The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES
The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES
The student news site of Kingwood Park High School

KP TIMES
This illustration, created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reveals ultrastructural morphology exhibited by coronaviruses. Note the spikes that adorn the outer surface of the virus, which impart the look of a corona surrounding the virion, when viewed electron microscopically. A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

School district implements new protocol as Coronavirus spreads

Sara Geiger, Editor-in-Chief • March 7, 2020

  Humble Independent School District released an update to students, parents and faculty describing what precautions the district is taking in light of the rapid spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19.   ...

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Veteran CTE teacher named campus Teacher of the Year

Blanca Cantu, Opinions Editor • February 13, 2020

Right before students and teachers were to be off for the February break, CTE teacher Rolanda Wilkins found herself lined up beside the finalists for Teacher of the Year at the faculty meeting. The finalists...

Panther Pals’ bonds leave impact

Natalie Saydyk, Staff Writer • February 11, 2020

Every kid wants to have the “normal” high school experience:  go to school, join clubs, participate in sports and theater arts, make friends, go to homecoming and prom, and eventually walk the stage...

Junior Noah Harrison speaks to the Computer Science UIL team during a club meeting. Harrison is one of the leaders of the team along with junior Nicholas Zolton, who started the club.

Computer science team seeks more success in UIL

Trinity Curl, Business Editor • February 11, 2020

UIL teams on campus range from sports to academics. One group that has been achieving success and flying under the radar is the computer science UIL team.    “We have people that have never touched...

A young woman with a Venus sign painted on her cheek solemnly listens to a speaker in front of City Hall on the morning of Jan. 25.

Women’s March inspires thought, emotion

Sara Geiger, Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2020

  The Women's March took place at City Hall in Houston on the morning of Jan. 25. Hundreds of women, men and children gathered to hear speeches and performances from various activists and state...

New schedule sparks conversation of change

Sara Geiger, Editor-in-Chief • February 11, 2020

  Kingwood High School piloted a new program this year in which four-day weeks would still have block days for the 2019-20 school year. Principal Dr. Michael Nasra said the school decided to implement...

Crosslin Silcott, Gabbie Norman, Blanca Cantu, Louie Baires, Kathleen Ortiz, Jayme Wilkey, Sara Geiger, Kylee Morrison, Eliza Gonzalez and Bella Cruz stand together in front of the Supreme Court in Washington D.C.

Journalism students continue adding more awards to year

Taylor Rankin, Staff Writer • January 13, 2020

Nine journalism students went to Washington D.C from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 for the high school National Journalism Convention. They went in hopes of bettering the newspaper and yearbook for our school. Junior...

On Dec. 16, National Honor Society inducted 99 members into its organization.

[Gallery] New members join NHS

Eliza Gonzalez, Editor • January 3, 2020

National Honor Society inducted 99 new members on Dec. 16 in the Performing Arts Center. The students had met the service and academic requirements needed for admission. For more photos and ways to purchase...

Presents donated and wrapped by students and faculty members are separated out in the back room of the 1600 hallway house office. The presents were given to Elm Grove Elementary students before the break.

Angel Tree allows students, staff to make impact

Sara Geiger, Editor In-Chief • December 11, 2019

During the holiday season, students and staff gave back to the community through the Angel Tree program. Faculty members as well as student clubs and organizations had the opportunity to give gifts to...

Elijah Monks, a senior who has been involved with Audio-Visual Production since he was a sophomore, checks to make sure the video he is filming has good lighting. The students used to create monthly program called KPARK News.

Video students create new content to share

Blanca Cantu, Opinions Editor • November 4, 2019

Sophomores and freshmen no longer know of the news show that aired every six weeks from the advanced audio-visual students. Juniors and seniors still remember KPark News, however. While it had more entertainment...

Freshman Christian Young is passionate about the Heart Walk Association's annual heart walk. He had heart surgery in fifth grade.

Heart Walk impacts local families

Taylor Rankin, Staff Writer • November 1, 2019

Every year the Heart Walk Association gets kids from middle school, high school and some colleges together for a 5k walk. This walk is a family-friendly event there is organizations, vendors, fun games...

Junior Evan Janacek, who plays the lead role of “Seymour” in the musical “Little Shop of Horrors,” practices a scene during after school rehearsal. The cast has rehearsals nearly everyday leading up to the opening night on Nov. 14.

Students ready to shine as musical begins

Sara Geiger, News Editor • October 31, 2019

For the first time since theater director Abbey Fera arrived at KPark in 2015, the theater program has chosen to do a musical by itself. The most recent musical theater took part in was “Fiddler on the...

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