Mix it up and make a new friend. Schools across Kenston observed "Mix It Up" Day on Oct. 27. PEAK Ambassadors and…
Mix It Up Day
Mix it up and make a new friend. Schools across Kenston observed “Mix It Up” Day on Oct. 27. PEAK Ambassadors and high school students encouraged their peers to meet someone new during several specially scheduled lunches.
Last year, Kenston Intermediate School was designated as a Model “Mix It Up” School by the Southern Poverty Law Center. “Mix It Up” Model Schools have found innovative ways to create a school environment where respect and inclusiveness are core values. “Mix It Up” Day activities across Kenston are supported by the district’s PEAK program, Peaceful Environment at Kenston.
TES Zoo Crew
Timmons Elementary School third-graders who work hard and show great effort were named to the Zoo Crew. Members of the Zoo Crew are rewarded with goofy and crazy games and activities before school each week for eight weeks.
Congratulations to the first quarter Zoo Crew members: Charlie Bargiel, It’ssy Beskur, Evan Branthoover, Jessica Brill, Soledad Carrion, Dalton Eberhardt, Lily Emch, Grady Flynn, Mallory Hughes, Josh Koltas, Maddie Little, Chase Lyon, Monica McIvor, Sam Meeks, Gavin Meine, Tanner Mintz, Piper Noda, Jackson Rattray, Jack Rottman, Luke Schaedler, Olivia Suskowicz, Chloe Syslo, Julie Vilics, Matt Wood and Mallory Yates.
KMS Students of the Month
Kenston Middle School is pleased to announce their Students of the Month.
Students selected for Student of the Month honors are sixth-graders Bowen Fogel, Lily Peters, Allyson Vickers and Michael Yost; seventh-graders Delaney Bochenek, Nathan Carney, Stephen Kale, Grace Kimpton and Quinn Klosky; and eighth-graders Victor Agresta, Adam Farrell, Madison Journey and Claire Nidy.
KHS Students of the Month
Congratulations to Kenston High School Students of the Month for November selected for special recognition.
They were freshmen Evan Fryiger and Anna Snyder; sophomores Emmett Weil and Maria Weil; juniors Mira Grcevich and Chris Pavone; and seniors Tyler Cooper and Emily Tewksbury.
KHS Speech
The high school speech season has started. The team took six novice competitors to the Vermilion tournament.
Congratulations to Samara Benza for her first place finish in Program Oral Interpretation; Jessica Sunderhaft for second place honors in Program Oral Interpretation; Tia Speece and Colin Montville in Duo Interpretation; Samantha Hirschman in Declamation; and Billy Glime in Drama.
Special thanks to the upperclassmen Gemma McCarley and Belle Pucket for volunteering to judge the tournament.
PEAK Ambassadors Named
Student PEAK Ambassadors are chosen each year to represent their school and to promote a healthy climate within the schools. Kenston is very proud of the contributions these students make to the PEAK program.
This year’s inductees are: It’sabella Adante, Addison Altmann, Marissa Cerha, Charlie Cianciolo, Justin Cloud, Hannah Cooper, Summer Corcoran, Rachel Cunningham, Gunner Didier, Maddie Engoglia, Savanna Fee, Natalie Figurella, Julia Fugedy, Presley Gabram, Nick Gambatesa, Mandy Glime, Flora Greenburg, Olivia Hayter, Joey Holodinski, Aidan Jackson, Ella Jackson, Amy Jarmolowicz, Maddie Little, Hannah Makesh, Tommy Moe, Katharine Morey, Ryan Nelson, Danny Offutt, Lily Peelman, Madeline Peters, Ryan Peters, Kyle Polcar, Tori Pozwick, Kyle Quinlan, Eileen Raphael, Sarah Richardson, Alexis Robertson, Anna Sanders, Campbell Schmolt, Tyler Schurr, George Sell, Mauria Stanley, Sarah Studer, Kate Taylor, Britta Treu, Donaldo Valadez, Martin Weber, Taylor Wiegand and Maddie Young.
KCS Presents “The Curious Savage”
Kenston Center Stage will perform its fall drama production of “The Curious Savage” on Nov. 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. at the Kenston High School, Robert A. Lee Auditorium.
Tickets are available online the high school web page for $9 or at the ticket booth by the student entrance the week of Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The production will feature Matt Ballard, Mia Bester, Savannah Georgian, Sarah Herbruck, Jon Licata, Will McKnight, Riley Potts, Chloe Sferra, Jessica Stirewalt, Nick Vitello and Nathan Wasinski.
“The Curious Savage” by John Patrick is about Mrs. Savage who has inherited $10 million, but her eager stepchildren wish to assist her in disbursing the funds. When she is institutionalized by them, she discovers various social misfits who need the help she can provide. This comedy leaves the audience feeling that the neglected virtues of kindness and affection have not been entirely lost in a world that seems at times to only be motivated by greed and dishonesty.
Five-Year Forecast
State law requires all public schools to file of a five-year financial forecast with the Ohio Department of Education twice a year in October and May. The forecast requires districts to evaluate their general fund for potential long-term outcomes when making current decisions about new initiatives and fund existing programs and services over multiple years. The multi-year budgeting process lends itself to meeting both short- and long-term goals while maintaining financial solvency.
The general fund is the largest district fund. General funds are primarily unrestricted and are used for the day-to-day operation of the school district.
The forecast represents a series of assumptions or estimates of future economic, legislative and market conditions. It is a snapshot of variables known or assumed at a particular point in time. Due to the uncertainties and changing nature of school finance and economic factors, this forecast is fluid and subject to change.
Contact Candi Lukat, treasurer, with any questions. The forecast is posted on the district webpage.
State Testing Update
Ohio Legislators listened to the concerns of parents and educators and moved away from PARCC assessments. The Ohio Department of Education has awarded the American Institute of Research (AIR) with the contract to administer state assessments. There will be three changes as a result of this decision.
• PARCC assessment will no longer be administered;
• Decreased time testing;
• Consistency for students with one testing company for all state tests.
Last year’s “opt-out” will decrease the performance index for the district and individual buildings once the Ohio Department of Education releases the local report cards in January 2016. Lower rankings are not a reflection on our student achievement, but a reaction to the increase in mandated testing through the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career (PARCC).
Child Find
Kenston Local Schools are committed to locating, identifying and evaluating all students with disabilities from age 3 through 22. If you know of a child who may have special educational needs, between the ages of 2 and 22, and not in school, call Rita Pressman at Kenston’s Special Education Office at 440-543-3013.
