Conway School Board - Kevin Carpenter on vandalism and vaping and fighting

Kennett High Principal Kevin Carpenter shared the news of a significant increase in vandalism, vaping and fighting on his campus with the Conway School Board on Monday night. (LLOYD JONES PHOTO)

CONWAY — The strain of the COVID-19 pandemic is being felt at Kennett High School, particularly among the sophomores and freshmen, as school officials grapple with an uptick in vandalism, fighting and vaping among the younger age groups.

So far this school year, there have been more student suspensions than in the entire 2020-21 school year.

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