community news (english/fam)

KCSD’s Spring Parent-Teacher conferences will be here soon. All families have received an email outlining the online scheduling process. Conferences will take place on Tuesday, April 8, Wednesday, April 9, and Thursday, April 10. In addition to early dismissals on conference days, all students will enjoy a half day on Friday, April 11. There will be an early dismissal for:

• All high school students at 11:30 am (note the updated time)
• All middle school students at 11:30 am
• All kindergarten students at 12:00 pm
• All elementary students at 12:30 pm

ALL KCSD schools will be utilizing online scheduling for conferences through Skyward, except the middle school where a child’s KMS teacher or team will directly request a conference. For more information regarding conferences, please check your email or go to our website for more details.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires all school districts to administer the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in grades 3 - 8 to measure a student's attainment of the Pennsylvania Standards in English-Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science.

KCSD has scheduled PSSA testing from April 28 - May 6, 2025 as follows:

• April 28-30: ELA PSSA Window
• May 1-2: Math PSSA Window
• May 5-6: Science PSSA Window (only grades 5 and 8)

For more information about PSSA Testing, check your email or go to our Teaching and Learning section of the kcsd.org website and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PSSA section of their website.

While our students in grades 3 - 8 prepare for the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) testing, some of our secondary students in grades 7 - 11 are preparing for Keystone testing. Other students in grades 9 - 12 are also preparing for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams as well.

The Keystone exams were created to replace the Grade 11 PSSA and serve as one component of Pennsylvania's statewide high school graduation requirement. Keystone exams will help school districts guide students toward meeting state standards. The exams are end-of-course assessments designed to assess proficiency in the subject areas of Algebra I, Literature, and Biology. Students must take the Keystone exams for purposes of federal accountability.

Check your email for details about Keystone testing and look for more information from your middle school or high school principals and teachers in the days ahead to indicate which Keystone exams your child requires.

Kennett High School will be presenting a production of Little Shop of Horrors with 7 p.m. evening shows March 27 - 29 and a matinee on Saturday, March 29, too. Get your tickets today for a fun-filled celebration of music theater in Kennett. Tickets are $8 and $12 and available at Hometown Ticketing.

Although ticket sales have closed at KCSD for the May 4 Phillies game vs the Arizona Diamondbacks, Kennett sold enough tickets to guarantee our chorus the opportunity to perform the National Anthem! This wonderful program brings our community together for a ballgame while providing a cheering section for our chorus members. While we do not have extra tickets to share, we invite anyone interested in joining us at the game to purchase tickets through the Phillies organization or anywhere tickets are sold.

As we continue to make progress at both New Garden and Greenwood Elementary Schools, you can monitor success at the two live cameras set up by our vendor. These streams are linked at our Building Our Future section of the Facilities area of the website or by clicking the links below. Check in periodically and see the schools taking shape!

On Friday, April 4, 2025, After-The- Bell will be holding their annual spring fundraiser, Discover Your Destiny, at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science on Route 52 in Wilmington, DE. They invite you to explore the museum while enjoying cocktails, live music, and delicious fare.

After-The-Bell’s mission is to provide a safe, enriching, after-school program of recreational, social, and academic skill-developing activities for Kennett Middle School students. The program is overseen by the Kennett After-School Association which supervises a small staff along with community volunteers. After-The-Bell is provided free of charge to students, their families, taxpayers and the school district.

Secure tickets, including for Teachers and Staff, as well as explore sponsorship opportunities, by clicking the link below.

Dust off your dancing shoes and join KEF for an evening of food, dancing & FUN! Their Annual Spring Soirée is back with all your party favorites—live music by The Late Ambitions, delicious fare from Gia Bella Catering and a curated silent auction—in a new venue: The Greathouse at Loch Nairn Farm! Tickets on sale NOW.

Mark your calendars for May 2, 2025 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at The Greathouse at Loch Nairn Farm, 514 McCue Road, Avondale, PA 19311

We had an amazing time last year, and we're excited to do it all over again! Watch our brave and enthusiastic teachers take on the world-famous Harlem Wizards! All funds raised will go to supporting Mini-THON, a student-led initiative raising money to fight pediatric cancer.

• Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
• Time: Game Starts at 6:30pm/Doors Open at 5:30pm
• Location: Kennett High School-Reynolds Gym

Ticket Information: Friends and Family can purchase tickets by using the link below. Volunteers do not need to purchase tickets. Check out the flyer for more information.

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