According to aviation tradition, flight instructors commemorate a student’s first solo flight by cutting off their shirttail, indicating that they can fly without direction. In the early days of aviation, …
WaterFest bubbles over with fun
Last week, Knox County Engineering & Public Works’ Stormwater team had a blast hosting the WaterFest field trip at Ijams Nature Center. Several Knox County schools attended and even a …
Bobcat band seniors sign with Pride of the Southland
Three Central High Bobcat Band seniors had a signing day of their own on Tuesday, May 10, at the school’s library. Charley Rose Bible, Nicholas Fontanarosa and Jake Ensor all …
A volcano of fun at Sterchi Elementary
In April, Sterchi Elementary hosted a production of “My Mouth Is a Volcano!” based on the book by Julie Cook. Students in kindergarten, first and second grades were delighted to watch …
KCS students are light-switch leaders
Three district students recently won iPads as part of a competition to design light-switch stickers that promote energy savings!
The contest was coordinated by the KCS Art Department and Maintenance & Operations Department, in conjunction …
Inskip Lions have plenty to roar about
Calling all alumni, former faculty, supporters and neighborhood friends: the faculty and students of Inskip Elementary will honor the school’s 110th anniversary this Friday, May 13, at 1:30 p.m.
The celebration …
Farragut student is Youth Poet Laureate
Melody Dalili has been writing poems for years, but she didn’t begin reciting them publicly until a spoken-word performance last August. Since then, the Farragut High School junior has gotten …
Knox County Schools’ Picture of the Week
Students from Inskip Elementary took advantage of the warm weather on Thursday for some hands-on activities in the school’s Learning Garden and compost site!
Keep up the good work, Lions!