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Blog Entries - March 2025

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Kings Finance Update

Posted on: May 29, 2025
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The Kings Board of Education reviewed the District's five-year financial forecast at the May 13 and May 20 Board of Education Meetings. Treasurer Mike Morrow presented a detailed look at finances, including what the District has done to save money or

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Secondary Campus Administration - 7-12 Principal Eric Dunn, KHS Asst. Principals Jeff Miller, Taylor Rose and Tom York and KJH Asst. Principal Caleb Keeton

Kings Secondary Campus Administration Change

Posted on: May 30, 2025
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We're excited to announce that Eric Dunn, our outstanding Kings Junior High School Principal, will expand his leadership role to serve as Principal for grades 7–12. His proven track record of success and deep understanding of our secondary students make

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Kings Baseball and Softball Fields Retired

Posted on: May 29, 2025
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After decades of unforgettable memories, championships, hard-fought games, and community pride, the time has come to bid farewell to our beloved varsity softball and baseball fields. Recently, a ceremony was held for the Kings baseball and softball fields.

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Congratulations Kings Retirees

Posted on: May 29, 2025
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Our best wishes go to the recent retirees from the Kings Local School District. Thank you to Kim Ackerman, Jane Allen, Jenny Bowman, Dave DeVore, Dawn Gould, Wanda Kochan, Tracey Krepps, Franny More', Denice Rutkousky, Beth Simpkins, Mike Stevens, and Dave

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Kings Will Offer Free Lunch this Summer

Posted on: May 22, 2025
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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

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NAMM Foundation names Kings as a Best Community for Music Education 2025

Kings Named Best Community for Music Education for 9th Year in a Row

Posted on: May 22, 2025
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For the ninth year in a row, the Kings Local School District is proud to announce that we have been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for our outstanding commitment to music education.  The Best Communities for

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5 athletes signed their letters of intent to play colleigate athletics

Kings Athletics Spring Signing Day

Posted on: May 16, 2025
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Kings High School Athletics is proud to announce the signing of five more seniors who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level next year. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 7, at Kings High School and was a celebration of

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Project Excellence Teachers of the Year Lindsay Six and Sharon Preston

Two Kings Educators Win Project Excellence Award

Posted on: April 18, 2025
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Congratulations to Kings High School Spanish teacher, Lindsay Six, and Columbia Intermediate School Intervention Specialist, Sharon Preston, who have been named winners of this year’s Project Excellence Award, sponsored by the Area

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KHS Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian Matthew McMahon and Michael Ivanov

KHS Announces 2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian

Posted on: April 18, 2025
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Kings High School has announced the Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Congratulations to Matthew McMahon and Michael Ivanov, who were named Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Matthew and Michael were chosen from a list of highly competitive and

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Columbia Intermediate School Welcomes New Principal for 2025-2026

Posted on: April 18, 2025
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A new leader is set to take the helm at Columbia Intermediate School for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year! At this week's Board of Education meeting, the Kings Board of Education officially approved Mr. Josh Morrow as the next principal of CIS. The search

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State Budget to Cut Kings Funding

Posted on: April 4, 2025
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's initial state budget cuts Kings’ funding by approximately $2,000,000 in school years 2025-2027. We are collaborating with state and county advocacy groups, as well as community members to push for adjustments to the budget

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Kings kindergarten registration now enrolling

Kindergarten Registration

Posted on: March 14, 2025
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Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year has begun.  To enroll for kindergarten your child must turn five by August 1, 2025. Visit the Registration tab on our website for online

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KHS Junior Maya Schweikert holding her division 1 female performer of the year plaque

KHS Swimmer Brings Home TWO State Championships

Posted on: March 6, 2025
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Congratulations to Kings High School Junior, Maya Schweikert who brought home two gold medals from last weekend's Ohio High School Athletic Association State Swimming Championship in Canton, Ohio. Maya became the first-ever Kings swimmer

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National merit finalists derek harris, lucas webster and matthew mcmahon

KHS National Merit Semifinalists Named Finalists

Posted on: February 19, 2025
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Our three National Merit Semi-Finalists have advanced and have been named National Merit Finalists in this year's National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to Derek Harris, Lucas Webster, and Matthew McMahon! Of the 16,000 named Semifinalists

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Tom York

CIS Interim Principal Announced

Posted on: February 11, 2025
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Mr. Tom York, a lifelong educator who brings over 40 years of experienced leadership will fill the principal vacancy at Columbia Intermediate School. Before his retirement in 2022, he served as a superintendent, assistant superintendent for Edgewood and

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Five members of the 2025 Kings Athletics Hall of Fame

Kings Athletics Induct Five to the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame

Posted on: February 7, 2025
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The Kings Athletic Department and the Kings Athletic Booster Club welcomed five new members to the Kings Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 1 in a ceremony with friends and family at TPC River’s Bend. Congratulations to Blake Bockrath

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CIS Breaks Ground for New Addition

Posted on: January 23, 2025
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It was a big day for the Kings Local School District on Friday, January 17, 2025! A Groundbreaking Ceremony was held for the new addition to Columbia Intermediate School. This new addition will provide CIS with much-needed space including seven new

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Preschool Registration for 2025-2026 School Year is NOW OPEN

Posted on: January 17, 2025
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Preschool registration is now open for the 2025-2026 School Year. Your child must be 3 years old by August 1, 2025, and be fully potty trained in order to register. (children with disabilities do not have to be potty trained) CLICK HERE to

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