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KP TIMES

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Senior Evan Hebert works on class work during AP Calculus BC. He was the only senior named as a National Merit semifinalist on campus.

High PSAT score puts Hebert in elite company

Camille Blair, Staff Writer November 5, 2021

When Evan Hebert walked out of his PSAT testing room last fall he didn’t realize that a year later he would be the lone semifinalist for National Merit at Kingwood Park. “I was optimistic because...

Head custodian Carmen Lemus wipes down all the of the cafeteria tables as lunch ends. She has worked at Kingwood Park for 11 years and in charge of the custodial staff for the past three.

Pranks, messes take toll on custodians

Derriq Young, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

Red paint covered every single bathroom stall when head custodian Carmen Lemus arrived at school one morning. She had to scrub each stall for about 45 minutes, setting her back on her already long day. “This...

Junior Gbemisola Olaoya performs "Someone Gets Hurt" during the first half of the Pop Show on Oct. 26.

Pop Show packed with talent, fun

Emily Smith, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

At the annual Pop Show, students performed music on the more current and popular end of the spectrum. Solos and group numbers were also granted to students through auditions where they are able to pick...

During Introduction to Culinary Arts, Hazel Mendez, 9, Itati Lainez, 10 and Saranna Vasquez, 9, work on their assignments.

COVID makes keeping up challenging

Derriq Young, Staff Writer October 21, 2021

COVID-19 is a rapidly spreading disease affecting millions of students and staff worldwide. Many people are trying to get back in the hang of things, but students all over the U.S. are missing weeks at...

A tree is uprooted in the backyard of science teacher Laurie Rosato’s mom. Early estimates calculated the damage done by Ida to cost between $80-95 billon.

Providing refuge

Reece Cavallo, Staff Writer September 30, 2021

Chemistry teacher Laurie Rosato recently found herself a host to a menagerie of guests from Louisiana, including a tortoise and multiple snakes. Despite Rosato’s aversion to creepy crawlies, she was...

TikTok's Devious Licks challenge started impacting students on campus. At one point during the week it was especially hard to find hand soap in the boys' bathrooms.

Devious Licks trend hits close to home

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor September 17, 2021

From eating Tide pods to the skull crusher challenge, TikTok has given people across the world bad ideas. Social media has a great influence on today’s youth, making illegal or dangerous challenges seem...

In the Summer Creek courtroom, a witness stand is attached to the judge's bench. A similar plan has been made for the Kingwood Park courtroom.

Criminal justice classes await new courtroom

Taylor Nethery, Staff Writer September 13, 2021

The criminal justice classes create an opportunity for students interested in going into law, and soon a courtroom will be added to the campus for mock trials. The students will get a taste of a real court...

A new floral cooler has been added to the Floral Design classroom to allow students to make more projects and use larger floral materials.

New cooler adds more flexibility in Floral Design

Jacob Valcarce, Staff Writer September 8, 2021

Floral Design classes received an upgrade over the summer when a new floral cooler arrived. Teacher Genevieve Ubnoskye requested one late last year, and it got granted. “I’m very appreciative for...

Vape detectors were installed above the bathroom stalls over the summer. The vape detectors were installed in a number of schools throughout the district.

Admin hope new detectors deter vaping

Melie William, Staff Writer September 7, 2021

As another school year begins, new precautions have been taken to provide a drug-free environment for students. The new vape detectors, which were put in place over the summer, are not unique to Kingwood...

Attendance will not be factored into the decision on whether or not kids can exempt finals this year.

Attendance will not be factored into exam exemptions

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor September 2, 2021

Students coming to school sick has never been considered a good thing; however, many have found themselves doing it in the past to be able to exempt finals. In the past years, students have only been able...

Student Council

Alice-themed homecoming set for October

Rhian Davis, Writer September 2, 2021

Student Council is already planning for the homecoming dance, which is set to take place on Oct. 16. Last year, students had the opportunity to vote on the theme with options like "La La Land," "WALL-E"...

Juniors Cece Gonzalez and Thaine Cook work on building and painting parts of the "Almost, Maine" set during Tech Theater class.

“Almost, Maine” makes final preparations before opening night

Camille Blair, Staff Writer August 31, 2021

High tech and high hopes set the stage for the upcoming varsity theater play, “Almost, Maine,” which is set to open on Sept. 16. “Almost, Maine” is a series of duet scenes with different levels...

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