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Special thanks to senior Erin McFadden for providing the artwork for this edition of the Bomber Bulletin. Her exquisite attention to detail, all in colored pencil, are incredible! This piece is titled "Tattered with Love" from AP 2-D Design Class with teacher Andie Quinn.

Monday, March 18 - Prom Tickets go on sale for Juniors & Seniors

Tuesday, March 19 - NHS Blood Drive

Monday, March 25 - Spring Break Begins (School resumes April 2, 2024)

Monday, April 8 - No School - Solar Eclipse Day 

Monday, April 8 - Athletic Booster Meeting; 6:30 pm

Tuesday, April 9 - PTO Meeting; AB Room; 9:45 am

Thursday, April 11-Saturday, April 13- Spring Musical, Robert A. Lee Auditorium; musical to begin at 7 pm each night

Thursday, April 18 - MAAK meeting, Band Room, 6 pm

Friday, April 26 - Student Fees payment deadline, Seniors

The National Technical Honor Society is for students enrolled at Auburn and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Congratulations to Jacob Colwell, Evan Jarzembak, Simon Studer, and Tyler Wright who were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at Auburn Career Center. Congratulations also to Senior Tristan Tubbs who is in his second year of being a National Technical Honor Society member at Auburn Career Center.

GYMNASTICS



Congratulations to freshman Sofia Macias, pictured to the right with the Athletic Director, Reid Guarnieri as she gets ready to parade the halls of the high school for the honored tradition of a State Bound Drum Out. Sofia went on to earn Gymnast of the Year and All-Ohio honors by placing 8th in the vault and finished 21st in the all-around competition at the State meet. Way to make Kenston proud!



Congratulations to the students in the Kenston Indoor Track Club Team for all their hard work that qualified them for the State meet. Pictured here at their Drum-Out, left to right: Sadie Poudevigne, Brianna McIvor, Jacob Kovalski, Christian Lioudis, Martin Weber, Kyle McMahan, and Dominic Fontana.

Congratulations to Maddy Foerster and Zoe LeFeber who competed at the Rotary Four-Way Test Speech Competition on Tuesday, March 12. Zoe will move on to the District competition in April. Way to make Kenston proud!

All students taking AP courses in the 2023-2024 school year must take the AP associated exam in May 2024. Please refer to the registration form below listing the test dates and times and the test fee. Payment is due to Guidance by March 15, 2024.

Please see or email Mrs. Kardamis in Guidance for any questions or concerns.

Kenston was honored to have a special guest speaker on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Jensen Lewis met with Kenston students in Mr. Ryan Novak's Media Class and the KHS Baseball and Softball Teams. Lewis gave students valuable advice on how to manage their time on and off the field, as well as goals to pursue and how to achieve success. Lewis played for the Cleveland Indians from 2007 to 2010 as an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently a baseball analyst with Bally Sports. A special luncheon was served afterwards. Many thanks to Augie's Pizza in South Russell for the delicious pizza and salad!

Mr. Matt Watts, KHS Assistant Principal, welcomes Jensen Lewis to special luncheon

KHS Softball Team with Jensen Lewis

KHS Baseball Team with Jensen Lewis

Lewis speaks to Mr. Novak's Media Class

Parents/Guardians are now able to view their student's balances and make payments for the second semester online through the parent portal of Infinite Campus.

Fee Payment Deadlines

Seniors:

Friday, April 26, 2024

All accounts must be paid in full. Please select the drop down menu for "all years" for the total balance owed.

Underclassmen:

Friday, May 10, 2024

March 19, 2024

All students will need parental consent to donate blood even if they are age 18. Only students who are age 16 or higher will be able to sign up to give blood. Rapid Pass questions must be filled out by every registered student on the morning of March 19 prior to giving blood.

Attention Juniors and Seniors!

Get your tickets early! Don't wait until the last day!

Kenston High School Prom

Saturday, May 4th

at The Embassy Suites in Independence

Bomber Bash 2024 - 2025

Lead Crew Applications

are live in KHS student portal

Deadline: no later than Friday, March 22nd!

Be a part of this Kenston tradition of kindness. Enjoy building your leadership skills while earning community service hours, having fun with your friends and making a difference in our community! Complete the application and sign up in KHS office for your interview to take place after spring break!

On April 8, 2024, Northeast Ohio will be experiencing a spectacular event as we will be in the path of totality of the solar eclipse. Due to this event, the District calendar has been changed to reflect a no-school day for students. However, staff members will be reporting for a portion of the day to participate in collaboration and meetings about the 2024/25 school year and the Bomber Rightsizing plan.

For more resources on solar eclipse activities to do with your family, please visit:

• Ohio Total Solar Eclipse Facts
• Video: What is a solar eclipse?
• Great Geauga Total Solar Eclipse - hosted by the Geauga Park District at the Geauga County Fairgrounds

We hope everyone enjoys this special learning experience with your family and friends.

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the bell-ringer, observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by devious archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd of gypsies and townspeople, only to be spotted and treated with the cruelty his master has warned him to expect from the world. That is until he meets the beautiful and free-spirited Gypsy Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by Esmeralda though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Gypsies – even if he must burn all of Paris to do it.

Seniors Only - Important information

KHS Guidance Department has compiled all the important information for your senior year. Please print, highlight, and put all the important dates into your calendar reminders

Kenston High School is excited to celebrate the Class of 2024 and their educators with the presentation of the ACE Awards.

In the upcoming weeks, deserving seniors who exhibited any of the following traits (Achievement – Citizenship – Excellence) in or out of the classroom will be featured in Social Media posts and on the webpage. The honorees have embraced at least one of the Peaceful Environment at Kenston (PEAK) traits of hard work, responsibility, respect, gratitude, love, self control, compassion, positive attitude, honesty, good judgment, integrity, fairness, or embodied our Bomber Beliefs, showed improvement in academic performance, attendance or achievement of a personal goal.

We are celebrating them on Facebook and Instagram – Kenston Schools and X (formerly known as Twitter) @Kenstonschools and @KenstonKHS

#kenstonschools #kenstoninspired #kenstonbombersflytogether #kenstonclassof2024

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR SENIORS

Friday, May 10, 2024

SENIOR PROJECT-MENTORSHIP

May 13-21, 2024 -The Senior Project-Mentorship is for seniors only

SENIOR PROJECT INTERVIEWS

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 8:00 am - 2:15 pm, KHS AB Room

SENIOR PROJECT EXHIBIT

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 6 pm, KHS Main Gym

COMMENCEMENT DATE

Thursday, May 23, 2024

More information will be shared once the details of commencement are determined.

Don't lose ALL your IMPORTANT emails!

As of August 1, 2024, all Senior Student @kenstonapps accounts will become suspended and inaccessible. 

See the link to a document that will walk you through the steps to transfer your kenstonapps.org content to a personal Gmail account. 

If students are interested in doing this, please start this process BEFORE July 22nd as it can take up to one week to transfer the content.  

Additionally, you can also download the content to a hard drive or flash drive by going to https://takeout.google.com/ Please contact Mr. John Molnar if you have any questions by emailing him at [email protected].

Any senior who has NOT ordered the

graduation cap and gown to date

should order now!

Order online: Jostens.com 

Please note: If you are borrowing a gown and ONLY need a tassel, please see Mrs. Hanzak in the Guidance office.

Dear Senior Parents,

With graduation fast approaching, we want to commemorate and celebrate the Class of 2024 and their years at Kenston.  

Your help is needed; we are looking for videos of your child and their classmates, from K-12, at school events, sports, class parties, field days, class fairs, and more. We encourage videos, but please also include pictures as well. Digital submissions ONLY - limited to 10 items.

Photos and videos submitted may be included as part of the student-produced video that will premiere during Commencement. We are looking for pictures and videos of your child with their friends from all grades K-12. You can email your photos and videos to [email protected] or click the link below to submit through the form.

The deadline to submit is Friday, March 15, 2024.

Create a special honor recognition for your senior by placing a Yearbook Recognition Ad in the 2023-24 Yearbook!

The deadline for this ad is March 22, 2024.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Mr. Fodor with any questions at [email protected]

Expect yearbooks to arrive sometime in September of 2024

Dear Kenston Families,

We would like to announce that SchooLinks, a comprehensive college and career readiness platform, is now accessible to our students, families, and counselors. This tool is designed to facilitate the planning process for the future, offering features that empower students to explore, plan, and actualize their postsecondary goals, while also providing families with resources to actively support this journey. To get started with SchooLinks, please refer to the following for guidance on creating a guardian account.

If you would like to learn more about Kenston’s College Credit Plus (CCP) there are several resources in the link below. The deadline to submit your intent to participate is April 1, 2024. (This simply shows that you are interested. It is not an obligation) Without the intent on file by April 1, you will have to enroll in "Self Pay, Option A".

Geauga Growth Partnership Summer Youth Workforce Incubator Program

This program allows rising juniors and seniors to work with Geauga County businesses that align with their interests during the summer (June 10-August 2, 2024)

The deadline to apply is April 1, 2024. Click on this link below for detailed information and a fillable application form.

The Interact Club is back at KHS! Interact allows committed students to make a positive impact through service and collaboration. Whether you're passionate about community development, humanitarian efforts, or simply eager to give back; the Interact club will provide a platform for you to contribute meaningful service while connecting with like-minded peers.

Interact partners with our local Chagrin Valley Rotary Club which supports a diverse range of projects and initiatives. Rotarians believe in Service Above Self and will connect with members helping to plan local service projects, international collaborations, leadership development, and club activities.

Students in grades 9th-11th have already attended an Interact informational meeting earlier in February. They learned about the history of Interact, the value Interact can bring to students, as well as the global reach that Interact strives to achieve.

An Interact membership meeting was held on Friday, February 23 during BomberFlex, and Mrs. Fruchter, KHS Interact Advisor, gave important information to students interested. There is still time for students to join in on this great opportunity!

Students looking to make a difference in our community or want to participate in youth-led service initiatives, please email the advisor Mrs. Fruchter.

Students can expect to:

• sign up for an official membership
• join the Interact Google Classroom
• complete a leadership interest form
• learn about the upcoming Interact activities
• ask questions

YOU CAN HELP! DONATIONS NEEDED:

After Spring Break (until April 25th) we will be collecting donations for an organization called Refugee Host Homes which is an organization that looks to provide maternity housing for women with housing instability. The donations fall into two categories: housewares and baby proofing. You can learn more about it HERE.

Kenston partners with LEAF to assist

students and families through the college financial aid process.

Hello Kenston Seniors and Families, 

LEAF is a non-profit organization that partners with your high school, providing career, education, and financial aid advisory services to help students and families plan for the next step after graduation. Kenston’s LEAF Career and College Advisor, Heather Moll, is available for individual appointments virtually or at our Resource Center. Please see below for contact information. LEAF's services are free to students and families within the schools we serve. 

Upcoming Virtual Information session:

March 18 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

College Athletics and Recruiting FREE Virtual Information Session



If you missed any of LEAF’s recent FREE Virtual Information Sessions, contact [email protected] for a copy of the video playback and slides.

President's Award for Educational Excellence is awarded to all students who qualify and apply by the deadline. Community Service Hours must be submitted, documented, and on file by March 22, 2024.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3.5 unweighted, cumulative GPA or higher
• Community Service hours:

Freshmen - 25 hours

Sophomores - 50 hours

Juniors - 75 hours

Seniors - 100 hours

Students should start their volunteer service as soon as they can, beginning the summer before their freshman year of high school. The Community Service Award is given at graduation to seniors who complete at least 120 hours of documented and authorized volunteer service on file. These are cumulative hours based on paperwork the student has submitted to Guidance by April of their senior year. (Please note: the requirements and deadline for this award are different from the President's Award deadline in March). Recipients of the Kenston Community Service Award receive a special cord to wear at graduation, are recognized at commencement and in the program, and have the "Community Service Award" on their transcripts which looks great on any resume!

Students must register for the SAT and/or ACT online. When registering, make sure you place the school code “360860” on the form so your test scores will be sent to KHS to be placed on your transcript. Athletes, also indicate “9999” for scores to be sent to the NCAA Eligibility Center if you plan to participate in sports in college. Send scores to four colleges, free of charge. Register online (see links below).

 **After you register, check your email for any changes or changes in test locations.

Please click the button below for the latest updates of summer camps and study programs available for the Summer of 2024. If interested, pay close attention to application deadlines. This document will be updated on Google as new ones arrive.

MEDCAMP 2024

Summer hands-on medical program for students 18 years or older, July 11-13, 2024. See more details below.



Deadline to apply is Friday, April 26, 2024

2024 Kenstonian Yearbook order forms are available online at www.Jostens.com. The price is $80 through May 24, 2024. Yearbooks can be personalized with the student’s name engraved on the front for an additional $11.00 but must be ordered online at Jostens.com no later than April 12, 2024. PLEASE NOTE: Yearbooks are shipped to the high school in early September. Save yourself a trip to the high school to pick it up in September by having it shipped directly to your home for an additional $10.00.   

Seniors:

The Yearbook Recognition Ad is available online. The deadline for this ad is March 22, 2024. See the details in the Senior section of this newsletter. Contact Mr. Fodor with any questions at [email protected].

WINTER SPORTS UPDATES

(As of 3/7/24)



• Boys Basketball: 2-21 record, season complete; lost to Glenville in the Sectional Final
• Girls Basketball: 8-15 record; lost to Youngstown Ursuline in the Sectional Semifinal
• Boys Bowling: 3-12 record, season complete; finished in 8th place at NEOHSL Conference Championship - Trevor Stretch earned NEOHSL Player of the Year, finishing in 1st place
• Girls Bowling: 6-6 record, season complete; finished in 4th place at NEOHSL Conference Championship on February 2; senior Faith Smith qualified for the District Tournament
• Gymnastics: season complete; won its fourth WRC Championship in five years; freshman Sofia Macias earned Gymnast of the Year; Nicole Martorello earned Coach of the Year; Macias earned All-Ohio honors by placing 8th in the vault and finished 21st in the all-around competition at the State meet
• Hockey: set program record for wins going 30-3-3, season complete; earned regular season GCHSHL White North Division Championship; finished as Baron Cup Runners-Up; lost to Walsh Jesuit in the Regional Quarterfinal
• Boys Swimming: season complete; the following swimmers qualified for the District Meet - Will Belew, Luke Schmidt, Kaden Selby, Connor Ward, Brian Worsdall
• Girls Swimming: season complete; the following swimmers qualified for the District Meet – Patsy Brennan, Hannah Cooper, Katie Hodgekins, Giuliana Walters, Cate Zoltowicz
• Wrestling: season complete; the following wrestlers qualified for the District Tournament - Aiden Baran, Charlie Cianciolo, Sean Doyle, J.J. Strano, Joey Triscaro

LACROSSE SEASON PASSES

Adult lacrosse season passes are now available to purchase here: https://kenstonlocal.org/tickets/

SPRING TICKET INFORMATION

As a reminder, there is no charge to attend baseball, softball, tennis, or track and field events. Kenston Athletic Boosters have also covered the cost for student attendance at lacrosse games with a student pass; students who have not done so already may follow instructions to download their passes here: https://kenstonathletics.com/ticketing-and-spectator-policies/

SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION

Spring sports activities are underway! Be sure to check out our website for news and updates here: https://kenstonathletics.com/

Picture day for all spring sports will be on March 18 after school. Contact your coach for additional information.

WINTER SPORTS AWARDS SUMMARIES

Be sure to check out our winter sports awards summaries located on each sport team’s home page headings at our athletics site here: https://kenstonathletics.com/

Summaries will be posted following the publication of honors from multiple outlets.

SIGNING DAY

Seniors, look for an announcement regarding a Signing Day on April 24, recognizing all outgoing student-athletes who will continue playing careers on college!

Happy March!

Planning for next year has begun! If you are interested in joining the Kenston High school PTO board please reach out. We have the following positions available for the next school year. Treasurer, Care Blue, staff appreciation and membership.

We would love for you to join our team! 

Ana Timmons, KHS PTO President 

Traci Felton, KHS PTO Vice President 

What's New?

Next meeting:

Tuesday, April 9 at 9:45 am

Come meet with us and learn more about KHS PTO!

Fundraiser Update 

A big thank you to everyone that contributed to the high school PTO fundraiser! We far surpassed our goal of $4000 by raising $5370. Your donations will make a big impact on the lives of the students and staff at the high school. Thank you for making this fundraiser a huge success!

Bomber hangar 

The Bomber Hangar is looking for a volunteer to assist on our team for next school year! If you would like to help spread school spirit and want to learn more, a representative will be at the upcoming PTO meetings, or feel free to reach out to [email protected].

After Prom

This year’s After Prom theme was picked by the students and we can’t wait to get started! The team is gearing up to plan an eerie fright night at our Haunted After Prom! Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to help. If you wish to join this fun group, you can be added to the list through the PTO sign up link. There is an option to join this amazing team when signing up. Stay tuned for more information and look for a welcome email soon! In the meantime, please support After Prom at Friday night home games by purchasing a box of Maggies Doughnuts! 

Thank you for your support. Looking forward to an incredible year! 

Membership

If you haven’t already please join the KHS PTO and help us support all the amazing programs and events at the High School!

 MAAK is the parent booster group for the band, choir, and Bomberettes program. If your student participates in one of these programs, you are a MAAK member! Thank you for supporting the musical arts at Kenston.

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Dear MAAK families,

A well-deserved round of applause to the KHS band and choir program for an excellent concert on March 7th. Bravo!

Upcoming dates:

March 15 - 16: OMEA Large Group Adjudicated Contests, Mentor High School

March 18: MAAK presentation at Kenston BOE meeting, KHS 

April 18, 6 pm: MAAK member meeting, KHS band room (all band, choir, and dance parents are invited)

MAAK Board & Committee:

MAAK is looking to add board and committee members for the 24-25 school year. If you would like to help with concessions, social media, hospitality, etc., please reach out to [email protected]

Spring concessions sign-ups are now available: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040E4EA8AA22A75-48037512-2024#/

Through the generous support of our members,

you should see what we accomplish!

Click below for more information and become a member!

It's hard to believe the Spring sports season is here already. It has been a great year for the Kenston Athletic Boosters - we have been able to fulfill many requests that have come in from coaches and administration. New lacrosse goals, new batting cage setups at the baseball field, new warm-up jackets for the softball team, HUDL camera in the gym and at the stadium...just to name a few. We are currently looking into upgrading the equipment in the weight room. If your team has a request, let your parent rep know and they can bring it to our meetings (second Monday of the month - next one is April 8).

For those with Spring athletes, here are a few dates to keep in mind:

Spring Yard Signs - Deadline is March 18

 Yard Sign Order Form Spring 24 

Senior Bomber Ad in the Spring Program - Deadline is March 18

 Senior Bomber Ad Spring 2024

Senior Banner Picture Day - March 18 (same day as team photos)

DID YOU KNOW?

Kenston Athletic Boosters Scholarship Application is now available! Each year KAB awards two (2) $1500 scholarships to deserving Seniors. Application information is available here and must be submitted by March 25, 2024.

Membership in Kenston Athletic Boosters supports Hudl Software, Senior Banners, Senior Scholarships, Spirit Buses, State Qualifiers, and district facility improvements.

Visit the Kenston Athletic Boosters website to sign up to be a volunteer, find out about meetings, and join with a membership to Kenston Athletic Boosters.

A strong foundation - the power of community.

Thanks to the generous donations from alumni, local businesses, community supporters, and families like you, the Kenston Foundation supports Kenston Schools through senior scholarships and teacher grants.



To see the latest Kenston Foundation news and updates, visit www.kenstonfoundation.org and follow @kenstonfoundation on Facebook and Instagram.