Kent County Middle School brought the classic board game the Game of LIFE to life for eighth graders, giving them a lesson about the real responsibilities of being an adult. On Thursday, May 18, the morning started for the eighth graders in the gym, where teacher specialist Cheryl Fracassi explained just what was in store in the game.  Tables were set up around the gym, each one a different station for students tying into the morning's overarching lesson in financial literacy.

Board members from the Maryland Association of Boards of Education (MABE) today announced that Caroline County native Milton (“Milt”) Nagel has been named new Executive Director for the statewide association which represents all of Maryland’s 24 public school systems. Nagel, whose new role begins on July 1 of this year, takes the reins from Frances (“Francie”) Glendening, who has led MABE’s efforts over the past decade. He moves into the Executive Director slot from his current role as MABE’s Deputy Executive Director.

Each year, Rebuilding Together affiliates across the country honor their commitment to safe and healthy housing by declaring April “National Rebuilding Month.”  While many activities occur before and after April to coordinate and complete the planned repairs, the official launch this year began with the organization’s inaugural “SheBuild” - a one day workshop to empower women to be comfortable using tools that are common in household repairs. Six local ladies spent Saturday, April 1st in Bob Ortiz’s workshop, constructing a step stool under the expert tutelage of Jenn Kuhn, Shipyard Education Programs Manager for the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

Engineering combined with the entrepreneurial spirit was on full display when a cohort of Kent County High School presented their projects earlier this month. The seniors in Project Lead the Way appeared before the Kent County Board of Education Monday, May 8 to show their capstone works.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and For All Seasons wants the public to know that it is never too early or too late to seek treatment for your mental health. Mental health is an essential part of overall health. Unlike other physical and mental disabilities, depression, anxiety, and other challenges may not always be readily visible to friends and family. Because we don't know who might be suffering from a mental health issue, it is more important than ever to check in on one another regularly to ask with care and full attention: "How are you doing?" Have you checked in on people in your life this month?

The importance of access to rural healthcare was the topic for Choptank Community Health System CEO Sara Rich’s May 17 testimony at a hearing titled, “Improving Health Care Access in Rural Communities: Obstacles and Opportunities” before the Senate Committee on Finance Health Care Subcommittee.

Theater students at Kent County Middle School are taking the stage to present "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Performances are set for 6 p.m. Thursday, June 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the middle school.  Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students. Members of the Class of 2023 can enjoy the show free.

The Historical Society of Kent County is seeking a part-time Archivist/Librarian to take charge of  an ongoing digitization and cataloging effort. The Archivist/Librarian will also assist with the  preservation of the Historical Society’s collections and field research inquiries from members.  The Archivist/Librarian will be responsible for overseeing visitors to the research library.  

Benedictine celebrated the winner and all the nominees of the distinguished Sister Jeannette award during a luncheon earlier this spring. The award was established in 2012 by the Benedictine Board of Directors in honor of Sister Jeannette, who served as Benedictine’s leader for over 30 years. The annual award recognizes an employee who exemplifies Benedictine’s values of Hospitality, Dignity of Work and Compassionate Caring.

On Wednesday, May 10 Kent School Seventh Grade students held a fishing derby - Catch The Invaders. The purpose of the derby was to catch invasive species in the Chester River. Catch the Invaders was a culminating project that the students developed as part of the Watershed Watch initiative in conjunction with Sultana Education Foundation.