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KP TIMES

The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES

Sophomore David Luna talks to junior Hayden Jensen before the band concert started, December 8.

Band showcases talent at region

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor December 15, 2022

Throughout the band's stressful marching season, many of the students had to balance that time along with their region music. All students were given three etudes of music to work on in July. Each of the...

Freshman Eduardo Hernandez plays rock-paper-scissors with students during recess at Jack Field Elementary during Day of Service.

Impact reaches far during annual Day of Service

Daniel Spear, Staff Writer December 7, 2022

Day of Service was a success once again this year as 600 students were divided up across 18 different locations to perform community service. The annual Day of Service for freshmen included locations like...

Sunshine enters from all angles of the new Kingwood Middle School even as construction continues inside and outside.

New building, big changes at KMS

Sam Dellandre, Special Contributor November 29, 2022

Kingwood Middle School is the first building in Humble ISD to be rebuilt. It’s fully functional and open but is still under minor construction. Every floor has multiple floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing...

Students will receive study guides soon for finals, which will start Dec. 12.

Finals return for all students

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor November 25, 2022

For the past two years, finals have been optional for students. That all changes this year when final week begins Dec. 12.  Students will have to take finals and each one will count for 10 percent...

The Fairytale-themed new playground at Woodland Hills Elementary boasts a large green dragon students love to climb.

New Woodland Hills playground brightens community

Morgen Dozier, Staff Writer November 14, 2022

The sound of running feet on sand and dirt filled the air as students were released to recess. The kids had only one goal in mind, be the first one on the dragon. Squeals of delight and bliss occupied...

Seniors Joseph Weidemann and Ethan Otte perform at school in September with some classmates. Weidemann is part of the Regional Orchestra performing tonight.

Orchestra students prepare for Regional performance

Jacob Valcarce, News Editor November 12, 2022

Twenty-seven members of the orchestra auditioned for the Region Orchestra, with 10 advancing to represent the school in the Region Philharmonic and Symphony orchestras.  In the philharmonic orchestra,...

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...

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