Battle of the words at Knox Spelling Bee
It was the battle of the words on Tuesday, February 19, as anxious and excited students went round after round in the county-wide Knox County …
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Take the 2019-2020 School Calendar Survey
Each year the school district’s calendar committee reviews survey data from staff, students, families, and the community to develop possible calendar scenarios to present to …
Brackets set for 51st District Tournament
This year’s 51st District Basketball Tournament will be hosted by Pineville Independent Schools. Girls’ Schedule Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Knox Central vs. Barbourville, 6pm Lynn …
On-Demand Professional Learning
Professional learning never stops, and for Knox County’s third through sixth-grade teachers, it was available on-demand. The topic was “On Demand Writing Prompts” for attendees …
Celebrating the many hats of school counselors
Walk into any school and you will find the counselor, actively engaged in providing a multitude of services to students. The Knox County Public Schools …
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 …
Board Notes – Highlights of the January 28, 2019 Board Meeting
Change was the theme of the Knox County Board of Education’s first meeting of the new year held on Monday, January 28, 2019. New leadership, …
February meeting of Relatives Raising Relatives
If you are one of the thousands in the state raising a relative’s child/children, you are not alone. Monthly meetings provide emotional support as well …
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 …