Blog Entries - January 2023
Looking For Kings Alumni
We are looking to bolster our Kings Alumni database. Are you a Kings High School graduate or know someone who is? Please share the form with your fellow graduates. This will help our reunion committees and keep you updated on what is happening at your alma
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBow Wow Bakery Taking Orders
Bow Wow Bakery(formally known as K-Night Dog Bones) is a class-run business at Kings High School that offers students with disabilities the ability to work both independently and together as a team to create healthy dog bones to sell to district staff,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Volleyball Team Brings Home the First State Championship in Kings History!
Amidst a "sea of red," the Kings Lady Knights Volleyball Team crushed Olentangy Orange in the State Final match of the Division 1 OHSAA State Volleyball Tournament with a convincing final score of 25-16, 25-10 and 25-21. Across all four divisions of the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Named to 2023 AP Honor Roll
College Board announced that Kings High School has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Silver distinction. The AP School Honor Roll offers four levels of distinction: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum
Blog Entry Synopsis EndDeputy Downs Achieves Master SRO Status
Congratulations to Kings School Resource Officer, Deputy John Downs who has achieved the Master SRO level from the Ohio School Resource Officers Association (OSROA). The Master SRO level recognizes the SRO who has met all of the Certified SRO
Blog Entry Synopsis End2024 KHS National Merit Commended Students Named
The National Merit qualifying program recently recognized 34,000 commended students throughout the nation for their exceptional academic promise. We are very pleased to announce that two of those chosen are Kings High School Seniors, Mackenzie Beck and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNiche Ratings Released
Niche.com has again ranked the best school district for 2024. Kings has historically performed well in Niche rankings, which are based on academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education. They also use teacher salaries, racial and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Announces 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
We are very pleased to announce that two Kings High School Seniors have been named 2024 National Merit Semi-Finalists. Congratulations to Cooper Tinsley and Jessica Earle who are among more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Begins Master Facilities Planning Process
The Kings Local School District has entered into a Master Facilities Planning Process. The Kings Board of Education voted on Tuesday night to utilize the services of SHP, an Architecture and Engineering Design Firm to develop a comprehensive master
Blog Entry Synopsis EndDr. Bill Daggett to Speak at Kings on the Future of Education
The District is excited to host Dr. Bill Daggett on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Kings High School to present - The Future of Education - Preparing Students For Their Future, Not Our Past. Learn how A.I. and emerging technologies are
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings to Offer FREE Adult English Classes for Kings Families
The Kings District is excited to be able to offer FREE Adult English Language Classes for parents of Kings students! We will offer 10 classes beginning in September. Childcare will be provided. Register
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Highly Rated as Best High School 2023
U.S. News & World Report released its 2023 Best High Schools ranking this week. The U.S. News rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. The highest-ranked U.S. public schools in U.S. News
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Facilities UPDATE
This week Kings parents received a letter from Superintendent, Greg Sears regarding the state of student growth in enrollment and the challenges of overcrowding in our school buildings. At this time five out of six of our primary buildings are
Blog Entry Synopsis EndParentStudent Reunification
The Kings Local School District takes the safety and security of our staff and students very seriously. As a part of an Ohio Revised Code requirement, the District is required to inform students and parents/guardians before the first day of school each
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Firecrackers Have a New Coach
After thirty-three years as head coach of the Kings Firecrackers, Lynn Kelley is retiring. What started as an afterschool activity for kids in South Lebanon, Kelley has grown the team into a national favorite halftime show. She is handing the jump rope over
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Board Hold Special Meeting
The Kings Board of Education will conduct a Special Meeting on Tuesday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. for the purposes of employment and bargaining sessions. The Board will immediately enter into Executive Session and no action is expected to be taken. The meeting will be held in Conference Room 2 of the Kings Education Center.
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Kings to Offer Free Summer Meal Program
The Kings Local School District Food Service Department in partnership with South Lebanon Community Center/Joshua's Place is participating in a FREE Summer Meal Program. The program will provide FREE meals and nutritious snacks to children 18 and younger and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Treasurer Updates Five-Year Forecast
Kings Treasurer Mike Morrow updated the Kings Board of Education on the Five-Year Financial Forecast at the May 9 Board Work Session. The Five-Year Forecast outlines expected revenues and expenses for this school year and the following
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Early Childhood Center Earns Five Star Rating
Congratulations to the Kings Early Childhood Center (previously named Kings Preschool) for receiving the Ohio Department of Education's Five-Star Step Up to Quality award. Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) is a five-star quality rating and improvement system in the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Treasurer's Office Receive Auditor of State Award for 7th Year in a Row
Congratulations to the Kings Treasurer's Office staff for receiving a clean audit report from the Ohio Auditor of State, awarding them the Auditor of State Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The District also received the Highest Achievement in
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKME Receives Purple Star Designation
This week, the Ohio Department of Education announced that Kings Mills Elementary has received the Purple Star designation and is a member of the Purple Star Class of 2023. This year's class includes 165 schools from across the state. The Purple Star
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings BOE Approves New School Start Times for 2023-2024
The Kings Board of Education voted to approve new school start times for the 2023-2024 school year.
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Staggered Start for the 2023-2024 School Year
The Kings Board of Education approved a staggered start schedule for the 2023-2024 school year. You may access important back-to-school information here.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTwo Kings Educators Receive Project Excellence Award
Congratulations to Kings High School English Teacher, Katie Isaacs and Columbia Intermediate School Fifth Grade Teacher, Sarah McDonough who have been named winners of this year’s Project Excellence Award, sponsored by the Area Progress Council of
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Releases 2023 Quality Profile
We are pleased to present the Kings Local School District Quality Profile, which provides a year in review of highlights and accomplishments during the 2022-2023 School Year. This Quality Profile is a supplement to the Kings state report card
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Transportation Update
This week, Kings parents were notified of an update regarding transportation for the 2023-2024 school year. The Kings Board of Education approved a new transportation model at this week's meeting. Beginning in August, the District will be implementing a
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Local School District Weekly Newsletter
Did you know that the Kings Local School District publishes a weekly newsletter?
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Blog Entry Synopsis EndUpdate on Tax Bills
The Kings Community should have or will be receiving their property tax bills from Warren County. If you look at your tax bill for this year compared to last, you will see a couple of differences. School taxes increased. Our community approved
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSeveral KHS BPA Students Qualify for the State Competition
Members of the Kings High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) recently competed in the 2023 BPA Regional competition. Twenty-six KHS students qualified to compete at the State level at the State Leadership Conference on March 9 and 10 in
Blog Entry Synopsis End2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
We are proud to announce this year's recipients of the 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. This year, Kings High School students received 8 Gold Keys, 8 Silver Keys, and 22 Honorable Mentions. Entries are judged without knowledge of the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Athletes Sign to Play Sports Collegiately
Eight Kings Seniors participated in National Signing Day by signing letters of intent to commit to competing at the intercollegiate level next year. The ceremony occurred on Wednesday, February 1, at Kings High School. It is an honor to celebrate
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Preschool Has New Name
Kings Preschool provides excellent early childhood education and special education services to the Kings’ youngest learners. Most of our educators are licensed to teach both the general education curriculum and early childhood special
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKJH Theatre Presents..."You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Kings Junior High School Theatre students will entertain audiences in their production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," on January 26, 27, & 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kings High School Auditorium. They will also offer a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday,
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