Kenston School News
The 2023-24 school calendar is available on the district's website, www.kenstonlocal.org...
2023-24 School Calendar Available
The 2023-24 school calendar is available on the district’s website, www.kenstonlocal.org. The link is on the right side of the page in “Quick Links” and select District Calendars.
Center Stage Presents Newsies
Kenston Center Stage presents Disney’s “Newsies” on April 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. and April 22 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Kenston High School, Robert A. Lee Auditorium. Tickets are $14, $12 and $10 and go on sale via the Kenston Box Office on April 8.
Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. But, after publishing giant Joseph Pulitzer raises newspaper prices at the newsboys’ expense, Kelly and his fellow newsies take action. With help from the beautiful female reporter Katherine Plumber, all of New York City soon recognizes the power of “the little man.”
The cast, crew and orchestra are comprised of Brooklyn Alexander, Addison Altmann, Gaby Bates, Sasha Baum, Jack Beclay, Dom Blogna, Ava Brennan, Naomi Brewer, Natalie Brown, Maylin Bryan, Ella Butler, Marin Carlson, Brooke Carlson, Devin Cinch, Victor Como, Peter Como, Brooke Davidson, Jailyn Davidson, L. Denno, Cayla DiBernardo, Lily Emch, Elise Flinders, Sam Flinders, Jackson Goglin, Tommy Hart, Tommy Hunt, Josie Ianiro, Ava Intelisano, Madeline Jaroch, Sarah Jones, Madeline Kapela, Wilson Kentner, Brett King, Jon King, Andrea Kirschman, Jacob Kovalski, Mitchell Lai, Nick Lai, Justin Link, Eve Lucarelli, Katie Lustig, Devin Macsuga, Lisa Markoff, Megan Master, Erin McFadden, Tyshon McKinney, Lana Mills, Lily Mills, Kylie Moore, Matt Nidy, Madeline Pastor, Elena Perrine, Moraya Piunno, Zach Radefeld, Will Radefeld, Madelyn Rees, Nathan Rolf, Luke Schmidt, Ben Serafin,Maya Simpson, Faith Smith, Sam Spencer, Jake Spencer, Aly Stefancin, Henry Stice, Erriana Strong, Matthew Strong, Wren Swanson, Eden Swope, Charlotte Syslo, Lily Tatara, Payton Timmons, Kate Tobin, Arielle Tobler, Will Turner, Sophie Voudris, Hunter Vrudney, Gavin Watson, Olivia White and Charlotte Witmer-Rich.
Rotary Senior
In March, Sam Koltas was selected Kenston’s Chagrin Valley Rotary Club Student of the Month. He maintains a 4.363 grade point average. He is a National Merit Commended Scholar, AP Scholar and has earned the President’s Education Award for scholarship and community service. In addition, he placed in the top 150 students in the state on Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics test.
Sam is a member of baseball, track and field and the varsity golf team Western Reserve Conference Scholar Athlete honors. He is an active member of the Math Club competed in the News 5 Academic Challenge as part of the Kenston Trivia Club, and captains the Science Olympiad team. He is a member of National Honor Society and serves as treasurer of the Class of 2023.
Outside of school, Sam has participated in Boys Scouts since first grade and is an Eagle Scout with a bronze palm. Sam gives back to his community providing Thanksgiving dinners for local families and serving at the Bainbridge Civic Club pancake breakfast.
Sam plans to study statistics with a focus on actuarial science. He is the son of Linda and Greg Koltas.
Mixed Choir Qualifies for State
The Kenston High School choirs traveled to Mentor High School on March 3 for the Ohio Music Education Association District 7 Large Group Adjudicated Event. At the event, bands and choirs from across Northeast Ohio were rated on a five-point scale for their performance and sight reading skills: (I) Superior (II) Excellent (III) Good (IV) Fair and (V) Poor.
The Kenston High School SATB (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Base) Chorus received a (I) Superior rating at the event, qualifying them for state competition and the Chorale SSA (Soprano Soprano Alto) Chorus received a (II) Excellent Rating. The Kenston High School choirs are under the direction of Mrs. Julie Green and were accompanied by Mrs. Kerry Norman.
DARE Graduation
Congrats Class of 2030 D.A.R.E. graduates. There were 199 fifth-graders who completed the 10 week D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) designed to teach students good decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives.
Bainbridge Officer Brian Reardon worked with students teaching valuable skills for making safe and responsible choices that can have a lasting impact on their daily lives.
D.A.R.E. is not only focused on harmful substances, but it also teaches students ways to handle stress, friendships and other decision-making tactics.
