Blue & White Bulletin

Dear Kennett High School Families and Community,

As we turn the calendar to November, we have so much to celebrate at Kennett High School! October was filled with opportunities for our students to shine, from sophomores and juniors completing the PSAT and seniors taking the SAT to celebrating our fall student-athletes during Senior Night festivities. We are proud of the hard work, dedication, and school spirit displayed throughout the month!

November is starting strong, and Monday, November 2, was a day filled with opportunities that remind us why it's better in Kennett!

We were excited to welcome nearly 40 colleges and businesses to Kennett High School for our College & Career Fair! This event gave students a chance to explore future pathways, learn about different careers, and connect with representatives from colleges and local businesses.

Our freshmen participated in an assembly to learn about the exciting programs and opportunities available through our technical college courses. Meanwhile, our seniors came together for a special tradition: their senior class photo on the stairs, which will be featured in the yearbook!

Students also had opportunities to explore clubs, activities, and ways to get involved during our Activities Fair. From planning for life after graduation to finding a place to belong right here at KHS, Monday showcased the many ways we help students discover their interests, build connections, and prepare for their futures.

There is even more to look forward to this November! Our talented student performers will take the stage for the Fall Play, Romeo, Juliet, and Hamlet—Oh My!, on November 13 and 14. The first marking period concludes on November 2, and we look forward to connecting with families during parent-teacher conferences on November 23 and 24.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support in making Kennett High School such a special community. Whether in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, or through opportunities that prepare students for their futures, we are proud of all that our Blue Demons accomplish.

Go Blue Demons! 💙🤍

Ms. Vallone’s Business and Criminal Law classes welcomed a special guest on Friday, October 23rd: Corporal Frank Toth, Kennett High School’s School Resource Officer. Frank presented on the Fourth Amendment and the law enforcement of searches and seizures.

Corporal Toth’s engaging, energetic presentation and question-and-answer session gave students a real-world look at the constitutional protection’s students study in class. Drawing on his extensive law enforcement experience in Philadelphia and Chester County, Frank connected criminal legal concepts to real-world crime situations, helping students who may have found the material challenging see how it applies beyond the textbook.

Personable and approachable, Corporal Toth built connections with forty-four students spanning grades 9 through 12. Thank you, Corporal Toth, for sharing your time and expertise with our students!

The Kennett High School Literature students kicked off a special Reading Buddies partnership with Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center!

Once a month, our high school students visit Mary D. Lang to read books, complete fun activities, and build friendships with their kindergarten buddies. During their first visit, students got to know one another through fun questions, enjoyed reading a book together, and created a Halloween craft!

What makes this partnership so special is that it brings together high school and kindergarten students.

From our youngest learners to our high school students, this partnership shows them that learning is a journey we can share together and is a wonderful example of the connections and opportunities that make it better in Kennett!

The first marking period officially ended on Monday, November 2! Congratulations to our Blue Demons on completing the first quarter of the school year! Whether you reached your academic goals, made progress in a challenging class, or learned something about your study habits, every effort was a step forward.

Now that we've crossed the first finish line, it's time to reflect, refocus, and build on our progress as we begin the second marking period!

Here are five ways students can start the second marking period strong:

• 📚 Review your first marking period grades in Skyward. Celebrate your successes and identify areas where you can improve. Understanding where you finished helps you set goals for what's ahead.

• ✏️ Make a plan and set new goals. Think about what worked well and what you could do differently. Small changes, like completing assignments on time or studying a little each day, can make a big difference!

• 🙋 Ask for help early. Don't wait until you're struggling. Reach out to your teachers, counselors, or other trusted adults. Asking questions and seeking support are signs of responsibility and determination.

• ⏰ Make every class count. Attend school, arrive on time, stay focused, and use class time wisely. Being present and engaged helps build a strong foundation for success.

• 💪 Keep pushing, even if you did well! Success isn't just about earning good grades. It's about developing strong habits, challenging yourself, and continuing to grow.

Why does finishing one marking period strong and starting the next one with purpose matter? Because the habits students develop today—setting goals, managing time, following through, and asking for help—will serve them far beyond high school. Every marking period is a fresh opportunity to learn, grow, and take ownership of your success.

Families, you play an important role, too! Take time to review your student's first marking period progress, celebrate their accomplishments, discuss any challenges, and help them set realistic goals for the weeks ahead. A little encouragement and a conversation about what's working can go a long way!

Blue Demons, one marking period is behind us, and three more opportunities to grow are ahead! Let's take what we've learned, build on our successes, and make the second marking period even better. You've got this! 💙🤍

November is a busy month for our students. Here are a few important dates and opportunities from the KHS counseling department to keep on your radar:

• November 2 – College & Career Fair: An opportunity for students in grades 10-12 to explore their postsecondary options and future career pathways.

• November 2 – Senior Class Picture
• November 2 – TCHS & Homeland Security Assembly: An informational assembly for 9th grade students.
• November 2 – Activity Fair: Students in grades 9–11 will had the opportunity to learn more about available activities and ways to get involved.

• November 18 – FAFSA Completion Night: 12th grade families are encouraged to attend for support with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Register Here.

Interested in attending TCHS? The TCHS application is now open! Check their admissions page to apply: https://www.tchspennocks.org/admissions. Students interested can also schedule a Shadow Day through the KHS Counseling Office.

Recent Highlights from the Counseling Department

Financial Planning for College

• The KHS Counseling Department recently welcomed professionals from Elite Collegiate Planning for an interactive session focused on financial planning for college. We appreciate the families who joined us to learn more about preparing financially for their students’ futures.

• Our counselors are currently meeting with seniors to support them as they navigate their postsecondary plans, including college applications, career exploration, and next steps after graduation.

• In November, counselors will meet with students in the Classes of 2029 and 2030. These visits provide an opportunity to share important information and answer questions about academic planning, graduation requirements, and available counseling resources. If your freshman or sophomore has questions specifically for their counselor, we encourage them to bring those questions to their upcoming classroom visit!

• Our Counseling Department has been facilitating small groups to support students based on information gathered through our schoolwide DESSA screening tool. These groups provide opportunities for students to strengthen social-emotional skills and build strategies for success.
• Our next schoolwide DESSA screening will take place on November 6 during AIE period. We encourage families to talk with their students about the importance of participating and to reach out to the Counseling Department with any questions about the screening or available student supports.

Thank you for your continued partnership. We are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our students and families to support academic achievement, social-emotional well-being, and future success.

What a great fall sports season at Kennett High School! We are proud of our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication. Several of our teams and athletes earned the opportunity to compete in the playoffs and represent Kennett High School!

🏑 Field Hockey: What an exciting playoff run for our field hockey team! The Blue Demons earned victories against Henderson and Unionville before facing Gwynedd Mercy on November 3 and Bishop Shanahan on November 5. Their outstanding performance earned them a spot in the PIAA State Tournament! Their first state tournament opponent had not yet been announced.

⚽ Boys Soccer: Our boys soccer team also earned a spot in the playoffs! The Blue Demons traveled to Rustin for their first-round playoff game. Congratulations on a great season!

🏃 Cross Country: Congratulations to our cross-country team on a fantastic season! Our runners competed at Lehigh University, and we're excited to share that two Blue Demon runners qualified for the PIAA State Cross Country Championships! Congratulations Eleanor Harper and Kaitlin Kipp

⛳ Golf: A special congratulations to Tanner Ruhland, who qualified for the District 1 Golf Tournament! What a great achievement!

🏈 Football: Our football team also earned a spot in the playoffs! The Blue Demons face Springfield (Delco) on Friday, November 6. We wish our players and coaches the best as they continue their postseason journey!

Making it to the playoffs takes hard work, practice, and teamwork. We are proud of all our athletes for giving their best and representing Kennett High School.

Thank you to our coaches, families, and fans for supporting our teams throughout the season!

Congratulations, Blue Demons! You have given us so much to celebrate! 💙🤍

Get ready, Blue Demons! Winter athletics officially kick off on November 20, and we're excited to cheer on our student-athletes as they hit the courts, mats, pools, tracks, and ice!

This winter, join us in supporting our Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Wrestling, Boys and Girls Swimming & Diving, Boys and Girls Indoor Track & Field, and Ice Hockey teams as they represent Kennett with pride!

Planning to participate? All student-athletes must have a completed PIAA CIPPE (Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation) form finalized before participating in any practices or tryouts.

Families are encouraged to visit the Kennett High School Athletics website for team schedules, tryout information, and instructions under the Physicals section.

Let's pack the stands, show our Blue Demon pride, and make this a winter season to remember! Go Blue Demons! 💙🤍

Parent-teacher conferences are just around the corner! We look forward to welcoming our Kennett families for an opportunity to connect with teachers, celebrate student progress, discuss areas for growth, and strengthen our partnership in supporting student success.

Conference scheduling opens to all families on Monday, November 2, through the Skyward Parent Portal. We encourage families to schedule their conferences early to secure their preferred times.

Conference Dates & Times:

• Monday, November 23: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, November 24: 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Teachers will also share conference reminders with families through email or TalkingPoints.

Additionally, KCSD will send a final reminder on Friday, November 20, with conference information and details about the school closure.

We value the important role families play in their children's education and look forward to meaningful conversations about student learning, growth, and success. 💙🤍

The curtain is rising at Kennett High School! Join us for our fall theatrical production, Romeo, Juliet, and Hamlet—Oh My!, as our talented student performers bring the magic of theater to the KHS stage!

Come out and support our students as they showcase their creativity, dedication, and hard work in what promises to be an entertaining performance for our Kennett community.

Show Dates & Times:

• Friday, November 13: 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, November 14: 2:00 p.m. (Matinee)

• Saturday, November 14: 7:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Kennett High School Auditorium

Bring your family and friends for a wonderful celebration of the performing arts. We can't wait to see you there! 💙🤍

Help us spread holiday cheer to our service members! Drop off donations at any KCSD school through November 18, or contact Megan Greener at mgreener@kcsd.org to make other arrangements.

You can also shop our Amazon Wishlist. Wishlist purchases will ship directly to Kennett High School, where we will sort the donations and deliver them to Stockings for Soldiers.

Thank you for helping us show our service members how much they are appreciated!

Order delicious Highland Orchards pies, apple cider doughnuts, and apple cider for your Thanksgiving table—or simply to enjoy this fall! Proceeds benefit KHS Best Buddies and Humanitarian Club/Mini-THON, supporting inclusion and children and families affected by childhood cancer.

Orders are due November 4, with pickup on Monday, November 23. Local delivery is also available.

Click here to place your order, or contact Megan Greener at mgreener@kcsd.org.

Thank you for supporting our students and the causes they care about!

KCSD is excited to introduce Stopfinder, a new app that gives families real-time information about their child’s school bus. Once registered, you can view bus schedules, track trips, and manage transportation information for all your children in one convenient place.

Check your October 26 email for registration details and go the transportation section at kcsd.org to learn more about Stopfinder.

Looking for the perfect gift for someone special or a little something for yourself?

We've got TWO Kennett stores ready for your holiday shopping! Whether you're shopping for seasonal celebrations, filling stockings, exchanging gifts, or simply treating yourself, there's something for every Blue Demon fan!

🛍️ Kennett Demons Store

Explore a great selection of Kennett gear, accessories, and gifts! From stocking stuffers to spirited surprises, you're sure to find something for the Blue Demon fans on your shopping list.

SHOP THE KENNETT DEMONS STORE -Delivery by the holidays

💙 Kennett Twill Store — Featuring a Community Favorite!

One of our most requested items is finally available! 💙🤍

We've heard how much our Kennett community loves the sweatshirt with KENNETT lettering extending across the shoulders, and we're excited to share that it's available through the Twill Store!

• A quick note about the design: The store's digital rendering doesn't fully show how the lettering extends across the shoulders. We've included our own mock-up so you can see the vision and get a better idea of how this sweatshirt will look!
• Don't wait too long! The Twill Store has shared that inventory is limited for this particular sweatshirt design. If this is a must-have addition to your Kennett wardrobe, we encourage you to order soon!
• 🎁 Shopping for the holidays? While the Twill Store cannot guarantee delivery before your holiday celebrations, now is a great time to browse and place your order.

SHOP THE KENNETT TWILL STORE - Delivery by the holidays NOT guarenteed

From thoughtful gifts to everyday Kennett gear, there's no better way to share a little Blue Demon pride this season!

Happy shopping, Kennett! It's always a great time to show your Blue Demon spirit! 💙🤍

Enjoy a photo session with our very own Shannon Somma, a talented photographer and valued member of the Kennett community! This fundraiser benefits Kennett Friends of Music, giving families a chance to capture special memories while supporting our student musicians. See the flyer below for details.

The Kennett High School Yearbook is more than just a book—it’s a limited edition keepsake that captures the stories, friendships, and milestones of the school year. Ensure your student has a copy to look back on and share with classmates for years to come!

The 2027 Yearbook is available now for $70 if purchased by Thanksgiving. After this date, the price will increase—so order early and secure a lasting collection of special memories your student will always cherish.

Important: Please don’t delay—reserve your copy now so your student doesn’t miss out.

3 Easy Ways to Order:

• Online (fastest & easiest): www.sscyearbooks.com
• Order: Complete the attached forms
• Phone: Call Student Services Company at 610-539-1330

• Parents and guardians of graduating seniors may also purchase a tribute ad featuring photos and a personal message for their student. Please see the attached tribute ad form for available sizes, pricing, and submission instructions.

  CREATE A TRIBUTE AD ->

The yearbook staff is working hard to create a publication that your student will treasure. Quantities are limited—reserve your copy today and guarantee your student’s place in Kennett history!

Please refer to our Kennett High School website for the KHS student handbook.

How Attendance is Calculated

Partial absences—including late arrivals, early dismissals, and missed periods—count toward attendance.

Examples:

• Missing 1 period on a 9-period day = 1/9 of a school day absent
• Missing 1 period on a 5-period day = 1/5 of a school day absent
• Partial absences accumulate and count toward full-day absences.
• Partial absences also count toward the 10 parent-excused absences allowed annually.

To avoid unexcused absences, notes must be submitted for all absences, including partial ones, within these timeframes:

• Late Arrival: Note presented upon arrival at school.
• Early Dismissal: Note submitted before leaving school.
• Full-Day Absence: Note submitted within 3 days of the absence.

Valid reasons for absences are listed on the attendance page of our website under Excused/Lawful Absences.

To help keep you informed and support student attendance, we will begin sending automated phone calls twice daily for students who are absent from school or individual classes—once in the morning and once in the afternoon.

These calls are intended to provide timely updates, ensure the safety of our students, and help families address attendance promptly. We appreciate your support in reinforcing the importance of consistent school attendance.

The impact of vaping/smoking is not only on the person smoking but on others that inhale the second-hand smoke/carcinogens that fill the washroom and hallways. Please know our KHS staff is working collaboratively to ensure the safety of our students.

Listed below are some of our proactive measures that we take as a school to prevent vaping in our building:

• In-house School Resource Officer who walks the hallways and bathrooms throughout the day.
• Teachers enter all bathrooms during class exchange and during their prep periods.
• Principals walk the hallways and enter the bathrooms throughout the day.
• Discussions with students and informing the entire student body about the measures we are taking as a school and also the consequences.

Listed below are the consequences that will be given to students who use or are in possession of a

vapor device or paraphernalia that contains a controlled substance:

• Up to 10-day suspension
• Rights and Responsibilities hearing with the Assistant Superintendent
• Criminal charges filed by the Kennett Square Police Department

Please know that we are prepared to support the students and families when these issues arise. We ask that you please speak with the children in your household and let them know the risks of using vapor devices and to please not bring them into our school. If you recognize the need for additional support, please contact your student’s school counselor.