Kennebunk High School News
November 10, 2022
Have an Amazing Weekend!
Dear Kennebunk High School Families:
I hope that you all have an amazing long weekend. To our veterans thank you for all that you have done and are doing to keep our country safe. We appreciate all that you've done. Have an amazing Veterans Day.
I will be away at an International Baccalaureate training until next Thursday. I will be checking my email intermittently. For quicker assistance please reach out to Will Putnam or Molly Dilworth. Thank you!
NWEA Reports:
Students in grades 9 & 10 will be receiving NWEA reports soon to take home. When that happens we will send out a communication so that you can be on the lookout for it.
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.
Updated District Transportation Policy:
Please click HERE to see the updated guidelines for RSU21 transportation. The biggest piece of this policy to note is that in order to take a different bus - a note must be provided 48 hours in advance to the school office.
Notes from Officer Champlin:
Officer Champlin is away for a few weeks. We will have a rotation of officers in his absence.
TNTP:
Be on the lookout for the TNTP survey information. A link will be sent to your emails as the survey will launch in November and close on December 16, 2022.
Twitter:
Twitter is something that I have tended to use throughout my career. If you would like to follow for updates please go to @principalkhs.
Today's Veterans Day Ceremony
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.
Attention: College Bound Seniors and Their Families
The 2023-24 FAFSA is now available!
The FAFSA became available on October 1. Filing in the early fall is one of the best ways to maximize financial aid eligibility.
Most people can fill out the FAFSA in 30 minutes when the website is functioning well. This time of year, it can be a bit slow and glitchy so if it isn’t responding well, save what you have and come back later. Take a deep breath and know that you have time to get this done!
For more information about the FAFSA and getting help to complete it, please click HERE.
RAMMING!
Our popular Ramming fundraiser begins next Thursday, but we still need many more volunteers to make this happen! If you can help move a herd around town, please sign up using this SignUp Genius link. If you would like to split a week with someone else in order to share the duties, just let us know on the SignUp Genius by putting both your names in the comment box when you sign up for a week. Thank you to those who have signed up so far!
Poinsettia Sale
Estabrooks is teaming up with KHS again this year for a Poinsettia Fundraiser for the Class of 2023. All proceeds from poinsettia sales will support our fundraising efforts for this year's Project Graduation. Poinsettias can be ordered on this link; pick up will happen on Tuesday, November 29th from 4:30-6:30pm at KHS. Thank you for supporting Kennebunk High School's Class of 2023!
PROJECT GRAD
Our next meeting will be on
Get Your Yearbook
It's that time of year again to start purchasing your yearbook!
The Lifetouch portal is open.
The Early Bird Special started 9/12 for $55.00 & ends on 12/31, then they will return to the normal price of $65.00 until March 1st when it will close for the year.
Please use the link below to order online.
Attached is also the Parent Ad Form.
Please read carefully & you can either create & order online or print out the form & send it back to KHS with payment. These are due by 1/1/23.
Other important dates:
Senior pictures are due by 11/30-please make sure they are in jpeg format.
Baby & Throwback pictures are due by 12/30
Please email all pictures to khsyearbook@rsu21.net
Parent Teacher Conferences
The Kennebunk High School Fall Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 10, from 3:00 - 7:30 PM and on Tuesday, November 15 from 3:30 - 6:30 PM. We are using the same scheduling program as last year, Parent-Teacher Connect.
You should have received an email on 10/27 containing a link and log-in information. If you have not, please check your junk or spam folder.
Once you have signed in, you will have a choice of selecting either Thursday, November 10th (3:00-7:30pm) or Tuesday, November 15th (3:30-6:30pm). All conferences will be virtual and 10 minutes long. You may only book one conference block per teacher. If a student has the same teacher for more than one class, they can only book one conference block with that teacher.
If you have any questions, please contact the main office or email gmorneault@rsu21.net.
Below are two information sessions to be held on the evening of KHS Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 10th:
1) The guidance counselors were able to secure a Financial Aid Informational Session for parents during PTC on Thursday, November 10th at 6:00pm
Here is the Zoom link: https://famemaine.zoom.us/j/86434142503
This will be an hour long presentation with a FAME representative and they will discuss:
Getting ready to apply for aid
Tips for filing the FAFSA
Highlights of what happens after the FAFSA is filed
Q & A with families
2) INDEPTH:
Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health (INDEPTH) is an alternative to suspension or citation that helps schools and communities address the teen vaping problem in a more supportive way.
An overview of the program, how it is being implemented at KHS, and Q&A for families will be facilitated by the school social workers during this time.
Thursday, November 10th at 4:00 P.M. Google Meet link: meet.google.com/hpm-apum-xnv
Visiting Colleges & Universities
In order to attend, you must sign-up through Naviance and also talk with your teacher about missing some of your academic class on the day of the visit(you will need a pass from them to attend). Most teachers will be flexible if it is discussed in advance but you may not be able to attend due to a test or other special circumstances. No worries, if you let guidance know you are interested in the school but can't attend the information session, we are happy to collect materials from the meeting and pass along contact information for the representative. Believe it or not, colleges keep track of how many times you connect with the college either through a college fair, campus visit or school information session, so use this opportunity to your benefit. It displays your interest in the college and could impact your admission decision.
A few of the visits are actually virtual and you will still need to sign-up for these meetings through Naviance. If you are in school at the time and will need a place to take part in the meeting, let the guidance office know in advance and we will do what we can to find you a place to sit while the meeting is in session.
Below is the current list of schools scheduled to visit but the list is constantly changing and if you don't see the name of a school you are interested in, please stop by guidance and let us know.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mrs. Wiewel
ON THE SPOT ADMISSION DAYS AT KHS COMING UP SOON
We have seven colleges conducting “On the Spot Admissions” or “Application Reading” Days at KHS in November and December. These meetings may result in an admission decision as well as an estimate for merit based financial awards or at the very least provide you with feedback regarding your application and potential for a positive admission decision. If you are interested in any of these opportunities you must connect with the guidance office to review the specific application process for each college and to schedule an appointment to meet with the admission representative. Applications are free for each of these visits. When submitting your Common Application and you are prompted for payment, please select "Fee Waiver" or "High School Admission Day." Do not pay for your application because you will not be able to obtain a refund after the fact. In addition, for schools where submitting SAT scores is optional, please indicate whether you want to submit your scores when you sign-up to participate in the Admission Day. The dates for the in-person meetings are as follows:
Important Information for these visits
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
Date of Visit: 11/17
Submit by: 11/14
SAT: Test Blind
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, FARMINGTON
Date of Visit: 11/18
Submit by: 11/15
SAT: Optional
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE
Date of Visit: 11/30
Submit by: 11/22
SAT: Optional
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, ORONO
Date of Visit: 12/2
Submit by: 11/23
SAT: Optional
YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Date of Visit: 12/8
Submit by: May complete App during meeting
SAT: Not Required
SOUTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLL.
Date of Visit: 12/13
Submit by: 12/9
SAT: Recommended for Placement
THOMAS COLLEGE
Date of Visit: 12/15
Submit By: 12/8
SAT: Optional
Please see Mrs. Wiewel in the guidance office if you are interested in any of the above schools. If you are planning to participate, please complete a Transcript Release form (HERE) for each of the schools and indicate you will be doing the "On the Spot Admission Day."
Hannaford Helps Schools
Rams in the News & Other Information
Winter athletics will begin Thanksgiving week
Cross Country: (Season Complete)
Field Hockey: (Season Complete 1-13-1)
Football: (Season Complete 6-4-0)
Golf: (Season Complete 8-2-0)
Soccer (M): (Season Complete 6-6-2)
Soccer (W): (Season Complete 3-10-2)
Volleyball: (Season Complete 7-8-0)
Calendar Information
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.
Email: jsirois@rsu21.net
Website: rsu21.net
Location: 89 Fletcher Street, Kennebunk, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 985-1110
Twitter: @principalkhs