Great Schools Partnership is committed to celebrating and supporting our communities unsung heroes: Teachers! We invite partners, businesses, parents and the community to show appreciation for the vital role our teachers play in our children's … [Read more...]
Knox County Health Department – Partner Feature
The work of Great Schools Partnership is heavily influenced by our fantastic network of partners across Knox County. One such partner that works with us on a myriad of programs is the Knox County Health Department (KCHD). The Health Department has … [Read more...]
ReadCityUSA: Make a pledge, then volunteer
Led by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, ReadCityUSA is a collaborative initiative of Knox County Government, Knox County Public Library, Knox County Schools, The Great Schools Partnership, and other community organizations to help all children, … [Read more...]
Soccer Brings Together Students from more than 10 Countries
With a student population hailing from more than 10 countries, Vine Middle School has found an activity that is helping to bring students together --- soccer. After 20 years without a soccer team at Vine, the community came together last year to … [Read more...]
GSP Surprises Teachers with $112,000 in TeacherPreneur Grants
Great Schools Partnership surprised 23 Knox County Schools teachers in October with TeacherPreneur grants totaling $112,399. Great Schools delivered this year’s biggest grant to second grade teacher Amanda Callahan-Mims at Spring Hill Elementary … [Read more...]
14 Teachers Receive $100,000 in TeacherPreneur Grants from Great Schools Partnership
Fourteen Knox County Schools teachers received grants totally more than $100,000 from the Great Schools Partnership this month. This is the third year that the Great Schools Partnership has offered teachers funding to pursue their creative ideas … [Read more...]
2nd Annual Dress for Success at Vine Middle School
Vine Middle School’s second annual "Dress for Success" event was so successful, it could be measured in smiles and handshakes. This is the second year the school has held its Dress for Success event. What started last year has continued and over … [Read more...]
Knox County Thank A Teacher Week
Thank A Teacher Week brought to you by Official Sponsors Thanks For Thanking A Teacher! Thank A Teacher Week kicked off a series of events across Knox County Schools in honor of our amazing teachers. Great Schools Partnership has … [Read more...]
Fulton Student-Athletes Inspire Lonsdale Students
Assistant High School Football Coach Justin Long brought two Fulton football players to meet with the Boys 2 Men club at Lonsdale Elementary to talk about what it takes to participate in Fulton Athletics, and to go on to play sports in … [Read more...]
AVID Student Earns State Recognition
Hanna Hayles has participated in Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) since her days at Northwest Middle School, where she produced a documentary about The Freedom Riders for her eighth grade social studies class that continues to gain … [Read more...]