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Mount Vernon Middle School to host academic showcase March 14

By Larry Gibbs, Knox County Educational Service Center | Mar 4, 2024

Eighth-grader Chase Valentine is not shy about saying that he excels in science at Mount Vernon Middle School.

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Fredericktown sixth-grader wins Knox County Spelling Bee

By Larry Gibbs, Knox County Educational Service Center | Jan 15, 2024

For quite a while the 2024 Knox County Spelling Bee resembled the "Rocky" movie in which heavyweights Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed battle toe-to-toe round after round.

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Crunchy angel food cake? Not if you pay attention

By Larry Gibbs, Knox County Educational Service Center | Dec 13, 2023

Amber Carpenter gets right to the point with the students in her Principles of Food class at East Knox High School. “I tell the students my basic rule is this: When I demonstrate something, pay attention, ask questions and take notes – good notes. I’m showing you what you need to do,” Carpenter said.

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Centerburg Schools asks community support for PI levy

By Larry Gibbs, Knox County Educational Service Center | Oct 2, 2023

Ryan Gallwitz had to hit the ground running last summer when he was named superintendent of Centerburg Local Schools less than three weeks before the start of school.

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Mount Vernon Middle School Principal Rob Gross on Barbara Holdren: ‘The day she leaves will be a sad one here’

By Larry Gibbs, Knox County Educational Service Center | Sep 7, 2023

Principal Rob Gross struggles to adequately explain Barbara Holdren’s value to Mount Vernon Middle School.

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YES! welcomes students to live theater

By Larry Gibbs, Knox County Educational Service Center | Sep 5, 2023

YES! welcomes students to live theater

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Peterson: 'I believe there are great days ahead' at East Knox

By Larry Gibbs, Knox County Educational Service Center | Aug 10, 2023

Jim Peterson makes one thing crystal clear about his role as interim superintendent of East Knox Local Schools for the coming school year.

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Judy Forney returning as MVCS treasurer

By Larry Gibbs, Knox County Educational Service Center | Jul 8, 2023

Judy Forney, treasurer of the Knox Educational Service Center (ESC), will leave that position for a second stint as treasurer of Mount Vernon City Schools on Aug. 1.

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‘Your students will remember you’: Knox ESC starts school year with breakfast meeting

By Larry Gibbs, Knox County Educational Service Center | Aug 20, 2022

Dr. Timm Mackley, superintendent of the Knox Educational Service Center, linked the future to the past this week by reminding teachers and classroom aides that their impact on children will endure.

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‘School of Rock’ coming to Danville High School stage

By Larry Gibbs, Knox County Educational Service Center | Mar 14, 2022

There’s a real sense of community support for the Danville High School drama department’s upcoming presentation of “School of Rock.” More than 50 students are involved on stage or behind the scenes.

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