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...
KCSD announces 3 principals; projects on target, fees hold
Personnel changes highlighted at Board of Education meeting
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KMS new principal, Lorenzo DeAngelis, along with his wife Alison, and sons Luca (L) and Domenic (R).
KENNETT SQUARE – Monday’s meeting of the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) Board, while succinct, contained several important agenda items impacting the long-term direction of district...
KCSD’s Bancroft School hosts national ‘Responsive Classroom’ conference
Educators seek ‘a high quality education, for every child, everyday’
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Attendees at this week’s Responsive Classroom conference.
NEW GARDEN – This week more than 120 educators gathered at Kennett Consolidated School District’s (KCSD) Bancroft Elementary School to receive training on the Responsive Classroom (RC) approach. The conference’s...
KHS sends off class of 2015 in grand tradition
‘Bags are well packed’ – Bright futures await with $11.25 million in college scholarships and grants
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Members of KCSD administration and board celebrate KHS’ class of 2015
KENNETT SQUARE – Thousands gathered on Kennett High School’s (KHS) lawn Friday evening; with the school’s iconic architecture providing the backdrop for a...
KCSD hosts busy June board meeting
Budget passes, Hritz named KHS principal, MDL K-center curriculum debated
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) board had a busy meeting this week; with several agenda items directly impacting the district’s resources, administration and curriculum. Top items included passing the 2015/2016 operating budget, the announcement...
Kennett school board looks at facility upgrades
Budget & student math stars also top agenda at monthly KCSD meeting
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
LANDENBERG –Kennett Consolidated School District’s (KCSD) May board meeting had a lighter than typical agenda, but still focused on several important district-wide issues. The meeting, held at Kennett Middle School, was well attended and part light-hearted and celebratory. In addition...
Spring brings a focus on water safety: Kennett ‘Y’ leads the way
Kennett Area YMCA guards receive Gold award
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Spring is finally making its arrival; and for many area residents that means increased time spent near lakes, pools and other recreational facilities where water is a big part of the fun. These activities also raise the level of awareness placed on children, and adults alike, to be water safety...
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...