KCSD: LaCosta named new board president

Facilities, curriculum and transportation top December’s meeting agenda By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times KENNETT – December’s board meeting proved to be a busy one for the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD). Current board members, Kendra LaCosta and Joseph Meola, were unanimously approved as the new president and vice president, respectively. Recently re-elected board...

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 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...

Kennett High to see the light Friday – for free

Ticket prices waived for 1st football game to celebrate new stadium addition The Kennett Area Consolidated School District is inviting the community to Friday’s season-opening football game, which will have no admission free in celebration of the new stadium lights. Spectators won’t have to pay to watch Kennett’s Blue Demons play their first home football game on Friday.  The Kennett...