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The Student News Site of The Kinkaid School

The Falcon

Cold Spirits of Sugar Land

Madi Babine April 8, 2019

The roar of the cars passing by made the scene feel as if it was insignificant. The bodies that workers covered with tarps had been sprawled across the ground. They were not visible, out of view from the...

Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

Alumnus runs to fix a ‘broken’ system in D.C.

Eliza Griggs December 7, 2018

“I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives, not the Republican House or the Democrat House,” said Mr. Todd Litton, a Democrat running for the 2nd Congressional District. Mr. Litton, a Kinkaid...

This building, located on the 25 acre plot of land purchased in 2011, was taken down in September of this year, to make room for the new west campus construction.

New construction brings back old memories

Emma Stout November 8, 2018

The time to put down the shovels, roll up the blueprints, take a step back and admire what Kinkaid accomplished arrived in May 2011. Kinkaid embarked on a momentous challenge to redesign its Piney Point...

Dr. Trusty is the head of the Accreditation Committee at Kinkaid, managing committee visits and annual reports. Photo by Emma Stout.

Accreditation impacts strategic plans

Emma Stout April 25, 2018

Cover Photo: Dr. Trusty is the head of the Accreditation Committee at Kinkaid, managing committee visits and annual reports. Photo by Emma Stout. ISAS is not just an arts festival. With over...

Annual Culture Fest celebrates Silk Road countries

Annual Culture Fest celebrates Silk Road countries

Lily Gunn April 25, 2018

The Culture Fest Committee describes Culture Fest as “a plethora of different nations [that] offers an opportunity to experience their histories, ethnic foods, and even performances.” One night a year,...

The book fair at Landrum Middle School. Photo courtesy by Kate Carmain

Teachers take learning beyond classroom

Jordan Jafarnia April 25, 2018

This spring several teachers have continued the effort to learn beyond the classroom through a number of  service learning projects. Ms. Sarah Shea’s Marine Biology class took a trip to Galveston where...

Meet the new student leaders

Eliza Griggs April 25, 2018

In this issue, we will introduce another six of the  rising seniors who will fill Kinkaid’s leadership roles in the 2018-2019 school year. Avery Looser will serve on the Fine Arts Leadership Board...

Fletcher, Moser win the Democratic primary

Fletcher, Moser win the Democratic primary

Megha Neelapu March 9, 2018

After an exhausting and highly competitive race, two candidates out of the seven, Ms. Lizzie Pannill Fletcher and Ms. Laura Moser, have emerged victorious in the first round of voting in the Democratic...

Students Attend Local Leadership Summit

Brady Brazda March 9, 2018

[dropcap]E[/dropcap]ighteen Kinkaid students were nominated by Ms. Turville to attend State Representative Jim Murphy’s 2018 West Houston Teen Leadership Summit on Feb. 10, held at City Centre’s Norris...

Meet The New Student Leaders

Eliza Griggs March 9, 2018

Last month, the high school, with the exception of the seniors, gathered in the Brown Auditorium to hear from and elect the students who will lead the student body in the 2018-2019 school year. This series,...

Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week

Emma Gilliam January 11, 2018

Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of the freedom to read, is taking place across the U.S. from Sept. 24-30 for its 35th year. Hundreds of complaints are made each year to remove certain books from...

When you’re not the star of the show…

Caleigh Doran December 14, 2017

Balanced Excellence: Though admirable, excellence may limit participation The lead in the play, the quarterback of the football team, and the valedictorian all seem to have a place, a place where they...

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