Three Knox teachers earn one of K-12’s highest credentials
Three Knox County elementary teachers are now among an elite group of educators nationwide that have demonstrated their effectiveness in the classroom every day. Lay …
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Smith receives Outstanding School Business Official Award
Knox County Public Schools’ chief finance officer Gertrude Smith was in the spotlight at the Board of Education’s October meeting. The Kentucky Association of School …
An advocate for Knox’s exceptional and youngest students retires; Charlotte McCoy was Director of Special Populations
There have been tales shared and tears shed in the past week in the Knox County Public Schools as the Director of Special Populations retires. …
#readknoxky hashtag award travels to Knox Central
Knox Central High School’s literacy team of Sherry Faulkner and Teresa Gambrel are sharing the prestigious #readknoxky traveling hashtag award. The award is a collaborative …
Mills to work cooperatively with teachers and students to combine technology and learning
With the number of educational apps and devices continuing to increase in Knox County Public Schools, new technology integration specialist Jennifer Mills will be in …
From adults to students, Knox educator to share her love of the arts
No matter the age of the learner, Julie Walsh-Hembree has always been passionate about education. Hembree, former director of Knox County Adult Education, is no …
Teacher, Coach, Mentor, Administrator: Kim Merida retires from KCPS
After a career focused on the well-being and safety of all Knox County students, educator and administrator Kim Merida has retired from the Knox County …
Opportunities return to Knox students through GEAR UP
Opportunities for students to prepare for college and receive the support they need to achieve success in postsecondary education are returning to Knox County through GEAR …
In Memory – Jimmy Messer
From the Office of District Communications December 30, 2018 and updated January 1, 2019 Dear Knox County Schools Family, On behalf of Superintendent Kelly Sprinkles, …
Teacher knows calling from first day of high school class
For most teachers, there is one class or one teacher that impacts them early in childhood that inspires them to go on to walk in …