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New technology is turning gym time into smarter, healthier kids

New technology is turning gym time into smarter, healthier kids

January 30, 2025 0

Its name is Lü, and it is turning Knox County’s gym time into an active educational environment where kids are engaged physically, intellectually, and socially …

Three Knox educators to be recognized by Campbellsville University

Three Knox educators to be recognized by Campbellsville University

April 7, 2023 0

Three educators from the Knox County Public Schools have been selected to represent the school district at Campbellsville University’s annual Excellence in Teaching award program. …

Transition to kindergarten with KinderBoost

Transition to kindergarten with KinderBoost

April 7, 2023 0

Starting kindergarten is a big milestone and our Save the Children program is ready to help kids and families with the transition. If your child …

Elementary students shine at regional Governor’s Cup competition

Elementary students shine at regional Governor’s Cup competition

March 5, 2023 0

From quick recall to content area knowledge experts, Knox County’s elementary students shined at the regional Governor’s Cup competition at Williamsburg Elementary on Saturday, March …

Knox teams advance to state in Odyssey of the Mind

Knox teams advance to state in Odyssey of the Mind

February 25, 2023 0

Creative minds were tested on Saturday, February 25, as the 2023 Odyssey of the Mind competition gets underway.  Girdler, G.R. Hampton, and Lay elementary schools, …

All the Buzz!  Academic League celebrates 2022 season

All the Buzz! Academic League celebrates 2022 season

January 11, 2023 0

It is a fast paced after school competition that leads students to buzz in with answers to various trivia and facts. The Knox County Academic …

Lynn Camp students learn gun safety through Eddie Eagle grant

Lynn Camp students learn gun safety through Eddie Eagle grant

January 6, 2023 0

On January 5, 2023 in collaboration with Saint Joseph’s Hospital London Nurturing Children Program, Lynn Camp Elementary School and Knox County Public Schools the Knox …

Knox principals are Leaders of Learning and sharing

Knox principals are Leaders of Learning and sharing

October 20, 2022 0

Each school has a system in place, an initiative that is being implemented, or other “look at this” strengths to share with others. That was …

From Knox to Knott, Lay donates books to flooded elementary school

From Knox to Knott, Lay donates books to flooded elementary school

September 15, 2022 0

Six thousand five hundred. That’s the number of books that Lay Elementary students, staff, and community members were able to donate to Hindman Elementary, one …

First learning day for First Lego teams

First learning day for First Lego teams

September 15, 2022 0

Elementary schools from across Knox County came together on Wednesday, September 7, for their first First Lego League work session and kick off to the …

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Recent News and Announcements

  • Board Notes: Highlights of the September 25, 2025 Board Meeting
  • Knox Board to Conduct Monthly Meeting on Thursday, September 25
  • From high school to college graduate; Knox County’s Class of 2026 to attend Union tuition-free
  • Board sets special called meeting for Wednesday, September 10
  • Tony Patterson Returns as Knox Central Boys Basketball Coach

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