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, use the nearby buttons.
Elementary School Needs List
Adrian Burnett
Services
Campus beautification (landscaping when new school is finished)
Mentoring (academic or emotional)
Staff wellness activities
Class volunteers
Physical
Staff meals
Food for families at school events
Student incentives (prizes for hard work, attendance, etc.)
Microfiber cloths for cleaning Chromebooks
Staff member of the month incentive
Financial
Staff appreciation funds
Staff wellness funds
New building funds for upcoming needs & celebrations
Class sponsors (adopt-a-teacher or grade level)
Coordinator Name: Carla Kirkpatrick
Coordinator Contact: carla.kirkpatrick@knoxschools.org
Beaumont
Services
Campus beautification
Mentoring for kids
Staff wellness
Physical
Staff Needs
Incentives for staff & students
Playground needs
Financial
Staff appreciation
Food and snacks
Gift cards for staff
Incentive for student behavior support
Food gift cards
Gas cards
Coordinator Name: Elizabeth “Liz” Henry
Coordinator Contact: mary.henry@knoxschools.org
Chilhowee Intermediate
Services
Paint: walls, bathroom, teachers’ lounge
Teachers’ Lounge makeover
Landscape around sign and front entrance
Mural on retaining wall
Parent lessons for financial/Internet
Mentors for students
Physical
Playground (not one at the school)
Financial
Staff events
Family events – food, courses
Gift cards for staff birthday gifts
Coordinator Name: Emily Jellicorse
Coordinator Contact: emily.jellicorse@knoxschools.org / 865.594.1285
Christenberry Elementary
Services
Teacher self-care (massages, manicares, pedicures, etc.)
Physical
Playground repairs, upgrades and maintenance
Maintenance of gardens and courtyards
Financial
Playground repairs and upgrades
Playground maintenance
Funds for teacher incentives & mentor programs
PBIS incentives
Coordinator Name: Paula Brown / Jennifer Ayres
Coordinator Contact: 865.964.6771 / 865.804.5313
Dogwood Elementary
Services
Maintain staff spaces
Courtyard maintenance
Mentorship
Physical
Shade screens for playground
Playground equipment
Musical instruments
Financial
Financial assistance for families and staff (gift cards, grant opportunities)
Job training/assistance
Coordinator Name: Kara Strouse
Coordinator Contact: kara.strouse@knoxschools.org
Maynard Elementary
Physical
Butcher paper on large rolls in a variety of colors
Printer paper- white and a variety of colors
Food and snacks for staff appreciation
Incentives for student behavior support (treasure chest items; sports equipment; pop-its…)
Supplies and rewards for Safety Patrol
Financial
Gift cards for staff appreciation/birthdays
Food gift cards for families
Gas gift cards for families
Coordinator Name: Susan V. Martin
Coordinator Contact: smartin@knoxed.org
Northshore Elementary
Physical
Playground upgrades
Coordinator Name: Ches Betz
Coordinator Contact: ches.betz@knoxschools.org
Pleasant Ridge
Services
People who are willing to adopt-a-classroom
Teacher self-care (meals, snacks, coffee bar, etc.)
Coupons for students, families and staff
Mentor team/new teachers
Student mentors
Volunteers for events
Support for families in need/crisis
Hospitality
Physical
Campus clean-ups
Improve school structure
New addition to the building instead of more portables
School garden
Interior design
School furniture upgrade
Painting murals
Financial
General school funding
Playground repairs and up keep
Supporting PTO
Business partners
Staff refrigerator
Opportunities to receive grants
School spirit wear
Increase teacher spending for classrooms
Behavior incentives
Funding school events, PBIS parties, etc.
Coordinator Name: Jennie Scott
Coordinator Contact: jennie.scott@knoxschools.org / 865.405.3845
Powell Elementary
Services
Cleaning
Painting
Physical
Playground upgrades
Landscaping
Teacher workspace
Financial
Supplies for teachers and students
Teacher incentives
PBIS
Coordinator Name: Robin Cox
Coordinator Contact: robin.cox@knoxschools.org
Ritta Elementary
Services
Deep cleaning
Painting
Physical
Mats for playground
Playground equipment
New welcome mats
Financial
Teacher PD costs
Field trip bus costs
Teacher incentives
PBIS treats for kids
Gift cards for families and teachers
Coordinator Name: David Mowry
Coordinator Contact: david.mowry@knoxschools.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
Mentors (reading buddy, lunch buddy)
Provide meals for parent nights
Physical
Playground
Financial
Staff – classroom sponsors, gift cards, incentives
Care kits for new teachers
Students – holidays, food, incentives, gas or grocery store gift cards
Playground ($25,000)
Coordinator Name: Heather Loposser
Coordinator Contact: heather.loposser@knoxschools.org
Secondary School Needs List
Bearden Middle
Services
Tutors (AVID) – morning and during school
Volunteer at sporting events/track & field concessions
General cleaning to support custodians
Breakfasts for bus drivers
Physical
Athletic field repair
Auditorium seating
Outdoor seating/space
Boundary fence
Financial
Student incentives: coupons, quarterly event
Teacher celebration: events, breakfast, coffee
Digital marquee
Student supplies, food bank, backpacks
Bearden student t-shirts
Breakfast for bus drivers
Boundary fence
Coordinator Name: Amanda Edsell
Coordinator Contact: 865.539.7839
Carter Magnet Academy
Services
Staff meals, gifts, etc.
Physical
Classroom painting
Financial
Teacher appreciation
Coordinator Name(s): Matthew Mosley / Christa Rockwell
Coordinator(s) Contact: matthew.mosley@knoxschools.org / christa.rockwell@knoxschools.org
Cedar Bluff Middle
Services
Landscaping
After school club
Pressure washing
Deep clean restrooms
Painting
Interior decorating consultation
Physical
New library furniture
New classroom furniture
Digital sign
Ceiling painted
New bleachers
Cafeteria furniture update
Outdoor carpet
Outdoor basketball backboards and nets
Financial
Personal development funding
Staff incentives
Student needs: clothing, food, hygiene
Award recognition for students and teachers
Field trips
Coordinator Name: Anita Johnson
Coordinator Contact: anita.johnson@knoxschools.org / 865.539.7891
Central High
Services
Tutoring for students
WBL placements
Physical
Library update
Teacher mindfulness room
Picnic tables for outdoor lunches
New auditorium seating
Financial
Funding for teacher personal development
Staff incentives
Coordinator Name: J.D. Lambert
Coordinator Phone: 865.789.1552
Gibbs Middle
Services
Landscaping
Career Day volunteers
Physical
Outdoor classrooms
Work spaces
Digital sign (marquee)
Student incentives
Teacher incentives
Educational technology
Financial
Teacher welfare
Teacher incentive
Awards and recognition
Professional development funds
Educational technology
Coordinator Name: Kayla Montgomery
Coordinator Phone: 865.689.1712
Gibbs High
Services
Qualified tutors to help students before or after school
Landscaping – mulch, rock
Work-based learning partnerships for CTE students
Physical
Recognition boards fr students: AP, ACT 30+, student of the month, valedictorian, etc.
History of Gibbs wall display outside of main office
New cafeteria, commons area
Student tables for science classes
Lockers
Library upgrades – tables, chairs
Interior signage
Financial
Staff incentives & support gifts, food, school gear
Student financial support: food, clothing, supplies, hygiene
Donation for upgrades in classrooms – active boards, TVs, etc.
Staff professional development
Golf cart
Coordinator Name: Jason Webster
Coordinator Phone: 865.235.7237
Gresham Middle
Services
Volunteers for PBIS incentive days
Volunteers for established programs
Volunteers to help clean up outside of building
Physical
Science lab tables
New sign on building
Road sign
Office furniture
New gym
Financial
Money for PBIS rewards
Money for field trips for 8th grade college and career days
Teacher incentives
Coordinator Name: Hayley Hunter
Coordinator Contact: hayley.hunter@knoxschools.org
Farragut High
Services
Landscaping
Work-based learning (internship opportunities)
Painting classrooms
Physical
Main auditorium remodel (seats, paint, AV)
Landscaping
Digital marquee
Capitol for school spirit store
New, flexible classroom furniture
Large, high-top, round table & chairs
Financial
Basic classroom supplies: white boards, markers, pencils, paper
Scholarships for CTE/Tech students
Funds for teacher development, conferences
Staff incentives – food, recognition
Student incentives
Audio system for commons
Coordinator Name: Laicee Hatfield
Coordinator Contact: laicee.hatfield@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
Hardin Valley Academy
Services
Work-based learning placement for students
CTE industry connections
Job shadowing
Physical
New library furniture
Additional classroom spaces
Portables
Landscaping
Painting facility
Financial
Personal development funding
Staff incentives
Student needs: clothing, food, hygiene supplies
Coordinator Name: Rob Speas / Katie Smoak
Coordinator Contact: rob.speas@knoxschools.org / 865.405.5679
Holston Middle
Services
Assistance with campus beautification
Career day volunteers
Physical
Recoat or upgrade gym floor
Digital marquee
Financial
Recoat or upgrade gym floor
Awards and recognition
Digital marquee
Coordinator Name: Kathryn Lutton
Coordinator Contact: 865.594.1300
Karns Middle
Services
CTE opportunity for students (guest speakers, virtual field trips, career fair)
Fundraising assistance with “turn around” breakfast
Physical
Update message boards
Cafeteria update (furniture)
Flexible seating options for classrooms
Update gym classroom supplies
Classroom door signage
Industrial style picnic tables
Financial
Personal development for department head instruction training
Tutors (AVID)
Post-secondary field trips
Rubric training for staff
Staff gear as gifts
Instructional technology
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
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
Services
Tutoring programs
Volunteers for various events
Clean building/small maintenance projects
Mentoring programs for students
Career field trip opportunities
Career day volunteers
Physical
Hand blowers for restrooms
Staff bathrooms
Marquee/signage
Groundskeeping
Painting projects
Backpacks for students
Outdoor classrooms
Financial
Funds for teachers: lunch/breakfast, snacks, supplies, t-shirts, appreciation
Sports uniforms
Incentives for student achievement
Fundraising help
Money for field trip transportation
Coordinator Name: Kristen Schoerner / Jack Owen
Coordinator Contact: kristen.schoerner@knoxschools.org / jack.owen@knoxschools.org / 865.607.5882
Dr. P.K. Volunteer Acad.
Services
Volunteers
Internships/part-time jobs placement
TN Achieves mentors
Physical
New signage
Parking issues
“No Parking” signs
Cafeteria supplies
ADA compliance (utilize 2nd & 3rd floors once CTE leaves)
Financial
Student “fee fund”
Graduation supply fund
Staff incentives
Coordinator Name: Davis Bodie
Coordinator Contact: davis.bodie@knoxschools.org / 865.207.5713
Powell High
Physical
New sign for new addition
Awards of recognition
New curtains for auditorium
Landscaping
Teacher supplies
Financial
Awards of recognition
Money for staff incentives
Coordinator Name: Mr. Amos Whitehead
Coordinator Contact: amos.whitehead@knoxschools.org / 865.254.8460
South Doyle High
Financial
Staff incentives
Coordinator Name: Carolyn Walker
Coordinator Contact:
South Doyle Middle
Services
Adopt-a-restroom (promote positive social & emotional spruce up)
Guest speakers for career, social and emotional
Internships for 8th grade students
Landscaping
Physical
Sound panels for cafeteria wals
Digital signage & window clings (safety)
Turf fields
Promotional banners
School-wide TV system (student broadcasting)
Entrance archway for campus
Financial
Donations for supplies, incentives, t-shirts
Coordinator Name: Rocky Riley / Shelley Walker
Coordinator Contact: rocky.riley@knoxschools.org 865.300.1999 / shelley.walker@knoxschools.org 865.310.3197
Vine Middle
Services
School beautification
After school club/community school support
Career fair volunteers
Physical
School supplies
Incentives for teachers
Teacher meals
Marquee for school
Teacher welfare & recognitions
Awards
Personal development funds for staff
Financial
Teacher welfare & recognitions
Awards
Personal development funds for staff
Teacher meals
Coordinator Name: Clarence Swearengen
Coordinator Contact: 865.382.7886
Whittle Springs Middle
Services
Tutors
Mentors
Adopt-a-flower bed for upkeep throughout the year
Physical
Landscaping
Teacher workroom makeover
Additional tables for students/teachers to eat outside
Pressure wash sidewalks
New sound system in auditorium
Financial
Meals for teachers
Incentives for students
Teacher grants to spend on supplies for their classrooms
Coordinator Name: Daniel Champion
Coordinator Contact: 865.594.4474