The Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations is a member of the Administrative Council and reports directly to the Head of School. They support the Board of Trustees, the Finance, and the Building and Grounds Committees. The Assistant Head of the School for Finance and Operations is responsible for all aspects of financial oversight, including the organization, management, and implementation of comprehensive business, financial, and investment initiatives for the School.

Morgan Blue recently was named Director of Operations for University of Maryland Shore Medical Group (UM SMG), which includes more than 150 physician and advanced practice providers in more than 21 primary care and specialty practices throughout Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties. UM SMG is affiliated with UM Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), a member hospital of the University of Maryland Medical System.

The Animal Care Shelter for Kent County (ACSKC) IS excited to announce our First Annual “Putt for Paws” Golf Tournament. Join us for a fun-filled day of golf, camaraderie, and community, all in support of a great cause.

Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas is bringing her decades of experience in education to Kent County Public Schools as the next superintendent. The Kent County Board of Education ratified a contract with Dr. McComas Monday evening, June 10. Her first official day on the job will be July 1.

Benedictine has been awarded the 2024 Best Nonprofit Organization Eastern Shore by What’s Up? Media for a second year in a row. The awards are selected by What’s Up? Media’s annual reader’s poll and Benedictine was chosen for this coveted honor amongst more than 300 nonprofits in the Eastern Shore region. 

Space is still available in 2024 YMCA of the Chesapeake summer camps. Camp programs are offered at the Cecil County YMCA, Easton Family YMCA, Henson Camp Cook in Salisbury, Kent County Family YMCA, Lower Shore Family YMCA, Perkins YMCA in St. Michaels, Queen Anne’s County Family YMCA and Robbins Family YMCA in Cambridge. 

Wednesday, June 5, marked the graduation ceremony for Kent School’s Class of 2024. Students, parents, employees, Trustees and community gathered in the M. V. “Mike” Williams Gymnasium to celebrate the graduating class. The eleven member class was recognized for their embodiment of academic, artistic, athletic and moral excellence.

There were lots of accomplishments to highlight on the field in Trojan Stadium Friday, May 31 as the 142 members of the Kent County High School Class of 2024 celebrated their graduation. Principal Kris Hemstetter led the 53rd annual KCHS commencement ceremony, this year employing a running theme of the Bruno Mars hit song "24K Magic" to highlight how bright the Class of 2024 shines.

A cow on strike. A woman stuck in a tub. An unhelpful customer service agent. Strangers worry over missing an important event. A video game hero stymied at every turn. Zombies eat lunch at a cafe. A long delayed reunion brings hope. Pressure threatens the perfect date. These are the stories that will provide the thrilling, enlightening, hilarious and occasionally touching moments you will find in the Garfield Center’s 2024 edition of Short Attention Span Theatre.

Kent Attainable Housing is pleased to announce that our 2025 request for Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) for the “Kent County Affordable Housing” project has been submitted to the Appropriations Committee, thanks to the support of Senator Ben Cardin and Senator Chris Van Hollen. The senators recognized the project's importance to Maryland and affirmed that it represents a responsible and impactful use of federal taxpayer funds.