KHS’ Lisa Teixeira wins Teacher as Hero award
Via Press Release
Lisa Teixeira, Library/Media Specialist at Kennett High School, has won the National Liberty Museum’s Teacher as Hero Award. Ms. Teixeira will receive her award at a reception at the museum in Philadelphia on April 30.
KHS’ Lisa Teixeira
The National Liberty Museum’s Teacher as Hero Award, a program sponsored in conjunction with the museum by State Farm®, each year...
KEF 10th anniversary dinner raises more than $41k
Community comes together to support academic success
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KCSD parents enjoying the festivities
KENNETT – It was a night designed to celebrate and support the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) as the Kennett Education Foundation (KEF) celebrated its annual spring dinner’s 10th anniversary.
The party was most definitely on Friday night, as...
KCSD ‘springs forward’ with an eye on the future
New AP class & capital projects top the agenda; KMS’ John Carr to retire
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – For The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD), March brings a continued focus on shaping the future of the District. Facilities improvements, a new AP-level course and Governor Wolf’s proposed budget were a few of the top items discussed at...
Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert – a beloved March tradition
An afternoon of inspiration, gratitude & hope
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – It was on March 10, 2007 that fifteen year old Jonathan Beech lost a valiant fight against brain cancer. Jonathan was a gifted musician, excelled academically, loved life and was deeply adored by his family and friends.
The annual concert has become a symbol of inspiration and hope.
During...
KHS’ Oklahoma & first Friday stroll delight crowds
Area residents come out of ‘hibernation’
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Happy Oklahoma performers share a laugh with The Times and a pre-show stretch.
KENNETT SQUARE – Chester County residents have persevered through a long, cold, snow-filled week complete with school closures and navigating icy roads. This weekend, area residents came out and rallied in support of Kennett...
Chadds Ford art show & sale – poised to impress
Celebrating 66 years of art, education & regional flare
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
(L to R) Shawn Dutkiewicz – CFE Principal, Co-Chairs Kara Hyman & Maggie Niemkiewicz (holding McCormack’s Still Life with Peonies) and Featured Artist, Shawn Faust – holding his Fall Trio. Not pictured: Lisa Albany – Co Chair and Ana Delia McCormack –Donating Artist.
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Melting ice & warming hearts…people YOU know doing ‘Good Stuff!’
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So much DRAMA…A ‘shout-out’ to all the hard-working local kids and directors bringing affordable theater to our communities… Look for these March performances: Kennett – Oklahoma, Unionville – West Side Story,...
KSQ’s Garage ‘birthday gifts’ await kids
Local kids shoot, score…and ‘WIN!’
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
(Foreground) KHS’ Midfield players Cedric Jones & Chris Brooks along with KHS’ Attack players (background) Logan Hunt & Ben Gaver assemble new indoor lacrosse equipment.
KENNETT – The arrival of March for many kids means dusting off lacrosse gear, hitting bounce-backs or excitedly...
It’s time for some ‘Good Stuff’ Chester County Style!
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Leading “Lion”… Lincoln University’s head football Coach, Ramon Flanigan ‘gives back’ by hosting a motivational...
‘StringFest’ 2015 held at Kennett High
Tri-county student talent delights
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By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
StringFest musicians practice in preparation for Tuesday evening’s concert
KENNETT – This week, nearly 100 5th and 6th grade student-musicians from Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester Counties came together at Kennett High School to showcase their combined talents.
StringFest...
