Writing KO's story since 1972
by Teddy Crowther ’21 and Ashleigh Stepnowski ’21 Across the entire country, the United States’ presidential election has captivated the attention of people across the nation, including KO’s own campus. On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, the Associated Press, along with many other media organizations, called the presidential election with Former Vice President Joe Biden narrowly […]
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One month into a new school year during the COVID-19 pandemic, campus administration and student leaders at KO continue to work in maintaining safety protocols already in place – such as mask-wearing and social distancing – through disciplinary measures, modifications to protocol, and community initiatives. On Thursday, Nov. 5, KO received its first two cases: […]
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Foundations in Art is a class that teaches students the basics of visual art and allows them to further explore their creative interests. In order to take any advanced art class at KO, students must take Foundations in Art, which is why it is one of the most popular art electives. Because the class is […]
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In the past, Kingswood Oxford Middle School students have gone to camps in order to build friendships and teamwork; however, this year, these trips were cancelled. Sixth-graders missed a trip to Camp Jewell in Colebrook, CT. Seventh-graders did not go to Camp Hulbert in Vermont. Eighth-graders were disappointed to miss the voyage to Camp Winona […]
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College applications have always been known as a common source of stress, and of course, the pandemic has not made things any easier. COVID-19 had drastically changed many aspects of our everyday lives, including the college admissions process. Among other things, many colleges have decided to switch to test-optional and prospective students can no longer […]
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The topic of Fantasy Football has been swarming classrooms at KO recently. This program is a competitive league with other people in which one selects a team from players in the NFL and earns points from the actual performance of the players. Not only do KO students participate in their own leagues, but teachers also […]
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The KO Middle School has made adjustments to the student government in an attempt to make a more effective and involved student body. Students who attended KO Middle School last year and years prior will remember that there was an election for the student government offices. Eighth-grade students were able to run for the positions […]
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“Among Us” has taken a storm here at KO. Many students this year in the middle school have been playing. “It’s very fun and a trend,” eighth-grader Ethan Miller said. Ethan began playing “Among Us” when he was younger and on average spends 3-4 hours a day on the app playing with his friends. Many […]
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For the past five years, Middle School students turned their phones into their advisers at the beginning of the day. However, because of COVID-19, students are now allowed to carry their phones around. “The only time I really care when they are out is in my class,” science teacher and eighth-grade Form Dean Clayton Miles […]
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In 2018, former ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus announced that he, Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, and Anni-Frid “Frida” Lyngstad had reunited after over 35 years to record two new songs, “Don’t Shut Me Down” and “I Still Have You.” The Swedish pop supergroup, whose songs inspired the Broadway hit musical “Mamma Mia!,” are still celebrated as […]
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