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King Philip Middle and High School Band Programs Win Big at Statewide Competition

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 12, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Middle and High School Band Programs Win Big at Statewide Competition

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni is pleased to announce the King Philip middle school and high school band, chorus and concert band programs took home several top honors at the recent Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Choral and Concert Festivals.

The statewide competitions were held on April 5-7 at various high schools across the state, including King Philip Regional High School.

In total, there were 178 ensembles, over 8,700 student musicians who participated in the Concert Festival and over 4,000 student musicians who took part in the Choral Festival.

The results for the King Philip ensembles were as follows:

  • Middle School Chorus – Silver
  • 7th Grade Band – Gold
  • 8th Grade Band – Gold
  • High School Chorus – Gold
  • High School Concert Band – Gold

“What a fantastic showing by our band and chorus groups at both the middle school and high school,” Superintendent Zinni said. “Our music students work extremely hard throughout the year and it is really great to see them be recognized for their efforts. I would also like to commend our music directors and instructors for helping to guide and educate these talented young musicians and singers.”

MICCA encourages and supports the development of elementary, middle and high school performing ensembles. The competitions over last weekend also included marching band, solo and ensemble performances, all of which were judged by highly qualified adjudicators.

 

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King Philip Regional Middle School Teacher Reinstated Following Investigation

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Regional Middle School Teacher Reinstated Following Investigation

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni reports that a teacher that was placed on administrative leave Wednesday has been reinstated following the conclusion of an investigation into conduct between the teacher and a student during a class activity earlier this week.

After an extensive investigation the matter is considered resolved. Superintendent Zinni is satisfied with the results of the investigation and the teacher will be reinstated immediately.

“I am pleased that the facts came out quickly and that this matter did not have to drag out any further and came to a speedy resolution,” Superintendent Zinni said. “Hopefully this will serve as a teachable moment for all involved.”

As a result of this situation, the administration will be providing guidance to all faculty and staff at their next meetings

Because this is a personnel matter where no wrongdoing was found, the details of the allegations will not be disclosed.

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King Philip Regional Middle School Teacher Placed on Administrative Leave

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Regional Middle School Teacher Placed on Administrative Leave

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni reports that a teacher at King Philip Regional Middle School has been placed on administrative leave today.

On the afternoon of Tuesday, April 2, Superintendent Zinni was informed of an alleged incident involving inappropriate conduct between a teacher and a student during a class exercise. The school district began an investigation, and the teacher was placed on administrative leave.

“As this is an ongoing investigation involving a personnel matter, we are unable to release further information at this time,” Superintendent Zinni said. “Parents should know that our district takes all allegations of any wrongdoing seriously and our obligation is providing and fostering a learning environment for our students that always has their well-being at its core.”

The King Philip Regional School District is following its policies and procedures in regard to this matter.

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King Philip Middle School Students Compete in Mathematics Competition

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Monday, March 4, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Middle School Students Compete in Mathematics Competition

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni and Assistant Superintendent/KPMS Principal Susan Gilson are pleased to announce that several King Philip Regional Middle School students participated in the New England Math League competition last week.

The event, held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, was supervised by Mary Beth Runyon, the middle school’s Math Curriculum Team Leader.

The contest was for seventh and eighth grade students who volunteered to take part in the competition, which consisted of students taking a very difficult 35 question test in under 30 minutes.

About 140 students signed up and participated in the contest. Students who scored well received a certificate and the highest scorers were invited to attend a summer math camp hosted by the Math League.

Top Scorers from seventh grade:

  • Dean Cardner
  • Lakshya Jain
  • Nicholas Cuica
  • Elliot Davis
  • Zach Pontes
  • Beck Sawtelle
  • Andrew Deguzman

Top Scorers from eighth grade:

  • Aedan Derfler-Murphy
  • Kevin Smith
  • Alysse Moskal
  • Turag Ikbal
  • Helena Bekele

“I want to congratulate our top scorers and commend all of the students that volunteered to take part in the competition,” Runyon said. “With 30 minutes to complete the test, that gave each student under one minute to complete each question. I was really quite impressed by their work.”

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