On Monday, October 4, 2021 Kent School will host a secondary school fair for students in Grades Seven and Eight and their parents or guardians. The event will be held outside, under tents on the riverside field behind the M. V. “Mike” Williams Gymnasium from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Several independent and area public schools, both day schools and boarding schools will participate. A partial list of participating schools includes The Gunston School, The Hill School, McDonogh School, Mercersburg Academy, Pomfret, School, St. Andrew’s School, St. James School, Woodberry Forest School, and Kent County High School. Kent School’s secondary school fair is open to all families with middle school aged children. There is no charge for admission.
According to Tricia Cammerzell, Assistant Head of School for Advancement, “I am pleased that we are able to host the fair this year with more schools present. The purpose of the fair is to bring as many secondary schools together in one place at one time so students and parents can get an overview of the wonderful regional options for high school. This is an opportunity for families to speak with admission representatives and decide if they want to delve further into the admission process for a particular school.”
The secondary school process at Kent School is an intentional one that includes an academically rigorous program coupled with faculty support, small class discussions and student accountability. Nancy Mugele, Head of Kent School said, “At Kent School we are proud of the work we do for each student to prepare them for success in their chosen high school. We conduct mock interviews, create classroom situations similar to high school classes and write in-depth recommendations. As stated in our mission, we are invested in ‘helping each student reach their full potential for academic, athletic, artistic and moral excellence’. The secondary school fair is an important tool to help guide students and parents through the discovery, application and enrollment process.” Mugele continued, “I hope families from throughout the Kent, Queen Anne, and Cecil County communities will join us to learn more about some of these exceptional schools.”
Kent School, located at 6788 Wilkins Lane, on the bank of the Chester River in historic Chestertown, MD, is an independent day school serving boys and girls from Preschool through Grade Eight. Kent School’s mission is to guide students in realizing their potential for academic, artistic, athletic, and moral excellence. The School’s family-oriented, supportive, student-centered environment fosters the growth of honorable, responsible citizens for our country and our diverse world. Kent School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
For more information visit www.kentschool.org, call 410-778- 4100 ext. 110 or email admissions@kentschool.org
