How do I login to my child's Aspen family portal?
Your first call should be to your child's school. Each school has a staff member, or two, that have access to all of their students' Aspen Family Portal logins. If the school doesn't have a login for you, you may request your login by contacting the KCS IT Helpdesk by completing this form.
How does the Knox County Board of education respond to emergencies?
The Knox County Board of Education relies upon guidance from the Kentucky Department of Education, local and state health officials, and the Governor for direction during a statewide emergency. At 2 pm today district leaders were on a conference call with KDE and Governor Beshear concerning recommended next steps of action for school districts.
Why choose Knox County Schools?
Our students excel inside and outside the classroom, and Knox County Schools is committed to providing them with the instruction, resources and support they need to achieve their goals. Investing in students not only helps them as individuals but also ensures a vibrant future for all of Knox County.
What is the Knox County Board of Education doing for 2022-23?
The Knox County Board of Education is seeking input from the community as planning begins for the 2022-23 school year. Please take a few minutes to complete the brief survey. The Knox County Board of Education will be hiring a new leader to assume the role of Superintendent of Schools.
A-E Principal Honored By MLK Commission
Knoxville's Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission held its Leadership Awards Luncheon on Thursday, and a KCS educator was among the honorees.
Outreach Specialist Boosts Spanish Communication
Patricia Robledo, a trailblazing entrepreneur and civil servant who immigrated to the United States at the age of 17, is putting her skills and experience to work on behalf of KCS students and families. Click the headline for details.
Karns High School Podcast Keeps Students Informed
Journalism students at Karns High School are using a new platform to help their classmates stay informed. Click the headline for details.
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Knox County Schools offers programs including STEM, Arts education, honors courses, CTE, and student supports; as well as extracurricular activities ranging from state championship athletics to the performing arts to robotics.
When will Knox County return to school?
The new date for Knox County students to tentatively return to school is Monday, April 20, 2020. On the conference call was Interim Commissioner of Education Kevin Brown who shared that Kentucky will be submitting a waiver to the U.S. Department of Education to waive state accountability requirements for the school year.
When will Knox County schools close?
Beginning Monday, March 16 , the Knox County Public Schools will be closed through Friday, April 10, 2020.
Will Kentucky basketball be canceled in 2020?
With the announcement yesterday of the recommended closure of all K-12 schools to in-person instruction throughout Kentucky for the remainder of the school year, the KHSAA Board of Control today approved the Commissioner’s recommendation and announcement by unanimous vote that the 2020 state basketball tournaments will not be resumed, while also approving the cancellation of all regular-season practices and contests as well as all postseason tournament championship events for all spring sports and sport-activities for the 2019-20 school year. This means the termination of the Archery, Bass Fishing, Esports, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, and Track & Field seasons. This will also result in the continuance of all provisions of the Coronavirus Dead Period provisions until further notice to the member schools from the Commissioner. [READ MORE]
Do assignments need to include the student's name, teacher's name, and school name?
You may give completed assignments to the bus running in your area. Middle and high school assignments will be accepted. All assignments need to include the student’s name, teacher’s name, and school name.
Can I view NTI assignments online?
If you can view NTI assignments online and use a notebook or plain paper to write answers on, that will be accepted. Be sure to include the date and assignment information at the top of the paper . We know that many families may not have a printer at home or enough supplies to print all of the assignments that are posted. If you need a printed packet because the work requires having a copy you can call 277-2400, dial 1, and request one be made available.
