Happy Friday KHS Families,

Another week in the 20/21 school year is complete, and there are now only 11 school days remaining in the year. As our time together dwindles, please continue to encourage your children to work hard in the classroom to finish the year on a positive note. If students need assistance with their grades, please have them connect with their teachers, counselors, and principals. We are all here to help!

Monday is Memorial Day, and there is no school for students. Please take advantage of this time to rest and relax, and to recharge for the remaining days ahead of us. Our students have all worked very hard and deserve time to disconnect.

When we resume school on Tuesday, June 1^st, we will begin Keystone Testing until June 8^th. All test takers have been notified of their responsibilities for the day and testing will begin at 7:40 AM. All students not taking the Keystone Exams will not begin their school day until 10:00 AM. Students who require district transportation and who are not testing are still to ride the bus to school and arrive here in the morning. These students will be in Study Hall until testing is complete. For students who have their own transportation, they do not need to arrive at school until 9:50 AM for the start of classes of 10:00 AM. The Keystone Exam Scheduled has been attached to this email for your reference.

Here are a few notes and reminders as we close out the week:

1. Please note the last day of school for students is Tuesday, June 15th. The final day of school for seniors is June 9th. June 15^th will be a half day of school and will end at 10:55 AM.

2. Please carefully read this information regarding book and material returns for KHS:

In-Person Students

• Students should return books and other materials to their teachers as soon as it is indicated they are no longer needed for class activities.

Virtual Students

• Virtual students are to return their books on the 1^st two Mondays in June, 6/7 and 6/14 from 2:45-3:45pm.
  • Teachers will still be in the building/their rooms during these times as these dates are Teacher Hours; therefore they can collect and record inventory.
• Students will enter the school and return their books to their respective teachers/teacher rooms directly.

3. The Chester County Health Department is providing COVID-19 vaccines at Longwood Gardens. The Pfizer vaccine is available for children ages 12 and older. Please remember to send the dates of your child’s Pfizer vaccines to Sue Steuber at ssteuber@kcsd.org.

4. The Senior Stroll will take place this year in a unique form! On Monday, June 7th, the elementary schools and the middle school will be open for our graduating seniors to visit and to see their former teachers. Students may visit the school(s) they attended. Kennett Middle School will be open from 2:45 to 3:45 PM, Mary D. Lang will be open from 3:15 to 4:15 PM, while all of the other elementary schools will be open from 3:45 to 4:45 PM.

5. Please note that the KHS Awards Night has been moved to Thursday, June 3rd at 6:00 PM. Students and their families will be contacted individually with an invitation if they are receiving an award.

6. We are currently collecting feedback from KHS families to prepare for the 2021-2022 school year. Your feedback is important to us in ensuring that our students have the absolute best educational experience at KHS. You can access the survey by clicking HERE. We are asking this survey be completed by June 4th.

7. Please see the KHS PTSO Meeting Dates for the 2021-2022 school year below:

• August 17th @ 6:00 PM
• September 2nd @ 6:00 PM
• October 19th @ 6:00 PM
• November 22nd @ 6:00 PM
• December – NO MEETING
• January 18th @ 6:00 PM
• February 8th @ 6:00 PM
• March 8th @ 6:00 PM
• April 5th @ 6:00 PM
• May 3rd @ 6:00 PM
• June – NO MEETING

8. Upcoming Calendar of Events – KHS

Have an excellent weekend!

Thank you,

Jeremy Hritz, Ed.D.

Principal, Kennett High School

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Feliz Viernes Familias de KHS,

Se completó otra semana en el año escolar 20/21, y ahora solo quedan Quedan 11 días escolares en el año . A medida que nuestro tiempo juntos disminuye, continúe animando a sus hijos a trabajar duro en el salón de clases para terminar el año con una nota positiva. Si los estudiantes necesitan ayuda con sus calificaciones, pídales que se comuniquen con sus maestros, consejeros y directores. ¡Todos estamos aquí para ayudar!

El lunes es el Día de los Caídos y no hay clases para los estudiantes. Aproveche este tiempo para descansar y relajarse, y para recargar energías para los días que nos quedan. Todos nuestros estudiantes han trabajado muy duro y merecen tiempo para desconectarse.

Cuando reanudemos la escuela el martes 1 de junio ^{S t} , comenzaremos las pruebas de Keystone hasta el 8 de junio ^th . Todos los examinados han sido notificados de sus responsabilidades durante el día y los exámenes comenzarán a las 7:40 a. M. Todos los estudiantes que no tomen los exámenes Keystone no comenzarán su día escolar hasta las 10:00 a. M. Los estudiantes que requieran transporte del distrito y que no estén tomando el examen deben viajar en autobús a la escuela y llegar aquí por la mañana. Estos estudiantes estarán en Study Hall hasta que se completen las pruebas. Para los estudiantes que tienen su propio transporte, no necesitan llegar a la escuela hasta las 9:50 AM para el inicio de clases a las 10:00 AM. El examen programado de Keystone se ha adjuntado a este correo electrónico para su referencia.

Aquí hay algunas notas y recordatorios a medida que cerramos la semana:

1. Tenga en cuenta que el último día de clases para los estudiantes es el martes 15 de junio. El último día de clases para los estudiantes del último año es el 9 de junio. 15 de Junio ^th será medio día de clases y terminará a las 10:55 AM.

2. Lea atentamente esta información sobre devoluciones de libros y materiales para KHS:

Estudiantes en persona

• Los estudiantes deben devolver los libros y otros materiales a sus maestros tan pronto como se indique que ya no son necesarios para las actividades de la clase.

Estudiantes virtuales

• Los estudiantes virtuales deben devolver sus libros en el 1 ^{S t} dos lunes de junio, 6/7 y 6/14 de 2: 45-3: 45pm .
  • Los maestros todavía estarán en el edificio / sus salones durante estos horarios, ya que estas fechas son Horas del maestro; por lo tanto, pueden recopilar y registrar el inventario.
• Los estudiantes ingresarán a la escuela y devolverán sus libros a sus respectivos maestros / salones de maestros directamente.

3. El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Chester está proporcionando vacunas COVID-19 en Longwood Gardens. La vacuna Pfizer está disponible para niños mayores de 12 años. Recuerde enviar las fechas de las vacunas Pfizer de su hijo a Sue Steuber a ssteuber@kcsd.org.

4. ¡El Senior Stroll se llevará a cabo este año en una forma única! El lunes 7 de junio, las escuelas primarias y la escuela intermedia estarán abiertas para que nuestros estudiantes de último año que se gradúen visiten y vean a sus antiguos maestros. Los estudiantes pueden visitar las escuelas a las que asistieron. La escuela secundaria Kennett estará abierta de 2:45 a 3:45 p.m., Mary D. Lang estará abierta de 3:15 a 4:15 p.m., mientras que todas las demás escuelas primarias estarán abiertas de 3:45 a 4: 45 p. M.

5. Tenga en cuenta que la Noche de Premios de KHS se ha trasladado al jueves 3 de junio a las 6:00 PM. Los estudiantes y sus familias serán contactados individualmente con una invitación si reciben un premio.

6. Actualmente estamos recopilando comentarios de las familias de KHS para prepararnos para el año escolar 2021-2022. Sus comentarios son importantes para nosotros para asegurarnos de que nuestros estudiantes tengan la mejor experiencia educativa absoluta en KHS. Puede acceder a la encuesta haciendo clic en AQUÍ . Pedimos que esta encuesta se complete antes del 4 de junio.

7. Consulte las fechas de reunión de KHS PTSO para el año escolar 2021-2022 a continuación:

• 17 de agosto a las 6:00 PM
• 2 de septiembre a las 6:00 PM
• 19 de octubre a las 6:00 PM
• 22 de noviembre a las 6:00 PM
• Diciembre – NO HAY REUNIÓN
• 18 de enero a las 6:00 PM
• 8 de febrero a las 6:00 PM
• 8 de marzo a las 6:00 PM
• 5 de abril a las 6:00 PM
• 3 de mayo a las 6:00 PM
• Junio – NO HAY REUNIÓN

8. Próximo calendario de eventos – KHS

¡Que tengas un excelente fin de semana!

Gracias,

Jeremy Hritz, Ed.D.

Director, Escuela secundaria Kennett

Hello Seniors and KHS Families!

Graduation is getting closer, and several celebratory events are approaching on the calendar! This is a special time of year for our seniors, as they are enjoying their final days as a student in the Kennett Consolidated School District. There is no question that this school year has been challenging, demanding, and frustrating, but our senior class has persevered in spite of the adversity. With decreasing COVID cases and the number of individuals with COVID vaccinations increasing, we are able to offer a multitude of senior celebrations for our deserving graduates. As we get closer to these events, I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone of everything to look forward to for our senior class!

Finally, please note that a letter will be sent home next week that includes the specific details and parameters for our graduation ceremony. Please be on the lookout for this information for your planning purposes.

Thank you,

Jeremy Hritz, Ed.D.

Principal, Kennett High School

KHS SENIOR EVENTS

Friday, May 28^th – KHS Prom: 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Prom will be offered to Kennett High School junior and senior students outdoors at Kennett High School, utilizing multiple locations such as the stadium and the gymnasium. Adapting to the parameters established for safety, students will be able to experience a prom event in which they can socialize, dance (safely and socially distant) in a fun, outdoor environment.

Thursday, June 3^rd – KHS Awards Night: 6:00 PM

Each year, Kennett High School recognizes students who have excelled in multiple areas, such as academics, leadership, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Students who are receiving an award will be sent an invitation to this event in which they will receive their award as presented by high school staff and administrators. This event will be held in the stadium this year.

Monday, June 7^th – KHS Senior Stroll

The Senior Stroll will take place this year in a unique form! On Monday, June 7th, the elementary schools and the middle school will be open for our graduating seniors to visit and to see their former teachers. Students may visit the school(s) they attended. Kennett Middle School will be open from 2:45 to 3:45 PM, Mary D. Lang will be open from 3:15 to 4:15 PM, while all of the other elementary schools will be open from 3:45 to 4:45 PM. We encourage our seniors to visit their former schools, as their teachers and principals look forward to seeing them again!

Tuesday, June 8^th – Baccalaureate: 5:00 PM

Prior to the Senior Dinner Dance, we will be holding an outdoor Baccalaureate ceremony in celebration of our senior class from 5:00 – 6:00 PM in the stadium. Students who would like to attend will have to sign up in advance for planning purposes. More information to come!

Tuesday, June 8^th – KHS Senior Dinner Dance @ The Creamery: 6:30 – 9:30 PM

We are excited to announce that our Senior Dinner Dance will be held this year at The Creamery in Kennett Square, located in close proximity to the high school. At the Dinner Dance, students will have the opportunity to socialize with their classmates, enjoy each other’s company, and watch the annual Senior Video produced by the Senior Class.

Wednesday, June 9^th – Last Day of School for Seniors

The final day of instruction for our seniors is June 9^th. The KCSD journey comes to an end!

Friday, June 11^th– Graduation: 6:00 PM

Graduation will be held on the front steps of Kennett High School and more information will be sent out next week regarding the specifics of the event. All seniors will attend graduation rehearsal at 7:40 AM the morning of the event to prepare for the evening ceremony. Please note that attendance to rehearsal is mandatory in order to walk and participate in the graduation ceremony.

The Enchanted Forest

This year’s prom has lots of cool surprises, activities, and entertainment in store.

Join us May 28th for an evening in an Enchanted forest!. Prom tickets are on Sale through this Friday 5/7. 

Juniors and Seniors,  this is the ONLY week to buy a prom ticket.

• Tickets and new masks to match prom finery may be purchased for 25$ in the lobby
  • Before school
  • During “A” lunch
  • After school from2:35-3:15
  • During flex in room 104.

Cost: 25.00 dollars each (cash or checks payable to “KCSD”). Tickets are NON Refundable

You MUST attend the virtual pre-prom meeting held during flex on May 28^th

Attire: As we are doing an outdoor event this year, the usual attire options have increased. Remember to dress for the weather: the event is OUTSIDE. This is a formal/semi-formal event. Coats and ties are required for guys; tuxedos are welcome but optional. Suitable party outfits for women include cocktail dresses, pantsuits, and long dresses. LADIES MAY NOT WEAR HIGH HEELED SHOES since we are in the stadium. Pretty flats or wedge heels are acceptable. Remember that is difficult to walk in wedge heels on grass and turf. You will NOT be permitted to enter the prom if you are wearing heels because they will damage the turf.

Click HERE for complete information!