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Why work at Knox County Schools?

The outstanding employees of Knox County Schools serve our community tirelessly each day. KCS is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values employee contributions, equips employees to meet their professional goals and supports employees in the work of teaching and learning.

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.

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.

When will Knox County students return to school?

The district leadership team participated in the conference call and will follow the Governor’s recommendation. The new date for Knox County students to tentatively return to school is Monday, April 20, 2020.

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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.

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.

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]