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Holiday card design featuring a blue crab in a Santa hat and a stack of wrapped gifts.
Artwork by Bella Postles

Winter break has officially begun! All schools and offices are closed next week through the first of the year. We'll see everyone back at school on Thursday, Jan. 2. Happy holidays and have a wonderful winter break!
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Superintendent's Report with photo of Dr. McComas

December Superintendent’s Report

From Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, Superintendent of Kent County Public Schools, as given at the Kent County Board of Education meeting Monday, Dec. 9.
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Laura McKenzie and John Queen are shown taking the oath of office as new Board of Education members with Clerk of the Circuit Court for Kent County Sherisse Kennard.

New members sworn in to Board of Ed

Laura McKenzie and John Queen took the oath of office Monday evening, Dec. 9 in advance of the official start of their first term on the board.
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Joseph Goetz and Francoise Sullivan hold up a pair of shadowboxes they received to commemorate their time on the Kent County Board of Education. From left are student board member Alden Swanson, Goetz, board members Frank Rhodes and Trish McGee, Sullivan,

Goetz, Sullivan celebrated for Board service

Kent County Board of Education members Joseph Goetz and Francoise Sullivan attended their last scheduled meeting Monday evening, Dec. 9.
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from left are Superintendent Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, Postles and art teacher Teresa Jetton.

RHES artist creates KCPS holiday card

Artwork created by Rock Hall Elementary School fourth-grader Bella Postles was selected to grace the cover of this year’s holiday greeting card for Kent County Public Schools. 
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Ivette Martinez Ayala, an instructional assistant, receives the December Golden Anchor award during a Kent County Board of Education meeting Dec. 9. From left are Gina Jachimowicz, Dan Hushion, Francoise Sullivan, Aretha Dorsey, Alden Swanson, Trish McGee

Martinez Ayala receives Golden Anchor Award

Ivette Martinez Ayala was honored with this month's Golden Anchor Award for her hard work and dedication, especially with multilingual families.
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Jazz band students take a break during recording.

Jazz band records at WKHS

Just before Thanksgiving break, the Kent County High School Jazz Band laid down a couple of tracks during a recording session at 90.5 WKHS!
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Budget Survey with KCPS logo, photo of someone working on a computer and and a QR code to the survey

We want to hear from you on our budget!

Families and community members are invited to take a survey about the Kent County Public Schools budget.
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From the office of technology with closeup photo of a circuit board

Technology insurance available

The technology department encourages families to purchase $10 Technology Insurance in order to reduce the liability of repairing or replacing of a school-issued device.
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Kent County High School students in the Apprenticeship Maryland program pose for a photo with some of the business owners providing the work experience opportunities. From left are Bill and Christina Schindler of Modern Stone Age Kitchen, Heather Bilbroug

KCHS growing apprenticeship program

National Apprenticeship Week is Nov. 17-23. This year marks the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship week, celebrating a decade of “engagement, expansion and innovation.”
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American Education Week Nov. 18-22, with school logos and photo from KCHS graduation

American Education Week Nov. 18-22

American Education Week is being celebrated this year from Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 22. 
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Carol Hoxter receives the Golden Anchor award Monday, Nov. 11 at a Kent County Board of Education meeting. From left are board Vice President Francoise Sullivan, student board member Alden Swanson, Superintendent Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, board member Fra

Hoxter receives Golden Anchor award

Carol Hoxter, lead custodian at Kent County Middle School was honored with this month's Golden Anchor award for her hard work and dedication.
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Save the Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 Kent County High School 54th Annual Commencement Exercises

KCHS graduation date set

Kent County High School will hold its 54th annual commencement exercises Friday morning, May 30. The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 will begin at 10 a.m.
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Superintendent's Report with photo of Dr. McComas

November Superintendent's Report

From Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, Superintendent of Kent County Public Schools, as given at the Kent County Board of Education meeting Monday, Nov. 11.
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Kent County High School broadcasting student Aidan Maxey operates an amateur radio setup during class Thursday, Oct. 21. Assisting him are Chris Cote, left, and Austin McClain, both of the Kent Amateur Radio Society.

WKHS makes international contact with amateur radio

Broadcasting students at Kent County High School extended the reach of their voices beyond their radio station’s distance, making contact with people throughout the country and around the globe.
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The Kent County High School Brigade of Blue marches in the Chestertown Halloween Parade Saturday afternoon, Oct. 26. Kent County Public Schools received a $10,000 donation from the Kent Cultural Alliance earlier in the month for the music program.

KCA donates to school music program

The music department at Kent County High School received a generous donation last month for new instruments.
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