August 2022 Bomber Bulletin |
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UPCOMING CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Important dates to know
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Wednesday, August 17 - First Day of School--Report to homeroom first
Thursday, August 25 - MAAK Meeting; 6 pm / Open House, 7 pm
Friday, August 26 - Picture Day, Grades 9 -12; AB Room 8 am - 2 pm. (A basic photo for Senior Portraits for the yearbook will be offered, but no mini sessions will be available. Senior portrait mini sessions were only available on Wednesday, August 10)
Wednesday, August 31 - NHS Applications due in Guidance
Friday, September 2 - No School
Monday, September 5 - No School, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 13 - PTO Meeting, 9:45 am
Wednesday, September 28 - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; KHS Auditorium, 7 pm
Thursday, September 29 - Homecoming Parade; 6 pm
Friday, September 30 - Homecoming Game
Saturday, October 1 - Homecoming Dance; 7 pm
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WELCOME BACK STUDENTS
Looking forward to 2022-2023!
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Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome Back! It is hard to believe we are approaching our first day of school on Wednesday, August 17. I hope you enjoyed the summer months and took time to relax with family and friends.
We are fortunate to have an exceptional school district at Kenston. Our community puts education first and we are grateful to provide a valuable learning experience for students. The five district goals of Achievement, Citizenship, Health & Wellness, Innovation and Communication continues to be our overall focus for professional development and staff leadership. This year, teachers and staff will have a greater awareness of students' social and emotional needs in order to reconnect with positive rapport and stronger relationships. These connections will help maintain a school environment that is safe, secure, and conducive to learning.
Below are a some reminders for high school families as we approach the 2022-2023 school year. If you have any specific questions please feel free to contact the main office at (440) 543-9821 or email me directly.
Best,
Tom Gabram, Principal
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Special Bell Schedule for the first day of school only: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Students will report to Homeroom first to be welcomed back and receive start of the year information. To keep with the regular Wednesday schedule, they will return to homeroom again after Block 2.
Homeroom: 7:45 – 7:55
BLOCK 1: 8:00 – 9:03
BLOCK 2: 9:08 – 10:26
Homeroom: 10:31 - 10:51
BLOCK 3A: 10:56 – 11:21
BLOCK 3B: 11:26 – 11:51
BLOCK 3C: 11:56 – 12:21
BLOCK 3D: 12:26 – 12:51
BLOCK 4: 12:56 – 2:15
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Regular Bell Schedule (Monday & Wednesday)
BLOCK 1: 7:45 – 9:03
BLOCK 2: 9:08 – 10:26
Homeroom: 10:31 – 10:51
BLOCK 3A: 10:56 – 11:21
BLOCK 3B: 11:26 – 11:51
BLOCK 3C: 11:56 – 12:21
BLOCK 3D: 12:26 – 12:51
BLOCK 4: 12:56 – 2:15
Regular Bell Schedule (Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
BLOCK 1: 7:45 – 9:12
BLOCK 2: 9:17 – 10:44
BLOCK 3A: 10:49 – 11:14
BLOCK 3B: 11:19 – 11:44
BLOCK 3C: 11:49 – 12:14
BLOCK 3D: 12:19 – 12:44
BLOCK 4: 12:49 – 2:15
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Students who missed their packet pick-up on August 12 &13 will be able to pick up their information in their homeroom class on the first day of school. All students will report to their homeroom at 7:35 AM and go to their Block 1 class after homeroom on Wednesday, August 17.
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CENSUS VERIFICATION
Completion deadline was August 2, 2022
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The Census Verification and Emergency Authorization is a very important document for all district families to complete and should have been submitted before August 2, 2022. Schools MUST have current student information uploaded for safety compliance and emergency situations. Please go to the link below for specific online directions through the Infinite Campus Portal.
KHS students and parents were asked to have their Census Verification completed in order to pick up packets & schedules on August 10 and 11.
Also, Chromebooks will NOT be distributed to new students on the first day of school if their Census Verification has not been completed. All returning upper class students should plan on bringing their Kenston issued Chromebooks with them on the first day of school.
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SCHEDULE CHANGES
Schedule change deadline-- Friday, August 19, 2022
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The final day for schedule changes will be Friday, August 19.
If students need to see their Guidance Counselor,
they can schedule an appointment or drop-in*
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VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Seniors, documentation needed for the Meningococcal vaccine!
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Vaccine for Seniors Only
For the 2022-2023 school year, all 12th grade students (Class of 2023) are required to have proof of two doses of the Meningococcal Vaccine on file in the clinic by the fourteenth day of school which is Wednesday, September 7, 2022. A record of both doses must be on file. You may submit documentation at any time between now and the start of the 2022-2023 school year. Forms may be mailed to the school or emailed directly to Lisa Persichetti, R.N.
Diligence in addressing this matter over the summer months is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Lisa Persichetti at [email protected]
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Like last year, students have the option to carry books & supplies using a clear backpack or tote bag to alleviate going to their locker between classes. Traditional backpacks and/ or string bags are not permitted to be carried into the classrooms and must remain in lockers.
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SCHOOL PICTURES
Student ID's, Yearbook, Infinite Campus
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WHEN:
All students in grades 9-12 are required to have their picture taken. If students missed getting their picture taken during Packet Pick-up Day, they can get their picture taken on Friday, August 26 only through Cavanaugh Studios in the Auburn Bainbridge Room during the school day at their convenience.
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WHY:
All students must have an updated Student ID and picture for the Infinite Campus database.
COST:
School photos are not required to purchase, but all students must have an updated school I.D. at no charge for the Infinite Campus database. For grades 9-11, this picture will also be used in the Yearbook.
Parents / Guardians who wish to order prints from Cavanaugh Studios can order online using the link below:
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If parents / Guardians prefer, they can download a picture order form to be printed (see link below).
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SENIOR PORTRAITS
Seniors-
We hope you were able to take advantage of the one-time special offer for your senior portrait "mini-session" at the start of the school year on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 by Cavanaugh Photography. However, if you missed it, you can still get your professional portrait taken for the yearbook on Friday, August 26 during the school day.
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Don't miss this great opportunity! It is one thing you can take off your long list of things to do for your senior year. (This picture will be for the KHS Yearbook only, you will not be able to purchase prints.)
If you decided to have your pictures taken over the summer and up until January 23, 2023, at Cavanaugh, Palmieri, Slezak, Ripcho, Venditti or New Direction , they will automatically send the pictures to our yearbook. Call one of those studios to schedule an appointment.
If you have your portraits taken elsewhere, they must meet the following requirements: size: no less than 300 dpi; pose: only traditional full color portrait, heads and shoulders only. No hands, props, hats, nor inappropriate clothing. Must have a blue background, not light blue but on the spectrum from cobalt to navy. Without these requirements, the yearbook staff will not accept your senior portrait for the yearbook. The portrait must be submitted electronically on a CD or email attachment. Under no circumstances will a senior portrait be scanned from a print.
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SCHOOL FEES - First Semester
Mark your calendar!
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Due to scheduling changes, student school fees will be posted a few weeks into the semester. Parents/Guardians will be able to view their student's balances and make payments online through the parent portal of Infinite Campus once the fees have been posted. School fees will be posted to Infinite Campus portals as follows:
Fall Semester Fees Posted: Mid September 2022
Spring Semester Fees Posted: Mid February 2023
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Why are high school fees different?
Similar to college courses, some high school courses require specific items that the students use that are considered consumables: such as workbooks, lab supplies, etc. Each course may have its own fee and the total cost will be determined by the classes the student takes each semester. Since there are four different classes per semester, the total cost for fees in the Spring semester will look different. A "School Fees Payment Reminder" notification will be sent via email to Parents/ Guardians for the first semester classes and again after the start of second semester classes. If you have further questions please call (440) 543-9821 x 2040
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GUIDANCE INFORMATION
Testing and more!
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ACT & SAT TEST SCHEDULE: 2022-2023 |
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SAT & ACT Test Schedule for 2022 - 2023
SAT tests in 2022-2023:
Oct. 1 deadline Sept. 2
Nov. 5 deadline Oct. 7
Dec. 3 deadline Nov. 3
Mar 11 deadline Feb. 10
May 6 deadline April 7
June 3 deadline May 4
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ACT tests in 2022-2023:
Oct. 22 deadline Sept. 16
Dec. 10 deadline Nov. 4
Feb. 11 deadline Jan. 6
April 15 deadline Mar. 10
June 10 deadline May 5
July 15 deadline June 16
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ACT & SAT PREP CLASS
Every Tuesday evening September 6 - October 11, 2022
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ACT - SAT - PSAT Test Prep Class
Kenston High School will once again offer the popular Standardized Test Prep course for SAT, ACT and PSAT tests. The course runs every Tuesday evening Sept. 6 to Oct. 11, 2022 from 7-9 p.m. in the KHS Hub. The course ends prior to the PSAT test given Oct. 12, 2022 here at KHS. The course fee is $120.
Instructed by KHS teachers Tony Marchesi (English) and Greg Koltas (Math), the course will familiarize students with the types of questions they will encounter on these tests. Students will learn strategies for attacking different types of questions, develop reading for comprehension skills, learn vocabulary and grammar in context as well as strategies to eliminate incorrect answers, help students develop an individualized pace and much more.
Students should bring a calculator to each class to use on practice tests each Tuesday. Practice material will be provided.
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JUNIORS!
Staying focused is key. This year is so crucial. We're here to help!
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Juniors,
This year can be the most stressful year of high school. With the ACT and SAT, college admissions, scholarships, and more, it’s extremely easy to lose focus on the bigger picture. Remember why you need this last semester to be perfect. The Guidance Department is here to help. Read the letter below just for you!
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Kenston National Honor Society (NHS) membership is through a selection process at the start of fall semester each year. All Juniors and Seniors with a 3.5 or higher GPA may obtain a selection packet pick up.
In addition to GPA, NHS members are expected to have and maintain exemplary character, leadership, and service. More information may be found below or if you want to explore on the Kenston student website: Search: Kenston+extracurriculars+NHS--see: "Selection Process" in upper right column.
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Selection packets must be returned to the Guidance Office by Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Interviews are planned for the week of Sept. 19, 2022.
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2022 - 23 KENSTONIAN YEARBOOK
Order Your Yearbook
NOW
and SAVE $$!
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Place your yearbook order by September 30, 2022 for the lowest cost, only $60!
2023 Kenstonian Yearbook order forms were enclosed in the welcome back packet and available online at www.Jostens.com.
Please note the cost savings by ordering early! Order by September 30, 2022 for lowest price and free icons and it’s only $60.00.
The price increases to $70 from October 1, 2022 through December 16, 2022. All orders after December 16, 2022 are $80.00. Yearbooks can be personalized with the student’s name
engraved on the front for an additional $8.00 but must be ordered online at Jostens.com no later than April 15, 2022.
Expect yearbooks to arrive sometime mid-September of 2023
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SENIORS
Important information for senior students and their parents!
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Seniors!
It's your last stretch before you graduate. Don't miss all the important details! The Guidance Department has made it easy. Read the letter below just for you.
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JOSTENS
Graduation Cap & Gown / Class Rings
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Graduation Cap & Gown
IN SCHOOL ORDER DATE – FRIDAY, NOV. 4, 2022
All seniors who plan to participate in commencement will need to order a Jostens Cap and Gown. The Jostens representative will be here Friday, November 4, 2022, during lunch hours to take orders in person. You may also order online at www.jostens.com. Order packets will be distributed in homeroom late September. Seniors who are not at KHS during the school day will receive them by mail.
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CONGRATUALATIONS!
AP Scholars!
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KENSTON ALUMNI MAKING THE SPOTLIGHT!
John Coming, KHS graduate was recently honored!
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Class picture of John Coming in 1996 |
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Making Kenston proud! This Kenston High School grad was honored recently as one of the winners of the 2022 "Writers of the Future" contest. Read all about it here: Chagrin Valley Times article
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ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Go Bombers!
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2022-23 ATHLETIC EVENT TICKETING AND SPECTATOR POLICY
Kenston High School announced its updated ticketing policy for the 2022-23 academic year on August 16. Following Western Reserve Conference policy, ticket prices for charged events will be $7 for adults and $5 for students. In the sport of football, all tickets will be $7.
For the first time, season ticket passes will be available for all sporting events for which admission is charged.
It was also officially announced that for the 2022-23 academic year, in a pilot program, the Kenston Athletic Boosters will sponsor the cost of an All Sports Pass for all Kenston students enrolled in grades K-12. The pass will provide complimentary entry for Kenston students to attend all regular season home
events in all sports other than football.
The athletic department will continue to sell individual tickets online to both adults and students. Complimentary admission to all regular season home contests will continue for senior citizens aged 60+ and all children aged five and under.
LOCKER ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
Students should not leave any items overnight in the athletic locker rooms located in the high school
building. We have appointed the following locations for our fall sport athletes.
Girls Main Locker Room (F107)
o Volleyball
o Girls Golf
o Girls Soccer
Girls Auxiliary Locker Room (F109)
o Girls Cross Country
o Girls Tennis
o Cheerleading
Boys Main Locker Room (F112)
o Boys Cross Country
o Boys Soccer
Boys Auxiliary Locker Room (Across from F112)
o Boys Golf
FINAL FORMS
To avoid lapses in communication from the administration and our coaches, all students interested in participating in any sport for the fall, winter or spring seasons should register with a parent/guardian in Final Forms and select ALL sports that they have an interest in participating in before e-signing all required documents.
To avoid delays in clearance for participation, parents and students should complete all tasks for registration on Final Forms (including ensuring a current physical is on file with the athletic department) as soon as possible.
Registration instructions are available here:
FALL SPORTS UPDATES
Cross Country: will kick off their season by hosting the Gibas Invitational on August 27
Football: travels to Chagrin Falls in Week 1 in the Battle of the Ol’ 422 on August 19
Boys Golf: off to a 2-0 start with a sweep of Madison
Girls Golf: placed seventh at Lady Rider before taking home wins at the Lost Nation Invitational and in a dual versus Chardon
Boys Soccer: season opener at Canfield on August 20
Girls Soccer: season opener at home versus Mansfield Madison on August 20
Girls Tennis: beat Madison 5-0 after a tight 3-2 loss to highly ranked Solon
Volleyball: season opener at Lake Catholic on August 22
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PTO
Parent Teacher Organization
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Greetings from the PTO!
The KHS PTO needs YOUR SUPPORT
Join PTO this year to keep informed of and/or
volunteer for PTO sponsored events!
Join us for our first meeting
Tuesday, 9/13/22 at 9:45 AM
Best Wishes to all for a great school year!
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ACADEMIC BOOSTERS
Recognizing academic achievement at all levels
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Through the generous support of our members,
you should see what we accomplish!
Click below for more information and become a member!
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MAAK
The Musical Arts Association of Kenston
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Attention MAAK families!
If you haven't done so already, be in-the-know for the year school year and help MAAK inform you on all the musical Bomber news. Please take a minute and fill out this short MAAK parent contact form
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Kelly Bush – MAAK President 2021-2022
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KENSTON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
Serving our Student Athletes
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KENSTON FOUNDATION
Grants, scholarships and more!
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GIVE A LITTLE, HELP A LOT
Your generous donations directly benefit Kenston students K-12 and graduating seniors.
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