Have a Great Weekend!
Dear Kennebunk High School Families:
I hope that you all have a fantastic February vacation. If you are going away please travel safely! We will see everyone again on the 27th of February.
Good luck to our participants in the play this weekend. Also, good luck to our athletes who are competing this week in playoffs and championships.
Identification:
When entering the building during school hours visitors will be required to scan their license into our Indent-a-Kid software. This is a precaution that all schools are required to abide by.
Twitter:
KHS Twitter Account: @principalkhs.
Maine Principals Association Principal Award
Kennebunk High School senior Chloe Matthews has been selected as the winner of the 2022-2023 Maine Principals Association Principal’s Award. This award is given annually to a senior from each high school who displays excellence in academic achievement and citizenship.
“Chloe is a tremendous student, person, and friend to many. When thinking about the selection of this award Chloe instantly came to mind,” said Principal of Kennebunk High School, Jeremie Sirois. “She is kind, compassionate, and when she moves on to her next adventure it will be a tremendous loss to Kennebunk High School. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Chloe.”
Matthews has achieved academic success throughout her career, having excelled in many International Baccalaureate, post-secondary, Honors, and college level classes. She is a two-sport athlete participating in swimming and lacrosse. Chloe is a member of the National Art Honor Society, Peer Helpers, Yearbook, Girl Talk, and is an intern in the Athletic Department.
Chloe will be attending Union College and plans to major in Marketing & Visual Arts. She will also compete on the swimming team.
Chloe along with the recipients from every high school in Maine will be honored at the Maine Principals’ Association banquet on April 1. Each recipient is eligible for one of several $1,000 scholarships.
Poetry Out Loud
Sophomore Willow Knowles placed first in our school's Poetry Out Loud event in December. She moved on to compete in the Southern Maine Poetry Out Loud event this past Monday in Portland and is one of five finalists who will move on to the State competition in Lewiston on March 2nd. Congratulations Willow!
Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Poetry Out Loud is a partnership of the National Endowment for the Arts, Poetry Foundation, and the state and jurisdictional arts agencies.
New School Record Alert
Southwesterns Performer of the Meet
Chloe won the 100 meter fly and the 200 meter freestyle. Congratulations Chloe!
Regional Wrestling Champion
Southwestern Senior Girls Long Jump
Southwestern Diving
Southwestern 50 Meter Freestyle
Yearbook
Class of 2023 Information
Class of 2023 News
Class of 2023 Website
We have created a website for all things senior year! Please click HERE to see the new site.
Souperbowl Auction
On Saturday, February 11th, the Class of 2023 Parent Group is holding a fundraising event at the Kennebunkport Land Trust. The group is currently collecting donations for a Silent Auction to be held at the fundraiser. Right now, they are looking for gifts cards and "big ticket" items but also donations of lessons and services as well as experiences. If you or your family have any goods, services, or gift cards to donate, please contact the KHS Class of 2023 Parent Group at classof2023parentgroup@gmail.com.
Rams in the News & Other Information
Basketball (F) (6-12-0) - Season Complete
Basketball (M) (9-9-0)
#7 Seed for the playoffs. Will play Gray NG in the Quarterfinals on 2/18 @ 5:30 PM (Expo)
Cheering
1/28 @ Sanford - 10th Place
2/4 @ Sanford - 8th Place
2/11 @ Cony HS (State)
2/18 @ Cheers from the Heart - TBD
Ice Hockey (F) (15-3-0)
#1 Seed in Playoffs v York - WIN 1-0
#1 Seed v Gorham - WIN 8-1
State Championship
Ice Hockey (M) (3-13-0)
2/11 v Mt. Ararat - WIN 6-4
2/18 v Poland 1 PM
2/22 @ Gorham 6 PM (USM)
Indoor Track (M/F)
2/20 @ USM 12 PM
Skiing
2/10 @ SMAA Championships
- Girls - Giant Slalom 3rd, Slalom 3rd
- Boys - Giant Slalom 3rd, Slalom 4th
2/15 & 16 State Championships TBA
Swimming & Dive
2/10 Southwesterns - Boys 4th, Girls 5th
2/21 State Championships TBA
Unified Basketball:
2/28 v Sanford 3:30 PM
3/6 @ York 3:30 PM
3/8 v KHS Staff 2:30 PM
Wrestling: (7-5-0)
2/18 @ States (Sanford) 9 AM
2/24 @ NE Qualifier (Camden) TBD
3/4 @ New Englands TBD TBD
Community Resources
In a moment of crisis, you do not have to be alone.
Sometimes you need a conversation--not an internet search.
Dial 2-1-1 for the Maine Hotline. This service can help with issues like acute crisis, financial assistance, mental health, addiction treatment, health care, or heating and utilities assistance. Additionally, the national Suicide Hotline is 9-8-8. Below is a list of resources.
About Kennebunk High School
Kennebunk High School is a public high school nestled on the coast of Southern Maine. It is part of Maine Regional School Unit #21 and serves the towns of Arundel, Kennebunk, and Kennebunkport. The school currently has 762 students enrolled.
In 2008-2009 KHS became an International Baccalaureate school and currently offers the IB diploma program. Recently, the school was recognized as the #2 ranked school in the State of Maine.
The school features 24 varsity athletic programs and a unified basketball program. Additionally, the school has 31 clubs and activities (and growing) in order to serve the well rounded student who is looking to become involved.
