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Kempsville Seniors Paint Parking Spots

Kempsville Seniors Paint Parking Spots

Diana Denny, Photographer October 24, 2019

“The future is female,” says the quote on the parking spot of Elizabeth Willis, senior.   On October 19, students who had paid for reserved painting parking spots got the chance to paint...

English teacher and Advisory Lead Mary Boubouheropoulos’ goal with Monday Morning Meetings is to “build relationships one Monday at a time.” Ms. Boubouheropoulos worked alongside Ms. Bailey and Ms. George to help bring the concept of Monday Morning Meetings from elementary schools to Kempsville.

Monday Morning Meetings Replace Tribe Time

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer October 22, 2019

As students and teachers go on with their day to day lives, it can be easy to lose track of what goes on around them. Monday Morning Meetings exist as a reminder of what goes on in Kempsville High School,...

SCA Posts Pop-Up Mural to Promote School Spirit

SCA Posts Pop-Up Mural to Promote School Spirit

Jack Shupe, Staff Writer October 11, 2019

Melana Organt of the Student Cooperative Association (SCA) believes that many students attending Kempsville High School are in need of school pride. And so the question arises: how can students increase...

A G7 HP Chromebook that is active and was issued to a student. Please note that the page that it displays isnt intended to represent or suggest any purchasing decisions made by VBCPS or DOT.

Kempsville Cycles in HP G7 Chromebooks

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer October 10, 2019

Chromebook usage has expanded greatly in VBCPS over the years. The introduction of new G7 Chromebooks is a part of a Department of Technology (DOT) attempt to reach a 1:1 ratio of student to Chromebook...

N’Kosi-Sanai Poole (left), Principal Melissa George (center), and Jada Jones (right) talk about school spirit and Monday Morning Meetings in the EBA space on October 3 during lunch.

Pizza with the Principal

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief October 9, 2019

On Thursday, October 3, Principal Melissa George tried a new strategy for getting student opinion: she invited students to have pizza with her and talk about Kempsville.    In the past, George...

Black Student Union (BSU) interest meeting on Wednesday, May 15th, in room 109.

BSU Plans to Host “Trill Talks” Once a Month

Paxton Coley, Editor October 8, 2019

On Thursday, September 26, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted their first “Trill Talk,” which is a play on the popular TED talks.     “We’re seeking diverse folks that can come and...

“Go to class!” Ber warns as he shares his tips for college with students. Kevin Ber,  who went to Penn State, was inspired to become a school counselor through his own experience of not having many resources to help with college prep.

College Coaching with the Chief College Corner

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

Are you confused about your future? Unsure of what you want to do or where you want to go? Many students are and typically don’t know where to start. However, with the Chief College Corner, students...


Mrs. Zahr (left) and Mrs. Manoso (right), Kindness Club advisers.

Kindness Club Opens at Kempsville

Jakelynn Credle, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

Mrs. Kim Manoso, a marketing teacher at Kempsville High School, has come together with special education teacher Ms. Karen Zahr to made a plan to try and change the everyday actions of students to encourage...

Kicking off the tutoring center, Cade Black (right) guides Dani Crumpton (left) through rigorous classwork.

Student-Run Peer Tutoring Center Opens in Kempsville

Janelle Camba, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

Classwork is a struggle that many students understand. While there is no immediate fix, Andre Mas, senior, has found a way to help.    What started as a simple internship snowballed into a...

Kempsville’s BSU hosts Bahamas Disaster Relief Collection Drive

Kempsville’s BSU hosts Bahamas Disaster Relief Collection Drive

Michaela Gorrell, Staff Writer October 3, 2019

With help from the Caribbean People Organization Inc., the Black Student Union conducted a “Bahamas Disaster Relief” donation drive at Kempsville High School. From September 11-27, the BSU collected...

Kempsville High Schools marching band prepares for their halftime performance.

KHS Marching Band Performs “Balance” at Varsity Football Games

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer September 25, 2019

KHS’s marching band plays at varsity home football games on Friday nights. On September 13, they performed in front of an audience for their second performance this school year. Between plays, throughout...

The step team coach, Mrs. Nurse, speaks about the kinds of students she wants on the step team: “You must have respect, attitude, discipline, commitment, but most of all you’ve got to have fun.”

Stepping Into a New School Year with Mrs. Nurse

Jack Shupe, Staff Writer September 25, 2019

“‘Get it together’ is my favorite phrase,” said  Mrs. Kim Nurse, a special education teacher who created the Kempsville High School Step Team. Indeed, it is important to be able to “get it together”...

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