Mallori France and Sam Perdue have been named among 5,000 candidates in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, competing with top high school students nominated across the country.

Magen Jones has been named the KCS Director of Special Education, effective January 16, 2024.

Dr. Kelley Harrell was named KCS Principal of the Year and Andy Arnold was named KCS Supervisor of the Year. District-level Teachers of the Year include Catherine Hincke, Lynna Bingham, and Bryan Kerns.

Dobyns-Bennett's Band was named winner of the "Large High School Division" in the competition and "Fan Favorite" totaling $25,000.

Sarah Good has been named head coach for the Unified Track and Field team at Dobyns-Bennett High School. In addition to those duties, Good will also oversee Special Olympics - Track, and Tribe Games Track and Field day.

Tony Weaver has been named head coach of the varsity boys soccer team. This announcement comes after Tom LaGuardia stepped down from the job after five seasons at the helm.

Stephen Baker and Michelle Baker named head coaches for the inaugural Unified Bowling team.

Eight students have been named as National Merit Commended Students in the 69th Annual 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Aidan Ponasik is one of only 27 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Seminar Exam.

Four students have been named as Semifinalists in the 69th Annual 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.