Kennett High’s FBLA team is a big winner at regionals

Team brings home an impressive eleven first-place trophies, 30 students qualify for states   At the December 3rd event, held at Great Valley High School, Kennett High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team had its most successful Regional Competition in the club’s history. Kennett High’s proud FBLA State Championship qualifiers Kennett won eleven first-place...

KHS to host 1st annual ‘We are Kennett’ night

Academics, athletics and extracurricular activities will be showcased to Kennett community By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Middle School students – grades 6, 7 and 8, their families, and members of the Kennett community are invited to attend the first annual ‘We are Kennett’ night at Kennett High School, 7 PM, Wednesday, December 9. The open house aims...

Avon Grove marching band earns U.S. Bands PA State Championship

  WEST GROVE, Pa. – The Avon Grove High School Marching Band earned first place at the U.S. Bands Pennsylvania State Championship held Saturday, October 31, at West Chester University’s Farrell Stadium. This is the first time that the marching band has earned the title of U.S. Bands Pennsylvania State Champion. The band scored a 92.375 in the Group IV-A class and won the honors of...

OAHS student to perform in Macy’s Day Parade

OXFORD – Oxford Area High School junior Hayley Allport is a talented musician and is assigned first chair of the flute section in the concert band. But, it is Hayley’s second love, color guard with the marching band, which earned her a place in the 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Hayley Allport,with OAHS band director Erin Kauppila, will perform in the color guard flag team of the...

AG High club hosts tailgate to help autistic students

  Attending a high school football game is a right of passage for most American high school students. But, for students with learning disabilities like Autism, the social challenges of navigating that kind of chaotic, loud environment can be daunting.   This Friday, October 16th, Avon Grove High’s REACT club will host a tailgate party at its home game against West Chester Henderson...

KEF’s 7th annual ‘Monster Mash Dash’

Register today for a ‘spooktacular’ 5K run, walk & sprint… KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Education Foundation (KEF) is hosting its 7th annual ‘Monster Mash Dash’ 5k Run, walk and spooky sprint – Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Anson B. Nixon Park. This popular ‘rain or shine ‘event, presented by Cari Orthodontics, supports KEF’s mission of enriching the educational...

Three Malvernians earn spots in Papal Choir

(From left) Malvern Prep junior Nick Gatti of St. Davids and sophomore Christian Franck of Kennett Square were selected to perform with the Papal Choir for Mass on September 27. MALVERN, Pa. – Yes, Malvern junior Nick Gatti admits, the thought of singing in front of a crowd of more than one million people is nerve-racking, but his enthusiasm for singing with the Archdiocesan High School Papal...

KCSD – Personnel, policy & academics top September’s board agenda

New KHS Athletic Director & KMS Vice Principal, district medication policy approved By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times KENNETT SQUARE –  At its kickoff meeting for the 2015/2016 academic year, the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) board of directors place a continued focus on personnel changes, policy updates and academics.

KCSD ‘#ALLin’ – A sneak-peek of back to school happenings

5 new principals, facility upgrades & enthusiasm will greet students Monday   By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times   KHS’ new princpal, Jeremy Hritz, shows his Kennett Pride. KENNETT – The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) has had a busy summer filled with major administrative changes, facility upgrades and continued focus on academic rigor. As school doors open...

KHS’ Brown continues impressive junior golf achievements

Named 2015 GAP Williamson Cup team member, places in top 25% at a national championships Editor’s note:  This article is follow-up to the original Times story featuring Kennett High’s golfer Evan Brown.  To read the original article, and learn more about Evan and his accomplishments, please click on the following link http://chescotimes.com/?p=10934   By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times KENNETT...