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The Knox County Schools' Public Relations office provides information and communication which generates knowledge, awareness, understanding, and cooperation between all stakeholders of the education process.  It is the goal of the Public Relations department to "Open Minds to a World of Possibilities."

In addition to serving as a liaison to the local media and coordinating internal and external communication, the office also provides print and electronic media services to the district.

Services Offered to our Staff
- Publicity of classroom and school events and student achievements.
- Printing services including full color poster enlargements.
- Video services including classroom guest speakers and instructional video including National Board preparation.
- Assistance in preparing classroom and program promotional materials including websites and print.

Services Offered to our Community
- Liaison between the public and the Knox County Board of Education and it's programs and services.
- Release of school district information via electronic and print media outlets.
- Student operated local access television channel.

Emergency Information Notification
The Public Relations director coordinates the release of information to stakeholders in the event of an emergency, school closing, or school delay.    The following local media outlets are the primary contacts for the release of information:

Local Radio:  WKKQ Mix 96.1,  WYWY 950 AM, WKDP 99.5 KD Country,  WCCT T-107
Regional Television:  WYMT 57 Hazard
Newspaper:  The Barbourville Mountain Advocate and The Times Tribune

Related Web Pages
Submit School News and Announcements
Event Coverage Request Form
Photo Gallery
Video and Multimedia Gallery
 

Contact Information

Frank Shelton
Director
(606)54
6-8911
frank.shelton@knox.kyschools.us
 

Knox County Public Schools
Opening Minds to a World of Possibilities

Phone: (606) 546-3157   Fax: (606) 546-2819
200 Daniel Boone Drive, Barbourville, Kentucky 40906