Move to remove WCASD board members is an attack on democracy

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa Court of Common Pleas Judge William P. Mahon vacated his order Friday removing five members of the West Chester Area School District Board of Education — but the case and the possibility that duly-elected public officials could be removed from office remains a possibility. So for now, Sue Tiernan, Joyce Chester, Kate Shaw, Karen Herrmann and Daryl...

Fa Shears to offer free kid hair cuts, Aug. 22

KENNETT SQUARE — Fa Shears By Aimee will be offering free haircuts to students aged 5 to 12 on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate back to school. Fa Shears is located at 619 East Cypress Street, Kennett Square.

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...

Kennett Middle School welcomes new assistant principal

Jeremy Hritz to greets students this fall  By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times Jeremy Hritz is the new assistant principal at Kennett Middle School. LANDENBERG – This year’s back to school buzz, –texts, tweets and social media posts, is certain to be filled with extra curiosity for Kennett Middle School  (KMS) students  who, in just a few weeks, will meet their new Assistant...

Back to school then and now

The thrill is gone at the start of the year with older kids, now By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times BACK TO SCHOOL: THEN (meaning 5 years ago) vs. NOW THEN- Brand new backpack (ordered WEEKS in advance) with coordinating lunchbox (and superhero thermos) containing things like carrot sticks, goldfish crackers and a love note from Mommy! NOW- Backpack from last year (ripped and tattered....

Taking a bite out of ‘Back to School’

A handful of tips to make it easier to get your child dentally ready for the school year By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times It’s the beginning of August and signs proclaiming back to school have been popping up everywhere.  As a mom, I approach the upcoming start of school with a mixture of enthusiasm and trepidation.  As a dentist I can offer a few tidbits to make the...

Schools’ open: dress them well

A few simple pointers for your students returning to the classroom By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times This school year is a momentous one in our household!  We have one son going into the middle school and one going into the high school.  BIG changes.  BIG responsibility. Thankfully for my children, we send them off in the morning to be educated by professionals.  Heaven knows, if left...

KCSD 2011: back to school means new school, new programs

Kennett Consolidated School District prepares to go up and running for the 2011-2012 school year with course modifications, refined grading practices, and a new school By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com The new Bancroft Elementary School is just one of many changes parents and students can look forward to for the 2011-12 school year in the Kennett Consolodated School District. KENNETT...