Students at Carter High School will have more opportunities for hands-on experience in a highly sought after career path, thanks to a new facility that opened this week.
On Aug. 26, …
Carter High celebrates new welding lab
Class of 2022 commencements to be held at high schools
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 …
Enhanced school zone enforcement starts Monday
As students return to school on Monday, Aug. 9, the Knoxville Police Department and Knox County Sheriff’s Office will implement enhanced enforcement of school-zone traffic laws for several days. Officers …
School Mania is Friday
School Mania returns this Friday. The annual back-to-school event hosted by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will celebrate its third year from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, in the parking …
Ndiaye is KCS ombudsman
Florence Ndiaye has been appointed ombudsman for Knox County Schools, effective August 2021. Ndiaye joined KCS in 2013 as a family resource center coordinator at Whittle Springs Middle School.
She previously …
Ford NGL is the NNT (next new thing)
Get ready for the next new thing.
Who knew the Ford Motor Company had an education initiative? But why not? Everybody else does. Chris Whittle. Michael Milken. Bill Gates. It seems …
Read City USA aims to improve family literacy
Have the kids signed up for Read City USA’s Tails and Tales program yet? According to the Knox County Public Library, only 40% of Knox County students are reading at …
Hardin Valley Middle teacher finalist for national award
A Hardin Valley Middle School teacher is among six Tennessee educators named as finalists for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (PAEMST). This is the highest honor …