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...

Barber new ass’t Superintendent for KCSD

Greenwood renovation contractors and new third party tax collection agency announced By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Dr. Michael Barber, who had been principal of Kennett High School was named Monday night as the new Assistant Superintendent of the Kennett Consolidated School District. KENNETT SQUARE – April’s meeting proved to be a busy one for the Kennett Consolidated School District...

KCSD ‘springs forward’ with an eye on the future

New AP class & capital projects top the agenda; KMS’ John Carr to retire By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT –  For The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD), March brings a continued focus on shaping the future of the District. Facilities improvements, a new AP-level course and Governor Wolf’s proposed budget were a few of the top items discussed at...

Greenwood evacuated after bomb threat

600 students and faculty displaced while authorities searched building By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Greenwood Elementary School students return to the building Friday, as State Police and other law enforcement officials look on, after a bomb threat led to the evacuation of the building, Friday. KENNETT — Students were evacuated from Greenwood Elementary School Friday morning after a “very...

Back to school: Kennett starts on a high note

Academic accolades, capital improvements & security enhancements greet students this fall By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT – The Kennett Consolidated School District is kicking off the school year by announcing impressive academic test results, major capital improvements and improved security measures. KCSD Superintendent, Dr. Barry Tomasetti, recently announced that...

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...

School budget passes with 2.7 percent tax hike

Incoming freshmen to receive assistance from student-created web site  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Members of the school board view a preview of a web site created by Kirsten Sharp, a Kennett High junior, to make eighth-graders feel more comfortable about entering the high school. The Kennett Consolidated School Board delivered a mix of painful and positive news at its meeting...