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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

Senior Aryl Clayton donates blood during the first of four blood drives on campus this year.

Student-run blood drive makes a difference

Derriq Young, Sports Editor November 11, 2022

The second blood drive gave students on the opportunity to donate blood and save lives on Nov. 10.  HOSA hosts four blood drives a year – two in the fall and two in the spring. This year, the blood...

Campaign signs still sit outside the Kingwood Community Center, where Kingwood residents were able to submit early ballots.

Election Day takes on added meaning for first-time voters

Yusra Hasan, Staff Writer November 7, 2022

As students take the school day off on Tuesday, those that are eligible and registered will be at the polls to cast their ballot in the midterm elections for the first time. “It is extremely important...

With the commons filled with college representatives, students asked questions and picked up fliers from various schools.

College fair offers students opportunity to ask questions

Garrison Moritz, Staff Writer November 2, 2022

A mini college fair was held in the commons with booths from different colleges sprawled around the room.It was held to help kids determine where they may want to go after high school.  Students looked...

Makena Thomas and Anna Claire Kohnke examine a body at one of the stations during the HOSA field trip on Oct. 19.

Students practice saving lives on HOSA field trip

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor October 28, 2022

Health science students went to the Harris County Sheriff's Training Facility for a field trip packed with life-saving activities on Oct. 19. For weeks, the kids prepared and learned everything they needed...

Nurse Mary Fischer looks through student medication during lunch.

Illnesses prompt many absences early in year

Taylor Nethery, Staff Writer October 14, 2022

The school year has started off with a busy nurse’s office. The flu season got a head start this year with many students getting sick and missing school. COVID-19 cases have also remained an issue. “We’ve...

Band students load up their instruments prior to a football game at Turner Stadium. The multiple levels and built-in shelves help speed up the packing process.

Trailer becomes key addition for band

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor September 29, 2022

The band was reaching the end of their rehearsal on Sept. 13 when a giant truck with the words “Kingwood Park Panther Band” written on the side came out of nowhere. The band broke their form and instantly...

Cheering with excitement, the prosecution side finds out they won the trial.

Genghis Khan goes on trial

Kaitlyn Sitton, Staff Writer September 21, 2022

Each year, a highlight in AP World History is the unit focused on the Mongols. Students spend a week preparing to go to trial to decide if Genghis Khan and his descendants were guilty of crimes against...

Cameron Williams, a senior, teaches students how to work lights and sound in the cafeteria booth.  He is serving as the Treasurer for Drama Club.

Big shows selected to showcase talent

Shelby Townsend, Staff Writer September 6, 2022

Theater is starting off the school year with big ambitions from the new directors. With all of the upcoming changes, the department looks to make a fresh start.  “It’s all really exciting and a...

The senior sunrise was a tradition started with the Class of 2022.

Seniors ready to celebrate year at sunrise

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor August 25, 2022

On Friday, the senior class will have their annual Senior Sunrise event. The Hawaiian-themed event is slated to start at 6:30 a.m. on the football field. In the event that it rains, it will be held in...

Tiny Home captains Osvaldo Jasso, Luis Canas and Joe Stephenson work on building wheels for a rolling trash can to put in the Tiny Home.

Home Sweet Home

Morgen Dozier and Allie Jorgensen August 18, 2022

The fifth Tiny Home is near completion, and the students couldn't be happier to start on the program’s sixth home. “We don't have an exact date, but for sure it'll be the beginning of next month,”...

Outside construction began over the summer and will continue around Kingwood Park throughout the school year.

Campus improvements, additions underway

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief August 12, 2022

With every new school year change is bound to happen, but this year a few changes will be hard to ignore. Construction is happening all over the school. Some of the biggest construction projects...

Marissa Manfred works through a lesson with her 7th period students. Manfred is teaching Advanced English I and II in her first year on campus.

New staff members fill key roles in new year

Maya Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief August 10, 2022

Every school year brings in new people. This year the staff has more than 30 new additions. “I’m really excited about the new people coming in,” principal Wes Solomon said. “I think we’ve...

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