https://chestertownspy.org Nonpartisan and Education-based News for Chestertown Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/07/golfing-fore-gunston-vi-raises-40000/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/07/golfing-fore-gunston-vi-raises-40000/#respond Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:18 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/07/golfing-fore-gunston-vi-raises-40000/ The Gunston School’s annual spring fundraiser, Golfing “fore” Gunston VI, on Friday, May 2 welcomed parents, alumni and community members for a beautiful and warm day on the links at Queenstown Harbor. More than 80 golfers and 25 sponsors raised $40,000 for the school’s annual giving program, supporting the students and faculty of Gunston. Golfers began at […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/07/golfing-fore-gunston-vi-raises-40000/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/gunston-earns-second-at-2025-maryland-state-high-school-rowing-championships/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/gunston-earns-second-at-2025-maryland-state-high-school-rowing-championships/#respond Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:45 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184041 This past weekend, The Gunston School hosted the 2025 Maryland State High School Rowing Championships on its 75-acre campus situated on the Corsica River, bringing together 130 athletes and approximately 300 spectators from across the state. Participating programs included Roland Park Country School, Elizabeth Seton High School, Freedom Rowers, Blair Crew, and host team Gunston. […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/06/gunston-earns-second-at-2025-maryland-state-high-school-rowing-championships/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/fracassi-is-kcps-teacher-of-the-year/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/fracassi-is-kcps-teacher-of-the-year/#respond Sat, 03 May 2025 11:00:49 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=184007 Kent County Middle School is on a hot streak, being able to now boast back-to-back Teachers of the Year. Each spring Kent County Public Schools honors a Teacher of the Year, Support Employee of the Year and Promising Educator Award winner. This month, Kent County Middle School teacher Cheryl Fracassi was named the 2025 Kent […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/03/fracassi-is-kcps-teacher-of-the-year/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/02/benedictines-a-celebration-to-transform-lives-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/02/benedictines-a-celebration-to-transform-lives-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:25 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/02/benedictines-a-celebration-to-transform-lives-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/ Transforming Lives Campaign Public Phase announced Funds raised support critical services for those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. Guests walked the Red Carpet into Benedictine’s “A Celebration to Transform Lives” Gala on April 26, 2025, held at the Trident Aircraft Hangar. Over 150 guests enjoyed a Hollywood-themed evening and raised nearly $180,000 […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/05/02/benedictines-a-celebration-to-transform-lives-gala-held-at-eastons-trident-aircraft-hangar/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/downtown-chestertown-to-honor-graduating-kchs-seniors-may-2/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/downtown-chestertown-to-honor-graduating-kchs-seniors-may-2/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:00:35 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183956 The Downtown Chestertown Association (DCA) salutes the 2025 Kent County High School graduates this May 2, First Friday. Everyone is encouraged to stroll the sidewalks and view pictures of the graduates posted in shop windows throughout the town. The Brigade of Blue KCHS Jazz Band will perform on High Street at 5:30 and 6:30.  Shops […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/30/downtown-chestertown-to-honor-graduating-kchs-seniors-may-2/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/kent-county-public-schools-budget-town-hall-may-1/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/kent-county-public-schools-budget-town-hall-may-1/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:38 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183887 Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas, superintendent of Kent County Public Schools, is holding a town hall on the proposed budget for next year. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1 at the Kent County Public Schools Administrative Building in Rock Hall. Dr. McComas will give a presentation on the budget proposal currently being […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/kent-county-public-schools-budget-town-hall-may-1/feed/ 1 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/kchs-students-explore-stem-careers-with-local-businesses/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/kchs-students-explore-stem-careers-with-local-businesses/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:29 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183889 Kent County sophomores participating in the STEM program recently got a taste of real world occupations when they visited a variety of local businesses that employ professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Each year, eight leading Kent County businesses open their doors and share their expertise with curious students as they begin planning for […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/28/kchs-students-explore-stem-careers-with-local-businesses/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/federal-judge-in-maryland-blocks-plan-by-trump-administration-to-ban-dei-in-schools/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/federal-judge-in-maryland-blocks-plan-by-trump-administration-to-ban-dei-in-schools/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:46 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/federal-judge-in-maryland-blocks-plan-by-trump-administration-to-ban-dei-in-schools/ A federal judge in Maryland temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Education’s attempt to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in schools by threatening to withhold federal funding from those that refuse to comply. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Baltimore wrote Thursday that the court isn’t required to assess whether policies from the department […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/25/federal-judge-in-maryland-blocks-plan-by-trump-administration-to-ban-dei-in-schools/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/23/radcliffe-creek-school-awarded-100k-in-state-bond-funding/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/23/radcliffe-creek-school-awarded-100k-in-state-bond-funding/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:24 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183803 Radcliffe Creek School announced it has been awarded $100,000 through the Maryland Legislative Bond Initiative to support critical repairs to the roof of its building. This funding marks a major milestone in ensuring the long-term safety and sustainability of the school’s facility. This capital grant was made possible through the leadership and support of Senator […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/23/radcliffe-creek-school-awarded-100k-in-state-bond-funding/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/kent-school-receives-2025-maryland-green-school-award/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/kent-school-receives-2025-maryland-green-school-award/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:00:42 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183769 The Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) is pleased to announce that Kent School is recognized as a re-awarded 2025 Maryland Green School. Maryland Green Schools are part of a global community of sustainable green schools. There are 693 active Maryland Green Schools, 39% of all Maryland schools. This is Kent School’s third […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/22/kent-school-receives-2025-maryland-green-school-award/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/20/gunston-rocketry-teams-launch-bold-designs-in-2025-arc-competition/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/20/gunston-rocketry-teams-launch-bold-designs-in-2025-arc-competition/#respond Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:04 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183745 The Gunston School’s Rocketry Team recently concluded its most active and ambitious season yet, with 19 students participating in the 2025 American Rocketry Challenge (ARC)—the nation’s largest middle and high school rocketry competition. Guided by mentors Dr. Ken Wilson, Mr. Ryan Reading, and Dr. Mariah Goodall, students began meeting in October, devoting 11 weekends to […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/20/gunston-rocketry-teams-launch-bold-designs-in-2025-arc-competition/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/tcps-announces-leadership-changes-for-the-2025-2026-school-year/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/tcps-announces-leadership-changes-for-the-2025-2026-school-year/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:45 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183640 The Talbot County Board of Education has approved leadership appointments for the 2025-2026 school year effective July 1, 2025. Mrs. Catessa Cain has been promoted to Principal of Easton Elementary.  Mrs. Cain earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from West Chester University and a Master of Arts in TESOL from Salisbury University.  She […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/tcps-announces-leadership-changes-for-the-2025-2026-school-year/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/heron-pickleball-tournament-raises-13000-for-gunston-athletics/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/heron-pickleball-tournament-raises-13000-for-gunston-athletics/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:00:34 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183638 The Gunston School’s Heron Pickleball Tournament was held on Sunday, April 13 on the school’s tennis courts, raising just over $13,000 for the athletics program. Originally scheduled for April 12th, the tournament was moved to the following day due to inclement weather. However, despite a cold and windy start to the day, it eventually warmed […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/16/heron-pickleball-tournament-raises-13000-for-gunston-athletics/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/radcliffe-creek-school-relaunches-wooden-boatbuilding-program/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/radcliffe-creek-school-relaunches-wooden-boatbuilding-program/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:00:51 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183616 Radcliffe Creek School’s (RCS) makerspace has been brought back to life, along with the School’s longtime tradition of teaching its students the art of wooden boatbuilding, thanks to grant support from area foundations. The space, which sat empty for years following challenges from the pandemic, is once again abuzz with the sounds of saws and […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/radcliffe-creek-school-relaunches-wooden-boatbuilding-program/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/building-african-american-minds-baam-receives-1-million-gift-to-endow-girls-program-2/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/building-african-american-minds-baam-receives-1-million-gift-to-endow-girls-program-2/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 10:00:28 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/building-african-american-minds-baam-receives-1-million-gift-to-endow-girls-program-2/ Building African American Minds (BAAM) is proud to announce a transformational $1 million gift from Dr. Eileen Amy Ryan of Rochester, NY, to endow and expand its Girls Program. This generous investment will enable BAAM to extend its reach to middle school girls starting this fall, providing them with a safe, supportive, and empowering environment […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/15/building-african-american-minds-baam-receives-1-million-gift-to-endow-girls-program-2/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/08/and-the-kcps-awards-nominees-are/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/08/and-the-kcps-awards-nominees-are/#respond Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:00:50 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183474 This month, Kent County Public Schools highlighted the work of 15 teachers and staff members as part of its annual awards program. Each school honored their Teachers of the Year and Support Employees of the Year on Thursday, March 13 with surprise presentations of balloons and flowers. Special recognition also was given this month to […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/08/and-the-kcps-awards-nominees-are/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/04/states-ordered-by-u-s-education-department-to-certify-school-dei-ban-or-lose-funds/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/04/states-ordered-by-u-s-education-department-to-certify-school-dei-ban-or-lose-funds/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:12 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/04/states-ordered-by-u-s-education-department-to-certify-school-dei-ban-or-lose-funds/ This story was updated at 6:44 p.m. EDT. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education demanded in a letter to state education leaders on Thursday that they certify all K-12 schools in their states are complying with an earlier Dear Colleague letter banning diversity, equity and inclusion practices if they want to keep receiving federal financial […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/04/states-ordered-by-u-s-education-department-to-certify-school-dei-ban-or-lose-funds/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/02/radcliffe-creek-school-awarded-grant-to-create-stem-workshop/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/02/radcliffe-creek-school-awarded-grant-to-create-stem-workshop/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:02 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183332  The Samuel and Margaret Gorn Foundation recently awarded a grant to Radcliffe Creek School (RCS) to revitalize the School’s makerspace by creating a new STEM workshop within it. The $35,771 grant will create the dedicated space—named “The Samuel and Margaret Gorn STEM Workshop”—and fund a new climate control system, room renovations, as well as furnishings […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/04/02/radcliffe-creek-school-awarded-grant-to-create-stem-workshop/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/18/the-garfield-center-calls-for-directors-and-title-submissions-for-2026-season/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/18/the-garfield-center-calls-for-directors-and-title-submissions-for-2026-season/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:00:32 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183067 The Garfield Center for the Arts has opened its annual call for play and musical titles for production consideration. Suggestions and proposals can be made by Directors who would like to present a play or musical in the 2025 season as well as by interested community members, patrons of the Garfield Center and arts participants. […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/18/the-garfield-center-calls-for-directors-and-title-submissions-for-2026-season/feed/ 0 https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/17/lion-king-team-receives-golden-anchors/ https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/17/lion-king-team-receives-golden-anchors/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:00:36 +0000 https://chestertownspy.org/?p=183031 The teachers and staff who led the production of “The Lion King Jr.” musical at Kent County High School were recognized with this month’s Golden Anchor award. Lori Armstrong, Jodi Bortz, Anna Lill, Noel Morris, William Poore, Stephanie Spencer and Kaitlyn Wright received their awards from the Kent County Board of Education Monday night, March […]]]> https://chestertownspy.org/2025/03/17/lion-king-team-receives-golden-anchors/feed/ 0