Education at Fort Knox

Established in 1932, the Fort Knox Community Schools (FKCS) provides a comprehensive program for school-age children of the military men and women stationed at Fort Knox. Nearly 2,300 students attend the eight Fort Knox schools: four elementary schools with grades pre K-3, two intermediate schools with grades 4-6, one middle school with grades 7-8, and a new high school with grades 9-12. All schools are accredited by AdvancED, an organization dedicated to "Advancing Excellence in Education Worldwide."

"The mission of the Fort Knox Community Schools is to provide an exemplary education that inspires and prepares all Department of Defense Education Activity students for success in a dynamic, global environment," said FKCS Superintendent Todd Curkendall. To facilitate teaching and learning, Fort Knox schools operate on a single academic year calendar. The calendar has four instructional quarters, separated by one or two week-long breaks. The summer break is approximately nine weeks in length.

The FKCS Board of Education is elected by and represents the parents and guardians of students enrolled in the Fort Knox schools. The five-member board advises the superintendent on matters ranging from curricular to extra-curricular and from policies to programs. The board meets monthly, except that no meeting is held in December, June or July. Meetings are open to the community, and public participation is encouraged. The board's meeting schedule and agenda are published in Turret, the post newspaper.

To enroll in the Pre-kindergarten program, a child must be four years old by September 1. To enroll in kindergarten, a child must be five years old by September 1. To enroll in first grade, a child must be six years old by September 1.

As a member of DoDEA, FKCS is responsible for providing an appropriate education for all students. Some students have special needs that cannot be met exclusively through the regular education curriculum. According to DoDEA regulations, all children ages three through 21 with special education needs must be identified, evaluated, and served through the school system. Related services, such as speech/language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and special transportation are made available to special education students who require such assistance.
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