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From left, Madison Kendall, Cheryl Fracassi and Ralph Johnson

Congratulations to our 2025 Teacher of the Year Cheryl Fracassi, center, of Kent County Middle School, Promising Educator Madison Kendall of H.H. Garnet Elementary School and Support Employee of the Year Ralph Johnson of Kent County High School!
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Catch up on the latest news, stories and celebrations from Kent County Public Schools.
From left are Director of Human Resources Dan Hushion, student Board of Education member Alden Swanson, Board member Frank Rhodes, Phillip Seymore, Board members Aretha Dorsey and Laura McKenzie, Board Vice President John Queen, Superintendent Dr. Mary Bo

Seymore receives Golden Anchor Award

Phillip Seymore was honored with this month's Golden Anchor Award for his hard work and dedication to Kent County Public Schools.
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Winter athletes, coaches honored

A trio of student athletes and the Kent County High School girl's basketball coaches were recognized for their achievements this month.
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Budget town hall Thursday, May 1

Budget town hall May 1

Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, superintendent of Kent County Public Schools, is holding a town hall on the proposed budget at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at the Kent County Public Schools Administrative Building in Rock Hall.
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Superintendent's Report with photo of Dr. McComas

April Superintendent's Report

From Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, Superintendent of Kent County Public Schools, as given at the Kent County Board of Education meeting Monday, April 14.
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KCPS FY26 Proposed Budget: Right-sizing to Post Covid Funding

Superintendent's Budget Presentation

Superintendent Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas presented a proposed budget for the upcoming year to the Kent County Board of Education on Monday, April 14.
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Kathleen Devine receives a hug from a student as her husband holds the flowers she just received after being named the Teacher of the Year for H.H. Garnet Elementary School last month.

And the KCPS awards nominees are ...

Earlier this spring, Kent County Public Schools highlighted the work of 15 teachers and staff members as part of its annual awards program.
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Family Support with Parent Guidance logo

Online mental health support portal

ParentGuidance.org is free to all staff, parents and families in the school system. It is free and confidential.
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Annual Title I meeting for families

The Title I Parent and Family Engagement Meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 24 in the media center at H.H. Garnet Elementary School in Chestertown.
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Pre-K and kindergarten enrollment with photo of children in a classroom

Elementary school registration days in April

Registration days are being held in April for Kent County Public Schools' prekindergarten and kindergarten programs. To register for the 2025-26 school year, contact your child’s home school to schedule an appointment.
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Kent County High School's Kris Hemstetter raises her mic on stage Friday, March 21 after being announced as the Principal of the Year by the Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals. Cheering her on is Kent County Board of Education President T

Hemstetter is Md. High School Principal of the Year

When it comes to high school principals in Maryland, Kent County High School's Kris Hemstetter is officially at the top of the list.
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Superintendent's Report with photo of Dr. McComas

Superintendent's Report: March 2025

From Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, Superintendent of Kent County Public Schools, as given at the Kent County Board of Education meeting Monday, March 10.
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Approved: 2025-26 Calendar, with photo of calendar pages

2025-26 calendar approved

The Kent County Board of Education has approved the 2025-26 school calendar.
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From left are Dan Hushion, Alden Swanson, John Queen, Kaitlyn Wright, Frank Rhodes, Anna Lill, Stephanie Spencer, Lori Armstrong, Noel Morris, Aretha Dorsey, William Poore, Kris Hemstetter, Gina Jachimowicz, Laura McKenzie, Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas and Tr

'Lion King' team receives Golden Anchors

The teachers and staff who led the production of "The Lion King Jr." musical at Kent County High School were recognized with this month's Golden Anchor award.
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Citizen Advisory Committee Call for Applications

Citizen Advisory Committee: Call for applications

Kent County Public Schools is accepting applications for anyone interested in serving on the Citizen Advisory Committee.
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Community Conversations Full Report

The full report from our Community Conversations is available now! 
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