The Transportation Department has continued to work on refining, improving, and adjusting as many stops and routes as possible. This is not always the fastest process, so we appreciate the patience. Kenston's focus is on refining the bus routes to ensure that all students arrive safely and on time for the school day. To support this work, Kenston has partnered with an external transportation expert from the county who is reviewing our transportation operations and providing recommendations to further strengthen efficiency and reliability. Changes will be communicated as promptly as possible so families can plan accordingly.

The District received an update regarding some of the issues we have been experiencing with the Stopfinder app. The current GPS monitoring system we use is conflicting with Stopfinder. We were made aware of the issue by the external transportation expert, as he has dealt with similar issues in two other districts he supports. Therefore, we are reviewing the steps necessary to correct the issue, and unfortunately, it is something that may take a little time. We will update families as we move through the process and apologize for the inconvenience it causes.

The District is glad to share that we are in the process of hiring an additional driver and have another interview coming up early next week. Expanding our team will give us greater flexibility and coverage where needed, so we can further adjust times for students. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a bus or van driver, an aide, or a substitute in either role, please visit kenstonlocal.org for employment information or reach out directly to our Transportation Director, Christine.illner@kenstonappsorg.

Stay Connected with the District App! Don’t miss out on important updates, events, announcements, and Rooms. If you don’t have the app yet, now is the perfect time to download it and stay up to date!

Rooms offers additional features accessible to teachers, including exciting options such as:

• Two-way messaging with teachers, staff, and coaches
• Classroom announcements, reminders about coursework, and materials
• Behavior tracking for celebrating good behavior and academic achievement
• Automatic translation

Utilizing the Rooms app enhances safety. This communication tool is a District-supported platform that integrates seamlessly with our app, the District website, and Google Classrooms.

An invitation to Rooms will be resent tonight (via email or text) to anyone who is not currently enrolled. Once you receive the invitation, follow the link in your browser to create a login. After setting up your login, you can access Rooms through the Kenston Local Schools app. When you do, you will see a toggle in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen — select Rooms to get started. If you have multiple children attending our district, you will see them listed in the Rooms menu section.

Click here to download the District App and learn more about Rooms.

KCE AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

& BOMBER LANDING

All students signed up for either Bomber Landing or KCE after school activities will report to Mrs. Moore in the KMS cafeteria after dismissal. Mrs. Moore will disperse students to their activities from there.

Bomber Landing students will remain in the cafeteria until 3:20 and be transported by bus to Timmons to join Bomber Landing there in the cafeteria.

Feel free to contact Jennifer Moore or KCE staff

at 440.543.2552 with questions.

Parking Reminders

We understand that parking at times can be congested; however, fire lanes are designated areas meant to be kept clear for emergency vehicles. These lanes must be available for emergency vehicles so they can respond quickly in case of an emergency. Blocking a fire lane can delay emergency response and endanger lives.

We ask that you always look for signage or curb markings and avoid stopping in fire lanes for any reason unless directed by emergency personnel.

The Geauga County Library, Bainbridge Location, is an excellent resource where students can study after school. The start of school is a good time to review the rules with your student to ensure they understand the behavior expectations set forth by the Library.

Kenston Academic Academy will begin on Tuesday, September 2nd. It is held in the Flight Deck every Tuesday & Thursday from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm. It is open to all students in grades 4-7.

Please click on the buttons below for more information

Join PTO Today:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/pto-membership-2526/items

POWER OF THE PEN

Power of the Pen is open to 7th and 8th graders and will be held on Mondays from 2:30 - 3:30 every week beginning on September 8th. Sixth graders are invited to attend the Creative Writing Club at the same time and learn about competitive creative writing. Mrs. Perrine looks forward to seeing lots of creative minds this fall.

Please email Mrs. Perrine with any questions.

TREBLE CHOIR 4/5 GRADE

Save the Date: Friday Night Lights - September 5

Mark your calendar and save the date for the District Taste of Bainbridge Tailgate! The Taste of Bainbridge Tailgate is co-hosted by the Kenston PTO.

Additional details will be shared soon.