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Northwest Middle School Receives National RecognitionNorthwest Middle School Receives National Recognition

Northwest Middle School Receives National Recognition

News Summary Northwest Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been honored as a National Demonstration School by the AVID initiative,…

2 weeks ago
Halls Middle School Handles Bomb Threats with CareHalls Middle School Handles Bomb Threats with Care

Halls Middle School Handles Bomb Threats with Care

News Summary In February 2025, Halls Middle School in Knoxville faced two bomb threats, leading to swift evacuations and the…

2 weeks ago
Knox County Schools Announce Two-Day Closure for Health ReasonsKnox County Schools Announce Two-Day Closure for Health Reasons

Knox County Schools Announce Two-Day Closure for Health Reasons

News Summary Knox County Schools will be closed on February 10 and 11, 2025, due to a widespread flu outbreak…

2 weeks ago
New K-8 School Construction Approved in MechanicsvilleNew K-8 School Construction Approved in Mechanicsville

New K-8 School Construction Approved in Mechanicsville

News Summary Knox County Schools has approved the construction of a new K-8 school to address overcrowding issues in the…

2 weeks ago
Halls Middle School in Knoxville Faces Series of Bomb ThreatsHalls Middle School in Knoxville Faces Series of Bomb Threats

Halls Middle School in Knoxville Faces Series of Bomb Threats

News Summary Halls Middle School in Knoxville has been shaken by multiple bomb threats leading to evacuations and arrests. Authorities…

2 weeks ago
Knoxville Schools Address Immigration ConcernsKnoxville Schools Address Immigration Concerns

Knoxville Schools Address Immigration Concerns

News Summary The Knox County Schools district is reaffirming its commitment to student safety amidst rising community concerns about immigration…

3 weeks ago
Karns High School Teacher Faces Backlash Over Social Media ActivityKarns High School Teacher Faces Backlash Over Social Media Activity

Karns High School Teacher Faces Backlash Over Social Media Activity

News Summary Matthew Childress, a social studies teacher at Karns High School in Knoxville, is under scrutiny for controversial social…

4 weeks ago
East Tennessee Schools Response to Flu SurgeEast Tennessee Schools Response to Flu Surge

East Tennessee Schools Response to Flu Surge

News Summary Several school districts in East Tennessee, including Lenoir City and Loudon County, are temporarily closing due to a…

4 weeks ago
East Tennessee Schools Close Due to Flu and FloodingEast Tennessee Schools Close Due to Flu and Flooding

East Tennessee Schools Close Due to Flu and Flooding

News Summary In East Tennessee and parts of Kentucky, schools are temporarily closing due to rising flu cases and severe…

4 weeks ago
East Tennessee Schools Cancel Classes Due to Flu SurgeEast Tennessee Schools Cancel Classes Due to Flu Surge

East Tennessee Schools Cancel Classes Due to Flu Surge

News Summary East Tennessee schools are closing their doors starting February 5 in response to rising flu cases affecting students…

1 month ago