Kenston Schools is proud to share about a great experience our highschool students had in Mr. Murphy’s business class. Business students had a unique opportunity to learn directly from a successful entrepreneur during a live Zoom presentation with Dr. Juan Salinas, founder of the healthy snack brand P-Nuff Crunch.
Dr. Salinas, whose company gained national attention after appearing on the television show Shark Tank, spoke to students about his journey from idea to successful product. During the presentation, he shared how he created P-Nuff Crunch, a protein-packed peanut puff snack designed to be both nutritious and delicious.
Beyond the television spotlight, Dr. Salinas focused much of his talk on entrepreneurship, perseverance, and innovation. He encouraged students to pursue their ideas, take calculated risks, and learn from challenges along the way. He also discussed the importance of market research, branding, and believing in your product.
Students were able to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to turn an idea into a successful brand. Experiences like this help connect classroom learning with real-world applications, making business education more engaging and meaningful for students.
Dr. Salinas, whose company gained national attention after appearing on the television show Shark Tank, spoke to students about his journey from idea to successful product. During the presentation, he shared how he created P-Nuff Crunch, a protein-packed peanut puff snack designed to be both nutritious and delicious.
Beyond the television spotlight, Dr. Salinas focused much of his talk on entrepreneurship, perseverance, and innovation. He encouraged students to pursue their ideas, take calculated risks, and learn from challenges along the way. He also discussed the importance of market research, branding, and believing in your product.
Students were able to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to turn an idea into a successful brand. Experiences like this help connect classroom learning with real-world applications, making business education more engaging and meaningful for students.
Congratulations to Kenston High School Junior Zoe LeFeber for winning the local Rotary Club 4 Way Test Speech Competition! She will be representing Kenston at Districts in Akron on April 18. Way to go, Zoe - we are very proud of your accomplishments! ✈️💙
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SENIOR ✈️ ACE AWARD: Congratulations to Matthew Albano, who was nominated by 🌎 World Language Teacher, Mrs. Sheneman. This award recognizes our Seniors for their Achievement - Citizenship - Excellence, as well as the teachers and staff members who honored them.
⭐ Mrs. Sheneman said, “Matthew is an incredibly kind, hard-working, and thoughtful student. He has a heart of gold and interacts with his peers in supportive ways. He pays attention to detail when completing his work; his work ethic is incredible. He is sensitive to those around him and considerate. He was an absolute pleasure to have in class. I am blessed to know him!” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
⭐ Mrs. Sheneman said, “Matthew is an incredibly kind, hard-working, and thoughtful student. He has a heart of gold and interacts with his peers in supportive ways. He pays attention to detail when completing his work; his work ethic is incredible. He is sensitive to those around him and considerate. He was an absolute pleasure to have in class. I am blessed to know him!” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
SENIOR ✈️ ACE AWARD: Congratulations to Colin Weiland, who was nominated by 🏈 Assistant Football Coach, Mr. Grenier. This award recognizes our Seniors for their Achievement - Citizenship - Excellence, as well as the teachers and staff members who honored them.
⭐Mr. Grenier said, “Colin is one of the best leaders that I know. He has been a leader since he was a freshman starting against Chardon. I have seen him evolve into a leader in school as well and is definitely a student I can count on. He will be missed and I can't wait to see what he does in his future.” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
⭐Mr. Grenier said, “Colin is one of the best leaders that I know. He has been a leader since he was a freshman starting against Chardon. I have seen him evolve into a leader in school as well and is definitely a student I can count on. He will be missed and I can't wait to see what he does in his future.” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
Every step 👟counts. Keep moving, Kenston!💙✈️
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SENIOR ✈️ ACE AWARD: Congratulations to Wilson Kentner, who was nominated by 🔬 Science Teacher Dr. Colicchio. This award recognizes our Seniors for their Achievement - Citizenship - Excellence, as well as the teachers and staff members who honored them.
⭐ Dr. Colicchio said, “Wilson works extremely hard to pursue excellence in everything he does. I am proud of the responsible young man I've been able to watch grow from Freshman Honors Geology to a senior leading Kenston's STEAM night. I look forward to hearing all of the amazing things you do after high school! Congratulations Wilson!” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
⭐ Dr. Colicchio said, “Wilson works extremely hard to pursue excellence in everything he does. I am proud of the responsible young man I've been able to watch grow from Freshman Honors Geology to a senior leading Kenston's STEAM night. I look forward to hearing all of the amazing things you do after high school! Congratulations Wilson!” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
👏 Congratulations to the Kenston High School ✈️ Division C Science ⚗️ Olympiad team for placing 5th in the Northeast Ohio Regional Tournament, earning themselves a spot in the State Competition this year!
Students placing in individual events are:
💙 Ryan Menary and Sam Spencer; 5th place in Machines
💙 Josie Stever and Wilson Kentner; 5th place in Entomology
💙 Henry Marth and Blue Hill; 5th place in Astronomy
💙 Ryan Menary and Sam Spencer; 4th place in Robot Tour
💙 Logan Phillips and Austin Hoch; 4th place in Circuit Lab
💙 Sienna Peterson and Brian Worsdall; 4th place in Dynamic Planet
💙 Ryan Menary and Arielle Tobler; 4th place in Helicopter
💙 Ryan Menary and Blue Hill; 3rd place in Materials Science
💙 Ryan Menary and Arielle Tobler; 3rd place in Boomilever
💙 Henry Marth and Logan Phillips; 2nd place in Electric Vehicle
💙 Arielle Tobler, Lana Mills, and Brian Worsdall; 1st in Experimental Design
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Students placing in individual events are:
💙 Ryan Menary and Sam Spencer; 5th place in Machines
💙 Josie Stever and Wilson Kentner; 5th place in Entomology
💙 Henry Marth and Blue Hill; 5th place in Astronomy
💙 Ryan Menary and Sam Spencer; 4th place in Robot Tour
💙 Logan Phillips and Austin Hoch; 4th place in Circuit Lab
💙 Sienna Peterson and Brian Worsdall; 4th place in Dynamic Planet
💙 Ryan Menary and Arielle Tobler; 4th place in Helicopter
💙 Ryan Menary and Blue Hill; 3rd place in Materials Science
💙 Ryan Menary and Arielle Tobler; 3rd place in Boomilever
💙 Henry Marth and Logan Phillips; 2nd place in Electric Vehicle
💙 Arielle Tobler, Lana Mills, and Brian Worsdall; 1st in Experimental Design
#KenstonSchools #KenstonProud #KenstonPositivelyInspiring
Kenston Middle School students recently welcomed a special guest speaker who is a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) - an organization dedicated to preserving history by studying and reenacting life from the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
Our guest is a former Kenston substitute teacher who has been sharing her passion for history with our students for the past 15 years. Many of our students also recognize her from 7th Grade Camp, where she helps lead the always-popular Medieval Night activities.
During her visit, Linda spoke with students while dressed in 9th-century Anglo-Saxon attire, giving them a unique opportunity to see and learn about historical clothing, culture, and daily life from the medieval period.
Experiences like this help bring classroom lessons to life and make history both engaging and memorable for our students. We are grateful for Linda’s continued dedication to Kenston and for sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with our middle school learners!
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Our guest is a former Kenston substitute teacher who has been sharing her passion for history with our students for the past 15 years. Many of our students also recognize her from 7th Grade Camp, where she helps lead the always-popular Medieval Night activities.
During her visit, Linda spoke with students while dressed in 9th-century Anglo-Saxon attire, giving them a unique opportunity to see and learn about historical clothing, culture, and daily life from the medieval period.
Experiences like this help bring classroom lessons to life and make history both engaging and memorable for our students. We are grateful for Linda’s continued dedication to Kenston and for sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with our middle school learners!
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SENIOR ✈️ ACE AWARD: Congratulations to Devin Macsuga, who was nominated by 🌎 Social Studies Teacher Mrs. Wirthwein. This award recognizes our Seniors for their Achievement - Citizenship - Excellence, as well as the teachers and staff members who honored them.
⭐ Mrs. Wirthwein said, “Devin is a constant ray of sunshine. Whether in class, or at rehearsal, you can always count on Devin to be a positive force in the group. She always has a smile and a kind word for anyone she sees, and she works tirelessly to make the school environment a happier place.” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
⭐ Mrs. Wirthwein said, “Devin is a constant ray of sunshine. Whether in class, or at rehearsal, you can always count on Devin to be a positive force in the group. She always has a smile and a kind word for anyone she sees, and she works tirelessly to make the school environment a happier place.” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
"Even if I'm in a down mood, I try not to take it out on others and be kind."
-Ainsley, Class of 2033 💙
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-Ainsley, Class of 2033 💙
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📆 Kenston At-A-Glance schedule of events for the week of 3/8/26.
SENIOR ✈️ ACE AWARD: Congratulations to Anthony Giancola, who was nominated by 🏈 Assistant Football Coach, Mr. Grenier. This award recognizes our Seniors for their Achievement - Citizenship - Excellence, as well as the teachers and staff members who honored them.
⭐Mr. Grenier said, “AJ is the personification of fighting through adversity. He sustained a serious injury in his junior year of football and fought back not only to play but to start his senior football season. Knowing that he took this head on is the main reason I know he will be successful and cant wait to see what the future holds for him.” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
⭐Mr. Grenier said, “AJ is the personification of fighting through adversity. He sustained a serious injury in his junior year of football and fought back not only to play but to start his senior football season. Knowing that he took this head on is the main reason I know he will be successful and cant wait to see what the future holds for him.” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Basketball Team on setting school records and joining the ranks amongst the Kenston greats over the years! Job well done, ladies! You have worked so hard and deserve to always be remembered for your determination, perseverance and Bomber spirit! 🏀✈️💙
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Kenston Schools proudly recognizes Morgan Cicek for an outstanding season on the court! 🏀 Morgan has been named WRC All-Conference and Western Reserve Conference Player of the Year — an incredible honor that reflects her hard work, dedication, and leadership.
Congratulations, Morgan! We are proud of you and excited to see what you accomplish next. 💙
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Congratulations, Morgan! We are proud of you and excited to see what you accomplish next. 💙
#KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonProud
SENIOR ✈️ ACE AWARD: Congratulations to James Weiner, who was nominated by 🎨 Art Teacher Ms. Quinn . This award recognizes our Seniors for their Achievement - Citizenship - Excellence, as well as the teachers and staff members who honored them.
⭐Ms. Quinn said, “James has consistently worked diligently, has always been very responsible for his actions/words, he respects his peers, administration, and teachers, He has profound gratitude for his family, he exhibits self control, has - compassion with a positive attitude. James has incredible integrity and fairness in all situations. My life and teaching career has been so enriched having James as a student.” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
⭐Ms. Quinn said, “James has consistently worked diligently, has always been very responsible for his actions/words, he respects his peers, administration, and teachers, He has profound gratitude for his family, he exhibits self control, has - compassion with a positive attitude. James has incredible integrity and fairness in all situations. My life and teaching career has been so enriched having James as a student.” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
Did you know that Timmons Elementary School was fortunate to welcome Katie Nainiger from the Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District, who visited Kindergarten classes to help students discover the importance of planting and farming, as well as the many foods and products we get from plants and farm animals? 🐄🌽🐖
Mrs. Nainiger read “Planting a Seed” 🌱 and guided students through activities that reinforced their learning as a part of their Plant Unit. The extensions to the learning are a valuable part of the student experience. The partnerships with our local resources have been very meaningful, as they provide real-world connections to the topics our students listen to and read about.
We are grateful to the Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District for sharing their time and resources with our school! 🍎
#KenstonSchools #KenstonPostivelyInspiring #KenstonQOTW
📚✨ We were honored to welcome children’s author and illustrator Lindsay Ward to Timmons Elementary during Elementary Right to Read Week! Mrs. Ward shared insights about her books, her creative process, and the inspiration behind her stories. Our students and staff were captivated as she spoke about the importance of creativity, perseverance, and most importantly - the love of reading.💙 📖 Experiences like this help spark imagination and remind our students that stories have the power to inspire, connect, and open doors to new adventures. Keep turning pages and dreaming big, Bombers! ✈️
Kenston Schools is proud to share the Boys Varsity - WRC All Conference recipients! 🏆
🏀 Ethan Burge - Honorable Mention
🏀 Eli Ellis - First Team
🏀 Kahlil Hinton - First Team
🏀 Luke Stupika - First Team
🏀 Hunter Yates - Honorable Mention
The entire Kenston community is so proud of your accomplishments this season and throughout your entire career. We're not done yet! Let's keep this postseason alive! GO BOMBERS! ✈️💙
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🏀 Ethan Burge - Honorable Mention
🏀 Eli Ellis - First Team
🏀 Kahlil Hinton - First Team
🏀 Luke Stupika - First Team
🏀 Hunter Yates - Honorable Mention
The entire Kenston community is so proud of your accomplishments this season and throughout your entire career. We're not done yet! Let's keep this postseason alive! GO BOMBERS! ✈️💙
#KenstonSchools #KenstonProud #KenstonPositivelyInspiring
SENIOR ✈️ ACE AWARD: Congratulations to Brooke Race, who was nominated by 📚 English Teacher Jeanette DiBernardo. This award recognizes our Seniors for their Achievement - Citizenship - Excellence, as well as the teachers and staff members who honored them.
⭐ Mrs. DiBernardo said, “I have enjoyed getting to know Brooke more as this year has progressed. I can count on her to bring insightful contributions to every discussion. She is always prepared and willing to share what she has gained through each assignment. Brooke is a hard worker and pushes herself to achieve. She is also a deep-thinker who thrives on being an active participant in every class. I have enjoyed watching Brooke blossom in class and embrace each new challenge with admirable strength.” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
⭐ Mrs. DiBernardo said, “I have enjoyed getting to know Brooke more as this year has progressed. I can count on her to bring insightful contributions to every discussion. She is always prepared and willing to share what she has gained through each assignment. Brooke is a hard worker and pushes herself to achieve. She is also a deep-thinker who thrives on being an active participant in every class. I have enjoyed watching Brooke blossom in class and embrace each new challenge with admirable strength.” #KenstonClassof2026 #KenstonACEs #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonBombersFlyTogether #KenstonPEAK
🎷 Kenston is extremely proud of the following students who played in a concert with the Ohio Music 🎶Education Association District 7 Honor Band on Friday, February 27th at Mentor High School. 🎺
Photographed from left to right - Becca Gudgel, Lucy Speed, Ellia Rautenberg and William Thomas.
These talented students performed with students from 25 other schools in northeast Ohio. They worked very hard on this music on their own and were able to perform a lovely concert with only 8 hours practicing as a group.
Way to go, Bombers! ✈️💙 Your musical talents are incredible!
#KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonProud
Photographed from left to right - Becca Gudgel, Lucy Speed, Ellia Rautenberg and William Thomas.
These talented students performed with students from 25 other schools in northeast Ohio. They worked very hard on this music on their own and were able to perform a lovely concert with only 8 hours practicing as a group.
Way to go, Bombers! ✈️💙 Your musical talents are incredible!
#KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring #KenstonProud
