Coatesville, D-Town East advance in academic championships

Winner on March 13 will advance to state championships The Downingtown East High School Academic team — along with Coatesville and West Chester Henderson — has advanced to the Chester County final of the Chester County Academic Competition. Three high school academic teams will be competing for the Chester County Academic Competition championship after winning their recent semifinal matches....

Kennett High students hitting high notes

KCSD says 11 successfully auditioned for District 12 honors  Kennett High School is celebrating the regional success of a group of its 11 top music students. Music is in the air at Kennett High School, which is celebrating the selection by audition of 11 Kennett High School musicians to various Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 12 Honor Festivals, the district announced. Participating...

New school resource officer comes full circle

For Kennett High grad, cause for cheering again By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Kennett Square Police Officer Sarah London, the new school resource officer at Kennett High, points to a 2001 photo that shows her on the school’s cheerleading squad. In the hallways at Kennett High on Wednesday, a woman in blue quietly generated head-turning during an unconventional homecoming...

Kennett High junior wins leadership award

Kirsten Sharp was cited for heading Students Against Destructive Decisions Club  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Kirsten Sharp, a junior at Kennett High School, has received a Widener University High School Leadership Award. A Kennett Square teen has been selected to receive a Widener University High School Leadership Award and scholarship. Kirsten Sharp, a junior at Kennett...

County to schoolchildren: Yes, you can

Elementary students invited to win prizes for collecting aluminum cans The county is calling all school-age can collectors for a competition with cash prizes. Children in kindergarten through sixth grade throughout Chester County are invited to collect as many aluminum cans as possible in an attempt to win first-, second- and third-level cash prizes as well as promotional items, a county news...

Kennett to compete in Coatesville band cavalcade

It is one of 18 bands that will perform Saturday The Kennett High School Marching Band will perform Saturday at a Cavalcade of Bands competition in Coatesville. Drum roll, please: The Marching Red Raiders of Coatesville and the Coatesville Parents’ Music Club, Inc. will present their 22nd Annual Cavalcade of Bands Showcase “Steel City -Battle of the Bands” on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 4 p.m.,...

Kennett Athletic Booster Club promoting pavers

Engraved bricks will form stadium patio; proceeds will benefit programs Like a ton of bricks, the Kennett Athletic Booster Club is eager to make an impact, and it is paving the way to honor those who want to enjoy a permanent connection to the district. A campaign called “PAVE the WAY” provides an opportunity to ensure a lasting tribute. Patrons can purchase a 4-inch-by-8-inch paver, which...

Kennett High celebrates academic honors

Students cited for achievements that include high PSAT, AP test scores Doubling the number of honorees from 2012, four Kennett High School students been named National Merit semifinalists in the 59th annual National Merit Scholarship Program, the school district said. Katherine Coughlan, Kiera Judge, Gabriel Leto, and Kristen Miller have joined an elite group that represents one third of the 50,000...

CCIU Learning Center teaches more than just book smarts

CCIU opens Learning Center in former CAT Brandywine building By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Chester County Intermediate Unit administrators and various dignitaries including Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, State Representatives Tim Hennsessey, Becky Cornbin and Chris Ross joined district officials to cut the ribbon at the new Learning Center, Wednesday. CALN – The Chester...

Kennett-Avon Grove game at risk of losing its lead

Rival football matchup closing gap in hopes of winning local TV exposure Time is running out to vote for the season-opening Kennett-Avon Grove football game so it will be featured in the debut of “NBC10 High School Blitz” on Saturday. The new weekly show will feature a “Game of the Week,” to be announced on Wednesday evening, chosen by the viewing public from three choices. Although the...