Kenston Schools

January 12, 2017 by Staff Report

Science Olympiad Tournament

Kenston Schools will host their annual Science Olympiad Tournament at Kenston High School on Jan. 14. Over 60 middle and high school teams will be competing.

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Kenston Schools will not be in session on Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Class of 2021 Orientation

The transition between middle school and high school will begin for the parents of eighth-graders at freshman orientation taking place Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. in the Kenston High School, Robert A. Lee Auditorium. This first informative evening will focus on course selection and scheduling for next year. Representatives from the high school administration, guidance and academic departments will be available to answer specific questions.

Youth Hockey Night

Join the Bomber Hockey team at The Pond on Jan. 21 at 5:20 p.m. for Youth Hockey Night. Children wearing their Geauga Youth Hockey Association jersey will be admitted free.

KMS Presents “Sound of Music”

Kenston Middle School will be presenting the musical, “The Sound of Music,” on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the Kenston High School, Robert A. Lee Auditorium.

“The Sound of Music” is one of the world’s most enduringly popular musicals. It is based on the true story of the Trapp Family Singers. Set in Austria preceding World War II, a young nun becomes governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children and brings a new love of life and music into their home.

Tickets will be available at the door the night of the show for $10.

Emergency School Closing

In case of severe weather or calamity requiring school to be closed, an official announcement will be made via an AlertNow phone call to the homes of families with children attending the Kenston schools. If you are uncertain about school closing, you can call 440-564-2134 or log in to www.kenstonlocal.com for up-to-date information. The message is updated by 6:30 a.m. when conditions warrant.

If school is closed due to weather, all activities and athletic contests are canceled whether home or away.

Gold Cards Available

All residents of Auburn and Bainbridge townships who are 60 years of age or older may obtain a free, lifetime “gold card,” which will admit them free of charge to any school sponsored event in which students participate, including home athletic events, musical and dramatic performances.

Gold cards are not valid when an event is sponsored by an organization other than the schools (P.T.O., Booster groups, etc.) as a fundraiser. Cards cannot be used for athletic events such as conference, regional or state playoffs. Gold card membership can be obtained at the Kenston Board Office, 17419 Snyder Road.