With a passion to make a difference in kids’ lives, Kayla Ragsdale pours love and energy into her kindergarten class at Hardin Valley Elementary School. We had the pleasure of…
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Mr. Morgan won the 110% Teacher Award!
Yesterday we kicked off getting back into the school building by providing lunch at Cedar Bluff Middle School! Congratulations to Jeff Morgan for winning the 110% award! Mr. Morgan is…
BIG Announcement! #MORPAY4Educators
The BIG announcement is an amazing opportunity for educators! We plan to pay an educator’s mortgage for twelve months, one calendar year up to $2,000 per month for a total gift…
Teacher Spotlight: Missy Newman
You don’t want to MISS Mrs. Missy Newman in the classroom or in the teacher spotlight! Join us as we get to know this 20 year veteran of the whiteboard.…
Hardin Valley offers boys an opportunity to try lacrosse this spring
Looking for a fast-paced, action-filled team sport for your Hardin Valley area grade-schooler, middle-schooler or Hardin Valley Academy student? Hardin Valley Lacrosse offers boys’ Youth (grades K-5) and Middle School…
Teacher Spotlight: Michael Hartman
Mr. Michael Hartman brings a heart for science and a love for the outdoors to Hardin Valley Academy. As sponsor of the Science Bowl, he hopes to instill a curiosity…
Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Melton
As we are seeing right now, blessings still come even out of the darkest of times. Hardin Valley Elementary’s Mrs. Jennifer Melton comes to Knoxville by way of post-hurricane Katrina New…
Teacher Spotlight: Chris Schaefer
How about an American history teacher who has lived all over the United States? Yes please! Hardin Valley Middle School’s Chris Schaefer brings a wealth of life experience and a…
Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Golden
Your kids and her family may be the only things she loves more than Disney! Jennifer Golden has been a phenomenal addition to the kindergarten corps of teachers at Hardin…
Teacher Spotlight: Bryan Brown
Beloved teacher, state champion coach and now athletic director, Hardin Valley Academy’s Bryan Brown only knows how to help others win. Adam: Where were you born? Bryan: I was born…
Teacher Spotlight: Lindy McCollam
Five, Six, Seven, Eight – WHO DO WE APPRECIATE? Hardin Valley Elementary 5th grade teacher and HVMS cheer coach, Lindy McCollam, will have your kids doing backflips for math! Adam:…
Teacher Spotlight: Frank Chen
We live in a global society and Dr. Frank Chen is well equipped to talk to that point; his first words were in Chinese! Dr. Chen has a passion for…
Teacher Spotlight: Bethany Saunders
Kicking the school year off with a superstar Teacher Spotlight! A seventh grade science teacher at Hardin Valley Middle School, Bethany Saunders, not only talks about energy but she brings…
Hawks Winter Sports Schedule 2020-21
Get ready to support our Hawks! Get these dates on your calendar, and come out to support our student athlete Hawks at Hardin Valley Academy. Can’t make the game?…
Teacher Spotlight: Shane Chambers
Hardin Valley Academy head basketball coach, Shane Chambers, is an embodiment of the southern gentleman. He carries great expectations of his students in and beyond the classroom and of his…
Teacher Spotlight: Jessica Everitt
Mrs. Jessica Everitt’s curiosity is contagious! Minds are being opened up to the world and careers around them in Hardin Valley Elementary’s STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) classroom. Read more…
Teacher Spotlight: Rudy Furman
A true scientist in the classroom, Hardin Valley Academy’s Mr. Rudy Furman is always experimenting with ways to improve student learning. He also doubles as one of the more intimidating…
Teacher Spotlight: Jaclyn St. John
It takes a special teacher to make math fun but that just happens to be one of the many skills of Hardin Valley Middle School’s Mrs. Jaclyn St John. We’ll…
Teacher Spotlight: Jessica Hunt
Mrs. Jessica Hunt is the key that opens education’s door for Hardin Valley Elementary’s English Language Learners. A big heart, a humble confidence and a love of our mother tongue…
Teacher Spotlight: Joy Rhodes
Never one to miss a teachable moment, Mrs. Joy Rhodes invited the Hardin Valley Middle School Newspaper Club to join us for her Teacher Spotlight interview. I loved seeing the…
Teacher Spotlight: Meshon Crateau
Meshon Crateau can dance circles around the average educator, figuratively and literally! This teacher, dean and dance team coach is one of the best assets in the Hardin Valley school…
Teacher Spotlight: Heather Auxier
Heather Auxier is one of the hardest working teachers in the business and she is bringing ancient history to life for Hardin Valley Middle School’s 6th graders. We talked school…
Teacher Spotlight: Brooke Swaggerty
Hardin Valley Elementary’s Brooke Swaggerty is a seasoned veteran at eighteen years in the classroom but she’s still finding ways to grow and keep things fresh! Ms. Swaggerty is a…
Teacher Spotlight: Ani Roma
One of the top teachers in the county has come home to help build something new and great at Hardin Valley Middle School. Welcome to the Teacher Spotlight, Mrs. Ani…
Teacher Spotlight: Rob Eichholtz
A passion for health and kids; Mr. Rob Eichholtz is the reason your kids love PE at Hardin Valley Elementary! And to answer the question y’all really want to know:…
Teacher Spotlight - Adrienne Casey
You want your little one’s first day, first month, first year of school to be nothing short of great. Hardin Valley Elementary School kindergarten teacher, Adrienne Casey, is just the…
Spartan Hawks Wrestling
Youth wrestling is now in session in 37932 for youngsters in kindergarten through 8th grade! Elite programs need great coaching, top notch facilities and lots of training partners. The Spartan…
Teacher Spotlight - Amanda Danson
If you haven’t met Mrs. Amanda Danson yet, you need to! Working a busy educator’s schedule, she was able to fit us in for a breakfast interview from Dunkin Donuts.…
The Patrons of TN932
Thursday, October 18th! Don’t miss out on the biggest parent meeting yet for your Cadets (or future Cadets)!! Exciting announcements happening 10/18 @ 6:30pm! If you have a Cadet in…
Teacher Spotlight - Rebecca Furman
History teacher extraordinaire, Rebecca Furman, has been with Hardin Valley Academy since year one, day one! I enjoyed getting to know this Teacher of the Year a little bit better…
Teacher Spotlight - Marc Giles
In an effort to reach all students, Knox County Schools has shifted student behavior modification from punishment oriented to a restorative model. Hardin Valley Middle School’s Restorative Interventionist, Mr. Marc…
Teacher Spotlight - Jared Huisingh
The teacher appreciation train rolled into Hardin Valley Academy to see Mr. Jared Huisingh (pronounced Hi Zing…it’s Dutch). We enjoyed a delicious spread from Maple Street Biscuit Company for breakfast,…
Teacher Spotlight - Cori Hackworth
Schools are a defining part of any community. What better way to get to know your schools than by getting to know your teachers? For today’s Teacher Spotlight, we brought…
SAFESTOP for Knox County
Compatible with both Apple and Android phones, SAFESTOP, a school bus tracking system, is now available to Knox County. Visit KnoxSchools.org for Log In steps and information on becoming a…
Knox County Calendar 2019-2020
The best time to start planning is now! Thanksgiving and Winter Holidays will be here before you know it. Know when early releases are, teacher planning days, and what days…
Ribbon Cutting at HVMS and GMS
Two of the most state of the art schools in the county celebrate their ribbon cutting July 10th 2018. Click here for video. Keep me updated!
Family Portal
View attendance, report cards, upcoming assignments and more with the Aspen Portal. Click below to find log in information and frequently asked questions.