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Dear KHS families,

As we approach mid-February, we are reminded of the importance of compassion and the powerful role it plays in our school community.  Compassion is defined as showing empathy and kindness toward others, which helps create an environment where students feel safe, supported, and valued.   When students know they are cared for, they are more willing to take academic risks and seek help when needed.

Over Valentine’s Day weekend, I encourage students and families to take time to show compassion to friends and loved ones by intentionally reaching out with a positive note of encouragement.   A simple message letting someone know they are valued and cared for can make a meaningful difference.  Together, these small acts of kindness help foster a culture of respect and belonging for everyone.

Sincerely,

Tom Gabram
KHS Principal

Kenston families and students - Please be aware that Infinite Campus will be performing system upgrades beginning at 5 pm on Friday, February 13, and will be down through the end of the day Monday, February 16. 

Congratulations to all of our hard working students that have made the Honor Roll for the second nine weeks of the 2025 - 2026 school year!

Kenston's Mock Trial Team has continued to impress us!  Only three mock trial teams qualified for Regionals from Districts, and two are from Kenston!  Congrats to Brooklyn Alexander, Reagan Carnes, Sadie Chandler, Emma Fernandez, Tommy Hart, Liam Heintz, Amelia Jenson, Zoe LeFeber, Zoey Murtha, Charlotte Syslo, Joseph Triscaro, Regan Trusley, Amaya Turner, Will Turner, Grace Voudris and Brian Worsdall. Winning Outstanding Attorney awards were Maren Hill, Reagan Carnes, Grace Voudris and Brian Worsdall. Winning Outstanding Witness awards were Demi Marshall, Tommy Hart and Regan Trusley.  Kenston defeated teams from Hawken, Mentor, and Notre Dame Cathedral Latin, and heads to Regionals on February 20.  

We would like to congratulate Kenston's Speech and Debate Team members who are moving ahead. Congratulations to Brooke Carlson, Grace Voudris and Reagan Carnes who have qualified for Speech and Debate States and to Maddy Foerster who is an Alternate. States will be held on March 6-7 in Youngstown.

Attention 8th graders! KMS Track begins Monday, March 2, 2026

Any athlete interested must register through Final Forms and have a valid physical on file to participate. The Final Forms link can be found on the Kenston Athletics Webpage under FORMS.

Please contact Mr. Peterson (jason.peterson@kenstonapps.org) or Mrs. Miller (jennifer.miller@kestonapps.org) if you have further questions.

We are looking forward to a fantastic season!

KMS Track Season Schedule 2026

On Wednesday, March 4, Kenston High School is proud to announce a special event for our students during the school day. A guest speaker from the Do It For James Foundation will speak to students and staff in a special assembly during the school day. The Do It For James Foundation (DIFJF) is a nonprofit organization that works with communities to increase awareness, provide support, and education to both parents and children on crime against students, while also supplying a wide range of assistance for those in need.

There will be planned assemblies for 8-12 students during the school day, as well as a parent session in the evening. More information will be provided in the next Bomber Bulletin.

Is Your Senior a Kenston Legacy Graduate?

If you’re a Kenston alum with a graduating senior, we want to celebrate your family’s Bomber tradition at Commencement!

The Kenston Alumni Association honors Legacy graduates—students whose parents walked the same halls and wore the same colors. It’s a special moment that connects generations of Bombers, and we don’t want your family to miss it.

Complete the Legacy Graduate Form by Friday, March 20, 2026, to ensure your senior is recognized during the ceremony.

This honors the enduring spirit of Auburn, Bainbridge, and Kenston Schools - and the families who’ve kept that spirit alive. We appreciate your help with acknowledging and celebrating this Kenston tradition.

Bombers Fly Together!

You will not want to miss these special evenings with the Kenston High School Band and Choir as they perform in the beginning of March! It's always amazing to hear the wonderful accomplishments of our students directed by Jeff Link (band) and Julie Green (choir) in the KHS Robert Lee Auditorium. Invite your neighbors and your friends to these upcoming events:

KHS Choir Concert - Tuesday, March 3 @ 7 pm.

KHS Band Concert - Thursday, March 5 @ 7 pm.

All Juniors will be taking the SAT Exam on

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, KHS Gymnasium, 7:45 a.m.

Parents/Guardians should be mindful of this date to be sure not to schedule any appointments for their junior on this important day.

Please note: this date is different from the date that is on the District Calendar.                               .

Attention Juniors and Seniors!

The Kenston High School Prom will be on

Saturday, May 2nd

at The Hive in Bainbridge

Prom tickets will go on sale through Hometown ticketing beginning

Monday, March 16

Please do not wait until the last minute to purchase your Prom tickets!

Kenston High School is thrilled to announce that our very own Spanish teacher, Señora Kim Scola is planning a trip to Málaga, Spain in the Summer of 2027, and your student* is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.

MEETING DATE:
There will be a one-time informational meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7pm in room C219. 

ELIGIBILITY:

*Interested students must have completed three years of Spanish by June 2027

RSVP:

Interested students will find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/ja4y6hu

Spots on this trip are limited!

WHY ATTEND?

Please visit the EF website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner with 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

Señora Scola hopes to see you there and she looks forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

Hello 8th grade parents/guardians,

If you have paid for your child's trip in full, no further payments are necessary.  You can view online payments through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by clicking on "my accounts" (under the cart on the far right hand side of the screen), then "payment history", and adjust the payment window to include "all payments".  If you are using a mobile device, you will need to click on the wallet image before selecting "payment history".

If you have not paid in full, a payment of $220 is due now.  This payment can be made on Infinite Campus under "school store" or by sending in cash or a check made payable to KBOE with your child's FULL NAME on the memo line.  Please place all cash/check payments in a clearly labeled envelope with "Washington DC attn:  Mrs. Sedmak/Mr. Fromwiller" on the front.  Payments can be given directly to the KHS front office.

IF YOUR CHILD TAKES PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION:  Please be sure to schedule an appointment (if needed) with your child's doctor soon to ensure that the proper paperwork can be filled out prior to March 6th.  The forms for prescription medication can be found on the Kenston website:  District Forms.  Medication forms can be given directly to the school nurse, Terri DiMarco.  If you have medication questions, please email Ms. DiMarco at  Terry.Dimarco@kenstonapps.org.

General Destination DC Medical Forms are due March 6th.  Please have your students bring these forms to the KHS front office.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or Mr. Fromwiller!  

Thank you,

Mrs. Angie Sedmak (angela.sedmak@kenstonapps.org)

Mr. Jeff Fromwiller (jeff.fromwiller@kenstonapps.org)

 
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Students in grades 10-12 won't want to miss the Geauga Growth Partnership Career Exploration Fair on Tuesday, March 3 from 5pm-7pm at the Kent Geauga Campus (14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton, OH 44021). This is a great opportunity for students to make some great connections and network with local employers to get ahead in their future plans or discover other pathways for summer jobs. Registration is not required. See more information below.

KHS families heard from school counselors and local college representatives at our annual CCP Information Night on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Topics included CCP eligibility, program requirements, application processes.

CCP allows students in grades 7-12 to earn college credit while completing high school graduation requirements, often at no cost for tuition, books, and fees. 

College Credit Plus may benefit a wide range of students, including:

     Students in grades 7–12 who are ready for more rigorous coursework

      Motivated students looking to get a head start on earning a college degree

     Students seeking to reduce future college costs and/or student loan debt

     Students exploring career options through specialized courses not offered at the high school

     Students who have completed high school requirements and are ready to pursue advanced or selective academic                 pathways

For full details on CCP, see the link below and/or please visit the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s CCP webpage. A link of the presentation will be uploaded to the information page soon.

For further questions, please contact the Kenston High School Counselors at 440-543-9821.

In case you missed it, here is the important information for seniors and their parents/guardians regarding the annual Senior Showcase, Graduation Video submissions and Scholarship opportunities that was shared with Seniors and their families on February 3rd via email. 

We are pleased to announce that the Geauga County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting the Your Life, Your Choice awareness program in March. This is a powerful program in which our senior students receive a timely message as the end of the year events begin to occur. The program will take place on Tuesday, March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Parkside Church. Senior students will be dismissed after block 1 to the cafe. We anticipate the students will arrive back at KHS by 12:30 p.m. in which they will eat lunch first and then report to block 4.  

The Senior Project-Mentorship will be the week of May 11-15, 2026 for seniors only. Seniors should start planning now!

During the senior assembly on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, seniors were instructed on the details and eligibility of the program. Parents are encouraged to review the presentation given to their student(s) for important deadlines and expectations, as well as, wonderful opportunities for exploration. The presentation can be viewed here.  Students who missed the meeting and find additional Mentorship packets are available in Guidance.  

Important: Students must select one KHS faculty member as their advisor, and their proposal must be turned in to their advisor no later than Friday, March 6, 2026. 

The KHS PTO continued to show their love and support to Kenston High School by providing a delicious, Valentine's Day themed dinner to the teaching staff Wednesday night, February 11, during Parent/Teacher Conferences. A huge "thank you!" to everyone that donated to the beautiful and tasty spread of good eats. Hungry Bee provided the delicious wraps, gluten free sandwiches and amazing pesto pasta! We appreciate all the donations!

Bomber Hangar 

Need some Kenston gear? We would be happy to meet you at the Bomber Hangar to shop. Please reach out to us on Facebook @ The Bomber Hangar or email bomber.hangar@kenstonapps.org

A friendly reminder of the change in the start time for the monthly Board of Education meetings. Meetings held in the KHS Auburn Bainbridge Room will now begin at 6 pm.

Download the Kenston Local Schools app to stay connected. It is your one-stop source for important updates, news, and announcements from across the District. Through the app, you can receive notifications tailored to the building your student attends. You will also find the "Live Feed," which is updated in real time with building-specific information and district-wide news. You may also find our updates and the Live Feed through our website, www.kenstonlocal.org. 

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