7-6-2020 Dear Discovery School Families: Thank you for the wonderful response to both of our previous surveys. We heard from over 80% of our families. Your input is valuable in helping us shape our reopening plan during such an unusual time. As stated previously, we are following guidelines from the Louisiana Department of Education on the safe reopening of... READ MORE >
School's Out!Summer meals are available at no cost, with no enrollment required to all children, 18 and younger.To find a location near you call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or go to www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks READ MORE >
KENNER DISCOVERY ONLINE LEARNING PLAN Visit our KDHSA Online Learning Web page for a complete list of resources. See below for parent updates. March 18, 2020 Dear Discovery Parents and Guardians, We hope our Swamp Owl families are healthy and doing well. Most of us, like you, are feeling overwhelmed and unsettled right now, with so many uncertainties and... READ MORE >
March 13, 2020 Dear Discovery Parents: As you know, our community and world are currently facing a health crisis with the global outbreak of COVID-19. For weeks, Discovery administration has been preparing a response to this threat with the goal of keeping our community safe while also allowing our students to continue their education. In keeping with the... READ MORE >
Students taking Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical courses at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy High School were honored at the inaugural annual white coat ceremony on December 12th. In the course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person.... READ MORE >
3rd Annual Raffle FundraiserWe are excited to announce the launch of the 3rd Annual Raffle to raise funds for athletics and physical education programs. This year we have exciting new participation rewards and top seller rewards so we hope to see more families excited and involved in the raffle. Raffle tickets will be sent home with your oldest child by or before... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, We currently have tons of math manipulatives your child can check out to use for math homework. Check out this video showing examples! Additionally, we have some science activities and games that can be checked out to promote literacy and STEM activities. Please see list. Email raquel.fitzmorris@discoveryhsf.org for the items that you would like to... READ MORE >
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy community members and stakeholders gathered Thursday, February 14th to celebrate the start of construction on their new school. The groundbreaking ceremony was held just beyond the site where construction crews have started work on the foundation for the new school. “We are thrilled to be able to expand and offer more... READ MORE >
Students taking Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical courses at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy High School were honored at the inaugural annual white coat ceremony on December 12th. In the course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person.... READ MORE >
Good Afternoon Kenner Discovery Community: Later this week we are expecting the School Performance Scores (SPS) to be released. I believe they will be available to the public on Thursday, November 8, 2018. They can be found at Louisiana School Finder. We will send a push message home with a link to the score on Thursday. Once again, the way schools/students are... READ MORE >
The 5th annual Discovery Bash Patron Party + Gala on February 16, 2019 - will sure to be an evening to remember! The event celebrates Discovery education like never before – cocktail reception, delicious New Orleans food, music, and a silent auction add to the unforgettable night. The Patron Party will take place from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., followed by the... READ MORE >
On behalf of the administration and coaches, thank you for participating in the 2nd Annual Raffle. The Athletic Program at Discovery is growing by leaps and bounds! This year alone, we made school history as our first-ever high school football team took to the field. Week after week, our fans packed the stands with excitement and enthusiasm at Muss Bertolino. Our... READ MORE >
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy was bursting with spirit across all four of its campuses on Friday, September 28th to celebrate its first-ever homecoming! Although the school will not have alumni to welcome back “home” until the 2020-2021 school year, the high school students were especially excited to partake in the traditional homecoming merriment. All... READ MORE >
The N.E.S.T. Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is pleased to announce it has awarded $11,000 to 11 Kenner Discovery teachers. The PTO awards the annual grants through an application and review process. The teachers presented their requests at the January 25th PTO meeting and the grant awards were decided by a vote. All Kenner Discovery parents were invited and... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, the Jefferson Parish School Board voted in favor of a 10-year charter renewal for Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy. To earn the ten year renewal, Discovery has demonstrated academic achievement while increasing the at-risk population. Discovery is proud to be an open enrollment school with no testing requirement for admission. For the past 3... READ MORE >
All prospective students and their parents are invited to attend our High School Open House. We invite you to tour the high school campus, interact with teachers and current students, and learn about our A rated academics! When: November 16, 2017 @ 6 PM Who: Anyone interested in learning about our high school! Where: 201 Vintage Drive, Kenner, LA 70065 READ MORE >
Discovery Bash 2018 Tickets - On Sale Now! About Discovery Bash The funds raised at Discovery Bash supports the exceptional academic programs at Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (Discovery). Generous support from individuals like you helps Discovery thrive. Originally, an idea held by a small group of Jefferson Parish residents to reform public... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the students, faculty and parents of Kenner Discovery for earning an A rating from the Louisiana Department of Education for the third year in a row! You are the HEARTbeat of KDHSA! READ MORE >
Congratulations to Freshman Juvernia Smith!! Juvernia was the winner of our first PBIS giveaway, a Dell Tablet! Eligible students had zero infractions for the month of October, and submitted Owl Bucks with their name on them to be pulled for the raffle. 244 tickets were submitted for our drawing, and 25 prizes were distributed. Prizes such as snacks and... READ MORE >
The 1st Annual Raffle was a huge success and raised $30,000 for our expanding athletics program! Thank you for your support! Congrats to the Raffle winners! $5,000 Grand Prize winner: Norman Castillo $2,000 2nd place winner: Ashley Bernhardt $1,000 3rd place winner: Staci Strauss Great job to our "top selling" families Abby Cockran (9th) Mikayla Smith... READ MORE >
Kenner Discovery is starting a new music program and in need of instruments, music, and all basic equipment for orchestra and band classes. YOU can help support our efforts by donating every pair of gently worn, used or new shoes that are unused in your closet! Ask friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to donate too! Every pair helps! Help us reach our goal... READ MORE >
Some of our 8th graders graduated from the National Flight Academy on Friday, June 2. The students completed a week long DEPLOYMENT onboard the virtual aircraft carrier, AMBITION. They had a wonderful time participating in exciting missions, meeting new friends, watching the Blue Angels practice, and visiting the National Naval Aviation Museum. All packed into six... READ MORE >
The 3rd grade class at Kenner Discovery raised $1,200 for the Kenner Food Bank through their “Empty Bowl Project”. The lesson stemmed from a design thinking for social innovation project planned to have the students solve a problem in their community. The 3rd grade teachers worked with the students to choose a relevant topic for the students: childhood hunger. All... READ MORE >
Save the date for… Date: Saturday, May 20 Time: 10:00- 2:00 Location: KDHSA Maine Ave. Campus Hosted By: Science Department, SCOPE and Community Partners This student sponsored event will take participants on a tour of multiple body systems through a variety of activities and presentations. Participants will learn practical knowledge related to... READ MORE >
During the month of March, Kenner Discovery faculty and students celebrated the schoolwide annual Cultural Awareness campaign. The purpose of the 4-week campaign is to celebrate our school's diversity and build cultural competence throughout the school. At Kenner Discovery, we practice peace and acceptance of all cultures! As our HEART pledge states, each student... READ MORE >
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy community of supporters, teachers and parents gathered at the New Orleans Lakefront Airport on March 18 for the 3rd Annual Discovery Bash, the school’s fundraising gala. Blue and green lighting, wanderlust centerpieces, and wing pins; a nod to Kenner Discovery school spirit while highlighting the theme, "Discovery Soars to... READ MORE >
Purpose: KDHSA’s 4-week Culture Awareness Campaign #PassportToPeace celebrates our school’s diversity while building cultural competence throughout campus. All planned activities will occur during Co-curricular, Homeroom, Lunch, and Morning Meeting.Each PreK-4th class will research and create flags for their chosen country in Library/Art.5th - 9th will follow the... READ MORE >
HOSA State Leadership Conference is about more than exploring health science careers, it is also about competition. This aspect of the conference was not lost on the Swampowls. KDHSA brought a team of middle school and 9th grade students to compete against teams of mostly upperclassmen. In our first ever trip to HOSA State Leadership Conference, Kenner... READ MORE >
Students from the Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Chapter are attending the Louisiana HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) State Leadership Conference in Lafayette, Louisiana from March 9th-March 11th. Fifteen 8th and 9th graders will be connecting with other HOSA Chapters throughout the state in workshops and many other... READ MORE >
ABOUT DLDAYWhat do we mean by digital learning?Digital learning is any instructional practice that effectively uses technology to strengthen a student’s learning experience. It emphasizes high-quality instruction and provides access to challenging content, feedback through formative assessment, opportunities for learning anytime and anywhere, and individualized... READ MORE >
The Kenner Discovery Chapter of HOSA, a health sciences occupation student organization hosted its first annual Color Run on Saturday, February 11. The Color Run was the first school sponsored event to take place on the new property making it a historical day for Kenner Discovery. At intervals, HOSA students pelted white-shirted runners with colorful powder. There... READ MORE >
The Swamp Owls made their Mardi Gras parade debut at the Krewe of Driftwood parade on Saturday, February 4, 2017. In their inaugural year, the cheerleaders, dance team and flag team were all smiles and provided parade goers with high energy routines. The drum line, the latest assembled group at Kenner Discovery, showed off their skills and kept onlookers bouncing... READ MORE >
The 5th & 6th grade boys basketball team ended the season on top of their game as Metro Middle School League Champions! On February 2, 2017, the Swamp Owls defeated Audubon Charter with a 34-26 victory. Lead by coaches Peter Barnitz and Kyle Olasin, the team was able to take home their first championship title after a hard fought season. The basketball team... READ MORE >
The Kenner Discovery Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) awarded grants to ten teachers on Friday, January 27. The PTO grants were awarded based on the teacher’s plans to use the grant money for either professional development or classroom development. The individual award amounts ranged from $300 to $1,000 with a grand total of $11,000 awarded. The PTO established... READ MORE >
The Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy middle school girls basketball team has earned the title of Metro Middle School League champions for 2 years in a row. The championship game was held at Morris Jeff Community school gymnasium on January 26, 2017. Led by coaches Jacob April, Whitney Hollier and Jennifer Dowd the team started the season strong and entered... READ MORE >
The Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy middle school co-ed soccer team ended their season on a high note as the undefeated champions of the Metro Middle School League Steve Volo Memorial Tournament. The championship game was held at LaSalle Park on January 23, 2017. Led by coaches Sean Moore and Katie Fisse, they started the season off strong, and entered the... READ MORE >
On Saturday, January 7, Kenner Discovery was awarded a grant from the Rex Organization's charitable foundation, Pro Bono Publico. The grant will fund student transportation for our school's Discovery Bridges summer program. The support from Pro Bono Publico will help keep the successful program affordable for our families and allow us to maximize the impact of the... READ MORE >
Please join our Kenner Discovery Thespians as they retell Shakespeare's timeless tale of love set in Verona in the 1980's! After 400 years since Shakespeare's birth, the Capulets (The Preppies) and the Montagues (The Goths) are still feuding to the the music of the era. We hope you can attend one of the three showings! Dates: December 7, 9 & 10 Time: 7:00... READ MORE >
Over a period of 10 weeks, girls in grades 3rd through 5th participated in Girls on the Run after-school program. Throughout the season, the girls make new friends, build their confidence and celebrate all that makes them unique. On Saturday, December 3, the girls completed their 5K. Congratulations on crossing the finish line, girls! READ MORE >
The Garden Club harvested a full basket of kale from our edible school garden. The students made green juice from freshly harvested oranges and kale. They also made oven baked kale chips. The students were pleasantly surprised to find they actually enjoyed eating these healthy greens! READ MORE >
The 3rd annual Discovery Bash – March 18, 2017Our Gala is an opportunity to dress up and share an evening with friends while we raise money to benefit our students and school. Kenner Discovery’s Annual Discovery Bash is the school’s premiere event of the year. It supports our school financially, while bringing our community members together.Kenner Discovery’s 3rd... READ MORE >
The Kenner Discovery Swamp Owls were among dozens of area schools on Saturday, November 5, at the Crescent City Fall Classic. The top 3 schools with the most participants took home prize money to go towards their school's athletic program. This was the first year our school participated and we placed in the top 10 with a tie for 7th place. Congratulations to all... READ MORE >
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (Discovery) announced today the school earned an academic “A” rating for the 2015-2016 school year from the Louisiana Department of Education. This is the second consecutive year the school earned the high academic rating. Discovery is a Type 1 public charter school in Jefferson Parish, which does not require testing for... READ MORE >