Dear KHS families,

As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the United States, Kenston High School is proud to recognize America 250 as an opportunity for students to reflect on the people, events, and ideas that have shaped our country.  This milestone provides a meaningful moment for our school community to connect classroom learning with the broader story of American history.

To celebrate this historic occasion, our 8th-grade American History classes created a  250-year America timeline that highlights key moments across the past two and a half centuries.   The timeline depicts significant events in American history from the founding of our nation to modern-day milestones, allowing students to visualize how our country has grown, faced challenges, and continued to evolve.   All eight sections of 8th-grade American History covered a 30-year period, highlighting significant and impactful American events in the areas of presidents, states, social trends, cultural advancements, and technological innovations. We would also like to thank our Digital Design course for their collaboration and innovative work on the historical timeline.  

Through this project, students will explore important historical connections and see how individual events contribute to the larger American story.   We look forward to showcasing this timeline as students enter the KHS Social Studies wing in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.  We hope that this will encourage thoughtful reflection on the history that continues to shape our future.

Sincerely,

Tom Gabram, KHS Principal

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The last pancake breakfast is this weekend! KHS students interested in earning service hours to go towards their Community Service Award can sign up on the student portal to help at the upcoming Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 3/15.

Service hours look great on your resume!

Kenston Center Stage Presents: Chicago

Less than one month away, Kenston Center Stage is gearing up for their annual  Spring Musical on Friday, April 10, at 7 pm and Saturday, April 11, at 2 pm and 7 pm.  Stay tuned for ticket information.

Chicago Teen Edition transports us to the roaring twenties, where Roxie Hart, a chorus girl with big ambitions, murders her unfaithful lover and convinces her devoted husband, Amos, to take the blame—until he realizes the truth. Sent to death row, Roxie encounters fellow “Merry Murderess” Velma Kelly, and the two fierce rivals battle for fame, headlines, and ultimately, freedom. A dazzling showcase of musical theater, Chicago has captivated audiences for decades, earning 10 Tony Award nominations for its 1975 premiere and 6 wins for its 1997 revival. With Bob Fosse’s iconic choreography and John Kander and Fred Ebb’s unforgettable score—including showstoppers like “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango,” and “Roxie”—this electrifying production is an experience you won’t want to miss.

We are so proud of Kenston High School juniors  Matt Collins, Porter Fontana, and Robert Billock, with alternate, sophomore  Chase Altman, who participated in the Nordson Academic Challenge against Berea-Midpark and Rootstown. Coached by Mr. Greg Koltas (KHS Math teacher), the team practiced weekly after school during the winter sports season. For at least 40 years, this has been a Kenston tradition, with Koltas himself competing as a KHS student in 1985.

The Kenston Quiz Bowl Team has approximately thirty student members. The team is a member of the Portage Quiz Bowl League, which comprises 12 schools, including Aurora, Streetsboro, Ravenna, Waterloo, Rootstown, and Hudson. Throughout the season, students competed in dual matches against league opponents and in tournament play against teams from Northeast Ohio. The students (above) who were selected to appear on television in the Nordson Academic Challenge have been competing regularly for years. 

You can watch KHS compete in the challenge on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Click here to watch)   

Kenston High School Juniors & Seniors  - Time to get your "PROM" on! 

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!

PROM GUESTS--IMPORTANT REMINDER
If students plan to bring a non-Kenston guest from another school, they must complete a guest form with the required signatures BEFORE purchasing their tickets. Guest forms are available to print at this link: KHS Dance Form. (Students can also pick up a form in the Main Office)

The Kenston High School Prom will be on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at The Hive in Bainbridge.

All students have selected their classes for the next school year.

Your student's selected courses have been entered into Infinite Campus, and a handout with the selections has been mailed home for students and parents/guardians to review one final time before schedules are completed. All changes should be made before the end of the school year.

All current grades 8 - 11 students should have a parent/guardian signature on their Course Selection Sheet and return it to the Guidance office immediately.

Please email your counselor if you have any questions.

Attention Students! Come be a part of the tradition in planning this fantastic event. This year is our traditional overnight- a night for celebration, memories made with friends as we stand up for charity on behalf of our friends at “A Kid Again”. Lend your leadership talents and earn community service hours on our Lead Crew. The 2026 Bomber Bash overnight event is tentatively scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026. 

Applications
Applications go live in the student portal from Monday, March 16, to Monday, April 6! Don’t delay. Complete the Google Docs Application and submit the teacher recommendation form included to the KHS office.

Interviews
Applicants will look for a sign-up sheet for a brief group interview held after school on Tuesday, April 14, or Wednesday, April 15, to join The Crew!

Questions?
Contact parent advisors: Marcy Gurd: 216-533-3939 or Katie Flynn: 440-241-0666

Parents/Guardians are now able to view their student's balances for grades 9 - 12 and make payments for the second semester online through the parent portal of Infinite Campus.

Fee Payment Deadlines

Seniors:

Friday, April 24, 2026

All accounts must be paid in full. Please select the drop down menu for "all years" for the total balance owed.

Underclassmen:

Friday, May 8, 2026

Attention Parents & Guardians!

After Prom announced

We have officially kicked off planning for After Prom 2026, "Area 26", and excitement is building as we approach Prom and After Prom season with this year’s out of this world theme! We are currently looking for volunteers who would like to be part of the team that helps bring this unforgettable night to life. If you are interested in helping, please contact Jessie Corcoran to sign up and get involved.

Contact Jessie via email Jescorcoran@yahoo.com Phone/text:440-552-7853, or on social media 

What's it all about?

Kenston High School After Prom was created to provide a safe, supervised, and fun environment for our juniors and seniors to continue celebrating on prom night. The evening is filled with food, entertainment, games, prizes, and so much more, all designed to give students a memorable experience with their friends. We hope you will consider joining us in making this special night possible for our Kenston Juniors and Seniors. 

Thank you!

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, and staff for their continued support in making this event a success! 

Sincerely,

The After Prom Team

Visit the 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

Attention 8th-grade parents/guardians: 

The 8th-grade Washington, D.C. parent meeting will take place on  Wednesday, April 22nd, at 6:30 pm in the KHS auditorium.  During this meeting, the finalized itinerary and trip information will be reviewed, and Brian Nowak from our tour company, Nowak Tours, will be available to answer any additional questions you may have.  The slideshow covering the information to be covered during the meeting will also be sent home so that all parents have access to it, regardless of whether they are able to attend. 

The 3rd and final payment for DC was due on MARCH 6th.  If you chose to break the $660.00 cost into 3 payments, your final payment of $220 can be paid either online through the "school store" on Infinite Campus, or by check (made payable to KBOE with your student's full name on the memo line), or cash.  Please bring all cash/check payments to the KHS front office in a clearly labeled envelope with your student's name and "Mrs. Sedmak/Mr. Fromwiller, Washington, DC".  If you have already paid in full, thank you!  You can check your online payments on the "my account" page in the Infinite Campus parent portal.  You will need to change the date range to include "all payments".

Please remember that the general medical form must be completed for every student attending the trip! 

 Destination Washington Medical.doc

If your child will need medication (prescription OR non-prescription), you must have the appropriate form on file.  If you have a current medication form already on file with the KHS school nurse, you do NOT need to submit another copy for the trip. Copies of all of the medication forms can be found on the Kenston Website: Kenston District Forms

The students submitted their roommate requests on March 12th.  The hotel rooms accommodate 4 students.  Please have conversations with your students before March 12th about their roommate choices, and have them reach out to me with any concerns they may have about rooming.  On March 12th, students will also submit their t-shirt size for our custom DC t-shirts and their sub sandwich order for lunch on the bus ride home. If your child has any food allergies, please make sure that we are aware of this on the Destination Washington Medical Form (linked above).

For questions, please reach out to: 

Mrs. Angie Sedmak (angela.sedmak@kenstonapps.org) or  Mr. Jeff Fromwiller (jeff.fromwiller@kenstonapps.org)

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Guidance Office Phone: (440) 543 - 3035     Guidance Office Fax: (440) 708-2986

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, and application processes.

For full details on CCP, see the link below and/or please visit the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s CCP webpage. 

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

The Kenston Local Schools registration process is now completed entirely online. Registration is currently available for new students enrolling in Kenston during the remainder of the 25/26 school year and for the incoming Kindergarten Registration (students entering Kindergarten in August 2026). Registration for students enrolling for the 2026/2027 school year will open in May. 

If you know of a family with an incoming Kindergarten student, please share this with them to visit the Kindergarten Registration and Resource Center for updates and other events to sign up for.

Registration is completed online (click here), and the required documents will be uploaded during the process.

With graduation 70 days away, we are excited to celebrate and recognize the Kenston High School Class of 2026 and their years at Kenston.  As part of this tradition, Kenston Local Schools proudly showcases our seniors in many ways throughout the days, weeks, and months leading up to graduation.

Parents and students are encouraged to review the information below to stay informed about upcoming events, important deadlines, and opportunities to celebrate our graduating seniors. 

Please ensure your senior completes the Senior Showcase Form (click here) and that you or your student submits photos or videos for the Graduation Video, a time-honored tradition which is shown at Commencement. 

As graduation approaches, nights like the Cleveland Cavaliers Senior Night help celebrate the friendships and memories made by the Kenston Class of 2026! 

Members of the Kenston High School Class of 2026 are invited to celebrate their final months of high school at a special Senior Night event that brings classmates together for a memorable evening of fun and school pride. 

Each ticket purchased includes an exclusive Cleveland Cavaliers jersey-style T-shirt and early entry to the game. Seniors are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon to secure their spot and commemorative T-shirt.

Ticket information and purchasing details can be found here (click here).

Do you have something inspirational to say? Say it at your Graduation!

Seniors - Spring Break is a good time to reflect and think about this amazing time in your life! Any senior who is interested in speaking at the 2026 Commencement Ceremony should be thinking about their speeches now and should plan to submit them (typed, double-space) to the Main Office in by Thursday, April 16 to be reviewed. 

Audition times TBD.

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!

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. 

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.