Blog Entries - February 2017
Help Us Support SB 216 and Restore Local Control
A Step to Restore Local Control: Proposed SB 216 As a school district, we understand the need for accountability measures to make sure our students are making progress. Newly introduced Senate Bill 216 (Deregulation Bill) allows for more time to be focused
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Partners with UC School of Information Technology
The Kings Local School District has recently entered into an agreement with the University of Cincinnati School of Information Technology. This agreement will give Kings High School students the opportunity to complete the first year of the UC
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Transportation Seeking Bus Drivers
Be a part of our growing community – Become a Kings Bus driver! The Kings Transportation Department is seeking to hire bus drivers. Starting pay is $18.25/hr. Now offering a sign on bonus and paid training. No experience necessary! For more
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Preschool Registration for 2018-2019
Preschool registration for next year is just around the corner for the Kings District! The Kings Preschool & Childcare will be accepting registrations from the general public for the 2018-2019 school year beginning January 16. There have been some
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNewly Elected Kings Board of Education Members
The Kings Board of Education will be welcoming three new faces in January. Out of the four candidates vying for three open positions, Deb Cowan, Rona Walter, and Daniel Egan were named winners of the November 7 election. Cowan and Walter were the balloted
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHoliday Concerts 2017
You're invited to our Kings Holiday Concerts! There are eight opportunities to get into the holiday spirit with our talented Kings musicians! DEC. 5 | 7 PM | KHS BAND CONCERT @ KHSDEC. 7 | 6:30 PM | SLE 4th GRADE CHORUS CONCERT @ SLEDEC. 7 | 7 PM | KJH BAND
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings BOE Hires New Treasurer
The Kings Board of Education hired a new treasurer for the district. During a Special Meeting on November 2, the Kings Local Board of Education hired Mr. Cary Furniss as the District’s Treasurer. Furniss replaces Shaun Bevan, who was hired last month as
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Teacher Named Jennings Fellow
The Kings Local School District would like to congratulate J.F. Burns Elementary First Grade Teacher, Jill Mohr for being named a 2017 Jennings Fellow by the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation. Jill is only one of 13 chosen from the thousands of public school
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Senior Lands Perfect ACT
Kings High School is proud to announce our first perfect ACT in many years from senior, Drew Dailey. In March, Ohio students could take the college entrance exam for free as part of new testing requirements from the state. Drew scored his perfect 36 on his
Blog Entry Synopsis End2018 National Merit Commended Scholars
The National Merit Scholarship Program has released their list of Commended Scholars for 2018. Four of those students are Kings High School Seniors! Congratulations to Shannon Jelley, Spencer Kinkelaar, John Naughton, and Tyler Roetenberger. More than
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings to Lose Tax Dollars Due to Recent Annexation
On Thursday, September 21, the Village of South Lebanon voted to annex the Peter’s Cartridge Factory property away from Hamilton Township. This decision to annex was made without communicating with the Kings Local School District. Annexation is a legal
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFree and Reduced Lunch Opportunity
The Kings Food Service Department is a member of the National School Lunch Program. With this program, they offer a Free and Reduced Meal Program. Free and Reduced-price lunches are available to students who qualify and meet the eligibility guidelines.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Seeking New Treasurer
Kings Treasurer, Shaun Bevan has accepted the position of Treasurer for the Mason City School District. Mr. Bevan has served as Treasurer for 3 years, and he will begin his new position at Mason on October 9, 2017. Under Mr. Bevan's leadership, the district
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings State Report Card and Quality Profile
The Ohio Department of Education today released its 2016-2017 report card results for the state’s school districts. The report card data was collected from state-mandated testing that Ohio students completed last spring. The ODE uses the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNational Merit Semifinalist Announced
The Kings Local School District is proud to announce that Kings High School Senior, Drew Dailey has been chosen as Semifinalist in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 1.6 million juniors in more than 22,000 high schools entered the 2018
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNiche Ranks Kings Local Schools #7 in Cincy
The 2018 Niche K-12 rankings have been released and we are thrilled to report that the Kings Local School District is ranked #7 in the Cincinnati Metro Area, up from #10 last year. Additionally, Kings improved eight places to #30 in all of Ohio! Niche
Blog Entry Synopsis EndParent Emergency Notification 2017-2018 School Year
The Kings Local School District takes the safety and security of our staff and students very seriously. As part of an Ohio Revised Code requirement, the District is required to inform students and parents/guardians before the first day of school each year of
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSchool Fee Changes for the 2017-2018 School Year
In an effort to be fiscally responsible, the Kings Administration reviewed and analyzed school fees for each grade level for the 2017-2018 school year. The fees were calculated based on the consumable supplies (paper, workbooks, planners) that will be used by
Blog Entry Synopsis End2017-2018 Kings Athletic Season Passes Now On Sale!
Be sure to get your 2017-2018 Kings Athletics Season Pass! The pass is good for all HOME athletic events. There are several purchase options available. Purchase online or fill out this form and either mail or hand deliver to the Kings Athletic
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Wellness Policy and Approved Classroom Snack List
The Kings Board of Education approved a new Wellness Policy for the District at their May meeting. This year the District used a committee to evaluate the previous plan and to update the plan for our students. Additionally, the committee developed
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Ranked #20 in Ohio by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report released their Best High Schools Rankings for 2017 this week and Kings High School has again been named among the best high schools in the nation! KHS ranked #509 out of more than 22,000 public high schools in the nation,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndJFB's Bev Kassner Named OAESA Secretary of the Year
Congratulations to J.F. Burns Elementary Secretary, Bev Kassner who was named the 2017 Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators Secretary of the Year! OAESA selects one school secretary from across Ohio who epitomizes the highest standards of
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Named a Best Community for Music Education 2017
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has announced the 2017 Best Communities for Music Education. This year, 527 districts across the nation are being recognized with this distinction, and the Kings Local School District was designated as a
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Has a State Champion!
Congratulations to Kings Senior, Megan Sichterman who brought home her second State Championship at the OHSAA State Swim Meet in Canton, Ohio on February 25, 2017! Sichterman placed first in the 50 Freestyle, as well as runner-up in 100 Butterfly.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndStart With Hello Week
“Start With Hello Week” is a program designed by The Sandy Hook Promise and teaches children the importance of connecting to others. We know that young children who are isolated can become victims of bullying, violence, or depression.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS National Merit Finalists Announced
We just received word that our two National Merit Semi-Finalists have now advanced to the Finalist standing of the 62nd Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Kings Seniors Hannah Rasmussen and Anders Wikum will now compete with 15,000 other finalists for
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Athletes Sign Letters of Intent on National Signing Day
Eight student-athletes made their official commitments to colleges and universities at the Kings Athletic Department’s Winter Signing Day on Wednesday, February 1 at Kings High School. Families, coaches, teachers, administrators, and teammates
Blog Entry Synopsis EndLet Your Voice Be Heard!
Due to changes in graduation requirements, nearly a third of Ohio's Class of 2018 students are at risk of not graduating. Approximately 20% of our current Junior Class at Kings High School is in jeopardy of not graduating. Our district strongly
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Preschool Now Registering
Kings Preschool, located in the Kings Educational Center in Kings Mills, is now accepting registrations for the fall 2017-2018 school year. Class offerings include: 3-year-old Preschool: Two or three day programs designed for children 3 years old by
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Schools Ranked Top Ten in Cincy Metro
Kings Local Schools Highly Rated Again! The latest Best School District rankings have been released by Niche K-12. We are thrilled to report that the Kings Local School District is ranked #10 in the Cincinnati Metro Area and #38 in all of Ohio! Niche
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Football Team Earns Academic All-Ohio
Congratulations to our Kings Football Team for being recognized 2017 Academic All-Ohio. The Knights have the 9th highest ranking GPA out of over 716 high school football teams in the state. . This year, the team posted an impressive overall cumulative
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