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The Lonsdale Elementary community has something big to celebrate: the school has officially exited the state’s Priority school list, marking an important milestone years in the making.

KCS reached a major milestone this year with record-setting student growth! From districtwide achievements to Austin-East High’s remarkable growth, students, teachers, and school communities are showing what’s possible when we rise together.

Students at Central High are taking the lead in a remarkable conservation effort through the school’s Monarch Butterfly Project—an initiative that blends science, curiosity, and hands-on learning in powerful ways.

Students at Gibbs Middle have been getting a taste of something special with the school’s new café, The Daily Drip—a project designed to blend learning, collaboration, and hands-on experience in a fun, innovative way.

 Students at Austin-East High have taken storytelling into their own hands, producing Setting It Straight: The Austin-East Documentary, a project that highlights the excellence, creativity, and pride of their school. 

Knox County Schools on Tuesday unveiled a new Wall of Honor at the Sarah Simpson Professional Development Center – a permanent installation recognizing the courage, leadership, and service of KCS veterans and active-duty personnel.

Knox County Schools today recognized top-selling students from the 2025 Coupon Book campaign, which raised nearly $1 million dollars to fund school needs identified by teachers and administrators. 

During a celebration at the Main Event, top sellers from schools across the district gathered for a ceremony, lunch, and arcade games. 

For most students, World War II is something learned only from textbooks. But Central High JROTC cadets Noah Keese, Bella Glass, and Aden Hirsch got a firsthand look at history when they interviewed Gaylon Wilson, a 100-year-old WWII veteran — and a Central alum.