What’s New for 2025-2026 School Year
As we prepare to welcome students and their families back for the 2025–2026 school year, we would like to share a few changes that you …
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Start Date Changed For Knox County Schools: August 11, 2025
At the July 17, 2025, meeting, the Knox County Board of Education voted to delay the first day of school for students to Monday, August …
Teachers use summer to learn and explore the Big Apple
Six Knox County Public Schools teachers are representing our Knox County through a HERO (History Education and Research Grant) through a partnership KEDC, an education …
KCPS Welcomes James Barton as New Director of Facilities
Knox County Public Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of James (Eddie) Barton as the district’s new Director of Facilities. Barton brings more than …
With experience behind the wheel, Greg Warren named new Director of Transportation
Knox County Public Schools has named a new Director of Transportation, and it’s someone who knows the roads—and the responsibilities—better than most. After 13 years …
Lynn Camp Welcomes New Head Girls Basketball Coach with KCPS Roots and Big Vision
The Lynn Camp Lady Wildcats basketball program will be seeing a familiar face from Knox County coaching them this year. The school is proud to …
Superintendent Earns Exemplary Rating in All Leadership Standards
At its June 2025 meeting, the Knox County Board of Education unanimously rated Superintendent Jeremy Ledford exemplary in all seven leadership standards identified by the …
Numeracy Counts as educators plan for deeper instruction in mathematics
Six KCPS Administrators attended the PIMSER Numeracy Counts Administrator Academy (PNCA2) on June 2nd- June 3rd in Lexington, KY. This academy is designed to equip …
Summer EBT program returns for Kentucky families
Like last year, the program provides grocery benefits to families with school-aged children in households at or under 185% of federal poverty guidelines.Families will receive …
Amelia Podsada receives award from Knox Board as part of STLP’s successful season
At the May meeting of the Knox County Board of Education, Amelia Podsada, a student at Knox County Middle School, was recognized for her outstanding …