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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

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...

The senior class will meet at 6:30 a.m. for Senior Sunrise on Friday. Breakfast will be served and students are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on.

Seniors look forward to breakfast at sunrise

Gabby Norman, Managing Editor August 23, 2021

As the sun begins to rise and paint the sky with colors on Friday, the senior class will be watching from the football field. The Class of 2022 will be enjoying breakfast during the first “Senior Sunrise.”...

Students sing the alma mater at the end of the first day of school pep rally on Aug. 10. The next pep rally is Aug. 27 and plans are in place for students who may want to opt out of it.

Pep rallies to be optional as COVID cases rise

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2021

As students packed the gym on the first day of school for a pep rally, concern arose with some in the community about the lack of masks in sight. With another pep rally on Aug. 27, plans have been put...

In the Rally Cafe, the cafeteria workers create custom-made plates for the kids.

Rally Cafe transforms cafeteria

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-In-Chief August 10, 2021

Every day at lunch this year there will be around 25 customizable and free meal options. In an attempt to give more variety and higher quality food to students, the cafeteria has been transformed into...

After 18 years in education, Wes Solomon has become principal of Kingwood Park. He is the third principal in the school's 15-year history.

Solomon takes charge as prep begins for next year

Kathleen Ortiz, Editor-in-Chief June 8, 2021

Wes Solomon will lead a school the size of his hometown next fall when he takes over as head principal. Solomon, who grew up in the one-light town of Tahoka, Texas, and plans to take his farming, small-town...

In his seventh period pre-calculus class, Jim Dang prepares his students for their final summative. He has accepted a job at Jordan High School in Katy for next year.

Jim Dang’s departure leaves void on campus

Crosslin Silcott, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2021

It is not uncommon for math teacher Jim Dang’s sixth period precalculus class to break into singing. However, when a student began singing “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King a few weeks ago, Dang took...

Lead architect Parker Ryan cuts the red ribbon at the ceremony on April 28 at Kingwood Park. The house was moved to Liberty County the next day.

Tiny Home program passes keys to veteran

Crosslin Silcott, Editor In Chief May 4, 2021

A smile grew across senior Parker Ryan’s face as he cut through the red ribbon that was held in front of the tiny home he designed and helped construct as lead architect. The home was donated to U.S....

Alexis Hurt, 12, and Zoey Zarate, 11, carefully remove the outer layer of fur from the cat to prepare for dissection.

Cat dissections offer anatomy students hands-on experience

Veronica Gonzalez, Staff Writer May 4, 2021

Students in anatomy class dove deep into the structure of what makes up a feline this semester. In groups of three or four, students received one cat to dissect. The lab took approximately six days, depending...

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