June 2012 - In the Know! Your Kenston Update

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June 2012

Gratitude

Choosing to be thankful for what we have and what others have done and do for us.

Upcoming
Events

Sat, June 2
Kenston Foundation Bomber 5K Run/Walk

Mon, June 4
KHS Final Exams/Modified Schedule

TES 3rd Grade Field Day

KMS Awards Night, KHS, Auditorium, 7pm (by invitation)

Athletic Booster Meeting, 7:30pm

Tues, June 5

KIS Talent Show

LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS

Wed, June 6

LAST DAY FOR TEACHERS

Sun, June 17

Kenston Field Experience (Outwest Trip) leaves

Father's Day

Mon, June 25

Board of Education Meeting, TES, Multi-purpose Room, 7pm

Mon, July 16

Board of Education Meeting, TES, Multi-purpose Room, 7pm

Tues, Aug 6

KHS Fall Sports Information Night, KHS, Auditorium, 7pm

Mon, Aug 13

KHS Freshman/New Student Orientation, 7pm

KMS 6th Grade Orientation, 9am

Tues, Aug 14

KMS 7th Grade Orientation, 9-11:30am

KMS 8th Grade Orientation, 12:30-3pm

Wed, Aug 15

FIRST DAY FOR TEACHERS

Thur, Aug 16

KHS Student Packet pick-up, 9am-2pm

Fri, Aug 17

KIS Building Visitation, 8:30-9:30am

TES Meet the Teacher, 9-10:30am

KHS Student Packet pick-up, 9am-2pm

Mon, Aug 20

FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS

Board of Education Meeting, TES, Multi-purpose Room, 7pm

Mon, Aug 20

FIRST DAY FOR STUDENTS

Board of Education Meeting, TES, Multi-purpose Room, 7pm

GELC Kindergarten/Preschool Parent/Child Orientation

Tues, Aug 21
GELC Kindergarten/Preschool Parent/Child Orientation

KIS Parent Orientation, 7pm

Wed, Aug 22

First Regular Day for ALL Kindergartners and Preschoolers

2012/2013
School Calendar

Kenston Athletic Boosters
Golf Outing

Monday, June 11

Tanglewood CC

Information

Best Wishes to the Class of 2012!

Last night, 264 seniors participated in Commencement Exercises at Parkside Church. The ceremony was comprised of a performance by members of the Senior Chorus, comments by Superintendent Dr. Robert Lee, Principal Jeremy McDevitt and Senior Class Speakers Madeleine (Mads) O'Brien and Hannah Sellers as well as the Senior Video produced by Alexandra Pressman.

The Class of 2012 has distinguished themselves throughout their careers at Kenston.

Here are some final stats.

94% will attend a 2 or 4 year college/university/specialty school

- 40 students graduated with a 4.0 GPA or above -

- 115 students graduated with a 3.5 GPA or above -

- 59 students graduated with Honors -

- 104 students earned Honors Diplomas -

Graduation Video Order Form

A Challenge for the Class of 2012

Since 2010, Kenston graduates have been presented with a Challenge Coin upon their graduation. Click this link to learn more about the history of Challenge Coins.

Newsweek names Kenston one of....

This year, Newsweek's ranking highlighted the best 1,000 public high schools in the nation - the ones that have proven to be most effective in turning out college-ready grads.

Kenston was one of 10 local schools to be recognized.
To see for full article.

US News and World Report recognizes Kenston

Kenston was awarded a Silver Medal from U.S. News in their annual rating of schools. They analyzed 21,776 public high schools in 49 states and the District of Columbia, looking at state proficiency test scores, performance of least-advantaged students (black, Hispanic and low-income) and college readiness.

To see for full article.

Kenston Hall of Fame

The first ever Kenston Hall of Fame is coming! We are seeking any member of the Kenston Community to serve on a committee that will make this happen. Please contact: Greg Randall, Paul Koballa or Keira Coverdale if you are interested in participating.