Kent County High School Newsletter
It's a Great Day to be a Trojan!
January 2019
KCHS Mission Statement:
The mission of Kent County High is to equip every student to achieve success in a diverse global community.
January's Early Dismissal and School Closings
Schools and Offices Closed-
- Tuesday, January 1st- Winter Break
- Wednesday, January 2nd- Winter Break
- Monday, January 21st- MLK Holiday
KCHS Upcoming Events
1/1- 1/2- Schools and Offices Closed- Winter Break
1/7-1/8- MISA Testing
1/8- Dixon Leading with Integrity Field Trip
1/9-1/11- Government Testing
1/9- Spanish Honor Society Meeting
1/10- NHS Meeting
1/11- Next Generation Scholars Field Trip
1/15- Social Action Committee Meeting 6pm
1/17 & 1/18- 8th Grade Transition Day @ KCHS
1/17- National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony 6pm
1/21- Schools and Offices Closed- MLK Day
1/22- Interact Meeting- Officers
1/23- Challenge Day
Spanish Honor Society Meeting
1/24- NHS General Meeting
1/29- Interact Meeting
1/30- Early Dismissal- Students dismiss at 12:50pm
Spirit Week @ KCHS!
Students and staff participated in spirit week before break!
Spirit days included: Long Winter's Nap Day, Dress Like a Present Day, Sand or Snow Day, Christmas Character Day and Ugly Sweater Day!
Fundraising at KCHS
Your same account and no extra charge to you!
All you have to do is go to smile.amazon.com. It's quick and easy to pick KCHS PTSA as your charity. Then just bookmark it and every time you shop, our school will get a donation. It adds up. This little step makes a big difference.
If you are planning to do some last minute shopping on Amazon, please consider taking a minute (it's really easy!) to sign in to AmazonSmile.com.
(Learn more about the program here.)
KCHS apparel to benefit the class of 2021!
Not much time left, order now to save 30% on Kent County High School gear. Click on the link below to activate this special offer:
PTSA News
Join the PTSA!!!
To sign up please stop by the office for a form or email bcjones@kent.k12.md.us to have one sent to you!
Thank you PTSA!
KCHS Music News!
Seasonal Sensations Dinner
KCHS Club Updates!
KCHS Interact News!
Interact students visited Heron Point to make wreaths with the residents
NHS Food Drive
Maryland Learner's Permit
Students applying for a learners permit and are under 16, you must provide a completed verification of identity and/or school attendance, form (#DL-300) to an MVA official during the learner's permit application process. The attendance form must be presented to the MVA in a sealed, unopened envelope provided by the applicant's school.
Students can pick up a form in the office or print one online. Forms can be dropped off to the office to be filled out in the morning and can be picked up the same afternoon.
Please email bcjones@kent.k12.md.us with any questions!
Senior Information
Cap and Gowns
Money for cap and gown orders is now due to the main office.
Checks and money orders can be made out to Josten's for $37.10.
Students interested in purchasing their CTE/ STEM stoles can fill out a form in the main office, stoles are $10 each.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jones in the main office bcjones@kent.k12.md.us or 410-778-4540.
Thank you!
Senior Signing Day!
Seniors who have signed to play a college level sport, please bring your letter of intent to Mr. Taylor or drop it off in the main office.
We will be having a group signing day on Thursday, May 30th. If you are interested in having an individual signing as well, please contact Mr. Taylor.
Thank you!
KCHS Sports Updates!
Thank you KCHS!
The Kent County 4-H Toy Drive would like to thank KCHS and the Boys Varsity Basketball team for hosting the 2nd annual Teddy Bear toss!
Bears and toys were collected during half time and were distributed to kids throughout Kent County!
Thank you to everyone who helped with this event and to everyone who donated toys!
Wrestling News
The Wrestling team is off to the best start in over a decade this season compiling a 3-3 record with victories over Snow Hill, North Dorchester, and Wicomico. Will Ashmore is at the top of his game with a 22-0 record to start the season. The team has found success in the two tournaments they have been to this season as well. Will Ashmore placed first at the Andy Perez Memorial Tournament at 160lbs, while Brandon Crouch placed fourth at 220lbs. The team placed fourth overall in the team standings at their annual Holiday Tournament and had multiple place winners. In the JV tournament, Teddy Terrill, Octavio Roblero, Mike Smith, and Kyle Martinez placed third while Jon Connor and Alex Sipes placed second. In the varsity tournament, Hannah Beattie (120lbs) placed seventh, Aron Ashley-Pinder (113 lbs) placed sixth, Gabs Yiannakis (126lbs) and Kregg Walton (170lbs) placed fifth, Shane Warren (145lbs) and Rick Townsend (285lbs) placed fourth, Kevin Mallory (132lbs) and Brandon Crouch (195lbs) placed second, and Will Ashmore (152lbs) successfully defended his Holiday Tournament Championship crown repeating as champion for the second year in a row.
December's Students of the Month!
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen by the Social Studies department as students of the month for December the pillar for the month was Responsibility:
Alex Joiner
Sean Goss
Christopher Geist Johnson
KT Pagano
Gavin Parker
Matalyn Cesarini
* Christopher Johnson
Destiny Frase
Daniel Mitzel
*Not Pictured
KCHS Upcoming Events
KCHS Athletic Schedule
KCPS Theatre
First Day Of Rehearsals!
Don't Miss The Show!
Friday, March 1st
Saturday, March 2nd
All shows start at 7:00pm!
Auditions!
2018-2019 KCHS Yearbook!
Add your photos to the KCHS Yearbook!
Download the Yearbook App for IPhone!
Click here to order your yearbook!
Lunch Accounts
Please check your students lunch balances!
You can view balances and make payments by visiting: www.myschoolbucks.com
Contact KCHS
Website: http://www.kent.k12.md.us/kentcountyhighschool_home.aspx
Location: 25301 Lambs Meadow Road, Worton, MD, USA
Phone: 410-778-4540
Twitter: @KCHStrojans