Our County:
Knott County was formed in 1884. As of 2020, the population was 14,251. The county seat is Hindman. The county has a total square area of 353 square miles and 1 square mile of water.
District Profile:
The Knott County School District is located in the beautiful mountains of Eastern Kentucky. The district serves around 1970 PK-12th grade students throughout its 7 schools.
Knott County Schools District Vision:
"Expecting excellence for every learner, every day."
Knott County Schools District Mission Statement:
The mission of Knott County Schools is to strengthen our shared values and empower all learners in the pursuit of excellence.
Knott County Schools Core Values:
Integrity - We act with honesty, fairness, and consistency in all we do. Integrity builds trust-the foundation for strong relationships and effective leadership.
Collaboration - We work together with openness and respect to achieve common goals, sharing ideas and expertise to support every learner and staff member.
Transparency - We communicate clearly, honestly, and openly with all stakeholders to promote understanding, eliminate confusion, and ensure shared purpose.
Perseverance - We stay committed to our goals, even when faced with challenges. Knowing that consistent effort leads to growth and success.
Recognition - We celebrate effort, growth, and achievement at every level, honoring the contributions of staff, students and community.
Unity - We stand together as one team, guided by shared purpose and respect, moving forward collectively for the success of all students.
Accountability- We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes by setting clear expectations, following through, and using results to drive improvement.
Excellence - We strive to reach our highest potential in all we do by modeling our values-acting with integrity, collaborating, staying transparent, persevering, recognizing others, uniting as one, and holding ourselves accountable.
Knott County Schools Beliefs:
Strong values lead to excellence.
- Collaboration and shared responsibility build a positive environment where achievement thrives.
- Education should prepare students to be productive members of society.
- Hard work, perseverance, and a positive outlook lead to success.
Contact Information
Please use the following information to contact our district.
Telephone:
(606) 785-3153
FAX:
(606) 785-0800
Postal address:
1156 Hindman Bypass, Hindman, KY 41822
Electronic mail:
General Information: r[email protected]
Webmaster: [email protected]