MEMBER UPDATES
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.
Figg’s Ordinary To Enter Union Kitchen’s Accelerator Program
Figg’s Ordinary, LLC is thrilled to announce that Union Kitchen, a Washington, D.C. - based food business accelerator, has accepted Figg’s Ordinary into its accelerator program. The selective Accelerator Program provides comprehensive hands-on and highly targeted training and guidance to carefully-vetted food businesses, like Figg’s Ordinary, on the cusp of scaling their business to the next level of operation.
Middle school musicians make All Shore Honor Band
Three young musicians at Kent County Middle School earned spots in the Eastern Shore Band Directors Association All Shore Honor Band this month. KCMS Trojan Band members Sophie Cousineau, Sebastian Cousineau and Björn Birkmire earned seats in the All Shore Honor Band following an audition at Colonel Richardson High School in Caroline County on Saturday, Feb. 5.
KCPS tip line: 'See something, say something'
Helping keep our students, staff and schools safe is a community effort. One way everyone can help is by reporting concerns through the anonymous tip lines that are available through Kent County Public Schools and the Maryland Center for School Safety.
Kent School Welcomes Tiffany Newport as School Counselor
Tiffany Newport joined the Kent School employee group this week to fill the newly created role of School Counselor. Tiffany comes to Kent School from The Benedictine School where she was most recently the Assistant Residential Program Administrator.
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.
ShoreRivers Calls for Summer 2022 Internship Applicants
ShoreRivers is accepting applications for four paid summer internships: one position based in the Easton office is open to the public, and three positions based in the Chestertown and Galena offices are open to Washington College students.
Chestertown Recreation Commission
The Chestertown Recreation Commission Is launching a community fundraising campaign to help complete a major new playground at Philip G. Wilmer park, close to the Chestertown Marina and within easy walking distance of the Town’s shopping and eating district.
Emily Welsh Named Nursing Coordinator of the Mobile Wellness Team at UM Shore Medical Center in Chestertown
Emily Welsh, BSN, RN, has been named Nursing Coordinator of the Mobile Wellness Team based at University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Chestertown. The Mobile Wellness Team collaborates with community partners to bring health care access and support services to Kent County residents in their home and community settings.
KCPS Education Foundation Seeks Board Members
The Kent County Board of Education is moving forward with establishing a charitable foundation to help raise funds for schools. The Kent County Public Schools Education Foundation is seeking board members from diverse backgrounds who have a passion for public education and would offer a wide base of knowledge.
