Joel awarded Allen & Allen scholarship

Ella Joel, a Senior at New Kent High School, is a recipient of the George E. Allen Scholarship presented by Allen and Allen. Joel is one of 15 students to receive the $2,000 endowment. The scholarship is awarded to local students who have thrived in the face of adversity with scholarships as they start their college careers.

Samuels Memorial Car and Truck show

‘Marsha the Millionaire’

Donation to the ‘Cubs Cupboard’

New Kent ‘Strides for Schools’ 2023

New Kent Public School ‘Support Employees of the Year’

New Kent High School students voice concerns over cultural differences and classifications

Concerns of cultural and classification differences continue to cause concern within the walls inside of New Kent High School. And those concerns were brought up at the New Kent School Board meeting Monday evening. A survey conducted by Daphne Wray to students was presented to school leaders. The survey focused on bullying, dress code, inappropriate language, and the learning environment as a whole. But that survey wasn’t as powerful as comments made by students involved in New Kent High School’s Diversity and Inclusion Club. The club, which focuses on racial and discrimination issues, has pushed for fairness and equality since…
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Region 1 ‘Teacher of the Year’

Charles City Domestic Violence event

Tiller to forego reelection for New Kent Board of Supervisors

District 2 New Kent Board of Supervisors representative C. Thomas Tiller has elected not to run for re-election this upcoming November. “After thoughtful consideration, I have made the decision not to run for District 2 Supervisor when my current term ends,” Tiller said in a press release. “I have been honored to serve the residents of District 2 for the past 12 years and New Kent County as a whole for over 20 years. “My hope is that someone who has the best interests of our district and county will fill this role and serve us all with the passion…
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