The Rise Up Award was designed in 2025 by a Kenston Graduate to recognize outstanding service to the district by staff members in non-instructional departments. This is the second year the District has awarded the Rise Up award.
🏆 The 7th- and 8th-grade Girls Team took home the 1st-place trophy.
⭐Reily Booher set a conference meet/new school record in the 100 Hurdles with a time of 15.38 seconds.
⭐First Place finishes included: 4x8, 4x2, 4x4, 100 hurdles, 200 hurdles, 400, 800, and 1600.
✈️ The 7th and 8th Grade Boys Team placed second at the meet.
⭐First Place finishes included: 4x800 Relay team of Jamie Wilson, Will Thomas, Bowen Hudson, and Davis Fink; 1600 Meter Run - Jamie Wilson; 800 Meter Run - Will Thomas
We are very proud of the hard work, dedication, and commitment all our athletes demonstrated this year to their sport.
Congratulations to the teams on an unforgettable season!
Kenston Center Stage presents Chicago Teen Edition, and the curtain rises tonight!
📍 Kenston High School (9500 Bainbridge Road)
⏰ Tonight, April 10 at 7 pm; Saturday, April 11 at 2 pm and 7 pm
🎟️Tickets: online at https://www.kenstonlocal.org/o/kls/page/box-office-tickets - or- at the door (cash or online)
We invite you to come out and support our amazingly talented students!
Greetings Kenston Community,
The March 13, 2026, editions of the TES, KMS, and KHS newsletters have been posted on each building’s webpage. There is a lot of exciting news and information about upcoming events that you won’t want to miss.
We hope you take a moment to read through them and see all the great things happening across our schools.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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!
#KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring
✈️The KMS 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team finished this season with a perfect 13-0 record. 🏆 On Thursday, February 26, 2026, they earned the titles of Conference Champions and the Western Reserve Conference (WRC) Tournament Champions!
💙 Your dedication and teamwork truly paid off with this amazing season! We are very proud of you!
-Hannah, Class of 2036
#KenstonPEAK #KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring
This event is for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
When: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 pm
Where: Kenston High School
More information, including registration, will be shared in the coming weeks.
Did you know a former Kenston student is competing on the world’s biggest winter stage? ❄️Derek Krueger is representing Team USA in the Winter Olympics as a member of the USA Ski Team – Freestyle/Aerials!👏🎿
We’re so proud to cheer on one of our very own Bombers as he soars to new heights—literally. The sky is the limit for you, Derek!
#KenstonSchools #KenstonPositivelyInspiring
January 27, 2026
Dear Kenston Families and Staff,
As we continue to monitor the weather forecast and transition from a Cold Weather Warning to a Cold Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, Kenston Schools will be in session tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28.
While the low temperature may appear colder than today, the “feels like” temperature is expected to improve tomorrow as winds subside.
As tomorrow will still be cold, I ask for your help in ensuring students arrive at school prepared for the elements. This includes:
- Wearing warm coats, hats, gloves, and scarves
- Dressing in layers when possible
- Wearing appropriate footwear for cold conditions
- Speaking with student drivers about safe winter driving
Additionally, I have spoken with our Principals, the Transportation and Grounds/Maintenance departments, and they have assured me that our buses and buildings will be ready for our students.
I appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this Ohio winter together. I look forward to seeing our students at school tomorrow.
Take care,
Dr. Willingham
Tired of the ❄️ wintry weather? Kenston Baseball Association has just the thing to help you 🌺 Think Spring with a chance to win tickets to ⛳ Sunday at the Masters.
🎫Click here for more information and to purchase raffle tickets.
⚾Thank you for supporting our ✈️Kenston High School Baseball Team!
#KenstonSchools
Calling all Kenston Third through Sixth Grade Girls and Families ✈️ You are invited to an exciting🥍🏐🏀🥎Girls and Women in Sports Event for girls in Third through Sixth Grade! This fun, hands-on event is a chance to try new sports, build confidence, and be inspired by women in athletics.
🖥️ Click here for more information and to register by February 1, 2026.
We look forward to seeing you there!
With the winter storm warning still in effect until tomorrow morning and with continued heavy accumulations of snow, the Kenston Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.
I will continue to monitor the expected frigid temperatures and potential windchill issues for Tuesday and will communicate more throughout the day on Monday.
Stay safe and warm,
Dr. Willingham
