Knox Central High School JROTC

Building Leaders of Character Through Military Science Education and the Leadership STEM Program

Welcome to Our Programs

JROTC Program

The Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps develops citizenship and leadership skills through military-based instruction. Our program instills values of honor, respect, and responsibility.

Leadership development
Physical fitness training
Drill and ceremony
Community service
Scholarship opportunities
College preparation

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Leadership STEM Program

Our Leadership STEM program is a branch of JROTC that combines leadership development with advanced STEM education, creating tomorrow's innovative leaders without JROTC uniform or drill requirements.

STEM-focused curriculum
Innovation and problem-solving
Access to all JROTC field trips
No uniform requirement
Project-based learning
Technology workshops

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🌟 Program Benefits

Both programs offer unique opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and future success. Join us in building the next generation of leaders.

Most field trips of any program (all free!)
Leadership experience and training
Community connections
College and career preparation
Character development
Lifelong friendships

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🎯 Get Involved

Ready to join? Both programs meet during 3rd period as a class you can sign up for. Contact your counselor to add JROTC or Leadership STEM to your schedule.

Open to all students
No prior experience needed
Flexible program options
Supportive instructors
Fun and engaging activities
Build your future today

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JROTC Program

The Army JROTC program at Knox Central High School prepares young people for responsible citizenship while developing their leadership potential and character.

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Program Benefits

Scholarship opportunities
College preparation
Military rank advancement
Leadership experience
Community connections
Physical fitness improvement

Core Values

Loyalty
Duty
Respect
Selfless Service
Honor
Integrity
Personal Courage

Activities & Teams

Color Guard Team
Raider Team (air rifles and bows for marksmanship)
Drill competitions
Yearly Mountainraider Event (multi-school physical tests and challenges)
JCLC Summer Boot Camp (4-day stay at Camp Davy Crockett)
Community service projects
Field trips (most field trips of any program in the school - all free!)

Uniforms & Rank

Opportunity to earn your own rank
Opportunity to earn your own uniform
Follow traditional guidelines in AR670-1 for uniform wearing and inspection
Required to wear uniform correctly every Thursday once received
Professional military appearance standards

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Leadership STEM Program

Our Leadership STEM program is a branch of JROTC that combines leadership development with advanced STEM education, creating tomorrow's innovative leaders without JROTC uniform or drill requirements.

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Program Focus

Science & Technology
Engineering principles
Mathematics applications
Leadership skills
Critical thinking
Innovation & creativity

Key Differences

No uniform requirement
No rank or chain of command
No drill or marching
STEM-focused curriculum
Flexible structure
You can choose to only be part of STEM

Program Benefits

Branch of JROTC - access to all JROTC field trips
All field trips are completely free
JROTC has the most field trips of any program or career pathway in the entire school
STEM competitions
Project-based learning
Technology workshops
Leadership development

Who Should Join

Students interested in STEM
Future engineers & scientists
Aspiring innovators
Leadership seekers
Problem solvers
Anyone wanting to grow

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About Our Programs

Knox Central High School

Located in Barbourville, Kentucky, Knox Central High School is proud to host both the JROTC program and the innovative Leadership STEM program. Both programs are run under the same leadership and share the mission of developing well-rounded, capable leaders.

Our Mission

To motivate young people to be better citizens through leadership, discipline, and educational excellence in both traditional military science and modern STEM fields.

Program Leadership

Our experienced instructors bring decades of military and educational experience to guide students in both programs toward success.

JROTC Instructors:

SGM Hembree
Drill SGT Parsons
LTC Shackleford

Leadership STEM Instructor:

Our Leadership STEM program is taught by a dedicated instructor who creates and implements the STEM curriculum.

Contact Us

Get in Touch

Interested in joining JROTC or the Leadership STEM program? We'd love to hear from you!

Knox Central High School

100 Panther Way, Barbourville, KY 40906

Program Contact:

JROTC: albert.hembree@knox.kyschools.us

Leadership STEM: baylor.johnstonjone@stu.knox.kyschools.us

Program Schedule:

Both programs meet during 3rd period as a class you can sign up for.

How to Enroll

You can switch your classes to JROTC or Leadership STEM by contacting your counselor:

Last Names A-J:

Mrs. Chelsea Turner
chelsie.turner@knox.kyschools.us

Last Names K-Z:

Mrs. Jennifer Riley
jennifer.riley@knox.kyschools.us

Contact your counselor to add JROTC or Leadership STEM to your schedule!