Posts With Keyword ‘Knoxville Schools’

Let’s Talk Knoxville – Knoxville Superintendent Dr. Randy Flack

Posted: Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 at 1:00 pm

On today’s Let’s Talk Knoxvillle, Aaron Gernes talks with Knoxville Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Flack about last night’s school board meeting and what’s happening around the school district.

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Keywords: Dr. Randy Flack, Knoxville Schools

Rising Fuel Prices May Impact Knoxville Schools

Posted: Tuesday, May 17th, 2011 at 6:24 am

Craig Mobley, Business Manager for the Knoxville School district, says the price of diesel fuel is of some concern.

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Keywords: Craig Mobley, Knoxville Schools

Public School Years Could be Measured by Hours Instead of Days

Posted: Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 at 6:22 am

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The Iowa legislature is discussing a bill that states public school years will now be measured by hours instead of days.

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Keywords: Dr. Randy Flack, Iowa Legislature, Knoxville Schools

Knoxville Schools Collecting Money for Coaches vs. Cancer

Posted: Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011 at 6:24 am

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Knoxville students will be dropping off their loose change in their school offices this week as just one of the fundraisers for this year’s annual Coaches vs. Cancer.

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Keywords: American Cancer Society, Coaches vs. Cancer, Knoxville Schools

21st Century Skills Committee Works to Identity Necessary Skills

Posted: Friday, November 26th, 2010 at 6:28 am

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A new committee that was recently established in the Knoxville School District held their initial meeting recently and is working together to develop new ways to teach local students.

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Keywords: 21st Century Skills Committee, Dr. Randy Flack, Knoxville Schools

Local Schools Announced as Preschool Grant Recipients

Posted: Sunday, June 13th, 2010 at 6:21 am

The Pella, Knoxville and Twin Cedars school districts were among those announced last Wednesday by Governor Chet Culver as recipients of the Statewide Voluntary Preschool grants.

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Keywords: Bussey, Governor Chet Culver, Grant, knoxville, Knoxville Schools, Mark Wittmer, pella, Pella Community School District, Preschool, Twin Cedars

Free Preschool to be Offered for Four Year Olds in Knoxville

Posted: Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 at 10:47 am

The Knoxville School District has been awarded a grant that will allow four year olds in the community to attend voluntary preschool for free.

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Keywords: Knoxville Schools, Mike Montgomery, Pam Mahoney, Stepping Stones Early Learning Center

Pertussis Outbreak in Knoxville Schools

Posted: Sunday, April 18th, 2010 at 6:24 am

According to Marion County Public Health Director Kim Dorn, Knoxville Schools are experiencing an outbreak of pertussis or whooping cough.

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Keywords: Kim Dorn, Knoxville Schools, Marion County Public Health, pertussis, Whooping Cough

Final Extended Day at Knoxville Schools

Posted: Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 6:26 am

Tuesday is the final extended day in the Knoxville school district.

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Keywords: Extended Days, Knoxville Schools

Knoxville Superintendent Encourages Residents to Vote

Posted: Monday, March 29th, 2010 at 6:28 am

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Residents in the Knoxville School District will be able to vote to renew the district’s revenue purpose statement next week.

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Keywords: election, Knoxville Schools, Randy Flack, Revenue Purpose Statement

Knoxville’s East Elementary to Close

Posted: Sunday, March 28th, 2010 at 6:24 am

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An elementary school that generations of Knoxville students attended will close after the current school year.

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Keywords: East Elementary, Knoxville Schools, Mark Mahoney, Northstar Elementary, West Elementary

Local Superintendents Weigh in on Iowa School Board Scandal

Posted: Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 at 6:30 am

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The Iowa School Board Association is being investigated for allegations of misuse of taxpayer money and conflict of interest.

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Keywords: Dr. Randy Flack, Iowa School Board Association, Knoxville Schools, Mark Wittmer, Pella Schools

Mauvais Sort Tours Knoxville Schools and Community

Posted: Sunday, March 21st, 2010 at 6:22 am

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French Canadian music group Mauvais Sort from Quebec visited Knoxville this past week.

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Keywords: 3M, Knoxville Schools, Mauvais Sort, Quebec

Knoxville Schools Final Public Hearing Tonight

Posted: Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 6:30 am

The Knoxville School District will hold the second of two public hearing this evening, in regards to the budget and possible school closings.

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Keywords: Knoxville Schools, public hearing

“Student, Start Your Engines” Successful

Posted: Saturday, March 13th, 2010 at 6:26 am

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Knoxville Schools along with the help of the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, Iowa Speedway, Casey’s General Stores, Morning Kiwanis and Knoxville Team Nutrition hosted “Students, Start Your Engines” this week.

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Keywords: Bob Baker, Casey's General Stores, Connie Boldt, Iowa Speedway, Knoxville Schools, Knoxville Team Nutrition, Morning Kiwanis, National School Breakfast Week, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum