On Wednesday, October 9, Kent School will host the annual Secondary School Fair for students in Grades Six, Seven and Eight and their parents or guardians. Kent School’s Secondary School Fair is open to all families in the area and there is no fee to attend. The event will be held in the M. V. “Mike” Williams Gymnasium (or outside on our riverside field weather permitting) from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. To date, twenty-four schools are registered to attend including several independent, parochial, and area public schools, both day and boarding schools.
According to Tricia Cammerzell, Assistant Head of School for Advancement, “this year, we are delighted to welcome secondary schools from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, New England and California. The purpose of the event 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 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.
Cammerzell continued, “This year, we are also hosting a boarding school information session prior to the start of the fair. Representatives from the Mid-Atlantic Boarding Schools (MABS) which include Mercersburg Academy, Peddie School, Episcopal School, Blair Academy and St. Andrew’s School will be on hand to talk to students and parents about the opportunities that boarding schools offer.” The MABS session begins at 3:00 p.m. in the Library and is also open to the public.
The secondary school process at Kent School is an intentional one. 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 meet with families, conduct student mock interviews, create classroom situations similar to high school classes, and write in-depth recommendations. As stated in our mission, ‘Kent School prepares students for active citizenship through joyful and rigorous academics, arts, and athletics in an inclusive community that fosters moral excellence.” The Secondary School Fair is an important tool to help guide students and parents through the discovery, application, and enrollment process.”
For more information about Kent School’s Secondary School Fair, please email Tricia Cammerzell, Assistant Head of School for Advancement at tcammerzell@kentschool.org or call 410-778-4100 ext. 110. Kent School, located on the bank of the Chester River in historic Chestertown is an independent day school serving boys and girls in Preschool through Grade Eight.
