Knox County Schools - Partners In Education Overview

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Partners In Education

Scott Bacon, Supervisor
Andrew Johnson Building, Mezzanine Level (865) 594-1909

The Partners in Education program is designed to create a close, working relationship between a community organization and a school or specific program within the Knox County School System. The purpose of this program is to enrich and expand the educational opportunities of Knox County students, while fostering a deeper understanding of the school system within the community.

Through the establishment of personal relationships between community leaders and educators, the goal of Partners in Education is to create a spirit of involvement that has a positive impact on Knox County. This involvement helps develop the local school environment into a powerful educational setting where community members are working actively with students.

Partners in Education encourages community leaders to take a greater interest in the Knox County School System. This program opens school doors to the community while providing an opportunity to better prepare students to succeed in an ever-changing world.

The Knox County School System seeks to partner with organizations that have a desire to contribute to the education of the 55,000 students across the district. Some areas of the community that are already participating include: businesses (both local and national), civic clubs, government agencies (federal, state and local), professional organizations, churches, organizations at colleges and universities and nonprofit agencies.

This list is not restrictive, however. The Knox County School System will gladly welcome any group of concerned community leaders who want to invest their time, talent and resources in students.

Current Partners
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
District Partners
Non-Traditional Schools

Program Tools
Pillars of Partnerships
School Coordinator Responsibilities
Keys to Successful Partnerships
Community Partner Coordinator Responsibilities
Activities that work
Frequently Asked Questions
Partnership Pitfalls
Partnership Forms

Barney Thompson Scholarship
Description of Scholarship
2009 Scholarship Recipients
2010 Scholarship Application

PIE Advisory Board
2009-2010 Advisory Board

Career Fair
2010 Career Day
Career Day Photo Gallery

PIE Videos

School Coupon Books
Current Coupon Offers
Want to be in the Coupon Book?
Sponsors and their roles
Where to buy books
Where the money goes
Coupon Book Campaign History

Teacher Supply Depot
What is the Teacher Supply Depot?
Dates, Hours
Needs
How to contribute

Dine Out for Education
Dates
Participating Restaurants
Reports

Schooled for Success
Career Fair
Summer Internship

Teacher of the Year
Current Teachers of the Year

Principal for a Day

PIE News & Updates

Clothing Center Spring Clothing Drive

The Knox County Schools/PTA Clothing Center is conducting their annual spring clothing drive April 5th through April 9th. The Clothing Center is always in need of gently used clothing, but has these specific needs at this time:

1) Solid color, collared shirts in all sizes in the following colors: red, white, black, columbia blue, royal blue, pink, maroon, and grey.

2) Boys shirts and pants in sizes 7 and up.

3) Girls shirts in sizes 10, 12, 14 & 16. They also need girls pants in sizes 14 & 16.

The Clothing Center is located in the Knox Central Building, 1000 North Central Avenue. Please contact the Clothing Center at 594-3791 prior to making a delivery of clothing.

Run for the Schools April 10, 2010 at the Zoo

The Run for the Schools will be held at the Knoxville Zoo. Proceeds from this event will be distributed to the participating schools bassed on each schools level of participation. The event is open to all schools, both public and private, in Knox County. Cost: Pre-registration $10 for Knox County students and teachers; $15 for all others. Day of race fee is $12 and $20. Pre-registration deadline is March 29.

Schedule of Events:
6:30-7:45 - Packet Pickup/Late registration
8:00 a.m. - 1 Mile Fun Walk
8:15 a.m. - 5K Race Start
9:00 a.m. - 100 Yard Dash Start

For additional information, contact Scott Bacon (594-1909) or Mary Kerr (594-1928).

Dine Out For Education is April 20 this year

Get ready to enjoy your favorite eateries and help the school system at the same time.

The date for the 2010 Dine Out For Education promotion will be Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Mark your calendar for a day of dining at your favorite restaurants in support of The Knox County Schools.

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