Math stars celebrated at school board meeting
More than two dozen elementary students honored
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Some of the elementary-school math winners show off their certificates after the presentation at the school board meeting.
Elementary students dubbed “future scientists and engineers” by the Kennett Consolidated School District superintendent generated applause Monday night at the school board’s...
Student achievements celebrated at KCSD meeting
Superintendent applauds National Merit, National Hispanic Recognition honorees
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett High Senior Kyle Werner, who is headed to the Naval Academy, presents the Student Council report at Monday night’s board meeting as Mark T. Tracy, assistant to the superintendent, looks on.
Student achievement took center stage at the monthly meeting of...
Kennett schools grapple with finances, weather
Board meeting also showcases students’ enthusiasm for history, robotics
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bob and Robin Lawton received approval – and the thanks of the board – to establish the Steven R. Lawton Demon Robotics Scholarship. Three years ago, their son, Steven, founded the school’s robotics club, which has enjoyed success.
Challenging weather...
Kennett High’s Mock Trial Team gets easy win
Request for club status generates unanimous support from school board
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett High Mock Trial Club leaders Krishna Pathak (from left) and Julia Rivera express appreciation for the school board’s support along with Leonard Rivera, one of the group’s volunteer advisors and Julia’s father.
The collective powers of persuasion would...
Kennett board bids farewell to 8-year member
Colleagues praise contributions of George P. Drake Jr.
Updated 6:13 p.m.: Clarifies Tomasetti’s comments on the Keystone Exams
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett School Board Members Heather Schaen (from left) and Douglas B. Stirling join Superintendent Barry Tomasetti in expressing gratitude to George P. Drake Jr., who was attending his final board meeting after eight...
