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Pre-K through 12 public school system that serves more than 60,000 students, 8,000 employees, and countless family and community members in Knox County, TN.

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Knox County Schools
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Due to an increase in the number of students, staff, and substitutes who are affected by illness, Knox County Schools will be closed for the rest of the week, including all school-based activities. Classes will resume on Monday, Feb. 3.
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Knox County Schools
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Due to forecasted heavy rainfall throughout the evening and into the morning that could cause flash flooding and out of an abundance of caution, Knox County Schools will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. Central office, maintenance and custodial staff will report as usual.
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Knox County Schools
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Due to flooding and road closures that are impacting roadways throughout the county and out of an abundance of caution, Knox County Schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Central office will be open.
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Knox County Schools
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Due to forecasted heavy rainfall throughout the day that could cause flooding in areas with already saturated conditions & out of an abundance of caution, Knox County Schools will be closed Mon., Feb. 10, 2020. Central office, maintenance & custodial staff will report as usual.
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Knox County Schools
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Due to an increasing number of students, staff, and substitutes who are affected by illness, Knox County Schools will be closed through Wednesday, including all in-service activities. Classes will resume on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. Central office will be open.
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Knox County Schools
7 years
Based on the weather forecast calling for accumulating snow and decreasing temperatures, and the potential for difficult driving conditions, Knox County Schools and Central Office will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018.
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Knox County Schools
7 years
Due to high flu activity in the area and a decline in student and staff attendance, school will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 5-6. Central Office (including all 255-employees), maintenance and custodial staff will report to work as normally scheduled.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
Due to forecasted inclement weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, Knox County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Central Office will also be closed.
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Knox County Schools
7 years
Due to the large number of students, staff and substitutes who continue to be affected by illness, Knox County Schools will be closed the remainder of the week (2/8 and 2/9) Central Office and all 255-employees, maintenance and custodial staff report as normal.
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Knox County Schools
5 years
In an effort to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Knox County Schools will close through Fri., April 3, 2020. This includes all school-sponsored & community events. This is a rapidly evolving situation & we will communicate with families as new information becomes available.
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Knox County Schools
8 years
Knox County Schools will be closed Monday, Jan. 9, due to hazardous road conditions. Central office will open at 10 a.m.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
Due to an increasing number of students, staff, and substitutes who are affected by illness, Knox County Schools will be closed the remainder of the week. Classes will resume on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019.
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Knox County Schools
7 years
Due to extremely cold temperatures and hazardous road conditions in some parts of the county, Knox County Schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. Central Office as well as maintenance and custodial staff will report to work on a two-hour delay.
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Knox County Schools
7 years
Due to continued accumulation and freezing temperatures creating hazardous road conditions, Knox County Schools and Central Office will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
Due to flooding and road closures that continue to impact highly traveled roadways in the county, Knox County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Central office will be open.
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Knox County Schools
5 years
Due to deteriorating weather conditions, Knox County Schools will dismiss early this morning (Feb. 6, 2020) at 10:30 a.m. for elementary and 11:30 a.m. for middle and high schools. Schools will also be closed tomorrow, Feb. 7, 2020, due to forecasted inclement weather.
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Knox County Schools
5 years
Due to the latest public health developments and to get an early start on deep cleaning facilities, Knox County Schools will be closed on Friday, March 13, 2020. Central office, head principals, maintenance and custodial staff will report as usual.
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Knox County Schools
8 years
KCS will be closed the remainder of this week due to illness. Classes will resume Monday, Feb. 13. Central Office will be open.
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Knox County Schools
4 years
At 8:20 this evening (4.17.20), KCS high schools will turn on their stadium lights to honor the Class of 2020. Seniors, we’re saddened about the impact of COVID-19, but when you see the lights please remember that we’re proud of you!
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Knox County Schools
5 years
Out of an abundance of caution and the potential for hazardous conditions, especially around our school campuses, Knox County Schools will open two hours late. Buses and the central office will also operate two hours late. Maintenance personnel will report on time.
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Knox County Schools
8 years
KCS will be closed Tues. and Wed. due to illness. All meetings and extra-curricular activities also cancelled. Central office will be open.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
Due to forecasted cold temperatures and the potential impact on road conditions in some parts of the county, Knox County Schools will open two hours late on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Central office staff will report on time.
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Knox County Schools
4 years
Superintendent Thomas: With support from Mayor Jacobs, KCS will hold graduation ceremonies in mid-June with a limited number of guests. Additional details will be shared with families soon.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
Students from @MaynardElem got an academic pep talk this afternoon ... from former @Vol_Hoops star Admiral Schofield! Read more on KCS Hall Pass: .
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Knox County Schools
5 years
Due to the potential for black ice on area roadways and out of an abundance of caution, Knox County Schools will open two hours late on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020. Buses will also run two hours late.
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Knox County Schools
5 years
Due to forecasted flash flooding and high winds, Knox County Schools will open one-hour late on Thursday, Feb. 13. Buses will also run one-hour late. School administrators, security, maintenance, custodial staff, and central office will report on time.
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Knox County Schools
5 years
To honor the request that Gov. Bill Lee announced today urging districts to remain closed through the end of the academic year, Knox County Schools will be closed through May 21, 2020, the last day of this school year.
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Knox County Schools
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To honor today’s request from @GovBillLee , urging districts to extend school closures, Knox County Schools will remain closed through Friday, April 24, 2020. We will share additional details on our website as they become available: .
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Knox County Schools
5 years
(Nov. 12, 2019) Due to cold temperatures and the potential impact on road conditions in some parts of the county, Knox County Schools will open two hours late. Buses and central office will also operate two hours late. Maintenance personnel will report on time.
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Knox County Schools
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The federal mask mandate for @KnoxSchools has been temporarily lifted, effective immediately. This means that masks will not be required, until further notice. Please note that students and staff may still wear a mask if they choose.
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Knox County Schools
7 years
With cold temperatures forecasted and difficult road conditions in some parts of the county, Knox County Schools will open on a two-hour delay out of an abundance of caution on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. Central Office, maintenance and operations will report on time.
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Knox County Schools
7 years
It’s official!
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Knox County Schools
4 years
All district schools will move to online learning beginning on Monday, Dec. 14. This will last through Winter Break, and in-person students will return to their buildings on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, unless otherwise notified.
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Knox County Schools
4 years
Superintendent Thomas adjusts his recommendation to provide a $1000 one-time salary incentive for all employees. Board votes unanimously to approve.
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Knox County Schools
7 years
ALERT: Knox County Schools will open one hour late tomorrow. Buses will also run one hour late. Central Office will report on time.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
As we reopen all schools and out of an abundance of caution, Knox County Schools will open one hour late on Friday, March 1, 2019. Buses will also run one hour late.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
Out of an abundance of caution and to allow buses to run during day-light hours, Knox County Schools will open one hour late on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Buses also will run one hour late. Central Office will report on time.
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Knox County Schools
2 years
We were so excited to welcome @FLOTUS and @seccardona to @SmgMagnet this morning! It was a great chance to highlight the tremendous educators and students in our district, we're proud of their work!
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Knox County Schools
3 years
The Board of Education has chosen Dr. Jon Rysewyk as the next superintendent of Knox County Schools.
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Knox County Schools
4 years
Based on the weather forecast calling for heavy rainfall and flooding in the early morning hours prior to daylight and out of an abundance of caution, Knox County Schools will start two hours late for both in-person and virtual students on Thursday, Oct. 29.
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Knox County Schools
8 years
Knox County Schools will open two hours late on Monday, Jan. 10. Buses will also run two hours late. Central office will open on time.
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Knox County Schools
3 years
With the weather forecast calling for freezing temperatures and continued precipitation that are expected to create icy road conditions, Knox County Schools will be closed on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.
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Knox County Schools
3 years
Due to the timing of inclement weather that is forecasted tomorrow afternoon and the potential for hazardous road conditions during dismissal hours, Knox County Schools will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. Central office and maintenance will report as scheduled.
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Knox County Schools
4 years
Based on forecasted inclement weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, Knox County Schools will move to online learning on Thursday, Feb. 18. In-person students will return to their buildings on Friday, Feb. 19, unless otherwise notified.
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Knox County Schools
3 years
Due to staffing challenges related to illness, Knox County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022. Central office, maintenance and custodial staff will report as scheduled.
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Knox County Schools
5 years
Board approves increasing the proposed 3.5% raise to 4% for certified and classified employees
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Knox County Schools
9 years
@knoxschools will be closed on Friday, January 22, 2016. Central Office will also be closed.
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Knox County Schools
5 years
Knox County Schools has cancelled all school-sponsored and community events from March 13-22, 2020. This includes athletic practices and events, musical events and club meetings.
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Knox County Schools
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We’re grateful for Ken Spencer and all the outstanding KCS custodians who are working hard this week -- and every week -- to clean and maintain our school buildings!
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Knox County Schools
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Congratulations to Farragut HS student Joshua Lin, who recently broke the school record for the most digits of pi memorized with ... 434 digits!! #PiDay
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Knox County Schools
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Due to staffing challenges related to illness, Knox County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. Central office, maintenance and custodial staff will report as scheduled.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
Important message from Knox County Schools for Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.
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Knox County Schools
4 years
Superintendent Thomas is recommending a one-time, mid-year salary incentive for ALL employees, going beyond what the legislature passed in January. This includes a $1000 one-time critical pay increase for all certified and a $500 one-time increase for all classified employees.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
Important message from Knox County Schools for Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.
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Knox County Schools
3 years
Due to staffing challenges related to illness, Knox County Schools will be closed the remainder of the week, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, and Friday, Jan 21, 2022. Central office, maintenance and custodial staff will report as scheduled.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
Seniors from @AustinEastHS got a huge surprise this afternoon when @belk announced it will pay for their prom, including the cost of dresses, tuxes, makeup and food! A big thanks to Belk’s Project Hometown for supporting KCS students!
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Knox County Schools
4 years
Based on forecasted inclement weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, Knox County Schools will move to online learning on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.
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Knox County Schools
3 years
Board votes 6-2-1 to sunset the face coverings policy early. It will end May 26. Satterfield, Owen dissented and Watson passed.
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Knox County Schools
6 years
Board votes to not incorporate TNReady scores for high school students final grade unless it benefits the student then it will count 5%
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Knox County Schools
3 years
A big thanks to @BiancaBelairWWE for your surprise visit to today’s @AustinEastHS Homecoming pep rally! We’re so proud of your success and excited to see you represent the Roadrunners on the WWE stage! #2800made
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Knox County Schools
5 years
A message from @KnoxSchoolsSupt regarding "KCS at Home":
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Knox County Schools
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Due to extreme freezing temperatures and dangerous road conditions in many parts of the county, as well as the forecast of additional precipitation, KCS will be closed for the remainder of the week: Thursday, Jan. 18, and Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. Central office will also be closed.
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Knox County Schools
4 years
Austin-East Magnet High School will not hold classes on Tuesday, April 13, and Wednesday, April 14.
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Knox County Schools
1 year
Thank you to @jalinhyatt and @Academy , who sponsored a shopping spree for five KCS teachers this afternoon! Teachers from Bearden HS, Ritta ES, Shannondale ES, Vine Middle, and Ridgedale School received $500 to buy items for their school!
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Knox County Schools
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@knoxschools closed on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 due to forecasted snow. Stay safe!
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Knox County Schools
2 years
Based on significant inclement weather being forecasted throughout the day including heavy rainfall and winds and the potential for flooding – and out of an abundance of caution, Knox County Schools will be closed on Friday, March 3, 2023.
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Knox County Schools
4 years
Based on forecasted inclement weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, Knox County Schools will move to online learning on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021.
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Knox County Schools
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We are heartbroken to learn that Gibbs High School graduate Ryan Knauss was killed in this week’s bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan. Our deepest condolences go out to his friends and family, and to the entire Gibbs community.
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BREAKING: A Gibbs High School graduate was among the 13 U.S. servicemembers killed in yesterday's attack outside Kabul airport, according to parents who said they received the news today
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Knox County Schools
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On his last day as superintendent, we want to thank Bob Thomas for his leadership, and his service to our district for nearly 50 years. Mr. Thomas, you have done amazing work for our students, staff and families, and you will be missed. Best wishes in your retirement!
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Knox County Schools
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A huge thanks to @DICKS for providing a $10,000 grant to @AustinEastHS through their “Sports Matter” initiative! The grant will be used to improve the A-E weight room, and the Roadrunners enjoyed meeting @josh_dobbs1 at the new Dick’s House of Sport!
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Knox County Schools
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Due to uncertain weather and road conditions and to allow buses to run during daylight hours, Knox County Schools (both in-person and virtual) will start two hours late on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Buses will also run two hours late.
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Knox County Schools
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It has been done! Knox County Schools, with other area schools, has broken the world record for number of students coding simultaneously!
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Knox County Schools
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Based on forecasted inclement weather and the potential for hazardous road conditions, Knox County Schools will move to online learning on Monday, Feb. 1, 2021.
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Knox County Schools
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It’s National School Counseling Week, and we’re so grateful for all the fantastic counselors who make a difference for KCS students! Take a moment to thank your counselor today! #NSCW2020
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Knox County Schools
3 years
Superintendent Bob Thomas shared the attached message with families this evening. (9.26.21)
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Knox County Schools
7 years
With the weather forecast calling for freezing temperatures and precipitation, KCS will delay its start time until 10 a.m. for all school-based and central office staff on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. We will continue to monitor weather conditions, update you if the status is modified.
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Knox County Schools
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With the weather forecast calling for continued precipitation throughout the day and freezing temperatures through Wednesday, creating potentially hazardous road conditions, KCS will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 16, and Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Central office will also be closed.
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Knox County Schools
4 years
Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions in some parts of the county and to allow buses to run during daylight hours, Knox County Schools (both in-person and virtual) will start two hours late on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021. Buses will also run two hours late.
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Knox County Schools
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Knox County Schools celebrated nearly 200 Teachers of the Year on Tuesday night! Congratulations to all the winners, including our district-wide High School Teacher of the Year, Scott Clark! @ThePowellPrin
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Knox County Schools
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Superintendent Bob Thomas shared the attached message with KCS families this evening.
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Knox County Schools
2 years
A huge thanks to @GibbsEagles alum @MorganWallen , who launched his new album with a free performance for GHS seniors last night! It was an amazing event, and Morgan’s foundation generously donated $35,000 to support the school’s music and baseball programs!
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Knox County Schools
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Out of an abundance of caution and concern for public health given the latest developments, Knox County Schools’ Community Budget Meeting this evening (3.12.20) will be canceled. Questions regarding the budget may be sent to budget @knoxschools .org.
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Knox County Schools
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We’re pleased to announce that @phillipfulmer will read a bedtime story for KCS students tonight -- and one of his good friends will join him! We think our elementary students will be VERY excited to watch, so check back at 7 p.m. for the link.
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Knox County Schools
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Meal distribution during our extended closure starts tomorrow! Breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge for any child aged 18 and under. Times, dates and locations available here: .
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Knox County Schools
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Due to continued low temperatures and icy road conditions that remain in many parts of the county, KCS will be closed on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Central office will also be closed.
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Knox County Schools
3 years
The Roadrunners have arrived! Congratulations to the @AustinEastHS Class of 2021!
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Knox County Schools
10 years
Due to icy and hazardous road conditions, the Knox County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Central Office will also be closed.
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Knox County Schools
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Meal distribution is under way at sites including Lonsdale Elementary! Breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge today from 10 a.m. to noon, for any child aged 18 and under. A list of times, dates and distribution locations is available here: .
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Knox County Schools
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Thank you to our elected officials for all you do for our students! #uchoosekindness @GlennJacobsTN ⁩ ⁦ @pattibounds ⁩ ⁦ @KnoxSchoolsSupt ⁩ ⁦ @RepEddieSmith ⁩ ⁦ @SenatorBriggs ⁩ ⁦ @ltgovmcnally ⁩ and Rep Bill Dunn
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Knox County Schools
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Based on significant inclement weather being forecasted overnight and in the early morning hours, Knox County Schools will be closed for all staff, including Central Office, on Mon., Jan. 3, 2022. Staff & students will return to school on Tues., Jan. 4, unless otherwise notified.
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Knox County Schools
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. @emilyann_music sings the National Anthem and is recognized by the Knox County Board of Education.
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Knox County Schools
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It’s been a challenging week, but our community is still working together to achieve our educational mission! We’re so thankful for the dedication of KCS teachers and school employees, and we look forward to seeing students back in class on Monday, Jan. 24!
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Knox County Schools
3 years
Congratulations to the @HallsHighTN Class of 2021!
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Knox County Schools
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With the weather forecast calling for strong winds that can dangerously impact high-profile vehicles such as buses during arrival & dismissal times, KCS will be closed Fri., Jan. 12, 2024. Exec. principals, security, maint., custodial staff, & central office will report on time.
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Knox County Schools
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The @knoxschools BOE approves amending dress code length from finger length to mid-thigh on 1st reading
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Knox County Schools
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We’ve created an FAQ and resource page about the extended closure related to COVID-19. Information is available about free meals, online resources, student support services, prom and more: .
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Knox County Schools
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Shout out to our elementary principals, supervisors, and staff for wearing #pink and showing their support for co-workers and loved ones who are currently battling cancer!
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Knox County Schools
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Knox County Schools is shocked and saddened by today’s shooting at The Covenant School, in Nashville, and we offer our deepest condolences to everyone who has been affected by this tragedy.
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Knox County Schools
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We’re so excited that Chromebooks will be made available to all KCS students in the 2020-21 school year! For details, please visit . #KCSTogether
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