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2015 OASIS Professional Development Program Entry Form

Name of entrant: Frank Shelton ________________________________________________________

Name of KYSPRA member (if different from entrant): _______________________________________

District:__Knox_______________________________________________________________________

Phone: 606-546-3157____________ email: [email protected]

Entry title (Title of your entry): __Education Newsletter ________________________________

Category name: __Tabloid Newsprint __________________________________

Category number:__5_____________

Entrant class:__AA____________

The Knox County Public Schools’ Communications Department worked in collaboration with the

Barbourville Mountain Advocate newspaper to purchase space for seasonal tabloid inserts into the

newspaper.

As Knox County’s oldest distributed weekly newspaper, KCPS decided in 2014-2015 to return to a print

medium four times per year to share good news and success stories from our school district. Building

on past issues during the 1990’s and early 2000’s, the print insert was re-introduced to the citizens of

Knox County.

Because of social media and an existing partnership to provide a Newspapers in Education page each

week in the Advocate, the four times per year print was determined to be the best to provide additional

news to readers beyond what has already appeared.

This entry is (mark with an X): __X___ attached _____ linked by URL provided in entry

Total amount of all entry fees from your district ($45 per entry): $ _________

If this entry earns an award, please specify the name(s) of individuals or units to appear on the plaque:

Frank Shelton _____________________________________________________________________

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If you need assistance completing your entry, please call Brad Hughes at 800-372-2962 or via email at

[email protected]

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Inspiring Leaders and Changing Futures… One Child at a Time Spring 2015

Governor’s Scholars and Rogers students

announced

Three selected for Campbellsville Awards

Career students win at competitions

● Knox County Public Schools ●

Knox County Public Schools

Upcoming Events… Knox County Schools Summer Camps for Students

June 8-11: Job Shadowing Camp at Lynn Camp High School,

8:30-2 p.m. For Lynn Camp High School juniors only. Students

will have the opportunity to shadow a professional in a career

of their choice. Students must pre-register. Contact: Heather

Martinez, Berea College/Knox County Full-Service Communi-

ty Schools Program, [email protected].

June 9-11: Life Adventure Camp for Knox Central High School

students. This overnight camp incorporates leadership and

team building exercises in an adventure atmosphere: ropes

courses, zip lining, horse-back riding, and archery are planned

for an adventurous camp. Grades 9-12; space is limited to 20

students; students must pre-register. Contact: Devona McFad-

den, Berea College/Knox County Full-Service Community

Schools Program, [email protected]

June 16: UNITE Shoot Hoops Not Drugs Basketball Camp

with Jeff Sheppard, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at Lynn Camp High School.

Dinner provided. No pre-registration needed. Contact:

[email protected]

June 16-18: Knox Arts, Crafts, and Humanities Council Kids

College Art Camp, Union College; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This camp is

for students ages 6-14. Students will be immersed in creating

their own works of art in a supervised, safe environment.

Lunch is provided. For up to 20 Lynn Camp students, fees and

transportation will be paid through the Berea College/Knox

County Full-Service Community Schools Program. Pre-

registration required. Contact: [email protected]

July 6-10: Zombie Apocalypse Math & Science Camp for

rising 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade Lynn Camp students. Camp will be

held at Union College from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. with lunch and

dinner provided. What would have to happen in your brain to

make you a zombie? Find out with cool math and science ex-

periments! Transportation will be provided from Lynn Camp

Middle/High to Union College. Pre-registration required. Con-

tact: [email protected] or

[email protected]

Preschool Registration for 2015-2016

June 5: Screenings and pre-registration for Knox County

Public Schools’ Preschool Program and KCEOC Headstart will

be held on Friday, June 5, from 9am to 2pm, at Lynn Camp

Elementary School. Parents will complete one registration for

both programs, regardless of which program or school site

their child will attend. It is recommended that parents bring

the following documentation to registration in order to com-

plete the process: Proof of Income (e.g: check stub, W2, tax re-

turn), Birth certificate, Social Security Card (optional), Eye ex-

am, Physical exam and Immunization certificate. If you have

questions about the KCPS Preschool Program please call

(606)546-3157. With questions about the KCEOC Headstart

Program, please call (606)546-3152. An application packet is

available for download and printing on the KCPS website at

www.knox.kyschools.us

Education Newsletter—Spring 2015 Page 3

A Summer of Learning for Six Rising Seniors Knox County’s Governor’s Scholars Announced School might be out for the summer, but learning is only

beginning for six rising high school seniors. Rhea Carter, Shelby

Green, Jaykob Hubbard, Brayden Imel, Enrica Jackson and Clay

Sprinkles will spend part of their summer on one of

three university campuses as they participate in the state’s most

prestigious summer program.

The Governor’s Scholars Program originated in 1983 as a result

of Kentucky leaders’ concern that the state’s “best and brightest”

were leaving the Commonwealth to pursue educational and ca-

reer opportunities elsewhere without fully understanding the

potential of their talents at home. Students who are selected at-

tend the program without charge.

During the summer program, which will be held on the campus-es of Bellarmine University in Louisville, Morehead State University in Morehead, and Murray State University in Murray, students will participate in a variety of educational studies including:

Focus Area: a “major” subject of study, assigned according to

scholar preference as indicated on the application.

General Studies: an area of study assigned by staff to challenge the scholars. Courses frequently include service-learning compo-nents in the community.

Seminar: a discussion-based small group session. Emphasis is

placed on respectful debate and discussion. Scholars are encouraged to ask probing questions.

Rhea Carter

Lynn Camp Schools

Attending: Morehead University

Focus Area: International Relations

Rhea is looking forward to getting to know the

other students that she’s going to be with.

Laura Shelby Green

Lynn Camp Schools

Attending: Murray State University

Focus Area: Political and Legal

Shelby is looking forward to meeting hun-

dreds of new students from all over Kentucky

that after five weeks could become her closest

friends.

Jaykob Hubbard

Knox Central High School

Attending: Morehead University

Focus Area: Physical Science

Jaykob is looking forward to meeting new

people and getting use to college life.

Brayden Imel


Attending: Bellarmine University

Focus Area: Modes of Mathematics

Brayden is looking forward to meeting new

friends and having an experience that he’ll

never forget.

Enrica Jackson



Focus Area: Journalism and Media

Enrica is looking forward to making new

memories with new people. She is ready to

study her passion for five weeks!

Clay Sprinkles



Focus Area: Health Sciences

Clay is looking forward to meeting friends and

a wonderful opportunity to learn and become

accustomed to college life.


KCMS Students selected for

Roger’s Explorers Program

The Rogers Explorers program is an intensive three-day, two-

night program focused on cultivating skills in leadership, tech-

nology, math, science, and community service. It is developed,

coordinated, and supervised by The Center for Rural Develop-

ment in partnership with University of the Cumberlands, Lind-

sey Wilson College, Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead

State University, Asbury University, and The University of

Pikeville.

Knox County Middle School students Corey Bright, Hannah

Daniels, Grace Evans, Dane Imel, Toni McCombs, and Lean-

na Osborne were among 180 students from The Center’s 45-

county service area of Southern and Eastern Kentucky selected

to participate in the 2015 Rogers Explorers program.

Activities throughout the program are both educational and

fun. Classroom projects are very hands-on, so do not expect to

be bored! Explorers are able to actively participate in practical

college courses, fine-tune leadership skills, and develop a net-

work of friends and resources throughout the Southern and

Eastern Kentucky region.

Osborne selected for

Roger’s Scholars Program

Addison Osborne, a student at Knox

Central High School, is one of 63 stu-

dents selected to participate in the

2015 Roger’s Scholars Program.

The summer experience provides

leadership and college scholarship

opportunities to help upcoming high

school juniors in Southern and East-

ern Kentucky develop the skills they

need to seize their potential as the

region’s next generation of business and entrepreneurial lead-

ers. During the program, Osborne will receive hands-on in-

structional training from professional experts in a variety of

content areas in addition to learning leadership and team

building skills.

Both the Roger’s Explorers and Roger’s Scholars programs are

coordinated by The Center for Rural Development.

Successful year for Knox Beta

The Knox Central Beta Club is finishing up a successful year of

service after winning first place honors in the county, state, re-

gional, and national Junior American Citizens contest for their

active involvement in community service. The Knox chapter

also received Chapter of Distinction status for the second con-

secutive year. Shown below are Beta members at the May

meeting of the Knox County Board of Education.

Elementary Honors Choir

performs for Knox Co. Board

The sound of music filled the room during the Knox County

Board of Education’s May meeting. Members of the Knox

County Elementary Honors Choir performed for the members

during the monthly meeting. The Honors Choir meets

throughout the year afterschool at the First United Methodist

Church to practice for their various performances. The choir is

under the direction of Beth Lovett and John White.


Excellence in Teaching recipients named

Three Knox County educators joined others from across the

Commonwealth as recipients of 2015 Campbellsville Universi-

ty Excellence in Teaching award.

Kathy Justice, elementary teacher at Lynn Camp, Jennifer

Mills, teacher at Knox County Middle, and Lee Edward Camp-

bell, choir teacher in the Knox County Public Schools, were

selected from among their peers for the recognition.

Campbellsville University began the Excellence in Teaching

(EIT) awards program in 1987. The purpose of the Excellence

in Teaching program is to recognize quality teaching and

learning taking place throughout Kentucky.

Through the awards program, the University honors teachers

in each grade level (pre-school/elementary, middle, and sec-

ondary) selected by their district.

“We are very excited to have these teachers represent Knox

County at the awards program,” said Frank Shelton, who

coordinates the awards locally.

“Knox County had several excellence candidates for the award

this year, which clearly reflects the dedication our teachers

have to students and learning.

“The award calls attention to the fact that teaching is the

profession that creates all others, and it is evident that these

teachers have a positive impact on Knox County’s future gen-

eration.”

The 2015 Excellence in Teaching Program was held on

Saturday, May 16, on the campus of Campbellsville Universi-

ty. Justice, Mills, and Campbell were honored by the Knox

County Board of Education on May 26.

Kathy Justice, Teacher at Lynn Camp Schools Jennifer Mills, Teacher at Knox County Middle Eddie Campbell, Teacher at Knox Middle/High

LC Yearbook wins state honors in annual

Kentucky High School Journalism contest

Staff members of the Lynn Camp Yearbook class earned top honors in this year’s

Kentucky High School Journalism contest. The students placed third overall in the event

with individual third place honors in advertising, photography, graphics, theme develop-

ment, and writing style event categories in the Class A division. The yearbook’s cover

placed second overall in the competition. Shown is the yearbook editor being recognized

at during the May Board meeting. Their sponsor is Leah Stoner.


Knox County’s Inspiring Artists Recognized The awards program for the Knox County Art Show coordinated by the GFWC KY Barbourville Junior Woman’s Study Club was held on Monday evening, May 4, at the First United Methodist Church. There were over 140 entries which were judged. This project has allowed the Study Club to highlight the creative talents of our students in our community. Pictures from the Art Show and awards program are available on the KCPS website at www.knox.kyschools.us ART WINNERS: Preschool: HM Gabby Pilarski – Girdler 3rd Jesslyn Smith – Lynn Camp 2nd Keira Wooley – Lynn Camp 1st Brooklyn Sizemore - Girdler Kindergarten: HM Braeden Rosan – Lynn Camp and Lillian Frazier - GR 3rd Brooke Croley – GR 2nd Ryan Vaughn – Girdler 1st Evan Sizemore – Girdler First Grade: HM Haley Grubb – Central 3rd Jerimidiah Lundy – Barbourville 2nd Katie Mills – Lynn Camp 1st Reese Croley – GR Second Grade: HM Stephen Patterson – Flat Lick, Josh Lee – Lynn Camp, Abigaile Merritt – Central 3rd Hallie Goley – GR 2nd Kaden Elam – Flat Lick 1st Chloe Lefever – Barbourville Third Grade: HM Vance Patterson – Flat Lick, Jewel Merida –Flat Lick 3rd Anna Jo Carey – GR 2nd Regan Messer – Barbourville 1st McKenzie Simpson – Flat Lick Fourth Grade: HM Jonathan Isom – Girdler, Logan Napier – Central, Braiden Medlin – Lynn Camp 3rd Uriah Rose – GR Hampton 2nd Alyssa Jones – Lynn Camp 1st Madalyn Russell – Central

Fifth Grade: HM Miranda Whittymoore – B’ville, Alessandra Merritt – Central, Keelie Belcher – Flat Lick 3rd Brady Hamilton – GR 2nd Mara Wilson – GR 1st Cassie Miles – GR Sixth Grade: HM Mega Cox – Flat Lick, Makayla Hinkle – Central, Mary Jo Smith – Flat Lick, Josie McHargue – B’ville 3rd Abbie Abner – GR 2nd Bethany Davis – GR 1st Lily Kate Hubbs – Barbourville Seventh Grade: HM Sara Price – KCMS, Marshall York – KCMS 3rd Matt Merida – KCMS 2nd Reagan Trent – KCMS 1st Sarah Pedersen – KCMS Eighth Grade: HM Jasmine Dean – KCMS, Hannah Fisher – KCMS 3rd Amber Brown – KCMS 2nd Abram Mills – KCMS 1st Jasmine Dean – KCMS High School: Drawing 1st Marissa Whittymore – Barbourville High School High School: Painting HM Chloe Helton – Knox Day Treatment 3rd Cheyanne Boles – Knox Day Treatment 2nd Lauren Pedersen – B’ville 1st Marissa Whittymore – Barbourville High School High School: Mixed Media 1st Kristen Pedersen – Barbourville High School

BEST OF SHOW: Lily Kate Hubbs (Barbourville) – PS THRU SIXTH Marissa Whittymore (Barbourville) – SEVENTH TO HIGH SCHOOL


Entries and Winners from the Knox Co Art Show


Knox represented at Odyssey World Finals Knox County was once again in the World’s spotlight as two

Knox Odyssey of the Mind teams advanced to center stage in

the annual competition held at Michigan State University.

Girdler Elementary’s Problem

3 team secured their spot to

perform for the World with

a first place win during the lev-

el state competition. Team

members Braxton Chadwell,

Gavin Chadwell, Bobbie Ann

Dunn, Drew Hale, Emily Mills

and Abigail Ward wowed

judges by opening up

‘Pandora’s Box’. In this prob-

lem, the Girdler team put a video game spin on the story of

Pandora’s Box. A gamer character will take on this multi-level

game inspired by the Greek myth. The game included a pro-

logue that depicts the original story of Pandora’s Box, three

characters representing different evils that escaped the box, and

a power meter that represents the gamer character’s health. To

beat the game, the player will advance to the final level where

it will release hope into the world. They are coached by Kelley

Mills and Rita Wood.

Joining the Girdler team in

the spotlight at World Finals

was the Problem 2 team

from Knox Central High

School. Rachel Brown, Am-

ber Gambrel, Tara Garrison,

Madison Hatfield, Adams

Mills, Mary Riley and

Matthew Williams

won third place in the state competition and qualified for a bid

to advance.

Coached by Dutch Endy, the team was challenged to design,

build, and demonstrate various devices that complete specific

tasks – all while being powered by rubber bands. The problem

was entitled “Experiencing Technical Difficulties”, which re-

volved around the theme where technical failures must be re-

solved through completing the tasks. The team received a list

of tasks to choose from including ring a bell, change the word-

ing on something, sound an alarm, move an object, etc. To add

a twist to the problem, there was also a mysterious engineering

character added in.

Knox voted “Best of the Best” in Tri-County

Best Principal - James Scott Prewitt Best Middle School - Knox Co. Middle Best High School - Knox Central

Citizens in the Tri-County area have voted, and the “Best of

the Best” awards goes to administrators and schools in Knox

County. The annual survey of readers by the Times Tribune

found that Knox County has the best principal, best middle

school, and best high school of those in the newspaper’s distri-

bution area consisting of Knox, Laurel, and Whitley counties.


New “Challenge” not a threat for Knox teams This season’s robotics season in the Knox County Public

Schools brought with it a new challenge for students as they

competed for top honors.

“This year instead of Mars Rover, Project Lead the way has up-

graded to a new design with VEX IQ Challenge,” explained

Jennifer Carey, coordinator for the elementary program.

“Our elementary students have been equipped with a VEX IQ

kit to meet the challenge of creating this new design. Dewitt,

Flat Lick, Girdler and Lynn Camp have stepped up and accept-

ed this engaging, STEM learning enrichment for their gifted

students,” said Carey.

On Saturday, April 25th, the four Knox teams went to the cam-

pus of the University of Kentucky to compete in the state’s first

Vex IQ Challenge. These students built a robot using the VEX

IQ robotics platform to solve an engineering challenge that is

presented in the form of a game. VEX IQ Challenge teams

worked together scoring points in Teamwork Matches, and

also display their robot’s skills individually in driver controlled

and autonomous Skills Challenges.

The new robotics challenge did not pose a threat to the Knox

teams, as all four placed in the top ten with Girder Elementary

taking first place honors.

In addition to building robots, the VEX IQ Challenge encour-

aged students to actively learn about science, technology, engi-

neering and mathematics within a STEM based interview pro-

cess. This process was about the engagement of content

learned throughout the performance task.

The interview students went through was conducted by engi-

neers from Lockheed and Martin, a global security, aerospace,

and information Technology Company, with the majority of

Lockheed Martin's business being with the U.S. Department of

Defense and U.S. federal government agencies. Engineers from

the firm conducted the interview and also volunteered their

time to spending the day at UK mingling, helping, engaging

and advising with the students.

Girdler Elementary - 1st Place - VEX IQ Challenge

Shown are the first place winners Logan Callihan, Logan Lambo, Drew

Hale and Coach Melody Lambo

Shown above are all participants and coaches from Knox County in the first

annual VEX IQ Challenge held at the University of Kentucky.

Winning teams from Knox County were:

Girdler Elementary, 1st Place Champions

Lynn Camp Elementary, 1st Place in Interview

and 6th in Teamwork

Flat Lick Elementary, 4th Place in Teamwork

Dewitt Elementary, 10th Place in Teamwork


Career students win at regional

and state SkillsUSA competition

Career students from the Knox County Area Technology Cen-

ter showcased their skills during the annual Skills USA compe-

tition. The 2014-2015 regional SkillsUSA competition was held

at Clay County ATC and Bell Co ATCs this year. The awards

ceremony was held at the Bell Co High School gymnasium.

Knox ATC students demonstrated their technical knowledge

and skills earning them top honors:

Bradley Abner, 1st Place, Welding

Chris Orefice, 1st Place, Residential Electricity

Jacob Mills, 2nd Place, Residential Electricity

Jeffery Smith, 3rd Place, Residential Electricity

Kevin Mills, 1st Place, Automotive

Jordan Elswick, 1st Place, Talent Competition

Leslie Smith, Jimmy Payne and Dakota Phipps, 3rd Place,

Welding Fabrication Team

All first places winners at the regional level were given the op-

portunity to compete at the State SkillsUSA in Louisville, Ky,

which took place from April 22-25.

At the state competition Chris Orefice finished in 3rd place in

Residential Electricity and while Bradley Abner earned the

spotlight as first place state champion in Welding. Kevin Mills

also competed in the Automotive competition.

“I couldn’t be happier for these students and their teachers,”

said Ralph Halcomb, principal at Knox County ATC.

“I know they have worked very hard in preparing for this com-

petition and in turn they have learned valuable skills that will

help them for years to come.”

Skills USA is a career and technical student organization for

students enrolled in vocational and technical career pathways.

Students interested in pursuing a career path in the mentioned

fields should see their high school guidance counselor.

Pictured above are Knox County ATC students who competed at the state

Skills USA competition held in Louisville April 22-25.

Business Leaders prepare for

national competition in Chicago

Nine students earned Knox Central honors at the State Future Busi-

ness Leaders of America competition held April 20-22 after previ-

ously winning at the regional level competition held in March. Of

the nine state winners, seven have earned the opportunity to ad-

vance to the national conference which will be held in Chicago.

State winners from Knox Central include (with the first four events

advancing to national):

Desktop Publishing—1st place, Brandi Mills & Ashley Kozlow

Word Processing—1st place, Christopher Gibson

Spreadsheet Applications—4th place, Amanda Wahlstedt

Business Plan Project—5th place, Ryan Yother, Corey Carnes, &

Hannah Mills

Client Services—5th place, Sarah Miles

Computer Applications—5th, Kelsey Engle


Sports Flashback: Teams earn top rankings

Knox County Middle Baseball - State Champions,

East Semi-State Champions, and SEKYMSBC

Conference Champions

Knox Central Baseball - 51st District Champions

Knox Central Softball - 51st District Champions

Lynn Camp Softball - 51st District Runner-Up

Spring Sports

Achievements:

After competition at the district level, Knox County’s academic

students went on to win honors in Regional Governor’s Cup

competition this spring. Governor’s Cup consists of eight

events including five written exams (Mathematics, Science, So-

cial Studies, Language Arts and Arts/Humanities), composi-

tion, quick recall, and future problem solving. After competing

at the Regional Governor’s Cup, middle and high school divi-

sion students went on to compete at State held in Louisville.

Knox County’s Regional Governor’s Cup champions include:

Elementary Division

Blake Ledford, 1st Place Social Studies and 5th place Mathe-

matics Assessment

Emma Aber, 4th Place Composition

Bryce Imel, 5th Place Arts and Humanities Assessment

Lay Elementary, 4th Place FPS and Quick Recall Team Events

Middle School Division

Abram Mills, 2nd Place, Mathematics Assessment

Knox County Middle, 3rd Place Quick Recall Team

High School Division

T.J. Melton, 2nd Place Social Studies Assessment

Clay Sprinkles, 3rd Place Science Assessment

Knox Central, 3rd Place Quick Recall Team

Academic students finish successful Governor’s Cup season

Knox County GradNation Community Summit

Battling the Barriers to Graduation

Kelly Sprinkles, Superintendent

Peggy Gray ● Gordon Hinkle ● Charles Merida ● Dexter Smith ● Merrill Smith

Board of Education Members

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Lynn Camp Middle/High School Corbin, Ky.

Monday, June 15, 2015 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Inspiring Leaders… Lay Elem. Leadership Day

Lay Elementary held a Leadership Day on May 27th to showcase their first year as a “Leader in Me” school.

The program teaches 21st century leadership and life skills to students based on Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

● Knox County Public Schools ●

Bus Routes for

2014-2015 School

year

Academic

School Year

Calendar

Contact Information

Inspiring Leaders and Changing Futures... One Child at a Time Back to School 2014


Date Description

Aug 4, 5, 6, 11, 2014 Teacher Equivalent Days - Work Days All Staff

August 7, 2014 Professional Development

August 8, 2014 Professional Development

August 12, 2014 Opening Day for Teachers

August 13, 2014 1st Day for Students

September 1, 2014 Labor Day – Holiday – No School

October 9, 2014 Professional Development – Flex

October 10, 2014 No School

November 4, 2014 Election Day – No school

November 26, 2014 Planning Day (Possible Make –Up Day)

November 27, 2014 Thanksgiving -Holiday No School

November 28, 2014 No School

December 22, 2014-January 2, 2015

Christmas Break – No School (Dec 22-23 Possible Make-up Days)

January 19, 2015 MLK Day – Holiday – No School

March 20, 2015 Professional Development – Flex (Possible Make-up Day)

April 3, 2014 Teacher Equivalent Day – Work Day All Staff

April 6-10, 2015 Tentative Spring Break (Possible Make-up Days)

May 19, 2015 Election Day – No School

May 20, 2015 Last Day for Students

May 21, 2015 Closing Day for Teachers

2014-2015 Academic Calendar The Knox County Board of Education approved the 2014-2015

academic calendar at their March 2014 meeting. Amendments

to the calendar due to school closings and delays will be

posted to our district website throughout the school year.

Telephone Contacts Use the contact list below to quickly identify your child’s

principal and school telephone number. Questions about the

first day of school including scheduling and back to school

events can be answered directly by your child’s school.

Person Telephone/E-mail

Central Elementary School

Kevin Disney, Principal 606-546-3496

Dewitt Elementary School

Marcie Walker, Principal 606-542-4274

Flat Lick Elementary School

Steve Partin, Principal 606-542-4712

G. R. Hampton Elementary School

John West, Principal

606-546-4169

Girdler Elementary School

Charles Hill, Principal 606-546-4859

Jesse D. Lay Elementary School

Jeff Frost, Principal

606-546-6524

Knox Appalachian School

Jeremy King, Principal 606-546-2568


Tim Melton, Principal 606-546-9253

Knox County Learning Academy & Day Treatment

Jeremy King, Principal

606-545-5410

Knox County Middle School

Jeremy Ledford, Principal 606-545-5267

Lynn Camp Schools

Anthony Pennington, Principal

606-523-1814 (Elementary)

606-528-5429 (Middle/High)

Knox County Public Schools Page 3

2014-2015 Bus Routes

Times may vary the first week of school due to new students and

students who have graduated. Please call the Knox County Schools’

Transportation Department if you have any questions.

Telephone: (606-546-3883)

Modifications to this list will be published on the Knox County Public

Schools’ website at www.knox.kyschools.us

Central Elementary School

Bus # 3005 - Driver: Ida Gaddis

Morning: Polk Salad Hollow, Jonestown, Highway 225, Kay Jay, Highway 225, Central Elementary, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Central Elementary, Highway 225, Polk Salad Hollow, Kay Jay, Jonestown.

Bus # 511 - Driver: Rodney Leddington

Morning: Highway 225, Warren Camp, Back Track, Number One Hollow, Coalport, Timber Creek Trailer Park, Central Elementary.

Evening: Central Elementary, Highway 225, Timber Creek Trailer Park, Coalport, Highway 225, Number One Hollow, Back Track, Warren Camp.

Bus # 3002 - Driver: Michael Bingham

Morning: Valentine Branch, Highway 1304, Miller Branch, Bargo loop, Shymug Hollow, Old 25 E, Payne Hollow, Central Elementary, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, Central Elementary, Payne Hollow, Old 25E, Shymug Hollow, Highway 1304, Miller Branch, Valentine Branch.

Bus # 1006 - Driver: Nora Farthing

Morning: Little Brush, TVA, Gregory Branch, Artemus Community, Highway 225 from 3 Way Stop at Artemus to Farmers Market, Central Elementary, Knox Central.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Central Elementary, Highway 225 from Farmers Market to Artemus Community, Gregory Branch, TVA, Little Brush Creek.

Bus # 2006 - Driver: Tommy Johnson

Morning: Noahville Hollow, Noahville Lane, Whitesburg Hollow, Henson Hollow, Central Elementary.

Evening: Central Elementary, Henson Hollow, Whitesburg Hollow, Noahville Lane, Noahville Hollow.

Bus # 211 - Driver: Charles Henson

Morning: Stephen Trace, Old 25 E, Higgins Hollow, Old 25 E, Kim Mays Drive, Central Elementary, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Central Elementary, Kim Mays Drive, Old 25 E, Stephen Trace, Higgins Hollow.

Bus # 814 - Driver: Mike Johnson

Morning: Payne’s Creek, Valentine Branch, Payne Branch Road, Highway 1304, Hales Branch, Highway 1304, Old 25E toward Central Elementary, Central Elementary, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, Central Elementary, Old 25E, Highway 1304, Hales Branch, Highway 1304, Payne Branch, Payne’s Creek.

Bus # 410 - Driver: Ken Merida

Morning: Old 25E Harold Smith to C&C, Goodin Branch, Parkway Baptist Church, Old 25 E from Walmart to Central Elementary.

Evening: Central Elementary, Old 25 E, Walmart, Parkway Baptist Church, Goodin Branch, Old 25 E above C & C.

Bus # 510 - Driver: Dave Gamble

Morning: Cumberland Avenue, Hurricane Lane, Artemus Road, Petersburg Lane,

Gregory Lane, Tremco Road, Poindexter Trailer Park and Bradley Martin Lane, Central Elementary School.

Evening: Central Elementary, Bradley Martin Lane, Poindexter, Tremco Road, Gregory Lane, Petersburg Lane, Artemus Road, Hurricane Lane, Cumberland Avenue.

Dewitt Elementary School

Bus # 1005 - Driver: Jimmy Ross

Morning: Jeff’s Creek, Turkey Fork, Macro Branch, Browns Branch, Main Road Highway 718, Dewitt School, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, Dewitt School, Highway 718, Browns Branch, Macro Branch, Turkey Fork, Jeff’s Creek.

Bus # 614 - Driver: Leonard Brown

Morning: Acorn Fork, Trace Branch, Highway 718, Buckeye, Henry Branch, Highway 718, Roaring Fork, Dewitt School, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Dewitt School, Highway 718, Roaring Fork, Henry Branch, Buckeye, Highway 718, , Trace Branch, Acorn Fork.

Bus # 1007 - Driver: Tommy Marlow

Morning: Broughton Hollow, Caney Gap, Bell Fork, Parker Branch, Coles Branch, Hales Creek, Dewitt School, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, Dewitt School, Hales Creek, Coles Branch, Parker Branch, Bell Fork, Highway 223, Broughton Hollow.


2014-2015 Bus Routes continued...




Telephone: (606-546-3883)



Bus # 714 - Driver: Rod Messer

Morning: Pigeon Roost, Paint Gap, Highway 718, Alex Creek, Bailey Branch, Dewitt Elementary School, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Dewitt Elementary School, Baileys Branch, Alex Creek, Highway 718, Paint Gap, Pigeon Roost.

Bus # 6002 - Driver: Donnie Mills

Morning: Salt Gum Road, Big Beech Branch, Johns Branch, Highway 223, Dewitt Elementary School.

Evening: Dewitt Elementary School, Route 223, Johns Branch, Big Beech Branch, Salt Gum.

Bus # 2005 - Driver: Gerald Bingham

Morning: Moores Creek, Highway 223 from 25 E to Dewitt, Mud Lick, Walker Road, Mill Creek, Dewitt Elementary School.

Evening: Dewitt Elementary School, Mill Branch, Walker Road, Highway 223 from Dewitt to 25 E, Mud Lick, Moores Creek.

Bus # 2004 - Driver: Charles Honce

Morning: Mills Creek, Clarks Branch, Hinkle Branch, Brice’s Creek, Bargo Lane, Dewitt Elementary School.

Evening: Dewitt Elementary School, Bargo Lane, Brice’s Creek, Hinkle Branch, Clarks Branch, Mills Creek.

Flat Lick Elementary

Bus # 3007 - Driver: Jesse Brogan

Morning: Possum Hollow, Old 25 across from Possum Hollow, A J Gray Cemetery

Road, Warriors Path, Evergreen from Sandy Branch to Fire Department, Flat Lick School, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, Flat Lick School, Evergreen Road from Fire Department to Sandy Branch, Warriors Path, A J Gray Cemetery Road, Old 25 across from Possum Hollow Road, Possum Hollow.

Bus # 914 - Driver: Lou Ann Smith

Morning: Ely Hollow, Underpass to Sandy Branch, Sandy Branch, Lick Branch, Greenbriar Road, Flat Lick School, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Flat Lick School, Greenbriar Road, Sandy Branch, Lick Branch, Evergreen Road from Sandy Branch to Underpass, Ely Hollow.

Bus # 3006 - Driver: Rodney Daniels

Morning: Highway 930 from 3 Way Stop at Artemus to Coulton Hill to include York Hollow, T-Run, Ramsey Branch, Fortney Branch, Water Plant Road, and Reeder Loop, Coulton Hill and Old 25 from Wild Cat Market to Flat Lick School, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Flat Lick School, old 25 from Flat Lick School to Wild Cat Market, Coulton Hill, Himyar Road from Coulton Hill to 3 Way Stop at Artemus to include Reeder Loop, Water Plant Road, Fortney Branch, Ramsey Branch, T-Run and York Hollow.

Bus # 5005 - Driver: Bonnie Baker

Morning: 25 E from Parkway Salvage to Flat Lick, Turkey Creek, Turkey Creek Church Road, Behind Creek Store, Behind Glass Shop, Himyar Road from 25 E to Coulton Hill,

Radford Road, old Flat Lick School Road, Flat Lick School, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, Flat Lick School, Old Flat Lick School Road, Radford Road, Himyar Road from 25 E to Coulton Hill, 25 E from Flat Lick to Parkway Salvage to include behind creek Store, Turkey Creek Church Road, Behind Glass Shop, and Turkey Creek.

Girdler Elementary

Bus # 2008 - Driver: Greg Warren

Morning: All of Callebs Creek to Girdler School.

Evening: Girdler School, all Callebs Creek.

Bus # 311 - Driver: Gentry Gibson

Morning: Horn Branch, Hammons Fork, Jones Fork, Hammons Fork Road, Spruce Pine, Trent Hollow, Black Lick to Girdler Elementary School.

Evening: Girdler Elementary School, Black Lick, Trent Hollow, Burton Branch, Spruce Pine, Hammons Fork Road, Jones Fork, Hammons Fork, Horn Branch.

Bus # 114 - Driver: Debbie Chadwell

Morning: Sled Road, 1803, Tedders Creek, Cranes Nest, Scott Hollow, 1803, Highway 1304, Gilbert Cemetery Road, Girdler School, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Girdler School, Highway 1304, Gilbert Cemetery Road, Scott Hollow, 1803, Cranes Nest, Tedders Creek, 1803, Sled Road.






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Bus # 2007 - Driver: J C Taylor

Morning: Valentine Branch, Old Farm Road, Rydner Branch, Pumpkin Run, Disney Hill, Dancy Branch, Highway 11, Girdler School, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, Girdler School, Highway 11, Dancy Branch, Disney Hill, Pumpkin Run, Rydner Branch, Old Farm Road, Valentine Branch.

Bus # 2002- Ken Jones

Morning: Hughes Branch, Long Branch, C Mills Hollow, 1304 from C Mills Hollow to, Girdler School, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, Girdler School, 1304 to C Mills Hollow, C Mills Hollow, Long Branch, Hughes Hollow.

Bus # 4007 - Driver: Carolyn Robinson

Morning: Asher Hollow, Wilson Branch, Elam Branch, Leo Hampton Road, Jarvis Branch, Highway 229, Highway 1803, Highway 1304, Girdler School, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Girdler School, Highway 1803, Leo Hampton Road, 229, Jarvis Branch, Elam Branch, Wilson Branch, Asher Hollow.

Bus # 1004 - Driver: Molissa Mills

Morning: Gentry Jones Branch, Greenbriar, Frisby Branch, Rt. 11 from Gentry Jones Branch to Girdler, Hampton Cemetery Road, Girdler School, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Girdler School, Hampton Cemetery Road, Rt. 11 from Girdler to Gentry Jones Branch, Frisby Branch, Greenbriar, Gentry Jones Branch.

Bus # 314 - Driver: Carlene Mills

Morning: Disappointment Hollow, Rt. 11 from Fount to Clay County Line, All of Big Bull Creek and All of Little Bull Creek, Girdler School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Girdler School to All of Little Bull Creek and All of Big Bull Creek, Rt. 11 from Fount to Clay County Line, and Disappointment Hollow.

Bus # 2001 - Driver: Darrel Bargo

Morning: Highway 229 from 1803 to Laurel County Line, Cooley Branch, Knox Fork, Highway 1304 from 229 to Highway 1803, Sublimity, Girdler School.

Evening: Girdler School, Sublimity, 1304 from 1803 to 229, highway 229 from Laurel County Line to 1803, Knox Fork, Cooley Branch.

G.R. Hampton Elementary

Bus # 4006 - Driver: Steve Valentine

Morning: R & R Market, 1809 to Golden’s Creek, 1809 to Davis Branch, 1809 to Eastridge Branch, Rickett Branch, Bennett Branch, Fawn Branch, 1809 to Hubbs Creek, Powers Branch, McKeehan, Fourmile, GR Hampton, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, GR Hampton, 1809 to Fourmile, McKeehan, Powers Branch, Hubbs Creek, Fawn Branch, Bennett Branch, Rickett Branch, Eastridge Branch, Davis Branch, Golden’s Creek, R&R Market.

Bus # 111 – Driver: Robert Partin

Morning: Mackey Bend, Miller Hollow, 779 to Miller Hollow, 779 to Rt 11, Goodin Creek,

Stoney Fork, GR Hampton School.

Evening: GR Hampton School, Stoney Fork, Goodin Creek, 779 to Miller Hollow, Mackey Bend to Miller Hollow.

Bus # 414 - Driver: Barney King

Morning: Walker Park Road from Little Indian Creek Road to Sharps Gap, Bull Run Road, Swan Lake Road, G. R. Hampton.

Evening: G.R. Hampton to Highway 459 from Sharps Gap to Little Indian Creek Road, Swan Lake Road, Bull Run Road.

Bus # 4003 - Driver: Ruth Grubb

Morning: Flat Creek, Fox Hollow, Mackey Bend, G.R. Hampton.

Evening: G.R. Hampton, Mackey Bend, Flat Creek, Fox Hollow.

Bus # 1001 - Driver: Doug Smith

Morning: Emanuel Hollow, Stone Cove, Route 6 from Emanuel Hollow to Barbourville, Helton Branch Road, Sharps Gap, Highway 459 from Sharps Gap to Barbourville, G. R Hampton, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High, G.R. Hampton, Highway 459 from Barbourville to Sharps Gap, Sharp Gap, Route 6 from Barbourville to Emanuel Hollow, Helton Branch Road, Emanuel Hollow and Stone Cove.

Bus # 3003 - Driver: Larry Brown

Morning: Hooker Hollow, Davis Bend, Lundy Hollow, Davis Bend, Prichard Branch, Swan Pond, Tye Bend, G.R. Hampton, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, G.R. Hampton, Edgewood Drive, Tye Bend, Swan Pond, Davis Bend, Lundy Hollow, Prichard Branch, Davis






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Bus # 5007 - Driver: Steve Mills

Morning: Route 6 from 459 Junction to Emanuel Hollow, Smith Hollow, Logan Hollow, Helton Hollow, G R Hampton, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, G. R. Hampton, Route 6 from Emanuel Hollow to 459 Junction, Helton Hollow, Logan Hollow, Smith Hollow.

Lay Elementary School

Bus # 1008 - Driver: Mike Trent

Morning: Higgins Hollow, Fisher Cemetery Road, Trace Branch Road, Rydner Branch, Route 11, Carl Morris Lane, Manchester Street at Heidrick, Lay School, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, Lay School, Manchester Street, Route 11, Carl Morris Lane, Rydner Branch, Trace Branch, Fisher Cemetery Road, Higgins Hollow.

Bus # 3001 - Driver: Todd Partin

Morning: Emanuel Hollow, Parrot Branch, Blue Gable, Bargo Hill, Church Street, Sunny Brook, Broughton Hollow, and Cumberland Avenue, Lay School, Knox Middle School.

Evening: Knox Middle School, Lay School, Cumberland Avenue, Broughton Hollow, Sunny Brook, Church Street, Blue Gable, Bargo Hill, Parrott Branch, and Emanuel Hollow.

Bus # 514 - Driver: Bo Maybrier

Morning: Highway 25E, Highway 229, Highway 1527, Ellen Lane, Turner Lane, Bennett Branch, Lay School, Knox Central High School.

Evening: Knox Central High School, Lay School, Highway 25E, Bennett Branch, Highway 229, Highway 1527, Ellen lane, Turner Loop.

Bus # 5001 - Driver: Tim Bargo

Morning: Bailey Hollow, California Hollow, Dyer Hill, Ironworks Road, Allison Avenue, Lay School, Knox Central.

Evening: Knox Central, Lay School, Allison Avenue, California Hollow, Dryer Hill, Iron Works Road, Bailey Hollow.

Lynn Camp Elementary and High School

Bus # 1003 - Driver: Darran Cheman

Morning: Highway 459 from Wynn Hollow, Little Indian Creek, Eaton Fork, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Highway 459 from Wynn Hollow, Little Indian Creek, Eaton Fork.

Bus # 2002 - Driver: Robert Reeder

Morning: Middle Fork Richland, Warren Loop, Vickie’s Burger, Keck Hollow, Keck Church Road, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Keck Church Road, Keck Hollow, Middle Fork Richland, Warren Loop.

Bus # 014 - Driver: Sandy Chumley

Morning: Standard Avenue, Industrial Boulevard, Salt Lick Road, Moore Hill Avenue, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Salt Lick Road, Industrial Boulevard, Moore Hill Avenue, Standard Avenue.

Bus # 710 - Driver: Vickie Weddle

Morning: Wyrick Street, Barbouville Street, Wilson Street, Hamlin Street, Master Street, Center Street, Heskew Avenue, East Lewis, Park Hill, Master Street, Standard Avenue, old 25 E, Football lane, Glouchester Street, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, old 25 E, Gloushester Street, Wrick Street, Barbourville Street, Wilson Street, Haskew Avenue, Lewis Street, Park Hill, Master Street, Standard Avenue, Wyrick Street.

Bus # 214 - Driver: Hilda Burnette

Morning: Farris Hill, Wells Lane, Old 25 E, Eltoro Lane, Eagle Drive, Helton Cemetery Lane, Blue Bonnett Circle, Pennington Lane, Vagabond Lane, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Vagabond Lane, Blue Bonnett Circle, Helton Cemetery Lane, Eagle Lane , Eltoro Lane, Wells Lane, Farris Hill.

Bus # 4002 - Driver: Tonya Weddle

Morning: Jenny Lane, White Feather Lane, Oak Ridge Church Road, Cardinal Heights, Hancock street, East Caldwell, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Jenny Lane, White Feather Lane, Oak Ridge Church Road, Cardinal Height, Hancock Street, East Caldwell.

Bus # 411 - Driver: Lynita Wells

Morning: By Pass, Colonial Ridge Road, Route 6 at, Wilton Street, Sycamore Street, Tower Road, Hedden Flats, Tower Road, Moore Hill Avenue, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Moore Hill Avenue, Tower Road, Hedden Flats,






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(Continued) Sycamore Street, Wilton Street, Colonial Ridge.

Bus # 610 - Driver: Ryan Wells

Morning: Old 25, Master Street, Commonwealth Avenue, Ohler Road, Marbel Road, Norvell Road, Stone Gate Estates, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Old 25 at, Master Street, Commonwealth, Ohler Road, Marbel Road, Norvell Road.

Bus # 5003 - Driver: John Elliott

Morning: Highway 233, Bertha Hollow, Demps Hollow, Dr. Jones Road, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Highway 233, Dr. Jones Road, Bertha Hollow, Demps Hollow.

Bus # 9903 - Driver: Mary Partin

Morning: Moore Hill, Kennedy Avenue , Spider Creek, Moore Hill, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Moore Hill, Kennedy Avenue, Spider Creek, Moore Hill.

Bus # 37 - Driver: Jimmy Messer

Morning: Hazel Fork, Drummond Road, Sam parker Road, Harris Road, Collier Hill, Left Hazel Fork, Lynn Camp

Evening: Elementary, High School, Hazel Fork, Drummond Road, Sam Parker Road, Harris Road, Collier Hill, Left Hazel Fork.

Bus # 0496 - Driver: Randy Martin

Morning: Buffalo Branch, Highway 830, Popular Church Road, Halls Circle, Highway 233, Dog Wood Trace, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Highway

233, Dog Wood Trace, Halls Circle, Highway 830, Buffalo Branch.

Bus # 4001 - Driver: Si Carnes

Morning: Candle Ridge, Woods Hollow, Liberty Church Road, Dixon Hollow, Watts Road, & Liberty Cemetary, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Watts Road, Dixon Hollow, Liberty Church Road, Woods Hollow, Candle Ridge, and Liberty Cemetary.

Bus # 3008 - Driver: Jim Britton

Morning: Old Owens Hollow, Warren Loop, Indian Hills Estates, Higgins Branch Hill, Old 25 E to Dr. Jones Road.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Old 25 to RECC, Higgins Branch, Warren Loop, Indian Hills Estates, Old Owens Hollow.

Bus # 1002 - Driver: Eli Emery

Morning: Arkle Hollow, Garland Cemetery, Arkle Hollow, Johnson Hollow, Lynn Camp, Post Office Loop, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Lynn Camp Hollow, Johnson Hollow, Arkle Hollow, Garland Cemetery, Arkle Hollow.

Bus # 4005 - Driver: Danny Green

Morning: Dowes Chapel Road, Rapier Hollow, Wilton Lake, Mosley Branch, and back across Indian Creek Road, Lynn Camp.

Evening: Elementary, High School, Dowes Chapel Road, Rapier Hollow, Wilton Lake, Mosley Branch, and back across Indian Creek Road.

School Bus Safety Tips

Leave plenty of time to safely get to the

bus stop.

Remain alert at all times. Don’t listen to

your MP3 players, text, talk on your cell

phone or play handheld video games

because you won’t be aware of what’s

happening around you.

When waiting for the bus, stay away

from the street. Make sure you are

aware of traffic and follow all traffic

safety rules.

Make sure the driver can see you at all

times by staying 12 giant steps away

from the outside of the bus.

Wait for the bus to come to a complete

stop before you get on or before you

stand up to get off.

Clothes or backpacks should not have

drawstrings, toggles or key chains. They

can get caught on bus handrails and

doors.

Don’t put your head, arms, papers or

anything out the window.

KNOX COUNTY

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Kelly Sprinkles, Superintendent

Gordon Hinkle ● Charles Merida ● Dexter Smith ● Merrill Smith ● Sam Watts

Board of Education Members

200 Daniel Boone Drive ● Barbourville, Kentucky 40906 ● (606)546-3157

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