As we wrap up the school year and start planning ahead for the 26/27 school year, please review the start and end times and the school supply lists shared below. For scheduling bus routes, we ask that parents check their email in July for the Census Verification, which our transportation department uses to plan routes. 

Start and End Times: 

Timmons Elementary School - PreK through 3rd Grade
Student School Day: 9:20 am - 3:50 pm

Kenston Middle School - 4th through 7th Grades
Student School Day: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Kenston High School - 8th through 12th Grades 
Student School Day: 7:55 am - 2:25 pm 

2026/27 School Supply List or Ordering Info! 

To help you beat the late summer rush, the official Kenston Local School supply lists are now available. The KMS Supply List (4th to 7th Grades) can be found on the KMS Website (Click here for the KMS Website).

Kenston Middle School fourth-grade students were selected for Good Judgment in May. Congratulations to (back row, l-r) Emerson Wintz and Vance Noah; (middle row, l-r) Alex Hanish, Abby Garber, and Margot Jahn; (front row, l-r) Ben Wright, Parker Fenner, Max Gravatt, and Alex Johnson. 

Kenston Middle School fifth-grade students were selected for Good Judgment in May. Congratulations to (back row, l-r) Eisla Dombrowski, Chloe Williams, Logan Skully, and Carlina Szabo; (front row, l-r) Lia Smargiasso, Nora Cramer, and Evelyn Susman. Not pictured: Nolan Rayle.

Kenston Middle School's 6th- and 7th-grade students were selected for Good Judgment in May. Congratulations to (back row, l-r) Conor Donovan and Piper Watson; (middle row, l-r) Kai Camara, Blake Grubich, and Dominic Miozzi; (front row, l-r) Amelia Eliazo, Alexis Toot, and Corinne Saccardi. 

Kenston Middle School's 4th and 5th grade students of the quarter were (back row, l-r)Tessa Dugan; (middle row, l-r) Jasmine Veazie and Nora Smith; (front row, l-r) IIona Baltaoglu, Harper Dwyer, and Kennedy Szarka. 

Kenston Middle School's 6th- and 7th-grade students of the quarter were (back row, l-r) Maci Clark, Loic Fortin Byrne, and Luke Munn; (front row, l-r) Jonathan Wright and Chloe Fletcher. Not pictured: Weston Balderson, Michael Hallisy, Julie Quintana, and Savannah Susman.

UpSTANDers RISE to Bomber Beliefs at KMS
What is an UpSTANDer? - An “upstander” is a person
who acts to make positive change.  

At Kenston Middle School, we are looking for students to support our R.I.S.E. Behavior Program by creating a positive school climate and inclusive culture where all students can succeed.  

The PBIS Committee, with the help of teachers and staff, would like to recognize students who go above and beyond in their actions to create positive change and a positive climate. Students will be given UpSTANDer cards by staff when they see students exemplifying one or more of the following characteristics in the middle school: Respect, Positive Attitude, Inclusive, Leadership, Engaged, Responsibility, and Safety.

We want to acknowledge our students for their hard work and hope they feel a sense of pride and connection to their school. Students should take their cards home to show their family. Also, students can enter a weekly drawing to receive an UpSTANDer reward by scanning the QR Code on the front of their card. 

Congratulations to our recent and final UpSTANDers for this school year!

As we look ahead to a fun and relaxing summer break, it’s also an exciting time to begin preparing for the new school year! Please use the link below to find important beginning band information for students entering 6th grade for the 2026–27 school year. Mr. Link and Mrs. Lewis are excited to welcome you and begin this musical journey together!

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 entering grades 1 through 12 for the 2026-2027 school year at Kenston Local Schools will begin around May 1, 2026. 

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.

At Kenston Local Schools, we believe a strong community builds a strong future. If you own a business or work for a company that wants to make a meaningful difference, we cordially invite you to our Kenston Partnership Event!

When: Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Kenston High School (9500 Bainbridge Road)

Whether you are interested in mentoring the next generation, sharing your expertise with our INCubator Class, exploring creative sponsorships, or collaborating on workforce development and community projects, this informational gathering is your gateway to engaging with our schools.

Network with school leadership, discover diverse ways we can grow together, and see how your business can make an impact. Your expertise and passion are exactly what our students need!

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.

17425 Snyder Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023-2730
Phone: 440-543-8241 Fax: 440-543-4851
www.kenstonlocal.org