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Catch up on the latest news, stories and celebrations from Kent County Public Schools.
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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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Calendar survey 2025-26 school year (with photo of calendar pages)

Survey: Planning the 2025-26 school calendar

Kent County Public Schools staff, family members and the broader community are all invited to offer their priorities for the 2025-26 school calendar.
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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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National Principals Month: Brenda Rose

Celebrating National Principals Month

October is National Principals Month, and we’re taking the opportunity to celebrate our dedicated school leaders! Check back each day this week to get to know one of our principals.
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Fill out the Educational Benefit Form Today! with photo of someone typing on a computer

Fill out the Educational Benefit Form today!

Kent County Public Schools is asking families to fill out a very important form. Parents who have not yet filled out the Educational Benefit Form should do so this week.
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From left are Supervisor of Human Resources Dan Hushion, Food Service Support Supervisor Angela Knoll, food service staff members Michelle Atkinson, Dawn Bowers, Tambra Ford, Faith Heinefield and Amanda Jackson, Supervisor of Finance Alleesa Stewart and S

Food Service team receives Golden Anchor

Kent County Public Schools’ food service staff was honored with this month's Golden Anchor Award for the team’s hard work and dedication.
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Galena Elementary School students get a close look at a blue catfish they hauled onboard the schooner Sultana during a field trip earlier this fall. The Sultana Education Foundation partners with Kent County Public Schools to provide hands-on environmenta

Setting sail with KCPS' environmental education program

Kent County Public Schools is taking full advantage of the area’s natural habitats by partnering with local organizations to provide a comprehensive environmental education program.
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Superintendent's Report with photo of Dr. McComas

October 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, Oct. 14.
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From left are Mark Buckel, Christine Clark, Kelley Melvin, Katherine Hughes, Francoise Sullivan, Samantha Reed, Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, Joseph Goetz, Kaitlyn Wright, Gary Duren, Aretha Dorsey, Gina Jachimowicz, Ida Nabb, Dan Hushion and Tom Porter.

State banquet celebrates top teachers

Educators from throughout the state joined in celebrating Maryland’s top teachers last week, among them Kaitlyn Wright of Kent County Middle School.
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