Every year, middle school students rely on a day to not worry about homework and academics but instead have fun. This year, field day activities were dramatically different because of COVID-19 safety protocols. Normally, four different teams compete against each other during field day: orange team, black team, grey team, and red team. Each team […]
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Teachers and students alike have adjusted their teaching and learning during the pandemic. To some, the class that has been affected the most is science class. However some feel that a class that has changed the most is science class. For Head of the Middle School science department Josh Garrison, COVID-19 has prevented his classes […]
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Band director Todd Millen dealt with many changes as he prepared students for the concert. Due to COVID-19 protocols, the brass, percussion, and woodwinds have practiced separately this year and have focused on skill building and technique. When case numbers didn’t jump as high as Mr. Millen thought, an outdoor spring concert came into consideration. […]
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Whether it is crafts, style, or accessories, many students rely on Pinterest for inspiration. Math teacher Stacey Tomkiel often uses Pinterest as a source of her famous life hacks that she shares during assemblies.“I don’t usually use it for fashion,” she said, “I usually use it for life hacks sometimes or I use it for […]
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After a long-awaited return to play and a highly anticipated rematch against Marianapolis Prep, KO varsity baseball crushed the competition, shutting Marianapolis out 12-0 on Wednesday, May 12. A tough loss on Saturday, May 1, during which Marianapolis clinched the 5-4 win on a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning, left the […]
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With eight returners and seven new players, the KO girls varsity tennis team was well-prepared for their first season back after having their previous season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With 10 games on their schedule, the team has had a successful season. The team is led by Head Coach Ronald Garcia who has […]
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After COVID-19 hit, the number of people traveling by air decreased substantially due to heightened feelings of anxiety concerning virus exposure. However, now that more and more citizens are getting vaccinated, flying is, once again, becoming a popular mode of transportation. Despite the fact that many have been timid to fly during the pandemic, for […]
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Powered by a strong team connection and an aggressive offense, the girls varsity lacrosse team has shown tremendous prowess and progress on and off the field. KO girls lacrosse began their nine-game season with a matchup against a tough Hopkins squad in early April. Despite a good performance, the Wyverns fell to the Hilltoppers 12-6. […]
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As the majority of the population continues to get vaccinated for COVID-19, many healthy and safety protocols are being lifted not only for facilities throughout Connecticut, but also for the KO varsity softball team. After losing a season’s worth of practices and games last year, the team has been working harder than ever to improve, […]
Read MoreThe 2020-2021 school year has been rocked by a surfeit of uncertainties, but the KO golf team has certainly made the most out of their time on the links. Each golfer worked diligently to improve their skills and lower their scores while keeping a healthy balance of competitiveness and fun in every practice. As a […]
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