Blog Entries - February 2019
Mental Health Crisis Resources
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in adolescents. Sometimes when a brain health crisis occurs, we don't always have the resources available at our fingertips. Recently, the following numbers were shared at the High School and Jr. High levels (due
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Preschool Registration
It's that time of year again to begin registration for Kings Preschool! Registrations will be accepted beginning January 21. The preschool/childcare program meets in the Kings Education Center (KEC). Kings Preschool offers both preschool and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Board of Education Votes to Place Bond on March 2020 Ballot
The Kings Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2019. At that meeting, the BOE voted to place a 4.7mill bond issue on the March 17, 2020 ballot.
In the video here, Kings Board of Education President, Peggy Phillips shares information on the Board's decision.
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Kings Partners with Supercuts
Kings is partnering with Supercuts for the 2019-2020 school year. Visit any of the 4 local stores and mention your school name and they will donate $5 per haircut back to the school. It’s that easy! They will also donate 15% for products and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndParent/Student Emergency Notification Protocol
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 Food Service Launches New Website
The Kings Food and Nutrition Department has released a new interactive and user-friendly Food and Nutrition website. Food Service Director, Jennifer Arlinghaus and her staff are committed to educating and inspiring excellence for our students. The
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Releases Facility Master Plan Website
Visit www.kingsfacilities.org for the latest facts regarding Kings Facilities and the upcoming bond issue. On Friday, August 9, 2019, the Kings Local School District launched a new website that solely focuses on the Master Facilities Plan. The
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Kings BOE Votes to Place Bond Issue on November Ballot
Due to growing enrollment and the need for additional space, the Kings Board of Education voted to place a 4.96 mill bond issue on the November 5, 2019 ballot for the purpose of new construction, site acquisition, improvements, renovations, and additions to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndImportant Back to School Dates
We had a great 2018-2019 School Year! Before we know it, we will be back-to-school shopping for the 2019-2020! The first day of school for grades 1-12 is Wednesday, August 14. Our Kindergartners will join us on Friday, August 16. We
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Athletics Receives 2018-2019 ECC All-Sports Championship
Congratulations to every program in Kings Athletics for being named the 2018-2019 Eastern Cincinnati Conference All-Sports Champions! The Knights won ECC titles in football, boy's cross country, girl's golf, dance, boy's track, baseball, and boy's
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Senior Scholar Athletes
For the past 24 years, the Kings Athletic Booster Club and the Kings Athletic Department have honored student-athletes who have maintained excellent academic standards while dedicating their time and energy to Kings athletics. On Wednesday, May 15, the Annual
Blog Entry Synopsis EndBack to School Forms Going Online
We are making changes districtwide with our back to school forms. All schools in the district will be using a system called FinalForms which will allow you to complete registration forms online. We are hopeful that this system will save you
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings and United Way of Warren County Partner in Workforce Development
On Monday, May 6, 2019, five Kings High School students were honored by Lt. Governor of Ohio, Jon Husted and Ohio State Senator, Steve Wilson as a part of Ohio In-Demand Jobs Week. At the event, Ben Johnson, Zachary Layman, Josh Moore, Gabe Ventura, Jaime
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings High School Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report released their Best High Schools Rankings for 2019 this week and Kings High School has again been named among the best high schools in the nation! KHS ranked #1,051 nationally out of more than 17,000 public high schools,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Master Facilities Plan Video Overview
For over 2 years, the Kings Local School District and the Long Range Facilities Planning Team have been working on a Master Facilities Plan to accommodate the current and future projected growth in our District. The Kings Board of Education approved the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNew KJH Principal Named
Mr. Eric Dunn, current Principal of Pleasant Run Middle School in the Northwest Local School District was approved by the Kings Board of Education on Tuesday, April 16 to become Kings Junior High School's next principal beginning August 1, 2019. He will
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSchool Based Social & Emotional Health Coordinator Hired
The Kings Board of Education approved the hiring of a new School-Based Social and Emotional Health Coordinator. Mrs. Kimberly Sellers will begin serving in the District on August 1, 2019. Mrs. Sellers will serve as the point of contact for all
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Athletes Sign Letter of Intent
Sixteen student-athletes made their official commitments to colleges and universities at the Kings Athletic Department’s Spring Signing Day on Wednesday, April 17th at Kings High School. Families, coaches, teachers, administrators, and teammates
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Senior Receives Franklin B. Walter Scholarship
Kings High School Senior, Juliana Danko was presented with the fourth annual Franklin B. Walter Scholarship from the Warren County Educational Service Center on Friday, April 5, 2019. One student from each Warren County school district received
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Music Program Among the Best
The Kings Local School District has been honored for the third year in a row with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This year, only 623 school districts
Blog Entry Synopsis End2019 Project Excellence Teachers Named
Congratulations to J.F. Burns Elementary ESL teacher, Karin Gonzalez, and South Lebanon Elementary 1st grade teacher, Abby Burroughs who have been named winners of this year’s Project Excellence Award, sponsored by the Area Progress Council of Warren
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Students Paint Rain Barrel for Local Organization
Students from Kings High School have been selected to paint a rain barrel as part of the seventh annual Rain Barrel Art Project at the Cincinnati Zoo. Kaleigh Cooke, Tiffany Alcorn, Michelle Jiang, and Ainslee Anderson-Clark created their barrel
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Athletics Summer Camp Information Released
Kings Athletics and the Kings Athletic Booster Club has started taking registrations for their ever-popular Summer Athletic Camps. This is a great opportunity to learn your favorite sports from Kings' coaching staff this summer! The Kings
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Athletics Winter Points of Pride
The Kings Athletic Department has released its Winter Points of Pride. It was a successful season that included a State Championship, Athlete of the Year and Coach of the Year.
Click here to view all of the great results.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKJH Re-Designated as Ohio School to Watch
Congratulations to Kings Junior High School on being re-designated as an Ohio School to Watch! The Ohio Department of Education's Ohio Schools to Watch (OSTW) program recognizes exemplary middle schools who are growth-oriented and constantly "on the
Blog Entry Synopsis EndIndoor Track State Champs!
The Kings Indoor Track team sent 13 athletes to the Ohio Indoor Track State Championship on Saturday, March 2. In total the team brought home a State Championship, broke 3 school records, received 10 medals and 2 Personal Records! The Boys 4x800
Blog Entry Synopsis EndA Message to Families Regarding Viral Hoax
Dear Parents and Guardians, We want to share with you some information about a viral social media challenge that has created concern in other areas of the country and the world. As we are beginning to hear more about it in our local news, and from some of
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS National Merit Finalists
Congratulations to Jackson Hacker, Caroline Mott, and Dorothy Nie, Kings High School seniors, who have been named National Merit Finalists for 2019. According to the National Merit Scholarship Program, 7,500 Finalists out of over 15,000 Semifinalists
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Releases Strategic Plan
The Kings Local School District has released a new Strategic Plan that will direct the District for years to come. The #KingsStrong Strategic Plan was created to guide the instructional vision of the Kings District, to explore the knowledge, skills,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Receives Auditor of State Award
A recent financial audit of the Kings Local School District by the Auditor of State’s office has returned a clean audit report. Kings’ excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award for 2018. Auditor of State, Dave Yost
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Names New Men's Head Soccer Coach
The Kings Athletic Department announced that Kyle Hamilton will be the next Men’s Soccer Coach at Kings High School, pending Board of Education approval in February. Hamilton is a 2009 graduate of Blanchester High School and has spent the last two
Blog Entry Synopsis End2019-2020 Kings Preschool Registration
Preschool registration for next year is just around the corner for the Kings District! The Kings Preschool & Childcare will be accepting registrations for the 2019-2020 school year beginning January 22. The preschool/childcare program meets in the King
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