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The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

Dr. Roger Brown begins his new role as Humble ISD superintendent with a focus on safety and improving the district's state ratings. Photo courtesy of Humble ISD.

Humble ISD welcomes new superintendent

Fallon Head, Editor-In-Chief January 28, 2025

Dr. Roger Brown was named superintendent of Humble ISD on Jan. 8 after eight months serving as the district’s interim superintendent. Previously, he served the district as associate superintendent over...

English teacher Abby Wyllie talks with her students about their senior English course options during Course Selection Day on Jan. 13.

Course selection brings to light changes in fall offerings

Fallon Head, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2025

Course selection happens every January, with freshmen through juniors getting their first opportunity to select what classes they want to take during the next school year. On Jan. 13, teachers spent each...

Prior to the celebration parade, science teacher Cassandra Debottis smiles to students as her husband and daughters look at all the students gathering for the march through the halls.

Debottis wins Teacher of the Year

Paisley Thomas, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

Cassandra Debottis, who teaches Advanced Biology and Pathophysiology, was named the campus’s Teacher of the Year. Over 13 years of teaching, Debottis has been a finalist for Teacher of the Year four...

Senior Elijah Merino breaks out in a sprint at the start of the L3 Foundation Turkey Day 5K. He finished first in the event the past two years.

Turkey Day 5K sets records, transitions to new leaders

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor December 15, 2024

On the 10th annual L3 Foundation’s Turkey Day 5K, board member Miles Kenny gathered the crowd near the stage at Kingwood’s Town Center. The run had attracted their largest crowd ever with more than...

Sophomores Laila Phillips and Katie McCoy sculpt their design for their bowl project.

Students create bowls to raise money for charity

Jacob Dinh, Staff Photographer December 12, 2024

On Dec. 4, art teacher Emily Herrin's first period Sculpture 2 students worked on their final exam project by creating flower bowls to donate to an Empty Bowls fundraiser. Empty Bowls is a charitable initiative...

L3 Foundation celebrates 10 years with largest 5K crowd

Sydney Ortiz, Sports Editor December 5, 2024

The Ahrendt family launched the L3 Foundation after losing their 10-year-old son Landon to rhabdomyosarcoma, which is a rare soft tissue cancer. On Thanksgiving, they held the 10th annual Turkey Day 5K...

Senior Lucas Pagano practices during fourth period orchestra class.

Pagano helps orchestra reach new heights in Area competition

Fallon Head, Editor-in-Chief December 5, 2024

As he grew up, senior Lucas Pagano watched his sister play the violin, and it inspired him to play music himself. Now, Pagano and his sister bond while playing music together. “We like to play duets,”...

Senior David Gonzalez speaks to a community member at the Kingwood Farmer's Market in Town Center about donating bone marrow.

HOSA works to increase participants in the National Marrow Donor Program

Olivia Brenner, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

This year, HOSA introduced a new service opportunity for its members. Headed by president David Gonzalez and VP of service Avery Shaver, the school's HOSA chapter started a committee to raise awareness...

Tiny Homes continues impacting lives of veterans

Danielle Nalley, Staff Writer November 26, 2024

The architecture program visited the Langetree Retreat in Liberty, where all of the Tiny Homes built by Kingwood Park students are located. The project, which creates residences for homeless veterans,...

Kiera Crawford, Ailey Davis and Makayla Curmon play with kids during recess at Bear Branch Elementary on Nov. 19. They were part of the freshman class that spent the day at the school helping teachers and entertaining the kids.

Day of Service adds family twist at Elm Grove Elementary

Ella Hickman, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

At Elm Grove Elementary, a few teachers requested to have family at their school on Day of Service. These teachers had 9th grade students at Kingwood Park who were assigned to volunteer at the campus. “I...

Teachers, students pitch programs at 8th Grade Night

Danielle Nalley, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Kingwood Park High School held its annual 8th Grade Night on Nov. 11. Various classes, clubs and sports teams had tables spread around the main area of the school. Eighth graders and their parents were...

Senior Andrew Carson works on a problem in Calculus AB on Nov. 6. He was one of three seniors who received recognition for their scores on the National Merit PSAT eaxm.

Preparation lifts seniors in PSAT/NMSQT honors

Cameron Minatrea, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Three seniors earned recognition regarding their PSAT/NMSQT scores from junior year. Seniors Andrew Carson and Lucas Pagano earned Commended, while Cece Sullivan was named a National Merit Semifinalist....

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