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A screenshot of part of a filter made by Snapchat and the World Health Organization to highlight certain tips that will reduce the spread of infection.

Making Room for Social Distancing

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer March 26, 2020

Social distancing is being seen in many ways throughout the world. Whether it be the prevention of handshaking, or the cancellation of schools, the increase of space between others can help to reduce the...

Photo posted by Lynnhaven Elementary School, @LynnhavenES, on Twitter on March 24.

VBCPS Offers Food To All Students Amid Closure

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor March 25, 2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has left some students with bigger concerns than their schoolwork: where their next meal is going to come from.   To combat this, Virginia Beach City Public Schools...

Books to Read While School is Closed

Books to Read While School is Closed

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor March 19, 2020

VBCPS has moved to virtual learning days until at least March 27 in order to slow the spreading of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Social gatherings have also been limited in regards to public health and safety,...

“Handwashing and staying away from people who are sick or coughing will definitely help,” said Martha Ward, Kempsville’s nurse. “If anything, soap and water will do more than hand sanitizer.”

Staff Days and Attendance: Coronavirus Updates

Cate Benedict and Sydney Haulenbeek March 13, 2020

Read our previous story, “The Coronavirus: What it is and How it Impacts You,” for information on what the coronavirus is, where it came from, and how to keep yourself from keeping sick.    On...

Superintendent Spences quote of a Tallwood sophomores Tweet concerning the amount of replies on @vbschools Twitter announcement about the 2 hour delay on Friday, February 21.

Superintendent Spence Responds to Students Over Not Closing Schools

Paxton Coley and Sydney Haulenbeek February 24, 2020

Disclaimer: This piece reflects the views of the writers and not of The Treaty as a whole, its advertisers, or of Kempsville High School and all of its students and staff.   On Thursday, February...

The stage of Oh Freedom. Arthur Bosarge, pianist, prepares to perform.

Virginia Opera Performs “Oh Freedom” at KHS

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief February 20, 2020

On Tuesday, February 18 the Virginia Opera performed “Oh Freedom” for select 2A classes.    The performance was one of the events organized by Ms. Kimberly Nurse for African American History...

Lines from Kobe Bryants Dear Basketball on the back whiteboard of AP Literature teacher Mrs. Charlotte Jenkins.

Literature Teacher Turns Kobe Bryant Tribute into Motivation Message for Seniors

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief January 29, 2020

On Tuesday, January 28, students’ first day back to school following NBA player Kobe Bryant’s death, English teacher Mrs. Charlotte Jenkins took a different approach in her AP Literature classes, opening...

A member of the Interact Club reads with a young student at Diamond Spring Elementary School on January 25.

The Interact Club Volunteers to Aid Students in Reading

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer January 28, 2020

Every Saturday, the hallways and classrooms of Diamond Spring Elementary School are occupied by kindergarteners, first graders, teachers, volunteers, and knowledge for six weeks as students take part in...

Patricia Hansen Casquinho,15, is from Hamburg, Germany, but was born and raised in Portugal, as her father is Portuguese. Casquinho came to America and hoped to share her culture as well as learn more about Kempsville’s during her stay.

Coming Together Through Culture: Patricia Hansen Casquinho

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer January 24, 2020

Most people dream of traveling to a different country at some point in their lives. However, some students have taken the initiative to use the time of their youth to travel and learn more about the world...

The Brock Environmental Center where the Environmental Studies Program will be hosted.

Environmental Studies Program Opens the Door for Sophomores

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant January 21, 2020

Students across Kempsville High School’s campus have heard about the environmental studies program over the announcements, but what is it, and how can others benefit from it? Simply put, the program...

Evan Nied handing out saplings to departing Kempsville students at the end of the day on December 13 as part of his Planting Shade mission

EBA Student Starts Nonprofit to Plant Trees in Kempsville Area and Beyond

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor January 15, 2020

In Kempsville’s Entrepreneurship and Business Academy students work to start and build their own businesses. Sophomore Evan Nied, however, has already started, and been running, a flourishing nonprofit...

“I really like the competitive teams. It can be really stressful to know that everything here is really competitive and that you have to do your best.” Wistuba explains that while the competitive nature of school and its sports teams can be stressful at times, it’s still an aspect of American school that she enjoys.

Greetings From Germany: Johanna Wistuba’s Experience as a Foreign Exchange Student

Mylynn Hopper, Staff Writer January 10, 2020

–    Kempsville High School hosted six foreign exchange students during the 2019-2020 school year. This is a part of an on-going feature series on these students and their experiences.   There...

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