September 2022 Bomber Bulletin |
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UPCOMING CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Important dates to know
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Wednesday, September 28 - Mock Trial Team Parent / Student Info Meeting, 7 p.m., AB Room
Thursday, September 29 - Homecoming Parade, 6 pm
Friday, September 30 - Homecoming Game
Saturday, October 1 - Homecoming Dance, 7:00 p.m.; Main Gym
Monday, October 3 - Athletic Boosters Meeting; 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 5 - No School, Yom Kippur
Thursday, October 6 - Parent / Teacher Conferences; 4 pm - 8 pm
Thursday, October 6 - Financial Aid Info Night, 7 p.m.; Auditorium
Tuesday, October 11 - 9th Grade & New Student Vision/Hearing Screening
Tuesday, October 11 - PTO Meeting; 9:45 am
Wednesday, October 12 - PSAT/ SAT, classrooms, 7:45 am
Wednesday, October 12 - College & Career Readiness Day; Grades 11 - 12
Wednesday, October 12 - NHS Induction Ceremony, Lee Auditorium, 7 pm
Thursday, October 13 - 11th Grade Hearing Screening
Thursday, October 13 - Choir Concert; Lee Auditorium, 7 pm
Friday, October 14 - No School, Teacher Work Day
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STUDENT ACCOLADES
Making Kenston Proud!
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September Rotary Senior & Students of the Month |
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Senior Students of the Month |
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Junior Students of the Month |
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Sophomore Students of the Month |
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Freshmen Students of the Month |
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The Great Geauga County Fair Award Winners |
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Kenston Bombers
once again prove to be AWARD WINNING CONTESTANTS
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Ava Intelisano
Grade 11
Showmanship Sweepstakes
Grand Champion
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You aren't seeing double! These are all of Ava's awards from this year's entries!
We are so proud to congratulate Ava Intelisano, junior, for winning the 2022 Geauga County Fair Showman Sweepstakes. The Showman Sweepstakes is a 4-H competition featuring all of the Grand Champions from each species. The showman faced off on the last day of fair handling all of the different animal species being exhibited at the fair. The title of “Showman of Showman” is the highest showmanship honor at Jr. Fair. If you could have heard the crowd erupt in great applause when they announced Ava’s name, you too would have been so proud of our Kenston Bomber!
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Her majesty, the Queen, walks the halls of Kenston High!
Congratulations to Samantha Bergansky, senior, on her wonderful accomplishment of being crowned Jr. Queen of the Great Geauga County Fair!
The fair king and queen are picked by a panel of judges chosen by the fair directors. There is an interview process and also a fishbowl question interview. From the many contestants, there are only four finalists that make up the Queen Court.
This is not just a popularity contest voted by students--there are strict requirements for being voted as Jr. Queen by the 4-H Club panel of judges! The queen must be between 16-18 years old, and an active member of a Junior Fair Organization (4-H, Grange, Scouts, etc) for at least 2 years. The contestants are judged on the applicant's attitude, grades, community service, 4-H and Fair involvement, leadership skills, if they are a good role model, and if they are a good representation of Geauga County. Poise, personality, communication skills, responses to questions, appearance and presentation, all activities involved in, participation, initiative, and achievement are just a few of the requirements that Samantha checked off the judge's lists to be crowned queen.
Samantha's commitment is year-long. The queen is expected to represent at local festivals and other Ohio county fairs. Samantha has also committed to representing the county at the state level in Columbus in January at the Ohio Fair Managers Convention where she will be required to compete in the Ohio Fairs Queen Contest. We are so proud of our Queen Bomber!
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.........An Art Af-"fair"............................ A Baking Af-"fair"...
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Congratulations to Ethan Noah, junior, on winning first place for his pencil drawing!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Hearns, KHS Math Teacher, for winning
first place on her Original Maple Baked Good!
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Oh, the places they will go!
See where the Class of 2022 began their next adventure. View the interactive map to see where our newest alumni were accepted and where they are attending college.
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FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
Thursday, October 6 for seniors and their parents only
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Financial Aid Night
for
Senior Families
Thursday, October 6
7:00 pm
KHS Lee Auditorium
Kenston's LEAF advisor, Mrs. Michelle Fisher, will host the presentation for senior families. Topics will include the financial aid process, tips on filing the FAFSA, scholarships, and student loan options. To arrange an individual appointment during the day or evening, please contact Mrs. Fisher directly at [email protected].The presentation will last approximately one hour and will be recorded for those families who cannot attend. A link of the presentation will be shared on our website after the event.
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FEES HAVE BEEN POSTED
Payments can now be made in Infinite Campus!
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Parents/Guardians are now able to view their student's balances and make payments online through the parent portal of Infinite Campus.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS
Pay Online:
Parents/Guardians can view their student's balances and make payments online through the parent portal of Infinite Campus.
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Check or Money Order:
Checks or money orders should be made payable to: Kenston Board of Education, or KBOE. Please include the student's full name in the memo line of your check.
Cash:
Cash is acceptable as long as it is in the exact amount. Please include the student's full name and grade clearly written on the envelope.
Send Payments to:
Kenston High School, c/o Kim Martorana, Bookkeeper, 9500 Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023.
Drop Off at KHS Main Office:
Students may drop off their payments to the KHS Main Office. Please make sure the envelope is clearly marked: "School Fees".
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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HOMECOMING
A tradition of celebrating our school and community
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School Activities:
Homeroom Door Decorating Contest
Be creative and decorate your homeroom class door with the carnival / circus theme and you could win donuts for your homeroom!
Spirit Week - Themed Days
Monday, October 4 - Red, White & Blue
Tuesday, October 5 - Country Western vs. Country Club
Wednesday, October 6 - Throw back, Decades
Thursday, October 7 - Neon
Friday, October 8 - Kenston Spirit
Parade Information
Kenston’s Annual Homecoming Parade will take place Thursday, September 29th. The parade begins at 6pm and will feature the Kenston band and Bomberettes, building floats, and individual participants. The parade will start in the high school staff parking lot. Please park between the middle school and intermediate school or in the high school student lot and view from the lawn of the middle school or the high school driveway.
We are also looking for individuals with a convertible willing to be part of the parade transporting the Homecoming Court. If your business or organization would like to participate in the parade, please contact KHS Assistant Principal, Mr. Matt Watts at 440-543-9821.
Homecoming Dance Information
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MOCK TRIAL TEAM 2022 -2023
Join the team! It looks great on your resume!
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Join the Mock Trial Team!
Students have fun while learning first-hand about the law, court procedures and the judicial system.
Parent / student informational meeting is on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 7pm in the A-B Room. Practices are Monday nights from 7-9 pm in A112 beginning Oct. 3. Mock Trial is a fun academic competition against other high schools where students portray an attorney or witness and participate in simulated two-hour trials based on a fictitious criminal or civil case. Students argue both sides of the case in real courtrooms across the state and are scored by panels of lawyers and judges.
If you are interested in joining the team, please sign-up for Google Classroom with code: ydzq6kw and come to the first practice.
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PARENT / TEACHER CONFERENCES
Thursday, October 6
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Thursday, October 6, 2022
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Virtual Conferences
Interim report cards for students will be available on Thursday, September 22, 2022 for parents to review through the parent/student portal. We also invite parents to participate in our virtual Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 6, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand from parents and similar to the virtual conferences held last school year, each teacher will have an open meeting link for the duration of the evening. A link will be provided on our website inviting parents to connect. Each meeting time will be no longer than ten minutes. We also ask parents to participate only if you feel it is necessary to obtain progress information about your child. If a parent would like an in-person meeting with a teacher, please contact that teacher through email and accommodations can be made. Parents are always welcomed to contact teachers at any time to inquire about their child.
Financial Aid Night--In person
Please also note that the Financial Aid Informational meeting will be at 7 pm in the Auditorium on Thursday, October 6 and will be in-person. Kenston's LEAF advisor, Mrs. Michelle Fisher, will host the presentation for senior families. The event will be recorded for those families that cannot attend and a link will be posted on our website sometime after the event. For more information, see the "Financial Aid Night" section in this bulletin.
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PSAT / SAT TEST & COLLEGE CAREER READINESS DAY
Parents, please review the plans for your child(ren) on this day!
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What will you be doing on October 12, 2022?
Mark your calendars!
Students and parents should be aware of this date and will need to plan accordingly.
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Plan now for this important day!
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Mark your calendars!
This is a modified school day that will be dedicated
to PSAT and SAT testing or College Visitation or Job Shadowing
for all students.
Grades 9 & 10
The expectation is that all 9th and 10th grade students will report to school, as normal, to participate in PSAT testing.
Grades 11 & 12
The 11th and 12th grade students have the options to take the PSAT or SAT test (registration was required), visit a college campus, or complete a job shadowing experience. Look for more details in your Inbox soon!
Registrations for the PSAT for 11th graders and SAT for 12th graders were due on Friday, September 9th. Please contact guidance at (440) 543-3035 to see if there are any exams still available .
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RE-TAKES-- PICTURES & I.D.'S
Thursday, October 20th
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Picture Retake Day
Thursday, October 20, 2022
KHS AB Room
Students who missed picture day should plan on getting their picture taken on
Picture Retake Day,
Thursday, October 20
during lunch blocks.
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All students who ordered pictures through Cavanaugh Photography will receive their pictures the week of September 19. It is mandatory that all students have their picture taken for their student ID.
Students should keep their ID with them at all times. They should use their I.D. to scan in and out in the Attendance Office.
Students can also use their barcode located in their student portal in Infinite Campus to sign in and out of the Attendance Office. Students can download the I.C. App on their smart phone to access their student portal directly from their phone.
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SENIORS--TIME TO THINK GRADUATION!
Graduation Cap & Gown Order Day
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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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YEARBOOK
2022-2023--Order by September 30th and save!
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Order Your Yearbook
NOW
and SAVE $20!
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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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GUIDANCE INFORMATION
Testing and more!
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Class Ring Orders
Wear your school pride in a beautiful style all your own!
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Order Day Exclusive:
Buy your Class Jewelry
on
Order Day
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Sophomores will receive an order packet in class, but any grade can purchase! Stop in the Guidance Office for your packet. Packets include ring sizers and colorful brochure.
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Jostens will take orders for your Custom Class Jewelry online! In-person orders will be taken at KHS on November 4 during all lunch blocks.
Jostens is also offering a free gift with the purchase of Class Rings!
Gift choices are: Kenston mascot hoodie, backpack, and high quality Cleer ear buds
Be sure to go to the website linked here to check out the video with all the new items available. Our school representative, John Armstrong, can answer all your questions. Please contact him at (330) 722-0131.
Order @ KHS on November 4, 2022
during all lunch blocks
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College Visitations @ KHS |
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Admissions representatives from various state and private colleges visit students at KHS during the school day. Students should listen to daily announcements as well as check the Guidance bulletin board and online Google document daily for updates on College Visitations. Most visitations take place in September, October, and November. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this personalized information session if the college is one they are considering. Students will be excused from class to attend presentations, with approval of the teacher. We ask they limit their visitations to five or six colleges they are most interested in so they don't miss too much classroom time. This is a great opportunity for students to network with college admissions reps in a small, informal setting.
In order for students to view the upcoming college visits, and to sign up to attend a visit, they need to log into their Naviance student accounts. If a student is unsure how to access their Naviance account, they should contact their Guidance Counselor. Students will receive a pass the morning of the visit to give to their teacher. A student can sign up for the visit up to the day before. Students must follow these steps to register, or they will not be permitted to attend the visit.
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SAT & ACT Test Schedule for 2022 - 2023 |
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SAT & ACT Test Schedule for 2022 - 2023
SAT tests in 2022-2023:
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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BOMBER BASH
Mark your calendars for this annual event you won't want to miss!
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KICKIN' IT FOR KIDS!
Mark your calendars for the
7th Annual
Bomber Bash
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, November 19th
What is Bomber Bash?
This is a very special "lock-in" overnight charity event for our KHS students, from 6:00 pm Sat., Nov 19 - 6:00 am Sun., Nov 20th! This year, Kenston will be "Kickin' it For Kids" with an evening full of country themed fun- yahoo!
What to expect?
We will celebrate with inflatables, food, DJ, games and entertainment for the student guests all evening! Food is donated by many of our local restaurants, (Cowboys, Sirna's, Augie's Pizza, The Tipsy Bull, Coyotes, The Mad Batter Bakery just to name a few)! We thank our community restaurants for their generous support!
Because why?
This amazing event is put on by the Bomber Bash Lead Crew - a group of nearly 40 student leaders. These students plan the event from start to finish. All the money raised will go to our chosen charity: "A Kid Again". This is a Northeast Ohio charity that supports families of children with life threatening illness or terminal diagnosis. It is an amazing charity, and we are thrilled to support them. Over the last four years, Kenston has raised over $40,000 at the event through their sponsorship. Kenston students who attend earn 12 community service hours. Please support our cause and continue Kenston's culture of kindness!
How Can I Help?
- WATCH FOR INFORMATION FOR REGISTRATION IN NOVEMBER BOMBER BULLETIN!
- Upcoming Sign Up Genius - volunteer to assist at the event or donate supportive food items.
Thank you in advance!!
Marcy Gurd, Erin DiRocco, Katie Flynn, Shannan Holodinsky
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ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Go Bombers!
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GAMEDAY WORKERS NEEDED
The athletic department is in dire need of individuals to work as ticket scanners for all of our high school home events. We are also in need of individuals who are comfortable working the scoreboard for various sports. These are PAID POSITIONS. If interested, please contact our Administrative Assistant at [email protected]. Adults only please.
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 (As of 9/12/22)
Cross Country: the boys took 2nd place at the Gibas Invitational and are ranked 5th in the State poll; the girls were Gibas Champions and are ranked 4th in the State poll; Senior Night at the September 23 football game; WRC Championships hosted by Kenston on October 15
Football: record stands at 3-1 with victories over Chagrin Falls, NDCL and Eastlake North; Homecoming game on September 30; Senior Night on October 21
Boys Golf: off to a 7-6 start with a 6-4 record in the WRC; Senior Night at the September 23 football game
Girls Golf: placed first at the Lost Nation Invitational and hold a 6-0 record in duals; Senior Night at the September 23 football game
Boys Soccer: stand undefeated at 6-0-1 with a MaxPreps ranking of #4 in the State; Youth Night and Senior Night on September 22
Girls Soccer: 5-2 record including 2-0 in the WRC and a MaxPreps ranking of #10 in the State; Youth Night on October 3; Senior Night on October 11
Girls Tennis: playing one of the toughest schedules in the state, their record stands at 6-7 with big victories over Mayfield, Hoban and Notre Dame Academy; Senior Night on September 14
Volleyball: entering the Gilmour Tournament hosted on September 10, the team held a record of 5-1 with its lone defeat at the hands of #1 State-ranked Lake Catholic; Youth Night and Volley for the Cure on October 3; Senior Night on October 11
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PTO
Parent Teacher Organization
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Welcome back parents!
Ana and I would like to than you for your continued support of PTO so far this year. We have great things planned for our students and staff and we could not do it without your support. There are lots of ways to get involved and share your time, talents and treasures. Check out our post in the News Letter or on our webpage. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9:45 am at KHS in the AB Room. Join us!
Have a great year!
Laryn Ullman Koenig; President KHS PTO
Ana Timmons; VP KHS PTO
What's New?
Next meeting
Tuesday, October 11 at 9:45 am in the Auburn Bainbridge Room. Come meet with us and learn more about KHS PTO!
After Prom
After Prom is a fun event for junior and senior students and was created as a safe place for students to go after attending their prom. After Prom will be on Saturday, May 6th from 11pm - 3am. Thank you for continuing to support this effort to create a memorable, fun night. This year, we are working with a local well-loved business and will be selling Maggie's Doughnuts at Friday night home games to support After Prom. The response so far has been outstanding!
The After Prom team has been busy doing behind-the-scenes work to prepare for another great year! Thank you to the committee and student volunteers for all your hard work cleaning and organizing the After Prom storage space. In addition, the two elite parking spot winners from last year's AP had their signs installed in the student parking lot over the summer. Congrats to the winners of those awesome parking spots!
Please stay tuned for information about an After Prom committee kick off event!
Support KHS PTO by becoming a member today!
KHS PTO sponsors a number of events and programs such as:
Building beautification
Ice cream at end of each quarter
District-wide Directory
Senior Breakfast
Staff Appreciation
After Prom
And more!
Join the team!
It’s not too late to join PTO! Stay in the know of all things PTO.
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Bomber Hangar
Please check the Bomber Hangar Facebook page often for all their latest info - including dates and hours they will be open. (see link below)
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MAAK
Music Association At Kenston
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Hello MAAK families!
Marching Band is in full swing, they are working hard and putting on a fabulous show each week! Thank you to all the parents and students who helped get the uniforms ready, have helped in concessions and with post game uniform spot cleaning and pre-game plumes! Keep signing up; we love seeing all of you!
Be in-the-know and help MAAK inform you on all the musical Bomber news. Please take a minute and fill out this short MAAK parent contact form if you do not receive communications from us: https://forms.gle/Xpz2N3SiLLbhEYMQ8
MAAK is looking for a parent or two to assist with Fundraising! Anyone who has a student in Band, Chorus or Dance Team is qualified. Please contact MAAK for more information. This is a great way for parents to be in the know for all things musical as well as contributing to the exceptional Kenston music program. In addition, the Concessions team is always looking for a few volunteers to open and close for the 2022-2023 school year. This position would require only about an hour, either opening or closing the Concessions stand during weeknight games - not Friday Night Football games. If you are interested in joining our fun and fabulous concessions team, please email us at [email protected] Even one night a week is a tremendous help!
Thank you for your continued support!
Suzanne Taber – MAAK President 2022-2023
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KENSTON 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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KENSTON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS
Serving our Student Athletes
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At the August 2022 Board of Education Meeting, Kenston Athletic Boosters President, Luke Busby, shared the ongoing projects and activities to encourage school and community spirit. He also thanked the KAB executive board and members for their tireless dedication to supporting Kenston's student athletes.
Membership in Kenston Athletic Boosters supports Hudl Software, Senior Banners, Senior Scholarships, Spirit Buses, State Qualifiers, and district facility improvements. Join Kenston Athletic Boosters TODAY!
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KENSTON FOUNDATION
Grants, scholarships and more!
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What is Kenston Foundation?
The Kenston Foundation was founded in 1983 to provide an avenue for individual and corporate donors to promote academic excellence with a tax deductible gift. The Kenston Foundation is dedicated to the
continued excellence in education by supporting and promoting the availability and use of innovative and creative tools that enhance curriculum and enrich the educational experience that goes above and
beyond the district budget initiatives.
Recognizing academic excellence and personal achievement by our students, the Kenston Foundation awards annual scholarships to our graduating seniors. These scholarships are awarded each year to candidates with a variety of expertise and interest, including math, science, humanities, education, community service and others. Since 2014, the Kenston Foundation has awarded over 200 scholarships, totaling over $500,000.
In addition, The Kenston Foundation has awarded over $200,000 in educational grants which serve to provide essential equipment, materials and financial aid needed to fund projects and programs
benefiting students across our educational system.
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