It's been five years since the launch of the Next Generation Scholars program boosting students' college and career readiness and the numbers show it is clearly paying off.

This fall, the team at the Kent County Health Department has been visiting schools to provide CPR and Stop the Bleed training for teachers and staff.

This fall Kent County High School launched "Trojan Time," a dedicated period for intervention to help students who need it and provide enrichment opportunities for those who are on track and excelling.

A ceremony was held in H.H. Garnet Elementary School Dec. 10 commemorating the legacy of Emma L. Grason Miller. The school's media center was named in her honor.

Members of the Kent County High School FFA chapter had an amazing experience on their trip this fall to Indianapolis, Ind. for the youth agricultural organization's national convention.

Students in Kent County Public Schools commemorated Veterans Day Friday, Nov. 11 with talks and assemblies during which they learned about the importance of service.

The Maryland Business Roundtable for Education held its third annual Youth Congress Day on Thursday, Sept. 8 with Kent County High School students actively participating. 

Dressed in a ballgown she fashioned out of brightly colored plastic bags, artist Kayti Didriksen had a big moment in the spotlight Friday afternoon, Sept. 23 when a mural she created with local students was unveiled at Rock Hall Elementary School.

Representatives from colleges and universities throughout the state paid a visit to Kent County High School earlier this month to talk to students. The visits were part of the school's celebration of Maryland College Application Week, Oct. 3-7.

Teachers and students in Kent County Public Schools have been working with a special guest throughout the spring, artist Kayti Didriksen whose efforts are culminating in some big projects.

What a whirlwind of activity it has been for KCPS staff and families as everyone headed back to school! Follow the link below to check out photos from our Back to School open houses, the first day of school and more.

Teachers at Rock Hall Elementary School have put literacy at the forefront of students' education, instilling a love of reading early. Through classroom instruction, programs and special events, students at Rock Hall Elementary School are engaged in reading.

Kent County High School teachers Caren Saunders and Melissa Walters offer words of advice and encouragement to the Class of 2022.

Read the messages the leaders of the Class of 2022 had for their fellow seniors at this year's Kent County High School graduation ceremony.

Music teacher Ashton Mooday and her students performed at the May Kent County Board of Education meeting. Learn more about what she told board members about her love of being a teacher in Kent County Public Schools.