In Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Grace Voudris placed first, while Reagan Carnes placed third. In Dramatic Interpretation, Zoe LeFeber placed first, while Maddy Foerster placed third. Placing fourth was Liam Heintz in United States Extemporaneous Speaking, Pearl Johnson in Declamation and Brooke Carlson in Congressional Debate. Extemporaneous Debaters Addie Weber placed first and Landon Hoch placed third. In Extemporaneous Speaking, Sophia Coburn placed first while Alexandra Betker placed third. Ayla Lewandowski placed seventh in Interpretation.
Outstanding individual honors went to Tommy Hart, Georgia LeFeber, and Will Turner for Best Witness, while Zoey Murtha and Grace Voudris (two-time recipient) were recognized as Best Attorneys.
The team now looks ahead as they continue preparing for the district competition in January.
KMS Bands Spread Holiday Cheer
On the evening of December 11th the 6th and 7th Grade Bands and Lab Band filled the Robert A. Lee Auditorium with beautiful music. Their hard work, dedication, and talent shined bright in every song.
We are so proud of our musicians and are grateful to those who came and supported our students. If you were not able to attend this evening the livestream recording is available at www.kenstonlocal.org
On Friday December 12th, Kenston Middle School 5th-grade students celebrated the completion of the D.A.R.E. program, a partnership between Kenston Local Schools and the Bainbridge Police Department. Throughout the program, students worked with Officer Reardon during physical education classes, completed hands-on activities, and learned important decision-making skills with the support of Mrs. Kosiorek and Mr. Gowdy.
At the ceremony, Bainbridge Twp. Police Department Chief Jon Bokovitz encouraged students to make good decisions and be responsible. DARE Officer Brian Reardon reminded them to stay strong and confident, and Kenston Schools Superintendent Dr. Willingham shared how proud he is of their hard work.
A special thank you to our community officials, Auburn Township Trustee Gene McCune and Bainbridge Township Trustee Kristina O’Brien, along with Kenston Board of Education President Tom Manning and members Dennis Bergansky and Jim Henry, who joined us today. Thank you also to Highway Garage & Auto Body Center for sponsoring this year's D.A.R.E. shirts. And of course, thank you to our amazing staff and administrators who support our students every day! D.A.R.E. Graduates we are very proud of you!
🏀 The Boys Basketball Game has been moved to Friday, December 12, due to the impending weather.
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Reminder of the KMS 6th and 7th Grade and Lab Band Concert this evening.
- 6th Grade concert begins at 6:30 pm
- 7th Grade and Lab Band Concert starts at 8 pm.
If you are unable to attend, visit https://www.kenstonlocal.org/ to view information about the Holiday Concert Series, including livestream links and the digital program.
For those who are unable to attend in person, you can still enjoy the concerts from the comfort of your home. Livestream links for each performance are provided below, allowing families and community members to share in the holiday spirit no matter where they are.
Visit https://www.kenstonlocal.org/article/2587837 for the livestream information.
Stay connected to Kenston Schools with this week's At-A-Glance! December 6 - 13, 2025
Outstanding individual honors went to Tommy Hart, Georgia LeFeber, and Will Turner for Best Witness, while Zoey Murtha and Grace Voudris (two-time recipient) were recognized as Best Attorneys.
The team now looks ahead as they continue preparing for the district competition in January.
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Join us this Saturday, December 6, 2025 for the annual Silver Bells Holiday Boutique! 🛍️🌲❄️
Proceeds from the Silver Bells Holiday Boutique support After Prom and allow the KHS PTO to host memorable, safe After Prom events for our juniors and seniors each year.
Celebrate the season with a festive day of holiday shopping, student-crafted goods, raffles, delicious food, and more, all while supporting Kenston After Prom. One-stop shopping experience includes:
🔔Over 75 Professional Vendors
🔔Over 100 Jingle Bell Alley Crafters: Kindergarten through Eighth Grade Crafters
🎶Performances by: Kenston Middle School Treble Choir (10 am) and Ensemble (11 am)
Bring family and friends and enjoy this wonderful community tradition. We look forward to seeing you there!
Wishing Goodluck to our students who are participating in the KHS INcubator Pitch Night Thursday, 12/4/25 at 6pm in Lee Auditorium.
The INCubator class is designed to provide an opportunity for students to develop a product or a service. Real-world business experts serve as coaches and mentors, guiding student teams through the process of ideation, market research, and business plan development. During Pitch Night, these teams will pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of investors to secure funding and turn their wishful thinking into a reality!
Goodluck to the following teams:
BTB Figurines
Companion Care Company
Ember Essence
Grand Dash
Gut Gummies
Life Jewels
Serenity
Tendr
✈️ All KMS after school activities and practices have been cancelled.
🏀 The KHS Boys Basketball games at Bay will occur as scheduled: JV at 6 pm and Varsity at 7:30 pm.
✈️ Practices for KHS today if still occuring will be communicated by the Coach.
Enjoy the snow ❄️
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Due to unsafe conditions at bus stops and projected accumulation of snow, the Kenston Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, December 2nd. Please be safe on the roads if you have to go out and stay warm.
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Happy Thanksgiving from Kenston Local Schools!
Our Kindergarten students also have a special treat to share, please enjoy this fun video of them expressing what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving. Their joy and gratitude are sure to brighten your day! Click here to watch "I am thankful for..." Kenston Kindergarten Video
Happy Thanksgiving!
📆 Kenston's At-A-Glance schedule of events for the week of November 23, 2025.
Don't forget, the Kenston High School Marching Band will be performing tomorrow, Friday, October 10, on Fox 8 News in the morning. Tune in to Cleveland's Fox 8 and watch your favorite band play!
The parade starts at 6:00 pm and will feature the Kenston band and Bomberettes, as well as floats and individual participants. It will begin in the high school staff parking lot. Please park between the Middle School and the Board of Education Office or in the High School student lot, and watch from the lawn of the Middle School or the High School driveway. Come out and show your Bomber pride!
