The Kent County Board of Education has approved the calendar for the 2024-25 school year. As required by the State of Maryland, the approved calendar includes 180 instruction days for students. Two inclement weather days are built into the calendar. The 2024-25 school year will begin with a staggered start. 

Gwinn Derricott, an 18-year member of the Chester River Hospital Center Auxiliary, was honored with her 10th Gold Star Award at the auxiliary’s recent annual meeting and luncheon. Gold stars are awarded for every 500 hours volunteered for the benefit of University of Maryland Shore Medical Center (UM SMC) at Chestertown.

On December 16, 2023 Vickie and Jake Sizemore, owners of Belly Bustin Grill food trailer, brought together family, friends, and members of the community for an unforgettable night of giving at their annual event, Holiday for Hospice. With their warm hospitality and commitment to Compass’s mission, the Sizemore's set the stage for a memorable event. 

Are you ready for the ultimate mountain retreat? Imagine spending 6 nights and 7 days in the picturesque town of Vail, Colorado, surrounded by breathtaking views and enjoying the luxury of The Wren condo! Thanks to our incredible vacation raffle, you could be the lucky winner of this unforgettable getaway, all for a great cause. Each raffle ticket buys you a chance to win and supports Echo Hill Outdoor School’s environmental education programs.

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host the next in-person “Don’t Worry, Be Healthy” session on Thursday, February 29, 2024.  Designed to teach participants how to stay healthy by making healthier and safer choices, the class meets once per month at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for the course, but advance registration is required.

Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE) is excited to announce a lineup of free  educational webinars and training sessions for March 2024, offered through the MCE Women’s  Business Center. These training classes are designed to support aspiring and established entrepreneurs in  Maryland. The sessions will cover a wide range of essential topics, from starting your own business to  understanding government contracting opportunities for women-owned businesses. 

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, a member organization of the University of Maryland Medical System, will host “Breathe Again: A Journey to a Smoke-Free and Healthier YOU,” designed to help smokers who wish to quit, on Wednesday, February 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at UM Shore Medical Center at Chestertown, 100 Brown Street. 

There are so many reasons to love Kent School’s rural, riverside campus and recently they added another one to the list. On a cool evening in February, the new moon and resulting dark night sky provided the perfect backdrop for the inaugural STARFEST. STARFEST was born from the discovery that  First Grade students, led by Lower School Science Teacher Meghan Ferster and Eighth Grade students, led by Middle School Science Teacher Heidi Usilton were both studying space and the solar system.

For the past four years, For All Seasons has been active in the Red Sand Project, a participatory art project created by artist and activist Molly Gochman that invites community members to question, connect, and act against vulnerabilities that can lead to human trafficking and exploitation. In 2024, the agency is expanding the project to engage the business community to be a part of the solution, specifically, to know what to look for and how to report suspected incidents of trafficking.

Kent County Public Schools is accepting applications for anyone interested in serving on the Citizen Advisory Committee. The Citizen Advisory Committee is a channel for public concerns, advice and communication and, as requested, will make recommendations on topics and issues impacting Kent County Public Schools' educational programs and activities.