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11/19/2009 
Knox County Schools to receive $20,000 grant | News Release Number: 09-085

The Knox County Schools has been awarded a grant in the amount of $20,000 from the AT&T Foundation, the philanthropy arm of AT&T, to help implement . . .
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11/17/2009 
Knox County Schools celebrate successful coupon campaign | News Release Number: 09-084

Knox County Schools will conduct a celebration and appreciation luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 11:30 a.m. to recognize top-selling schools and students, corporate sponsors and school . . .
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11/10/2009 
Board of Education members to attend annual convention | News Release Number: 09-082

Several members of the Knox County Board of Education will be attending the upcoming Tennessee School Boards Association (TSBA) Annual Convention held in Nashville from Nov. 15 to . . .
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11/09/2009 
A.L. Lotts announces Veteran’s Day celebration | News Release Number: 09-081

A.L. Lotts Elementary School will be honoring our veterans with its Veteran’s Day Assembly on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 beginning at 8:10 a.m. Students in grades K . . .
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10./06/2009 
A.L. Lotts Teacher named East Tennessee Teacher of the Year | News Release Number: 09-080

A.L. Lotts fourth-grade teacher Resa Byrd has been named the 2010 East Tennessee Teacher of the Year during the annual Teacher of the Year banquet held in Nashville . . .
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11/10/2009 
School Board Members Receive Accolades | News Release Number: 09-079

Two members of the Knox County Board of Education have received awards for their distinguished service and support for public education.

Sam Anderson, who represents the First District . . .
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11/02/2009 
Prestige Cleaners Presents Checks to Knox County Public Schools | News Release Number: 09-078

Prestige Cleaners announced the company has donated over $8,000 this fall to individual Knox County public schools as part of its Project Classroom program. The amount is based . . .
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11/03/2009 
State Releases 2009 Schools Report Card | News Release Number: 09-076

The Tennessee Department of Education today released the 2009 Report Card on schools and districts which is based on some significant changes in the calculation of Value Added . . .
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10/16/2009 
LEADS Fall Residency coming to Knoxville | News Release Number: 09-070

Leadership teams from several school districts across the nation will converge on Knoxville for the LEADS Fall Residency (Leadership, Equity, and Accountability in Districts and Schools) as part . . .
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09/15/2009 
School Coupon campaign starts Thursday | News Release Number: 09-064

The Knox County Schools annual school coupon book fundraiser will begin Thursday, Sept. 17 at 10:00 a.m. with a kickoff event at Cedar Bluff Elementary School located . . .
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08/05/2009 
Freshman transition day scheduled for August 14th | News Release Number: 09-053

All Knox County high schools will conduct a freshman transition day Friday, August 14th, to orient incoming 9th grade students and provide information concerning school operation and organization . . .
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05/21/2009 
Request to waive make up days at West Valley is approved | News Release Number: 09-042

The Tennessee Commissioner of Education late today approved the waiver for three make up days at West Valley Middle School as requested by Dr. Jim McIntyre, superintendent of . . .
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05/12/2009 
KCS schedules makeup days at West Valley | News Release Number: 09-040

Dr. Jim McIntyre, superintendent of the Knox County Schools has scheduled May 26, 27, and 28 as makeup days for the school days missed at West Valley Middle . . .
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05/07/2009 
Carter Elementary Principal Recognized for Achievement | News Release Number: 09-039

Carter Elementary School Principal Julie Thompson is one of three East Tennessee elementary school principals receiving this year’s “Value-Added Achievement Award” from the Education Consumers Foundation. The foundation . . .
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03/30/2009 
eWellness a success with the Knox County Schools staff | News Release Number: 09-027

The Knox County School System has completed the second phase of the Internet-based eWellness program created by University of Tennessee.

The eWellness program, developed by Professor Betty Greer . . .
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03/24/2009 
Pre-Kindergarten Roundup scheduled | News Release Number: 09-024

Knox County Schools will hold a Pre-Kindergarten Round Up to receive applications for the Governor’s Voluntary Pre-K Program the week of April 27 at 13 sites around the . . .
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02/27/2009 
Knox County Schools National Merit Scholars | News Release Number: 09-017

Twenty-one Knox County Schools high school students have been selected as finalists for National Merit Scholarships for 2009.

The National Merit Scholarship Program began in 1955. It allows . . .
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02/11/2009 
KCS Magnet Schools transfer showcases scheduled | News Release Number: 09-010

Magnet school transfer applications may be submitted during the Knox County Schools transfer period that is open Feb. 16-27. Parents may complete a magnet school application packet . . .
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02/10/2009 
Curriculum and testing standards to increase | News Release Number: 09-009

Next fall The Knox County Schools will operate under new curriculum and assessment requirements.

To align with new state standards stemming from Tennessee's participation in the American Diploma . . .
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01/28/2009 
The Knox County Schools to open 2009 transfer window | News Release Number: 09-004

The transfer window for the Knox County School System will be open Feb. 16 - 27. Parents or guardians interested in applying for a transfer must fill out a . . .
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01/15/2009 
KCS prepares for extreme cold weather | News Release Number: 09-002

The leadership of The Knox County Schools is closely monitoring developments and making preparations for the frigid weather expected to hit East Tennessee tonight.

“We are obviously concerned . . .
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07/28/2008 
NCLB data show both successes and challenges | News Release Number: 08-069

The State of Tennessee released Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program results today based on No Child Left Behind benchmarks, and Knox County schools data show both successes and challenges . . .
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07/21/2008 
Board of Education approves budget | News Release Number: 08-067

The Knox County Board of Education today approved the superintendent’s recommended $370 million Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget for Knox County Schools, which includes a 2% mid-year pay . . .
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06/16/2008 
Schools receive state recognition | News Release Number: 08-062

The Knox County School System and South-Doyle Middle Schools have each been awarded an Honorable Mention from the State of Tennessee in the Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards.

In . . .
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05/08/2008 
Knox educators to be recognized by state organization | News Release Number: 08-049

The Tennessee Education Association has selected two Knox County educators to be recognized for their exceptional performance and has named them East Tennessee’s best administrator and educator for . . .
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