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Kent County High School's Kris Hemstetter raises her mic on stage Friday, March 21 after being announced as the Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals. Cheering her on is Kent County Board of Education President Trish McGee.

Congratulations to Kent County High School's Kris Hemstetter on being named the Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals! Click here to read all about her much-deserved recognition. 
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Kent County Public Schools Free CDL Endorsement 12-week training

Sign up for our spring CDL Class

Kent County Public Schools is offering a commercial driver's license (CDL) training program for would-be bus drivers!
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Golden Anchor Nominations with graphic of an anchor

Nominate someone for the Golden Anchor today

The Golden Anchor award is presented each month to an employee or group of employees who exemplify the vision and mission of Kent County Public Schools. 
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Kent County High School's Kris Hemstetter raises her mic on stage Friday, March 21 after being announced as the Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals. Cheering her on is Kent County Board of Education President T

Hemstetter is Md. High School Principal of the Year

When it comes to high school principals in Maryland, Kent County High School's Kris Hemstetter is officially at the top of the list.
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Protecting Teens in a Digital Workshop flyer

Family Workshop: Internet Safety

For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center is hosting "Protecting Teens in a Digital World: Internet Safety and Healthy Relationships" at 6 p.m. Monday, April 7 in the KCHS cafeteria.
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Superintendent's Report with photo of Dr. McComas

Superintendent's Report: March 2025

From Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, Superintendent of Kent County Public Schools, as given at the Kent County Board of Education meeting Monday, March 10.
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Approved: 2025-26 Calendar, with photo of calendar pages

2025-26 calendar approved

The Kent County Board of Education has approved the 2025-26 school calendar.
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From left are Dan Hushion, Alden Swanson, John Queen, Kaitlyn Wright, Frank Rhodes, Anna Lill, Stephanie Spencer, Lori Armstrong, Noel Morris, Aretha Dorsey, William Poore, Kris Hemstetter, Gina Jachimowicz, Laura McKenzie, Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas and Tr

'Lion King' team receives Golden Anchors

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.
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Citizen Advisory Committee Call for Applications

Citizen Advisory Committee: Call for applications

Kent County Public Schools is accepting applications for anyone interested in serving on the Citizen Advisory Committee.
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Community Conversations Full Report

The full report from our Community Conversations is available now! 
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Homework help online for math

We have homework help available for families through the company that provides our math curriculum!
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Career and Trades Week March 3-7 with photo of a college fair

Career and Trades Week at KCHS

The high school is holding Career and Trades Week March 3-7 with special events and activities each day, culminating in the annual College and Career on Friday.
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The Kent County Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas and school system administrators recognize six teachers Monday, Feb. 10 for receiving their National Board Certifications. The teachers began working toward their National Board C

Six KCPS teachers earn National Board Certification

This winter marked an important milestone for six teachers in Kent County Public Schools who have now received their National Board Certifications.
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Superintendent's Report with photo of Dr. McComas

February 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, Feb. 10.
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Bill Receski receives the Golden Anchor award Monday, Feb. 10 from the Kent County Board of Education. From left are, Director of Human Resources Dan Hushion, student Board member Alden Swanson, Board members Frank Rhodes and Aretha Dorsey, Receski, Board

Receski receives Golden Anchor

Bill Receski of Rock Hall Elementary School was honored with this month's Golden Anchor Award for his hard work and dedication.
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A special message from Dr. McComas

Video message from Dr. McComas

Dr. McComas offers a special thank you to everyone as we navigate the winter weather.
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