Kenton Athletic Director Brett Purcell is the recipient of the 2026 Northwest Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NW-OIAAA) Distinguished Service Award. This recognition is given annually to an Athletic Administrator in recognition of their length of service, special accomplishments, and … Read the rest
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Sprang – State FFA Winner
Karsen Sprang has won the 2026 Ohio FFA Proficiency Award in the Area of Grain Production! We are very proud of Karsen for putting in the time and effort to achieve this accomplishment.
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Chloe Anderson, of Kenton, Ohio, has been named a 2026 Outstanding Senior by the Department of Agricultural
Communication, Education, and Leadership at The Ohio State University. Anderson, along with 12 other seniors, were
selected by the faculty and staff of … Read the rest
Sharp Tapped To Lead Wildcat Athletics

Kenton City Schools has tapped CJ Sharp as the district’s next Director of Athletics. Sharp comes from a twenty-year career in private business where he led in a retail environment with nationally-recognized metrics and performance.
“In CJ, we … Read the rest
KCS BOE Agenda for April 20, 2026
Qualifications include:
· Display flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
· Manage/help manage the effective delivery/advancement of program activities, and
develop and maintain positive relationships with students and parents;
· Possess and maintain open, effective … Read the rest
7-12 ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
228 DAY CONTRACT
Essential qualifications include the following:
- Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, School Administrator or related field from an accredited university with graduate study in administration and leadership or currently enrolled in a similar program preferred.
Kenton City Schools is pleased to announce a strategic leadership transition designed to maximize district efficiency and support the evolving needs of its administrative team. Brett Purcell, who has served as the District’s Athletic Director for the past 7 years, … Read the rest
Alumni Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Class
The Kenton City Schools Alumni Hall of Fame Committee is announcing it’s 2026 class. Inductees must be graduates of Kenton High School, have been out of high school a minimum of ten years, and demonstrate excellence in one of the … Read the rest
