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...
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 school board elects new officers
Heather Schaen to serve as president, Douglas B. Stirling as vice president
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
School Director Aline Frank (from left) applauds as Heather Schaen wins approval as the next board president.
At the reorganization meeting of the Kennett Consolidated School District on Monday night, four reelected board members and one newly elected representative took...
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...
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...
