wrote. “However, due to uncertainty regarding future COVID-19 restrictions at the University of Tennessee and our desire to provide ample notice to families, our district has decided to host commencement ceremonies at high school campuses next spring.”
Additional details about graduation requirements, weather-related contingency plans and other issues will be provided next year. Go here to see the current schedule for each school.
Free ACT Retake Available For Seniors
Knox County Schools will be offering seniors a free retake of the ACT exam during the week of Oct. 5-7. For current seniors, each high school will provide additional information about this opportunity in the coming weeks.
Cedar Bluff Middle to host chess tourney
Know a student looking to try out a new opening or polish their end game? On Saturday, Aug. 28, Cedar Bluff Middle School will host a chess tournament for K-12 students! For more information, download the tournament flyer here.
$1,000 Hiring bonus available for nutrition, custodial employees
Last week, the Board of Education approved a one-time, $1,000 retention and hiring bonus for custodial and school nutrition workers. Providing nutritious meals and clean classrooms is an essential part of our mission, and we’re looking for team members who care about young people and want to serve their community. Applications for the Nutrition Team and Custodial Team are available on the KCS website here.
Josh Flory is a multi-media specialist with Knox County Schools and writes the blog Hall Pass for the KCS website.