MEMBER UPDATES
WKHS celebrates 48 years on the air
The radio station at Kent County High School recently celebrated 48 years on the air with a 48-hour marathon broadcast and membership drive. The air-a-thon kicked off at 9 a.m. Friday, March 25 and ran through 9 a.m. Sunday, March 26.
WKHS to hold 48-hour 'Air-A-Thon' starting Friday
Tune in Friday, March 25 as WKHS, the student public radio station at Kent County High School, kicks off a marathon broadcast. The radio station — 90.5 on the FM dial — will start a 48-hour air-a-thon at 9 a.m. March 25 in celebration of its 48th anniversary.
Schools announce annual staff award winners
Each school has announced its winner of the annual Teacher of the Year and Support Employee of the Year awards. Every year, Kent County Public Schools honors a top teacher and support employee. In the months leading up to the big announcement, each school recognizes a pair of staff members.
High school nurse, SRO and middle school coach receive Golden Anchor awards
Staff members at both the high school and the middle were honored this month with Golden Anchor awards.
Kent County High School Resource Officer Scott Metzbower and nurse Amber Britt were honored for their actions last month during an altercation that saw a student stabbed. Stephen Miller, a physical education teacher at Kent County Middle School, was recognized by his boys basketball team for his outstanding coaching and leadership.
English teacher receives Golden Anchor Award
Kent County High School English teacher Michelle Phillips is the February recipient of the Golden Anchor Award. The Golden Anchor Award is presented each month to staff members and groups of employees who exemplify the mission and core values of Kent County Public Schools.
The Chestertown Rotary Club Presents “Spring Fling of the Chester River,” an evening of music and dining to benefit the Rotary’s Community Service Fund
The Chestertown Rotary Club presents their “Spring Fling on the Chester River” event at The Chester River Yacht and County Club, 7738 Quaker Neck Road in Chestertown, March 19th starting at 5:30pm.
Mentoring program aims to enhance education experience for Black boys in schools
A mentoring program launched in the fall at Kent County High School is already expanding to bring in more students and more community members who want make an impact on a child's life. The program was organized by Dr. Angela Holocker, coordinator of student services for Kent County Public Schools and interim principal at Kent County Middle School.
Sign up now for 9th annual Trojan Trample
Runners of all ages are invited to join in the fun Saturday, March 12 for the ninth annual Trojan Trample. The 5K run/walk will be held this year at Kent County High School's Trojan Stadium. Participants also may sign up to complete the Trojan Trample virtually.
