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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

Seniors Giselle Roman, Jaclyn Brumfield, Hailey Dwight and Tanna Leeds talk with two women from the League of Women Voters who came during flex hour to register students to vote.

Young people still a target for candidates despite low turnout rates

Sara Geiger, News Editor October 31, 2019

The ability to vote and elect leaders is a central part of a democratic society, and it’s a necessary step in making sure your voice is heard. Dr. Donna Papadimitriou taught economics at Caney Creek...

Imelda

Recovering, again

Kathleen Ortiz, Features Editor October 30, 2019

Pond water was already pooling inside Hoa Do’s living room when she woke up on Sept. 19. She faced the water alone. With her parents at work, the sophomore began to worry. She was afraid her parents’...

Christi Keelen

Beloved English teacher passes away

Sara Geiger, News Editor October 29, 2019

Dr. Christi Keelen, 41, passed away in the hospital two days after experiencing a brain aneurysm on Wednesday, Oct. 23. “I know that she touched lives every place she was,” Cathey Buck, the academic...

During the passing period between fourth and fifth period, the usually packed commons had very few students walking through it. Testing was canceled Wednesday, and students were told absences would not count against exam exemptions or perfect attendance.

Students, staff adapt after flooding disrupts week

Kathleen Ortiz, Staff Writer May 8, 2019

With the AP test days away, calculus teacher Jim Dang had only three students in his third period class reviewing. Situations like Dang’s were common on Wednesday as less than 10% of the student body...

New Kingwood Middle to break ground in fall

New Kingwood Middle to break ground in fall

Rafael Boecher, Staff Writer February 12, 2019

Built all the way back in 1977, Kingwood Middle School is overdue for a remodel. The old systems and lack of technology have proven difficult for those attending. Poor heating, poor air conditioning in...

Students in teacher Scarlett May's Criminal Justice class meet professionals after a police helicopter arrived on campus for a special event for the class.

Criminal justice classes get up-close look at potential careers

Gabby Norman, Staff Writer December 11, 2018

Criminal Justice classes had a surprise they won’t soon forget - a helicopter.  The classes had an in-school field trip Nov. 29. A helicopter and SWAT vehicle were on campus to help students get close...

Angel Tree, wish lists to arrive after Thanksgiving break

Angel Tree, wish lists to arrive after Thanksgiving break

Jayme Wilkey, Staff Writer November 16, 2018

For about eight years, students and staff have given back to the community by collecting donations for an Angel Tree. “K-Park is just known for giving back to its community,” assistant principal...

Members of the drumline visit with a Houston police officer as they prepare to play in front of the horses. The HPD brought their horses to the school to listen to the drumline to help prepare the horses to deal with the sounds of gunshots.

Drumline plays role in training HPD horses

Autumarie Kellett, News Editor November 13, 2018

The band drumline helped train new HPD horses on Nov. 7. This is the second year the horses and police officers have come to the parking lot near the band doors. For the horses, it is the first step in...

Kingwood Park has taken extra precautions to disinfect the school on a nightly basis to help lessen the chance of hand, foot and mouth disease infecting more students.

School takes extra precautions to disinfect school

Nick Farace, Editor-In-Chief November 8, 2018

On Tuesday, a letter was emailed out and posted onto the school website alerting parents, faculty and students about an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease at KPARK. Principal Lisa Drabing confirmed...

Students participate in various theme days throughout the week. Monday was 'Merica Day.

GUIDE: All you need to know for homecoming week

Nick Farace, Editor-In-Chief October 30, 2018

  This year’s homecoming week happens to fall on the same week as Halloween, which adds an element of excitement and fun as the weekend approaches.   “It’s really a fun time of year,”...

Dr. Donna Papadimitriou and Dr. Amy Wallace visit during cafeteria duty in August. The two just started working together when Dr. Papadimitriou became an assistant principal in July, however, they have known each other many years. Both are assistant principals at KPARK now.

New assistant principals brings experience, energy

Autumarie Kellett, Staff Writer September 18, 2018

Even after all these years, Dr. Donna Papadimitriou still remembers the impression her middle school basketball coach left on her. “She was a very driven individual with a tremendous work ethic,”...

Students have spent the first three weeks split between three different lunch shifts. Starting on Sept. 10, they will be able to eat at the time they choose while also taking part in clubs and tutoring.

Flex Hour gives students freedom, choice

Rafael Boecher, Staff writer September 4, 2018

With the arrival of Flex Hour, many students are left wondering about how things are going to work. Where are they allowed to eat, what are they allowed to do, when are certain things are going to happen?...

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