Money is flowing/trickling into Knox County Schools from the federal government under the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER 3.0) Fund. KCS expects some $114 million. …
New principals for Carter High, Cedar Bluff
Carter High School will be getting a new principal, as Dr. Jon Rysewyk has appointed current principal Angie Messer a music and performing arts specialist for Knox County Schools effective …
KCS has regions, directors and supervisors
Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk announced June 16 his five regions and their leadership. Each region includes a director and supervisor – one with elementary experience and the …
Carving regions: Free advice to KCS
It seems KCS Superintendent Jon Rysewyk is going to divide Knox County Schools into five regions, each with a director and a supervisor (pulling up to 10 people from the …
Dr. Jim Tumblin: ‘An eye for treasure’
Family and friends of Dr. J.C. “Jim” Tumblin filled the sanctuary of Northside Christian Church on June 14 for the funeral of a much-loved Fountain City icon. Burial will be …
New principals for Pond Gap, Inskip and Gap Creek
Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk has named three new principals, with appointments effective July 2022.
Megan Blevins, now assistant principal, will be principal of Inskip Elementary School, as current principal Lynn Jacomen …
Northwest Greenway Connector opens today
Mayor Indya Kincannon and council members will officially open the new Northwest Greenway Connector with a ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m. today (06/13) at the trailhead to the connector in Victor Ashe …
Four of five assistant superintendents named
Dr. Jon Rysewyk has named four of his five assistant superintendents. Here’s the short version:
Dr. Keith Wilson, assistant superintendent of academics with oversight of learning and literacy, academic supports, college …