Kenston Schools will be closed March 21-28 for spring break. Classes will resume on March 29.Speech and Debate Top HonorsSophomore Morgan Spehar placed 10th…
Spring Break
Kenston Schools will be closed March 21-28 for spring break. Classes will resume on March 29.
Speech and Debate Top Honors
Sophomore Morgan Spehar placed 10th in Informative Speaking at the Ohio High School Speech League State Tournament.
Teammates Savan-nah Georgian, Megan Herbruck, Belle Puck-ett, Anna Soryal, Jessica Sunderhaft and Kim Voudris also turned in solid performances over the weekend at Princeton High School in Cincinnati. The team was coached by Sally Burton and Fred Snook.
KMS Wins County Art Honors
Students in the Kenston Middle School art department distinguished themselves at the Lake-Geauga Counties Secondary Art Awards held at Lakeland Community College this month. Of the over 700 pieces initially entered for consideration from across both counties, only 400 were selected for the show.
Fifteen middle school students were honored. Eighth-grader Anya Parsons was recognized with Best of Show honors. Grace O’Malley, Kayleigh Fisher and Tia Speece earned blue ribbons.
Receiving gold awards were Bailey Wood, Kayla Eastman, Mandy Glime, Enna Gross, Eden Kesler, Anna Sanders and Ryan Nelson. Olivia Carriero, Ethan Jackson, Alexis Lytle and Morgan Polcar collected honorable mention honors. The students are in Kelly Seitz and Liz Vejar-Olwert’s classes.
Fine Arts Showcase
Kenston Local Schools will host the inaugural Fine Arts Showcase on April 24 in the high school auditorium and gymnasium. The showcase will feature the district art show and music performances by bands and choruses from both the middle and high schools. Music performances begin at 1 p.m. and will alternate between the Robert A. Lee Auditorium and the high school gymnasium throughout the day and evening.
The showcase will also feature the annual Kenston art show exhibiting works from students in grades K-12. Four featured concerts will include KMS band spring concert, KMS choral spring concert, KHS band pops concert and the KHS choral spring concert.
Seeking Advisory Board Members
The Kenston Board of Education created the Kenston Citizens Advisory Committee (KCAC) at its November 2006 meeting. KCAC was created with the overall purpose to provide input to the board on matters, financial and otherwise, as seen from the Kenston community’s perspective reinforcing the district’s vision statement that “an exemplary school district is committed to establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with its community.”
The Kenston Board of Education is seeking three interested community members to serve either a two- or three-year term on KCAC. The board will fill two positions created by expiring terms.
By April 4, individuals interested are asked to submit: one page of reason why the applicant desires to serve on KCAC; one page of resume data including background, education, experience, professional accomplishments and major strengths; and two letters of recommendation. Send the documents of application to President, Kenston Board of Education, 17419 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023.
Interviews by the board will take place by in April with duties beginning the 2016-17 school year. It is desired that the membership is diverse in demographic and professional variables.
The KCAC is comprised of 12 members including the treasurer, the superintendent and one member of the board of education. Community members serve for two- or three-year terms. KCAC will have a minimum of four meetings per year.
Seeking KCE Representative
Kenston Community Education is an organization that provides recreational and enrichment opportunities to the residents of Auburn and Bainbridge townships. The board is comprised of three representatives appointed by Auburn trustees, Bainbridge trustees and the Kenston Board of Education. They meet bi-monthly on the fourth Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Qualifications would be a resident of the Kenston Local School District that can bring new ideas and enrichment programming to our communities. It is three-year volunteer term.
By April 4, interested individuals need to submit the following documents of application: one page statement of interest; resume including background, education, experience, professional accomplishments and major strength; and two letters of recommendation to: President, Kenston Board of Education, 17419 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023.
