The Middle School girls’ soccer team has taken measures to have safe practices with several new players and drills, making practices fun even during the pandemic. During this time, the team has made great strides in improving skills and performance. “We definitely did some of the drills we did last year, but some of the […]
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With the new COVID-19 restrictions, all KO students and teachers are required to wear a mask during school. There are several types of masks, including surgical masks, fabric masks, athletic masks and more, each of which have both pros and cons. Walking around KO, one will see people wearing all of these types of masks; […]
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Each day, in order to ensure that everyone is free of COVID-19 symptoms, all KO students, faculty and staff must fill out the Ascend platform before coming to school. At the Middle School, Administrative Coordinator Brittany Dix is in charge of the Ascend platform. In the beginning of the year, each student had to show […]
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In the KO Middle School, sports have usually taken place in the middle of the day. This year, since locker rooms are no longer accessible due to COVID-19, sports practices are now at the end of the day. “I prefer sports at the middle of the day, but it is not that big of a […]
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Looking at the calendar to see that we’re nearing two months of having been back in school, it doesn’t feel like two months at all. In my mind, orientation was yesterday and graduation is tomorrow. Plugging through first quarter due date by due date, especially in a time as abnormal as this, any sense of […]
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Every year, KO holds Grandparent’s Day, an event that is favored by many. Despite it being virtual this year, the members of the KO community were able to come up with a new way to host the special day. Not only is it a favorite day for students and faculty, but Grandparent’s Day is also […]
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Because of the change in sports times, many teams were forced to compromise their space and practice time. One of the many examples is the Middle School field hockey and football teams sharing the turf. While there are many differences between this season and last, one thing universally missed are competitive games. “I miss playing […]
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With the pandemic, many aspects of daily life at KO have changed. But, heading into the wintertime, when sports are moved indoors, students are wondering what will happen to their winter sport. With no current pool to swim in for the upcoming season, the Middle School swim team is anxious to hear what the plan […]
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Many adults in the KO community drink coffee, but now several middle schoolers have started bringing it to school. Through conversations with several middle school students, it is clear why they are so fond of the tasty drink. “On my way to school, I stop and get my coffee from Dunkin Donuts and then have […]
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This month’s fashionista of the month is senior Hunter Meshanic. Hunter uses fashion—specifically the color orange—as a means of differentiating himself from his identical twin, senior Carter Meshanic, as well as to express himself. Hunter incorporates at least one orange colored piece of clothing or accessory into almost every one of his outfits. “I think […]
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