School News

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States each year from September 15 through October 15, and there’ll be no shortage of activities at Kent Place to mark the achievements of Hispanic Americans. Students, staff, faculty, and the community partake of the rich cultural history, from personal anecdotes to family traditions and favorite meals and from music and dance to integrating the Hispanic culture into lesson plans.

The excitement was palpable on the morning of Thursday, September 15, as Middle School students hefted their suitcases and climbed aboard coach buses to depart for their highly anticipated overnight trip to Woodloch Pines.

Kent Place is changing the game when it comes to feeding its students. This summer, we welcomed our new dining service partner, Meriwether Godsey (MG), to provide delicious food in our refreshed dining space. 

On Wednesday, September 7, Kent Place School kicked off its 128th academic year. As they arrived on campus, students, faculty, and staff were greeted by welcome signs and cheers from the Class of 2023, as well as a special appearance by Chumley the Dragon.

A brave, brilliant, and beautiful new Kent Place School website (www.kentplace.org) launched on Wednesday, August 31. The site elevates Kent Place’s vision and boldly tells its story.

Kent Place Gallery will present the solo exhibition “Years of Night,” by artist Hilary Devaney ’10, from Thursday, September 15, through Friday, October 28, 2022. 

Confidantes, friends, peer counselors, and indefatigable supporters, Advisories epitomize KPS sisterhood.

Coaches blend those discovering the game with veteran players in a way that makes the experience fun and challenging for all. 

First-graders discover and explore their roots in the Heritage Festival celebration.

How do you build the critical reading, writing, and persuasive skills in an eighth-grader? Turn them into judges.

Get to know why Margo D. '23 is proud to be a dragon.

Our students are transferring music from the physical stage to the digital one.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022 and their college destinations. We are proud of their hard work and accomplishments. 

After a nationwide search, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Brunhouse as Chief Enrollment and Strategy Officer, effective July 1, 2022.