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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: .
(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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Congratulations to Farragut HS student Joshua Lin, who recently broke the school record for the most digits of pi memorized with ... 434 digits!!
#PiDay
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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: .
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.
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: .
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.
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!
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.
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: .
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!
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.