PHOTOS: Fort Knox Schools kicks off 2025-26 academic year

By Savannah BairdAugust 4, 2025

The Van Voorhis Elementary School faculty and school mascot welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025. Fort Knox senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea also joined in welcoming students and...
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The Van Voorhis Elementary School faculty and school mascot welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025. Fort Knox senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea also joined in welcoming students and...
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Fort Knox Schools faculty and students kick off the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025.
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The Van Voorhis Elementary School faculty and school mascot welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025. Fort Knox senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea also joined in welcoming students and...
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The Van Voorhis Elementary School faculty and school mascot welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025. Fort Knox senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea also joined in welcoming students and...
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FORT KNOX, Ky. — Students flooded into the halls of Fort Knox’s four schools Aug. 4 before the bell rang, signifying the first day of the 2025-26 school year.

The freshly renamed Fort Knox High School and Scott Middle School as well as Van Voorhis and Kingsolver elementary schools began classes bright and early. Pre-kindergarten students will begin classes at their respective elementary schools on Aug. 18.

For more images, follow the link to the official Fort Knox Flickr album.

Editor’s Note: For more information on the 2025-26 school year and what changes are being implemented across installation schools, follow the link to Teachers, parents, students anticipate Aug. 4 start of 2025-26 school year.

Fort Knox Schools faculty and students kick off the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025.
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The Van Voorhis Elementary School faculty and school mascot welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025. Fort Knox senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea also joined in welcoming students and...
2 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Van Voorhis Elementary School faculty and school mascot welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025. Fort Knox senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea also joined in welcoming students and faculty to the new year. (Photo Credit: Savannah Baird; Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL
The Van Voorhis Elementary School faculty and school mascot welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025. Fort Knox senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea also joined in welcoming students and...
3 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Van Voorhis Elementary School faculty and school mascot welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025. Fort Knox senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea also joined in welcoming students and faculty to the new year. (Photo Credit: Savannah Baird; Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fort Knox Schools faculty and students kick off the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025.
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The Van Voorhis Elementary School faculty and school mascot welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025. Fort Knox senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea also joined in welcoming students and...
5 / 5 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Van Voorhis Elementary School faculty and school mascot welcomes students to the 2025-26 school year at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Aug. 4, 2025. Fort Knox senior enlisted leader Command Sgt. Maj. Alex Licea also joined in welcoming students and faculty to the new year. (Photo Credit: Savannah Baird; Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINAL

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