Patricia Robledo has been hired as Knox County Schools’ first Latino community outreach specialist, a role in which she is working to increase engagement and improve communication with Spanish-speaking families …
KCS offers info on virtual schools
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
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 …
KCS needs more ELL teachers
Powell Elementary’s Maika Worley and other ELL teachers across KCS are doing amazing work with students who are English Language Learners – but we need more talented educators to fill …
Karns students venture into podcasting
Journalism students at Karns High School are using a new platform to help their classmates stay informed.
This fall, ELA teacher Rachel Monday’s class launched “Dispatches from the Dam,” an interview-style …
A-E seniors receive UT scholarships
Three seniors from Austin-East Magnet High School saw their academic efforts pay off in a big way last week, thanks to a scholarship program from UT-Knoxville.
During a surprise celebration at …
Thomas addresses educational equity
Superintendent Bob Thomas released the following statement on Tuesday, Dec. 7, regarding efforts by Knox County Schools to promote educational equity:
“As the Board of Education gathers feedback about its search …
Construction underway on new elementary school
Construction has begun on the new as-yet-unnamed elementary school in northwest Knox County on Coward Mill Road. The new school lies in District 6, represented on the school board by …