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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 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...

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...

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