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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
Sports
In the last 200m of the 5000m race, senior William Burningham sprints to the finish line. Burningham and the boys team got first in the district, beating Dayton by one point.
District cross country meet turns into Park party
Tricia Darcy, Editor-in-Chief • October 9, 2025

The boys cross country team knew the district title would come down to the wire, and their focus was entirely on Dayton. Two years ago, the...

Junior Sylvana Lopez Andrade sprints to the finish at Creekwood Middle School with sophomore Eva Grunz close behind.
Girls hope strategy carries them to fourth straight district title
Tricia Darcy, Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2025
Sophomore Bo Barndt runs in a preseason meet at Creekwood Middle School. He finished 10th in the district meet as a freshman to help the boys finish second to Dayton.
Young cross country squad eyes district title
Austin Farmer and Cameron Minatrea • October 8, 2025
Sophomore Dominic Salazar competes against Magnolia earlier this season. The tennis team went undefeated in district play and will face Montgomery in the Bi-District Championship on Oct. 7.
Tennis team prepares for tough first-round match
Jacob Holmes, Special Contributor • October 6, 2025
Running with a LaPorte defender, senior Bryce Gerbasich runs with the ball after catching a pass from sophomore quarterback Jon Pavlatos.
LaPorte spoils Homecoming for Panthers
Tricia Darcy and Leonardo Peña • October 4, 2025
News
The sign for the new Trader Joe's sits in front of Carrabbas in the front of Kingwood on Kingwood Drive. The opening of the new grocery store is still unknown.
Kingwood residents look forward to arrival of Trader Joe’s
Joshua Harris and Danielle Nalley • October 8, 2025

Later this year, Kingwood will get its own Trader Joe’s. Many people are excited for this new addition, especially those who travel longer...

Science classrooms, like Jacob Butcher's, has both distinction stickers on the windows. Science classrooms received the science sticker, while all classrooms in the school received the academic growth sticker.
Two TEA distinctions give campus reason to celebrate
Muhammad Adnan, Staff Writer • September 30, 2025

When Kingwood Park was recognized with two distinctions this year, one in science and another in overall academic growth, the celebration was...

Features
Sophomore Lily Story plays the viola in the school orchestra.
[Video] How to play a D scale on the viola
Emma Bolen, Special Contributor • October 14, 2025

In a new How To series, sophomore Lily Story teaches how to play a D scale on the viola.

Freshman Peyton Chesney steps off the field after performing with the marching band at halftime of the football game on Sept. 13.
HOKP: Meet Peyton Chesney
Amita Ramcharan, Special Contributor • October 8, 2025
Freshman Vinny Russell refills water bottles as part of his duties as an athetlic trainer during the Homecoming football game on Oct. 3 against LaPorte.
Football season creates packed schedule for student athletic trainers
Genesis Murillo, Staff Writer • October 7, 2025
During the Big Art Day held during Flex Hour in March, art teacher Miguel Alvarez draws a quick portrait of Ashlyn Evan. Alvarez's drawing station was a popular spot during the art day activities.
[Video] Art classes work to recruit more members for specialized art class
Chloe Sales, Video Producer • October 2, 2025
Opinions
Diary of a 5th period kid
Diary of a 5th period kid
Marie Wakefield, Sydney Ortiz, Shawn Chaney, Marien Martinez, Izzy Fabrizio, Jack Coffey, Rya Johnson, Rachel Hamilton, Chase Canlas, and Eleanor Durand • October 4, 2025

Seniors Jordan Glenn and Jorge Torres work at the Model UN table to recruit members during a club fair in September 2024 during Flex Hour. Student-created clubs are held during Flex Hour each day, offering students a break from the routine. During Flex Hour, students can also eat, hang out with friends, attend tutoring and relax.
[STAFF EDITORIAL] Removal of Flex Hour threatens school culture
September 29, 2025
'Conjuring: Last Rites' disappoints from opening scene until end
‘Conjuring: Last Rites’ disappoints from opening scene until end
Jack Coffey, Staff Writer • September 28, 2025
Frank Ocean holds out his microphone to the crowd while performing at Coachella 2012. Photo courtesy of David Hwang/Flickr/CC.
Frank Ocean’s music remains relevant as fans await more
Genesis Murillo, Staff Writer • September 28, 2025
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In the last 200m of the 5000m race, senior William Burningham sprints to the finish line. Burningham and the boys team got first in the district, beating Dayton by one point.

District cross country meet turns into Park party

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Sophomore Bo Barndt runs in a preseason meet at Creekwood Middle School. He finished 10th in the district meet as a freshman to help the boys finish second to Dayton.

Young cross country squad eyes district title

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Junior Sylvana Lopez Andrade sprints to the finish at Creekwood Middle School with sophomore Eva Grunz close behind.

Girls hope strategy carries them to fourth straight district title

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Senior Edun Almeda and sophomore Jaylen Macapaz go to shake hands with each other after scoring against Montgomery.

Gritty performances lift tennis team to Area round

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Seniors Joaquin White and Cooper Wolocko cut a piece of wood on the power saw for the walls of the latest Tiny Home.

Newest crew focuses on details as walls of Tiny Home rise

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Freshman Vinny Russell refills water bottles as part of his duties as an athetlic trainer during the Homecoming football game on Oct. 3 against LaPorte.

Football season creates packed schedule for student athletic trainers

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Sophomore Dominic Salazar competes against Magnolia earlier this season. The tennis team went undefeated in district play and will face Montgomery in the Bi-District Championship on Oct. 7.

Tennis team prepares for tough first-round match

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The sign for the new Trader Joe's sits in front of Carrabbas in the front of Kingwood on Kingwood Drive. The opening of the new grocery store is still unknown.

Kingwood residents look forward to arrival of Trader Joe's

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