https://chestertownspy.org Nonpartisan and Education-based News for Chestertown Sat, 03 May 2025 15:24:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/fracassi-is-kcps-teacher-of-the-year/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/fracassi-is-kcps-teacher-of-the-year/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 11:00:49 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184007 Kent County Middle School is on a hot streak, being able to now boast back-to-back Teachers of the Year. Each spring Kent County Public Schools honors a Teacher of the Year, Support Employee of the Year and Promising Educator Award winner. This month, Kent County Middle School teacher Cheryl Fracassi was named the 2025 Kent […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/fracassi-is-kcps-teacher-of-the-year/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/08/and-the-kcps-awards-nominees-are/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/08/and-the-kcps-awards-nominees-are/#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:50 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183474 This month, Kent County Public Schools highlighted the work of 15 teachers and staff members as part of its annual awards program. Each school honored their Teachers of the Year and Support Employees of the Year on Thursday, March 13 with surprise presentations of balloons and flowers. Special recognition also was given this month to […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/08/and-the-kcps-awards-nominees-are/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/17/lion-king-team-receives-golden-anchors/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/17/lion-king-team-receives-golden-anchors/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:00:36 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183031 The teachers and staff who led the production of “The Lion King Jr.” musical at Kent County High School were recognized with this month’s Golden Anchor award. Lori Armstrong, Jodi Bortz, Anna Lill, Noel Morris, William Poore, Stephanie Spencer and Kaitlyn Wright received their awards from the Kent County Board of Education Monday night, March […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/17/lion-king-team-receives-golden-anchors/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/11/citizen-advisory-committee-call-for-applications-2/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/11/citizen-advisory-committee-call-for-applications-2/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00:46 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182925 Kent County Public Schools is accepting applications for anyone interested in serving on the Citizen Advisory Committee. The Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) is a structured group that meets about specific issues impacting educational policy, activities and programs. The CAC may also respond to requests from the Kent County Board of Education for research and recommendations […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/11/citizen-advisory-committee-call-for-applications-2/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/24/kcps-seeking-community-support-for-sb0843/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/24/kcps-seeking-community-support-for-sb0843/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2025 12:00:07 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182656 Kent County Public Schools is asking everyone to support its efforts to seek more money from the state to build a new Kent County Middle School. There is a bill being heard in the Maryland General Assembly that would do this. Senate Bill 843 would direct more state funding toward the replacement of Kent County […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/24/kcps-seeking-community-support-for-sb0843/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/19/receski-receives-golden-anchor-award/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/19/receski-receives-golden-anchor-award/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:50 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182552 Bill Receski of Rock Hall Elementary School was honored with this month’s Golden Anchor Award for his hard work and dedication. Receski received his award from the Kent County Board of Education Monday night, Feb. 10. The Golden Anchor Award is presented each month to staff members or groups of employees who exemplify the mission […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/19/receski-receives-golden-anchor-award/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/18/kent-county-public-schools-final-survey-2025-26-calendar/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/18/kent-county-public-schools-final-survey-2025-26-calendar/#respond Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:28 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182548 Kent County Public Schools staff, families and community members are invited to fill out an online survey and provide their input on the four draft 2025-26 calendars. The survey can be found at https://tinyurl.com/d4z82jwb. There are four calendars under review by the Kent County Board of Education. The drafts and the survey results are expected […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/18/kent-county-public-schools-final-survey-2025-26-calendar/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/06/high-priority-kcps-seeking-community-support-for-hb0736/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/06/high-priority-kcps-seeking-community-support-for-hb0736/#respond Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:32:26 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182319 Kent County Public Schools is asking everyone to support its efforts to seek more money from the state to build a new Kent County Middle School. There is a bill being heard in the Maryland General Assembly that would do this and KCPS needs the community’s help getting it passed! There are three ways you […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/06/high-priority-kcps-seeking-community-support-for-hb0736/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/04/moore-pelto-receive-golden-anchors/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/04/moore-pelto-receive-golden-anchors/#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:24 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182247 A pair of instructional assistants was honored with this month’s Golden Anchor award for going above and beyond for students in Kent County Public Schools. Sara Moore from Kent County Middle School and Henry Pelto at Rock Hall Elementary School were announced as the Golden Anchor recipients at a Kent County Board of Education meeting […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/02/04/moore-pelto-receive-golden-anchors/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/23/kcps-substitute-job-fair-saturday-feb-1/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/23/kcps-substitute-job-fair-saturday-feb-1/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:42 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=182052 Kent County Public Schools is seeking substitute teachers. The Office of Human Resources will be holding a job fair for substitutes from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 1 at Kent County High School. The high school is located at 25301 Lambs Meadow Road, Worton. There are many opportunities for substitutes, including filling in for […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/01/23/kcps-substitute-job-fair-saturday-feb-1/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/16/new-members-sworn-in-to-board-of-ed/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/16/new-members-sworn-in-to-board-of-ed/#respond Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:12 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181426 When the new year begins, the Kent County Board of Education will officially seat its two recently elected members. 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. The pair were elected to the Board of Education […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/16/new-members-sworn-in-to-board-of-ed/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/11/seasonal-sensations-is-dec-18/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/11/seasonal-sensations-is-dec-18/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:00:34 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181317 Kent County High School’s culinary arts and music students are getting ready for the annual Seasonal Sensations dinner and concert. This year’s program starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 in the high school’s cafeteria, with appetizers, followed by dinner and musical performances. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children 12 and younger. […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/11/seasonal-sensations-is-dec-18/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/10/planetarium-christmas-show-at-kchs/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/10/planetarium-christmas-show-at-kchs/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:00:07 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181309 A holiday tradition at Kent County High School returns this week as retired science teacher Dennis Herrmann presents the 37th annual Planetarium Christmas Show. The Planetarium Christmas Show is being produced by the high school’s radio station 90.5 FM WKHS. Admission is free and seasonal refreshments will be served. The dates for this year’s planetarium […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/10/planetarium-christmas-show-at-kchs/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/02/sensory-holiday-celebration/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/02/sensory-holiday-celebration/#respond Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:25:18 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181145 The seventh annual Sensory Holiday Celebration is being held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. The holiday party will in the media center at Kent County Middle School for students and their siblings who receive special education or related services or have a 504. Santa will be joining the holiday fun for photos. […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/12/02/sensory-holiday-celebration/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/27/education-foundation-joins-giving-tuesday-event/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/27/education-foundation-joins-giving-tuesday-event/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:33 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=181072 A foundation providing additional support and opportunities for students and teachers in Kent County Public Schools is participating in an upcoming Giving Tuesday fundraising marathon. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Kent County Public Schools Education Foundation Fund will be a part of Mid-Shore Gives, hosted by the Mid-Shore Community Foundation. Giving Tuesday is an annual […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/27/education-foundation-joins-giving-tuesday-event/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/19/kchs-growing-apprenticeship-program/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/19/kchs-growing-apprenticeship-program/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:00:40 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=180962 This week, school systems throughout the country are highlighting the important opportunity apprenticeships provide those entering the workforce. 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.” Kent County Public Schools partners with the state’s Apprenticeship Maryland program, pairing high […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/19/kchs-growing-apprenticeship-program/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/18/hoxter-receives-golden-anchor-award/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/18/hoxter-receives-golden-anchor-award/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:23:37 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=180942 Carol Hoxter, lead custodian at Kent County Middle School was honored with this month’s Golden Anchor award for her hard work and dedication. Hoxter received her award from the Kent County Board of Education Monday night, Nov. 11. The Golden Anchor Award is presented each month to staff members or groups of employees who exemplify […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/11/18/hoxter-receives-golden-anchor-award/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/22/setting-sail-with-kcps-environmental-education-program/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/22/setting-sail-with-kcps-environmental-education-program/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:41:26 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=180142 Kent County is recognized for its outdoor spaces: the open farmland, nature preserves like the park at Turner’s Creek and the scenic, thriving waterways leading to the Chesapeake Bay. 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. From […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/22/setting-sail-with-kcps-environmental-education-program/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/09/state-banquet-celebrates-wright-fellow-top-teachers/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/09/state-banquet-celebrates-wright-fellow-top-teachers/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:44 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=179852 Educators from throughout the state joined in celebrating Maryland’s top teachers last week, among them Kaitlyn Wright of Kent County Middle School. Wright was joined Friday, Oct. 4 by administrators and teachers from her building and the Kent County Public Schools Central Office, including Superintendent Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, at the annual Maryland Teacher of the […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/09/state-banquet-celebrates-wright-fellow-top-teachers/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/02/kcps-wants-to-hear-from-you/ https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/02/kcps-wants-to-hear-from-you/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:09 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=179709  Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas wants to hear from families, staff members and the community at large about what the future of Kent County Public Schools should look like. The school system has scheduled community conversations throughout October and November to help guide the preparation of Kent County Public Schools’ next five-year strategic plan, […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2024/10/02/kcps-wants-to-hear-from-you/feed/ 0