KEF’s 7th annual ‘Monster Mash Dash’

Register today for a ‘spooktacular’ 5K run, walk & sprint… KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Education Foundation (KEF) is hosting its 7th annual ‘Monster Mash Dash’ 5k Run, walk and spooky sprint – Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Anson B. Nixon Park. This popular ‘rain or shine ‘event, presented by Cari Orthodontics, supports KEF’s mission of enriching the educational...

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...

KEF hosts fun-filled, spooktacular October events

By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times Attendees at last year’s Kennett Education Foundation Masquerade Ball had a scary good time. Tickets remain available for the event, which helps fund scholarships, grants and special projects in the Kennett Consolidated School District. KENNETT — The Kennett Education Foundation (KEF) Board of Directors and friends of KEF encourage the greater Kennett...

KEF announces $10k Super Grant & outstanding teacher awards

Six KCSD teachers honored, super grant awarded for library reading program By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times The 2014 Kennett Education Foundation “Outstanding Teachers” awardees are: from left to right: Marybeth Kufen, Mary D Lang Kindergarten Center, Patti Tatum, Kennett Middle School, April Reynolds, Bancroft Elementary School, Jodi Davidson, Kennett High School, Jennifer Miller,...

Kennett Education Foundation continues mission

Group touts $150,000 in STEM contributions, spring fund-raiser, scholarships The Kennett Education Foundation is seeking support as it continues its mission to enrich students’ experiences. The Kennett Education Foundation is pleased to announce its annual fund-raiser on Wednesday, April 30, two new scholarships, and the commitment of $150,000 to STEM curriculum at both the middle and high...

Retirees’ luncheon applauds 113 years of service

Four Kennett High educators honored as they begin new chapters Marty Beech (from left), Mike King, Connie Logan, and Jane Stoutland show of one of the signed prints of the school they each received at their retirement luncheon. Kennett High School (KHS) bid a fond farewell to four teachers who retired this past academic year, representing 113 years of service to the Kennett Consolidated School...

KEF banquet reaches for the stars, hits home

Annual event raises more than $62,000 for Kennett Education Foundation Bidders crowd around the dozens of items available during Monday’s Kennett Education Foundation Spring Banquet. The event raised more than $62,000 to help fund educational programs in the Kennett Consolidated School District. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times KENNETT — You can’t get to the stars without reaching for...

Astronaut featured at 8th annual KEF dinner, April 22

Final commander of Space Shuttle Atlantis, Chris Ferguson, to speak Astronaut Christopher Ferguson, who commanded the final mission of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, will be the featured speaker at the Kennett Education Foundation’s eighth annual Spring Dinner, April 22. KENNETT — The Kennett Education Foundation will hold its eighth Annual Spring Dinner, “Reach for the Stars”, on Monday,...

KEF’s and district’s ‘Consistent Persistence’ leads to STEM program

District announces the implementation of STEM curriculum at the annual Kennett Education Foundation Dinner By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Kennett Education Foundation donors celebrate raising money for the Kennett Consolidated School District — and a new math and science focused curriculum. PENNSBURY — For the Kennett Consolidated School District educators and Kennett...