KMS library fundraising for ‘makerspace’ creative learning wall
Space will allow students to collaborate, design and use free time to foster STEM inspired learning in a ‘library lounge’ setting
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
The proposed space for KMS library’s new ‘makerspace’ design wall. Students pictured here are collaborating on projects with friends. The new ‘library lounge’ style space will...
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...
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...
KCSD hosts busy June board meeting
Budget passes, Hritz named KHS principal, MDL K-center curriculum debated
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) board had a busy meeting this week; with several agenda items directly impacting the district’s resources, administration and curriculum. Top items included passing the 2015/2016 operating budget, the announcement...
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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...
Middle school students help make marketing plan
Students from Kennett and Phoenixville Middle Schools worked to develop marketing plans as part of Chester County Futures AHEAD Camp.
KENNETT SQUARE — Chatham Financial hosted the first Chester County Futures AHEAD Camp on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Over 40 students from Kennett Middle School and Phoenixville Middle School spent the day working on a Project Based Learning curriculum with Chatham...
Kennett Middle School locked down over rifle round
Students kept in classrooms Wed. as police investigate
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
NEW GARDEN — Kennett Middle School was placed in a “soft” lock down Wednesday after a live rifle round was found in a classroom.
Township police said that the round was discovered Tuesday evening in a sixth grade classroom by the school’s janitorial service.
Juvenile arrested in KMS threats
NEW GARDEN — A 12-year-old student at Kennett Middle School was arrested and charged Wednesday with making two bomb threats at the school this fall, township police said.
The arrest of the juvenile — whose name was not released because of the student’s age (The Times complied with a request from township police to remove references to the student’s gender or grade, which was originally...
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...
