Today our school had so much fun kicking off this year’s Kids Heart Challenge! Alongside this year’s heart heroes, we’re learning about healthy hearts and life lessons like getting active, asking for help, resting well and being kind.
BONUS your student will get a free wristband when joining the Kensington team through the AHA Schools app.
The Academic Fair that was scheduled for Saturday, January 25th, has been postponed due to weather conditions.A new date will be rescheduled soon.
A Message from GCSD: Due to persistent below-freezing temperatures and the potential for icy road conditions, GCSD will remain CLOSED on Friday, January 24, 2025. Additionally, all extracurricular activities and events scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are canceled or postponed.
A Message from GCSD: Due to continued below-freezing temperatures and the potential for icy roads and unsafe travel conditions, all GCSD schools and facilities will be CLOSED on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
A Message from GCSD: Due to forecasted winter weather conditions, all GCSD schools and facilities will be CLOSED on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. This will be a traditional school closure, so no eLearning assignments or learning packets will be provided. Additionally, all afterschool activities are canceled or postponed.
Congratulations to Kobe Zimmermann (1st Grade), Clay Causey (2nd Grade), and Jayden Cribb (5th Grade)! They found Golden Tickets in their World's Finest Chocolate Bar box. They each won a 1lb World's Finest Chocolate Bar. There are more golden tickets waiting to be found. Be sure to return your form to request a box and participate in our PTA KES Fundraiser.
Due to the forecasted winter weather conditions, Georgetown County School District (GCSD) will operate on a half-day schedule on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This decision, made in consultation with the National Weather Service and Georgetown County Emergency Management, is based on predictions of wintry precipitation and the potential for hazardous driving conditions later in the day on Tuesday.
Dismissal Times:
Elementary Schools: 11:00 a.m.
Intermediate School: 11:15 a.m.
Middle and High Schools: 12:15 p.m.
All afterschool activities, including athletic competitions and practices, are canceled or postponed for Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Additionally, the GCSD Board Work Session scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. A decision regarding GCSD’s operational status for Wednesday will be announced on Tuesday afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate these weather conditions.
Miss Ruby's Kids is looking for volunteers to mentor students at Kensington Elementary. If intetested, please contact Amanda Oliver.
ACCESS Testing for our English Language Learners will begin on January 22, 2025.
Georgetown County School District will be holding a Virtual Job Fair Meet and Greet Event February10-13, 2025.
It is time to sign up for ball! The deadline is January 31st. Scan the QR code to register.
Be sure to make plans to attend our Terrific Kids Awards Day Program on January 16th 2025.
Thank you to the FBC Georgetown's Women On Mission Group for donating some warm coats, socks, and leggings for our students in need. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. #GCSDHeartofKindness
Yearbook Ads for 5th Grade Students for the 2024-25 yearbook are due by Friday, January 31, 2025.
Our KES 2nd and 3rd Grade students did a fabulous job with their Holiday Program, "Elflandia", under the direction of our music teacher, Dr. Marshall.
Be sure to make plans to attend our KES Holiday Program on December 18th.
2nd Graders will be performing at 8:30 and 3rd graders will be performing at 9:30.
KES K-Kids are collecting toys to donate to Toys for Tots. Donations are being collected in the front office. All donations are due on December 15th.
Congratulations to those who have completed the "Fall Into Reading" reading challenge in BeanStack. They have read 300 or more minutes from October 1st through November 30th. Be sure to have your child use the Bean Stack app to read at least 10 minutes every day. A flyer went home over a month ago with details. Check with your child's teacher or Mrs. Ford in the library for more information on BeanStack.
Beginning on Monday, December 2nd, walkers will be dismissed at 2:30pm.
In celebration of public schools and those who come together to help our students learn and grow, Happy American Education Week!
