KCSD: LaCosta named new board president
Facilities, curriculum and transportation top December’s meeting agenda
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KCSD new board vice president, Joe Meola (L) and president Kendra LaCosta (R)
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...
Kennett High’s FBLA team is a big winner at regionals
Team brings home an impressive eleven first-place trophies, 30 students qualify for states
At the December 3rd event, held at Great Valley High School, Kennett High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) team had its most successful Regional Competition in the club’s history.
Kennett High’s proud FBLA State Championship qualifiers
Kennett won eleven first-place trophies...
KHS to host 1st annual ‘We are Kennett’ night
Academics, athletics and extracurricular activities will be showcased to Kennett community
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Middle School students – grades 6, 7 and 8, their families, and members of the Kennett community are invited to attend the first annual ‘We are Kennett’ night at Kennett High School, 7 PM, Wednesday, December 9.
The open house aims...
KHS presents ‘I Hate Shakespeare!’
Nancy Weber makes her KHS directorial debut next week
The bard will hit the boards next week as Kennett High School presents its version of I Hate Shakespeare! Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14.
The comedy, written by Steph DeFerie, is billed as “a hilarious and fast-paced introduction to Shakespeare — with a modern twist.” The work has proven incredibly popular with a plot...
Avon Grove overpowers Kennett, 42-7
Jones runs for five TD, 241 yards for Red Devils
By Matt Cassidy, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett High School’s offense is set to run a play out of the shotgun, Friday. The Blue Demons struggled against a tough Avon Grove defense, losing 42-7.
KENNETT SQUARE – Putting on an absolute show on the ground, senior running back Nate Jones led Avon Grove past the Kennett, 42-7, in a Ches-Mont...
KHS’ Brown continues impressive junior golf achievements
Named 2015 GAP Williamson Cup team member, places in top 25% at a national championships
Editor’s note: This article is follow-up to the original Times story featuring Kennett High golfer Evan Brown. To read the original article, and learn more about Evan and his accomplishments, please click on the following link https://chescotimes.com/?p=10934
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
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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 of...
Kennett student wins state & qualifies to national tech. championship
Correa awarded a $15k scholarship to Northwestern Ohio University, $2,500 scholarship to Penn State College of Technology & Kobalt multi-drive wrench
Gilberto Correa, a senior at Kennett High School, won first place in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) at the 48th Annual SkillsUSA Pennsylvania Competition, held in Hershey in April. With this first place finish,...
Franklin & Marshall honors KHS’ Joseph O’Sullivan
Wins class of 2015 High School Teacher Award
Joseph O’Sullivan, a member of the Social Studies Department at Kennett High School, was the winner of the Franklin & Marshall College High School Teacher Award. The award was presented at the Senior Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2015, May 8, at the Barshinger Center for the Musical Arts.
Mr. O’Sullivan was nominated by a former student, Leah...
KCSD, WCSD & OASD teachers win Citadel Heart of Learning Award
1,200 nominated – three take home top honors
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
(L-R) Julie Myers, Michael Kelly and Sally Bopp
EXTON – The prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Award winners were announced this week; with 1,200 Chester County teachers nominated, 15 finalists selected and three award winners announced. Each winner is the top candidate in the high school, middle school and...
