Thanks so much for your interest in helping our schools provide for our wonderful students and staff. To see a list of individual school needs, select a school from the list below. Spreadsheets are available at the bottom of the page.
Elementary School Needs List
A.L. Lotts Elementary
Services
Mentors for students
Mental health support
Physical
K cups for staff lounge
Sensory Items for Calm Down Corners (5)
Playground Balls (Basketball, Soccer)
Wobble Seats (20)
Project
Landscaping
Inclusive/adaptive playground upgrade – concert vibes ($5,646)
Inclusive/adaptive playground upgrade – cozy cocoon ($2,635)
Inclusive/adaptive playground upgrade – tic toc panel ($2,374)
Inclusive/adaptive playground upgrade – half panel drive away ($6,583)
Inclusive/adaptive playground upgrade – spin racer panel ($$1,528)
Inclusive/adaptive playground upgrade – tactile insert panel ($2,374)
Financial
Staff & student recognition
Coordinator Name: Binta McClendon
Coordinator Contact: binta.mcclendon@knoxschools.org
Adrian Burnett Elementary
Services
Cafeteria Volunteers (30 min – 90 min per day)
Library Volunteers
Mentoring (academic or social/emotional)
Substitutes
Physical
Canopy for playground
Chart paper (2 packs)
Digital Timers (60)
Folders (20)
Headphones for Chromebooks (25 sets of 20)
School radios (10)
Step ladders (3)
Soccer Balls (6 balls, size 3)
Soccer Goals (4)
White Card Stock
Project
Preschool Playground (est. $80,000)
Financial
Staff Welfare and Appreciation Funds
Coordinator Name: Carla Kirkpatrick
Coordinator Contact: carla.kirkpatrick@knoxschools.org
Amherst Elementary
Items
New mulch for outdoor classroom – est. $250
Items from our Amazon Wishlist
Staff meals
Teacher self-care (meals, snacks, coffee bar, etc.),
Coordinator Name: Sara Williams
Coordinator Contact: sara.williams@knoxschools.org
Ball Camp Elementary
Services
Volunteers for events
Maintenance of courtyards
Physical
Fencing upgrades
Coupons for students, families, & staff
Financial
Incentives for students & staff
General school funds
Coordinator Name: Brooke Leonard
Coordinator Contact: brooke.leonard@knoxschools.org
Bearden Elementary
Services
Special treats & snacks for staff
Physical
School Walkie Talkies (17) – est. $3,400
Covered shelter/pavilion on playground
Financial
Gift cards for student incentives
Coordinator Name: Porscha Harris & Katelyn Reese
Coordinator Contact: porscha.harris@knoxschools.org or katelyn.reese@knoxschools.org
Beaumont Magnet Academy
Services
Hanging artwork
Teacher wellness/lunchroom makeover
Decorate staff bathroom
Physical
Phonics Readers
Staff food
Staff wellness needs
ADA-accessible playground equipment
Safety flashlights
Teacher’s lounge tables and chairs
Filtered water station
Financial
Incentives for students & teachers
Attendance incentives
Fidgets for fidget boxes
Outdoor furniture
Staff walkie-talkies
Coordinator Name: Sara Hopkins
Coordinator Contact: sara.hopkins@knoxschools.org
Belle Morris Elementary
Physical
Full Amazon wishlist can be found here.
Snacks
Tissues
Reusable Water Bottles
Dictionaries
PBIS Incentives
Folders
Ink for School Poster Maker
Electronic School Sign
50 RCA Radios
Coordinator Name: Angie Palmore
Coordinator Contact: palmorea@unitedwayknox.org
Blue Grass Elementary
Services
Staff & student recognition
Physical
Landscaping
Playground
Financial
Money to recognize staff with breakfast, lunch, etc.
Coordinator Name: Misty Jenkins
Coordinator Contact: misty.jenkins@knoxschools.org
Bonny Kate Elementary
Physical
Battery Powered Blower (multiple batteries)
2 custom entry rugs (est. $1,500)
ABC carpets for four classrooms
Dolly with straps
Heavy duty vacuum
Coordinator Name: Rocky Riley
Coordinator Contact: rocky.riley@knoxschools.org
Brickey-McCloud Elementary
Services
Custodial support
Tutors
Mentors
Traffic guards for arrival
Physical
K-2 Playground Slide
Outdoor square, blue metal table with benches.
3 outdoor table umbrellas
Glowforge machine for STEM/Art
3-5 Playground Soccer Goal
Shade and seating for track area
Calming Corner supplies
Sensory room items
Teachers’ lounge items
Financial
Gift cards for staff
Student PBIS incentives
Teacher & staff appreciation
Gift cards for families in need
Coordinator Name: Susan Hutton
Coordinator Contact: susan.hutton@knoxschools.org
Carter Elementary
Services
Landscaping (10 hours)
Student Mentoring (1 hour/week)
Physical
Exterior Window/Door Privacy Barriers (est. $5,000)
Project
Playground (est. $20,000)
Financial
Staff Appreciation (gift cards, food, donations)
Gift cards to provide food/snacks
Donations toward new playground equipment
Donations toward school beautification
Incentives/rewards for students
Coordinator Name: Emily Jellicorse
Coordinator Contact: emily.jellicorse@knoxschools.org
Cedar Bluff Elementary
Services
Pressure Washing of all sidewalks/front entrance (6-8 hours)
Playground Mulched- repositioned and raked back under the swings (2-4 hours)
Calming/Time Away Room – Walls painted a light gray (paint needed) – (2-4 hours)
Stain new picnic tables – (We have the Stain!) – (2-4 hours)
Physical
GaGa Pit
Turf Ground Covering for courtyard (est. $100,000)
Gift cards for Staff Attendance Awards ($25/each – 12 needed)
Soccer Goals for Playground – 2 needed
Projects
New Playground Equipment (est. $5,000-$200,000)
Staff Appreciation Luncheons (135 staff)
Financial
Staff or Student Incentives/Donations
Coordinator Name: Ashley Booher & Denna Grogan
Coordinator Contact: ashley.booher@knoxschools.org & denna.grogan@knoxschools.org
Cedar Bluff Preschool
Coordinator: April Partin
Contact: april.partin@knoxschools.org
Chilhowee Intermediate
Physical
In Ground Basketball Goals for Playground (2)
Couches and chairs for staff lounge
Solar lights for the digital sign
Cups, plates, utensils
Outdoor benches and picnic tables
Projects
Teacher Lounge Makeover
Update teacher bathrooms
Resealing the Basketball/ Tennis court
Financial
Staff appreciation (gift cards, food donations etc.)
Incentives/ Rewards for Students
Coordinator Name: Emily Jellicorse & Megan Lively
Coordinator Contact: emily.jellicorse@knoxschools.org & megan.lively@knoxschools.org
Christenberry Elementary
Services
Staff wellness & appreciation
Physical
Campus beautification (maintenance of courtyard, landscaping, gardens, outdoor classroom)
Playground repairs, upgrades, & maintenance
Financial
Food & gas gift cards for families
Playground repairs & upgrades
PBIS student incentives
Funding for field trip supports (buses, admission costs)
New teacher mentor program
Gift cards for staff incentives
Coordinator Name: Tonya Cash
Coordinator Contact: tonya.cash@knoxschools.
Copper Ridge Elementary
Services
Traffic officer
Mentors for weekly visits
Reading volunteers
Support with staff appreciation meals/snacks
Physical
Outdoor LED lighting for parking lots
Upgraded and Extended Front Entrance Awnings
Additional Awning by Gym Front Entrance
Extra school supplies for students
Bean bag chairs
Used books for children
Leaf blower
Headphones
Projects
Landscaping
Additional parking on front property with an alternate entrance from side road
Financial
Sponsors for the new sign at the track
Donations for staff appreciation
Donations for student incentives
Coordinator Name: Dusty Graves & Kelly McGinnis
Coordinator Contact: dusty.miller@knoxschools.org & kelly.mcginnis@knoxschools.org
Corryton Elementary
Service
Campus Cleanup (picking up trash, pulling weeds, etc.) – 2-3 hours
Bush trimming (bushes in front of building need trimming occasionally) – 3-4 hours
Physical
Incentives for students (temporary tattoos, treasure box type things)
Financial
Gift Cards for staff rewards (restaurants, etc.) – $5 to $25/each
Coordinator Name: Dusty Graves & Kelly McGinnis
Coordinator Contact: dusty.miller@knoxschools.org & kelly.mcginnis@knoxschools.org
Dogwood Elementary
Service
Outdoor updates
Physical
Two (2) traffic barrels
3-pack 45-inch delineator post with base
Snacks for the winning house each quarter
Staff incentives
Coordinator Name: Lana Shelton-Lowe
Coordinator Contact: lana.shelton-lowe@knoxschools.org
East Knox Elementary
Services
Wednesday Afternoon Tutoring – 45 minutes (2:45-3:30)
Physical
Individual Library Furniture pieces (ranges $165.60 – $1,587.01)
Projects
Library Update & Redesign
Improve the acoustics in cafeteria
Financial
Gift cards to hand out at staff meetings ($25/each)
Coordinator Name: Kristi Woods
Coordinator Contact: kristi.woods@knoxschools.org
Fair Garden Family Center
Physical
6 tricycles
6 helmets
Hopper balls
Hula hoops
Chalk
Coordinator: Tara Howell-Spikes
Contact: tara.howellspikes@knoxschools.org
Farragut Intermediate
Services
Grounds work
Landscaping
Volunteers for drop-off
Physical
Playground mulch for Gaga pit (est. $1,000)
Mulch for three playgrounds
Playground fence shading
Paint for the portables
Landscaping around the portables
Adaptive playground swing
Projects
New Basketball goals (6) for our 5th grade playground – $3,500
Financial
Donations for playground fence shading
Staff & student incentives
Coordinator Name: Suzanne Parham
Coordinator Contact: suzanne.parham@knoxschools.org
Farragut Primary
Services
Restrooms steam cleaned
Classroom rugs steam cleaned
Outside of windows cleaned
Car door openers in the morning (30 – 45 minutes/day)
Physical
Small prizes for PBIS incentives
New books for student incentives
Book vending machine/ books to stock it
Projects
Awning for car rider side – est. $176,000
Mulch for playground structures
Coordinator Name: Lynn White
Coordinator Contact: lynn.white@knoxschools.org
Fort Sanders Educational Development Center
Services
Food service
Lunch service for special occasions
Financial
Gift cards for staff giveaways ($10 & $25 each)
Coordinator Name: Nancy Cottrill
Coordinator Contact: nancy.berntsen@knoxschools.org
Fountain City Elementary
Services
Landscaping
Mentors (reading buddies, lunch buddies)
Physical
Equipment for morning announcements studio
Snacks for teachers
Incentives
Funding
Gift cards
Coordinator Name: Rolen Blaine
Coordinator Contact: rolen.blaine@knoxschools.org
Gap Creek Elementary
Services
Robotics Club Leader (2 Hours per week)
Robotics Club Volunteer (2 Hours per week)
Cleaning
Landscaping
STEM Club sponsor
Physical
Vex IQ Competition Bundle
STEM supplies
Sphero bots
Coding games
Hygiene products
Financial
Gift cards
Gas cards
Incentives for attendance
Coordinator Name: Carl Whipple
Coordinator Contact: carl.whipple@knoxschools.org
Gibbs Elementary
Services
Staff wellness and appreciation
Physical
Golf umbrellas for safety patrol arrival/dismissal
4 – 8 microwaves for staff workrooms
3 – 5 packs of heavy-duty cones with markers
10 – 16 walkie talkies
Snacks/breakfast for staff
Poster paper
Financial
Funds for student incentives
Funds for staff breakfasts or lunches
Gift cards for staff awards
Coordinator Name: Amanda Hurd
Coordinator Contact: amanda.hurd@knoxschools.org
Green Magnet Academy
Service
People who are willing to adopt-a-classroom
Teacher self-care (meals, snacks, coffee bar, etc.)
Campus clean-ups
Volunteers to read to students
Volunteers for STEAM events
Supports for families in need/crisis
Landscaping upkeep
Volunteers for classrooms
Help organizing clothing/supply closet
Physical
Playground basketballs & kickballs
PBIS & attendance incentives (treasure box items, candy)
Financial
General school funding
Teacher Care Fund
Supporting PTO
Gift cards for incentive drawings for families
Donations for electronic sign
School spirit wear for students
Increase teacher supply spending for classrooms
Scholarships for field trips
Coordinator Name: Cassidy White
Coordinator Contact: whitec@unitedwayknox.org, 865.347.2581
Halls Elementary
Service
Cafeteria volunteers
Tutoring volunteers
Mentors
Landscaping/grounds beautification
Pressure washing
Physical
1 ton of rock/gravel
10 radios
5 staff computers
Heggerty reading program
Poster maker
8 wall mount poster displays
2 round picnic tables
5 picnic table umbrellas
Financial
20 $10 teacher appreciation gift cards
Staff luncheon
Snacks for staff meetings
Substitute incentives
Coordinator Name: Nathan Lynn
Coordinator Contact: nathan.lynn@knoxschools.org
Hardin Valley Elementary
Physical
Buddy Benches for playgrounds
19 student t-shirts for Kindness Ambassadors
Financial
Funding for new “Kindness Ambassadors” program
Funding for 35 Student Council t-shirts
Coordinator Name: Lynn Jacomen
Coordinator Contact: lynn.jacomen@knoxschools.org
Inskip Elementary
Service
Develop pictures monthly for Royal Roars
Physical
Popcorn for PBIS incentives
Additional walkie talkies (10-15)
18″ cones for car riders (yellow, red, blue, green, orange)
Playground Equipment (jumpropes, balls, etc) – est. $250
Deck box for outside playground storage – est. $500
Financial
Funds for a snow cone machine
Coordinator Name: Megan Blevins
Coordinator Contact: (865) 689-1450
Karns Elementary
Service
Community Readers for students
Physical
K-Cups
Plastic Cutlery, Forks
Plastic Cutlery, Spoons
Sensory Items for calming
Fidgets
Stretchy Men for fidgets
Projects
Update Staff Lounges (there are 4 lounges) – $300 per lounge
Staff Breakfast or Lunch Provided $600 – $1000+ per meal provided (145 staff)
Refill Coffee Cart for Staff appreciation – $450
Financial
Staff Hospitality Gift Cards for food for rewards – ($10 – $50/each)
Coordinator Name: Daniel Willis
Coordinator Contact: daniel.willis@knoxschools.org
Karns Preschool
Coming soon
Coming soon
Lonsdale Elementary
Physical
Newly created STEM Lab supplies
PBIS incentives
Coordinator Name: Gladys Farmer
Coordinator Contact: farmerg@unitedwayknox.org, 865.789.2518
Maynard Elementary
Service
Tutors
Mentors
Educational assistants
PAC assistants
Physical
Lounge makeover
Playground equipment/structures
Office makeover
Folding tables
Stage recognition
Financial
Funds for:
Student incentives
PBIS store
Teacher welfare
Staff incentives
Playground toys/games
Family events
Coordinator Name: Emily Griggs
Coordinator Contact: egriggs@knoxed.org
Mill Creek Elementary
Physical
Trees
Leaf blower
Poster maker
Projects
Planting of trees
Financial
Donation for murals
Gift cards for staff recognition
Breakfast/lunch provided for staff
Coordinator Name: Sunny Scheafnocker
Coordinator Contact: sunny.scheafnocker@knoxschools.org
Mooreland Heights Elementary
Physical
Jackets for teacher appreciation
Project
Wall murals
Coordinator Name: Josh Van Pelt
Coordinator Contact: kevin.vanpelt@knoxschools.org
Mount Olive Elementary
Physical
New rugs for front of building
2 new computers for the front office
Projects
Court yard cleaning
Court yard outside classroom
Painting and cleaning
Coordinator Name: Michelle Harper
Coordinator Contact: michelle.harper@knoxschools.org
New Hopewell Elementary
Service
Powerwash the front of school and awnings (4 hours)
Project
Employee Bathroom Updates
Coordinator Name: Brandon Pratt
Coordinator Contact: brandon.pratt@knoxschools.org
Northshore Elementary
Project
New Playground (Phase 1) – $75,000
Coordinator Name: Kimberly Harris
Coordinator Contact: kimberly.harris@knoxschools.org
Norwood Elementary
Service
landscaping (4 hours)
mulch (2 hours)
deep cleaning (10 hours)
removal of damaged furniture (1 hour)
develop outdoor classroom (10 hours)
translator (1 hour)
substitutes (7.75 hours)
Physical
leaf blower – $200
boy and girl underwear (various sizes) – $100
boy and girl change of clothes (various sizes) – $100
walkie-talkie – $500
office chairs (3) – $500
metal park picnic table (4) – $4000
$5 and $10 gift cards for staff incentives – $100
heavy duty vacuum cleaner – $500
golf umbrellas for safety patrollers and staff (8) – $320
Project
update and organize teacher workroom – $500
Coordinator Name: Susan Martin
Coordinator Contact: smartin@knoxed.org
Pleasant Ridge Elementary
Services
Volunteers for in-school events
Volunteers for after-school events
Volunteers for packing Second Harvest food bags
Repainting four square game on pavement
Physical
New bathrooms
New classroom wing
Interior design
Murals
Two (2) outdoor entrance rugs with Pleasant Ridge logo
Donations to Blessing Box (non-perishables)
Outdoor basketball goal nets
Two (2) outdoor basketball goals
Single post pyramid roof shade structure to cover outdoor bench
Outdoor brick stepping stones
Financial
Business partners
School spirit wear
Gift cards for student, family, & staff incentives
Donations to general school budget to support overall school needs
Donations to Family Advisory Council
Coordinator Name: Jennie Scott
Coordinator Contact: jennie.scott@knoxschools.org
Pond Gap Elementary
Service
Community Garden needs to be weeded (40 hours)
Mentors for students (36 hours)
School Luncheon for Teachers and Staff (2 hours)
Physical
Headphone for students $500
Safety Cones for car rider line
Teacher gift cards
Projects
Outdoor lunch area (picnic table and fencing)
Murals for the hallway
Funding for buses for field trips
Financial
Pond Gap PTA Donations
Gift cards for students and staff for recognition ($20/each)
Coordinator Name: Jessica Seaton
Coordinator Contact: jessica.seaton@knoxschools.org
Powell Elementary
Physical
Battery-powered leaf blower
Drinks and snacks for staff
Headphones
Ice Maker for the Teachers’ Lunchroom
Plants in planters for the entrance of the building
Sensory items
Walkie talkies
Project
Additional wing for classrooms
Outside window cleaning
Financial
Assortment of gift cards for teacher incentives – $5 to $25/each
Funding for buses and field trips
Funding for staff lunches
Funding for student T-shirts – positive referrals
Incentives for PBIS store
Student incentives
Coordinator Name: Robin Cox
Coordinator Contact: robin.cox@knoxschools.org
Ritta Elementary
Services
Staff lunches
Physical
Benches for playground area
Rubber surface for playground area
Sod for play area
Walkie talkies
Financial
Gift cards for staff incentives
Coordinator Name: David Mowry
Coordinator Contact: david.mowry@knoxschools.org
Rocky Hill Elementary
Services
Install landscaping barrier at the back car lobby entrance
Physical
Eight (8) royal blue PolyTec 42-gal trash cans
Projects
Teacher appreciation
Coordinator Name: Fannie Kotsianas
Coordinator Contact: fannie.kotsianas@knoxschools.org
Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy
Services
Campus beautification
Mentoring for kids
Staff wellness
Physical
Staff needs
Incentives for staff & students
Playground needs
Office chairs
Calming Corner supplies (fidgets, sand hourglass timers, SEL & character education children’s books)
Financial
Staff appreciation
Food & snacks
Gift cards for staff
Incentive for student behavior support
Food gift cards
Gas cards
House t-shirts for students
Coordinator Name: Jervece Steele
Coordinator Contact: jervece.steele@knoxschools.org
Sequoyah Elementary
Service
Interior design
Mulching the front of the school
Physical
Workroom snacks (sodas, bottled waters, coffee pods, snacks)
Staff luncheon
Coordinator Name: Shay Siler
Coordinator Contact: shay.siler@knoxschools.org
Shannondale Elementary
Financial
Staff morale gift cards
Coordinator Name: Terri Fisher
Coordinator Contact: terri.fisher@knoxschools.org
South Knox Elementary
Services
Mentoring students
Reading with students
Teaching students to knit
Play chess
Dance classes
Physical
Plants
Supplies for washer
STEM supplies
Diversity books
Hygiene products
Campus beautification
Snacks for student council meetings
Playground balls
Financial
Gift cards for staff appreciation
Food and snacks
Lunches for staff
Lunches for student council
Field trip funds
Field trip shirt funds
Gas cards/bus tokens for families
Coordinator Name: Dr. Tanna Nicely
Coordinator Contact: tanna.nicely@knoxschools.org / 865.579.1200
Spring Hill Elementary
Services
Help with removal of old items in the building
Landscaping outdoor classroom
Indoor deep cleaning
Remodel teacher lounge & front office
Greenery in the building
Physical
New playground structures
Air conditioning in the gym
Handicap accessibility on the playground
Landscaping outdoor classroom
Updating bathrooms
New lockers
New lunch tables with school mascot
Drop ceiling to hide wires in the hall
Awnings in the front of the school
Financial
Donations for teacher incentives
Donations for parent incentives
Funds for jackets and umbrellas for our safety patrol
Funds for staff & student shirts
Coordinator Name: Gary Miller
Coordinator Contact: gmiller@knoxed.org
Sterchi Elementary
Services
Painting classrooms & school furniture
Staining/water proofing picnic tables
Physical
Shade screens for playground
Seating/benches for track
Financial
Financial assistance for positive behavior incentives
Playground equipment
Teacher appreciation items
Coordinator Name: Jason Harris
Coordinator Contact: jason.harris@knoxschools.org / 865.689.1470
Sunnyview Primary
Services
Landscaping
Volunteers to read with students, volunteers to help teachers in the classroom (2-4 hours/week)
Physical
Outdoor learning benches, picnic tables, & garbage cans
Outdoor covered sitting area for teachers
Sensory room items
Financial
Staff appreciation luncheon and/or gift cards – est. $1,000
Coordinator Name: Heather Loposser
Coordinator Contact: heather.loposser@knoxschools.org
West Haven Elementary
Services
Campus clean-up
Mulching
Student mentors
Physical
Playground structures
Paved path around playground
Playground equipment (balls, jump ropes)
Headphones
Projects
Landscaping rock garden – est. $250 + 5 hours
Financial
Gift cards for student incentives
Staff lunches
Coordinator Name: Janice Bridges
Coordinator Contact: janice.bridges@knoxschools.org
West Hills Elementary
Services
Grounds maintenance
Custodial support
Physical
Portable
Parking lot updates
Financial
Support for staff & student incentives
Coordinator Name: Daniel Willis
Coordinator Contact: daniel.willis@knoxschools.org
West View Elementary
Services
Mentors to support students (1 hour per week)
Classroom Volunteers
Opportunities for Enrichment after school
Physical
Clothing Closet items such as socks, underwear, and sweatpants
Playground balls (soccer)
Playground balls (basketball)
Tissues and Paper Towels
Gift Cards to use for staff Morale
Projects
New playground (est. $100,000)
Financial
Funding for student incentives and field trips
Coordinator Name: Susan Martin and Cinee Peters
Coordinator Contact: susan.martin@knoxschools.org and cindee.peters@knoxschools.org
Secondary School Needs List
Bearden High
Services
Landscaping around the STEM-A (CTE) building
Weeding
Painting
Periodic parking lot street-sweeping services
Window washing
Physical
Furniture for library
Staff desk chairs
High-quality telescope
Equipment for track & field
Financial
Donations to social workers for backpacks, school supplies, & food for students
Coordinator Name: Susan Bolinger, Anna Graham, & Jennie Pezé
Coordinator Contact: (865) 539-7800
Bearden Middle
Services
Guest speakers for career awareness
Willingness to host field trips
Physical
Auditorium seating
P.E. equipment
Financial
Support for EdTech programs
Coordinator Name: Bahar Hill
Coordinator Contact: bahar.hill@knoxschools.org
Carter High
Physical
Window Coverings
Projects
Painting in Stairwells/Hallways
Financial
Funds for student & staff incentives
Funds for PD opportunities
Coordinator Name: Connie Liefsen
Coordinator Contact: (865) 932-8177
Career Magnet Academy
Services
Guest Speakers
Job Shadowing Opportunities for Students
Internship Opportunities for Students
Community Involvement for School Initiatives
Physical
(50) TI-84 Plus Calculators
(5) AAA Batteries
(10) 25ft Power Surge Extension Cord
(25) Wired Headset w/Microphone for PC/Laptop
Coordinator Name: Loretta Fowlkes
Coordinator Contact: loretta.fowlkes@knoxschools.org
Carter Middle
Services
Landscaping
Deep cleaning
Tutoring
Physical
Upgraded gym
Painted walls & doors
Window coverings
Financial
Funds for physical projects
Staff & student incentives
Coordinator Name: J.D. Overton
Coordinator Contact: jd.overton@knoxschools.org
Cedar Bluff Middle
Services
Substitutes
Ground maintenance
Physical
School furniture
Chairs
Risers for concerts
Upgraded sound system in gym
New bleachers
New paint job
Financial
Funding for students’ field trips, sports, extra-curriculars, etc.
Funding for students’ band instruments
Coordinator Name: Anita Johnson
Coordinator Contact: anita.johnson@knoxschools.org
Central High
Service
Guest speakers (1-3 hours/visit)
Physical
Autel MaxiSys Ultra scanner
Project
College and Career Center (glass office enclosure for library) – est. $15,000
Coordinator Name: J.D. Lambert
Coordinator Phone: james.lambert@knoxschools.org or 865.789.1552
Farragut High
Services
Classroom speaking
Financial
Funds for furniture needs
Coordinator Name: Beth Duncan
Coordinator Contact: (865) 250-1998
Farragut Middle
Services
Guest speakers for college and career classes (15-25 hours/year)
Physical
Additional exterior cameras around The Anchor Garden
Additional lighting in/around The Anchor Garden
New Science tables
New student desks and chairs
New curtains in the studio theater
Projects
Clean, treat and paint wooden picnic tables
Power wash all bathrooms
Reflective tape on all the steps on the stairwells
Resurfacing basketball courts
Financial
Financial staff and student incentives
Coordinator Name: Bailey Winchester
Coordinator Contact: bailey.winchester@knoxschools.org
Fulton High
Services
Translators > Azteca
Job shadowing/work-based learning opportunities
Physical
Landscaping
Financial
Incentives for student achievement
Teacher appreciation
Coordinator Name: Ara Rickman
Coordinator Contact: ara.rickman@knoxschools.org
Gibbs High
Services
865 Academies guest speakers and partners
Seasonal landscaping
Physical
Outdoor trash receptacles
Lifetime 6′ tables
Incentives for staff (gift cards, meals, shirts, etc.)
Incentives for students (gift cards, meals, shirts, etc.)
Chairs for office waiting area
Calculators for math classrooms
School swag (shirts, hats, stickers, cups, lanyards, etc.)
Acrylic wall mount floating frameless picture frame
Projects
Cafeteria addition
Annual gym floor resurfacing
Painting or replacement of faded metal on outside of building
Coordinator Name: Chad Turner
Coordinator Phone: chad.turner@knoxschools.org
Gibbs Middle
Physical
Teacher celebration supports
Coordinator: Candace Greer
Contact: candace.greer@knoxschools.org
Gresham Middle
Services
Landscaping
Pressure washing brick in front of the school
Physical
Refrigerator for staff workroom
Financial
$25 or $50 gift cards for “Staff of the Month”
Coordinator Name: Deana Varner
Coordinator Contact: deana.varner@knoxschools.org
Halls High
Services
Seasonal landscaping
Spanish-speaking tutors & interpreters
Physical
Refurbish restrooms
250+ chairs for cafeteria
Replace fencing around campus
Replace stage curtain in cafeteria
Calculators for math classes
Financial
Sponsors for yearly academic award banquet ($10,000)
Sponsors for student & teacher incentives
Halls Middle
Projects
Updated teacher workroom
New auditorium flooring
Campus cleanup
Career Day speakers
Physical
Staff incentives
Seasonal flowers for entryway
Staff shirts
Calculators for math class
Financial
Sponsors for student house system rewards
Coordinator Name: Jessica Strickland
Coordinator Contact: jessica.strickland@knoxschools.org
Hardin Valley Middle
Services
Support with STEM/robotics program
Physical
Landscaping
Coordinator Name: Erin Brown
Coordinator Contact: erin.brown@knoxschools.org
Hardin Valley Academy
Services
Classroom speakers
Landscaping
Building cleaning support
Physical
Landscaping
Staff meals
Financial
Student incentives
Student welfare funds
Student pantry funds
Coordinator Name: Katie Smoak
Coordinator Contact: kathryn.smoak@knoxschools.org
Holston Middle
Services
Volunteers to plant around outdoor classroom
Speakers for Career Day
Physical
Shrubs & plants for front of the building
Outdoor classroom supplies (rain barrel, water hoses, weed eater, etc.)
Student restroom inspirational quotes & decorations
Clothing for the Giving Place (long T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, belts)
Water bottle filling station
20-ft. ladder
New stage lights
Indoor exercise mat
Mat hook fastener
New band instruments
Financial
PBIS reward incentives
Coordinator Name: Ginger Cook
Coordinator Contact: virginia.cook@knoxschools.org
Karns High
Services
Guest speakers
Landscaping
Painting
Pressure washing
Physical
Landscaping
4 55″ TVs
4 Apple TVs
Portable sound system
Financial
Teacher PDs
Funding for busses to visit college
Funding for items listed in “Physical” section
Coordinator Name: Julie Langley
Coordinator Contact: julie.langley@knoxschools.org
Karns Middle
Physical
Paint touch-ups around building
Paint restrooms & restroom doors
New cafeteria furniture
Financial
Instructional software (Nearpod, Kami, GoGuardian, Pear Deck)
Coordinator Name: Brittany Newcomb
Coordinator Contact: brittany.whitenewcomb@knoxschools.org
Karns High
Services
Internet service at fields
Community partnerships for CTE classes
ACT prep
Tutors
Painting classrooms
Physical
Technology (computers, projectors, etc.)
Painting
New signs
Pressure washing
Landscaping
Digital marquee
Sound system for cafeteria, commons, etc.
Financial
Classroom supplies
Personal development for teachers
Staff incentives
Student incentives
School spirit gear
Tutoring
ACT prep materials
Coordinator Name: Chad Turner
Coordinator Contact: chad.turner@knoxschools.org / 865.680.2019
Kelley Volunteer Academy
Physical
Student incentives
Knoxville Adaptive Education Center
Services
Windows sealed
Update to the shower area
Remove old furniture from building
Install shelves & racks in clothing closet
Physical
3 refrigerators for staff lounges
Appliances for CDC classroom (refrigerator, oven, washer & dryer)
Conference room table & 12 – 14 chairs
Poster maker
Workout equipment for gym (bench press, squat rack, dumbbells, etc.)
10 large storage totes for clothing closet
3 kidney tables
Chromebook cart
Financial
20 $25 gift cards for staff incentives
Monthly luncheon for staff
L&N Stem Academy
Services
Landscaping
Pressure washing
Work-based learning placements
Internships
Job shadowing for students
Guest speakers in business for students
Physical
Teacher workrooms updated
Signage on outside of buildings
Seating for commons
Financial
Teacher incentives
Student incentives
Student needs: clothing, food, etc.
Coordinator Name: Tim Powell
Coordinator Contact: 865.599.0703
Northwest Middle
Physical
New auditorium sound system
New auditorium stage curtains
Financial
Teacher incentives
Coordinator Name: Joann Bost
Coordinator Contact: joann.bost@knoxschools.org
Powell High
Service
Guest speakers
Volunteers
Mentors
Career guidance
Physical
Staff meals
STEM equipment
CTE equipment
Financial
Student incentives
Coordinator Name: Amos Whitehead
Coordinator Contact: amos.whitehead@knoxschools.org
Powell Middle
Physical
Mulch
Dogwood & maple trees
Financial
Funds for student & staff incentives
Coordinator Name: Ginny Powers
Coordinator Contact: ginny.smith@knoxschools.org
Richard Yoakley
Physical
Staff meals
Staff gifts
Financial
Black t-shirts for students
Black sweatshirts for students
Boxes of Kleenex
Drinks from Sonic
Christmas party
Coffee pods
Coffee machines
Staff t-shirts/sweatshirts
Financial
Gift cards for staff/families
Staff lunches
Staff breakfasts
Staff snacks
Coordinator Name: Donna Wynn
Coordinator Contact: donna.wynn@knoxschools.org
South Doyle High
Services
Community partnerships for potential academies
Physical
Office space, lab space, & collaborative space for 865 Academies
Financial
Several potential projects related to 865 Academy change
Coordinator Name: Brad Carr
Coordinator Contact: brad.carr@knoxschools.org
South Doyle Middle
Services
Teaching assistants
Substitutes
Volunteers
Physical
Fencing
Sound panels for cafeteria walls
Digital Marquee
Paint – hallways
Financial
Teacher incentives
Teacher celebrations
Coordinator Name: Rocky Riley
Coordinator Contact: rocky.riley@knoxschools.org 865.579.2133
Vine Middle
Services
Feeding staff
Student mentoring program (100 Black Men of America, local churches)
Counseling services for staff
Staff “break” helpers
Career exploration volunteers
Create team-building events for staff
Volunteers for student incentives
After-school club opportunities
Reading volunteers
Organizing a food drive
Organizing student-led service projects
Campus beautification
Partnership with Battlefield Farms to teach gardening
Physical
Thanksgiving meal baskets
Christmas gift donations
Electronic sign for school
Locker room upgrades
Financial
Funds for student & staff incentives
Financial incentives for families to participate in student supports
Funds for staff team-building events
Funds for 8th grade trip to Boston or Washington DC
Funds for other field trips
Coordinator Name: Scott Stooksbury
Coordinator Contact: (865) 804-0002
West High
Projects
Landscaping
Outdoor artwork for new OneWest commons space
Physical
Tables and chairs for classrooms
Lunch or breakfast for staff
Branding items for walls and entrances
Financial
Sponsorship of OneWest Commons Area
Coordinator Name: Mark Allen Bounds
Coordinator Contact: (865) 776-8190
West Valley Middle
Services
Support of PTSO projects
Physical
Update indoor school signage for classrooms
Financial
Partnerships with WVMS Foundation to support students & staff
Coordinator Name: Todd Davis
Coordinator Contact: todd.davis@knoxschools.org
Whittle Springs Middle
Services
Adopt courtyard area to maintain landscaping
Adopt outdoor classroom to maintain landscaping
Physical
12 Bottles of Blue Juice Valve Oil
12 Tubes of Instrument Cork Grease
25 Clarinet/Saxophone Instrument Swabs
100 Sealable Folders
1000 Sheets of Cardstock Paper, 65wt.-blue
1000 Sheets of Cardstock Paper, 65wt.-white
(5 Packs) Multi-colored Permanent Markers
Clarinet Repair Kit
Woodwind Repair Kit
50 Pair of headphones
Plain T-shirts in a variety of colors (Medium)
Plain T-shirts in a variety of colors (Large)
Plain T-shirts in a variety of colors (2XL)
(2) 32 Packs Clip Boards
120 Gallon sized Zip Lock Baggies
5lbs of Poly-Fil Polyester Fiber Fill
Glue Sticks
(50) Pencil Pouches
Financial
Donations to feed staff on in-service days
Donations for student incentives
Rosetta Stone subscription for all teachers
Coordinator Name: Daniel Champion
Coordinator Contact: 865.594.4474
Other School Needs List
KCS Virtual School
Service
Career professional volunteers for annual career fair
Physical
T-shirts for staff
Rugs for virtual teaching spaces
Coordinator Name: Jennifer Garrett
Coordinator Contact: (865) 622-3902