Blog Entries - September 2024
Kings Facilities Update - New Design Concepts Released
The first release of the initial design concepts of the new Kings High School and Columbia Intermediate School addition are now available! During the process, we received significant feedback from students, staff, and the community. The designs are
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKindergarten Entrance Date Changes
The National Bureau of Economic Research, in their paper School Starting Age and Cognitive Development, found that children who are older when they begin kindergarten have a measurable advantage compared to their younger classmates over the long term. They
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings High School Named to AP Honor Roll
College Board announced that Kings High School has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening access for students. Schools
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Ranked Best School District
Niche.com has released its annual rankings of best school districts for 2025. This year’s rankings include updated data for nearly 11,000 school districts nationwide. The rankings combine quantitative data from the U.S. Department of Education
Blog Entry Synopsis End2025 KHS National Commended Scholars
The National Merit qualifying program recently recognized 34,000 commended students nationwide for their exceptional academic promise. We are very pleased to announce that three of those chosen are Kings High School Seniors, Nolan
Blog Entry Synopsis EndOhio Report Cards Released
The Ohio Department of Education released its school report cards last week. This was the third year results were displayed through a star-based system rather than on an A-F letter-grade scale. The ODE collected information from the state's more than 600
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWarren County Property Revaluation
Warren County continues to prosper and with that prosperity comes an increase in the value of your home. County Auditor Matt Nolan presented to the Kings Board of Education on Tuesday, September 17. He stated that home values in Warren County will
Blog Entry Synopsis End2025 National Merit Semifinalists Named
Three Kings High School students have been named Semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program based on their performance last on the 2024 PreliminarySAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) Congratulations to Derek
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNeighborhood Bridges Supports Our Community
Kings Neighborhood Bridges is a non-profit organization that supports those in need in our community. How does Neighborhood Bridges work? School district counselors, the resource coordinator, and appointed representatives of Joshua’s Place and
Blog Entry Synopsis EndParent/Student Reunification Information
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 Treasurer's Office Receives Auditor of State Award - 8th 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 EndKings Student-Athletes Sign Their Letters of Intent
Seven student-athletes from the Kings Athletics programs made their official commitments to universities at the Kings Athletic Department’s Spring Signing Day on Wednesday, May 8 at Kings High School. Families, coaches, teachers,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTwo Kings Teachers Earn Project Excellence Award
Congratulations to Kings High School Engineering, Jason Shields, and J.F. Burns Elementary School Intervention Specialist, Cheryl Wanner who have been named winners of this year’s Project Excellence Award, sponsored by the Area
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Named to 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 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 Named a Best Community for Music Education – 8th Year in a Row!
The Kings Local School District is proud to announce that we have, once again, been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities for Music Education
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Names Top of the Class for 2024
Kings High School has announced the Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. KHS Principal, Doug Leist has announced that Grace Sims is this year's Valedictorian and Robert Giller is this year's KHS Class of 2024
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Receives Purple Star Designation
This week, the Ohio Department of Education announced that Kings High School has received the Purple Star designation and is a member of the Purple Star Class of 2024. This year's class includes 171 schools from across the state. The Purple Star
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKHS Senior Receives Franklin B. Walter Scholarship
Kings High School senior, Annika Kleinhenz has been named this year's recipient of the 9th annual Franklin B. Walter Scholarship Award. She was honored in a luncheon sponsored by the Warren County Educational Service Center and attended by several
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKECC Earns ODE's 5-Star Award
Congratulations to the Kings Early Childhood Center (KECC) for receiving the Ohio Department of Education's Five-Star Step Up to Quality award again this year! Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) is a five-star quality rating and improvement system in the state of
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Voters Approve Bond Issue
The Kings Community approved a $142 million bond issue on Tuesday’s Primary Election. This critical funding will allow Kings to construct a cutting-edge high school to meet current and future educational needs and address enrollment growth throughout
Blog Entry Synopsis End2024 Kings Athletics Hall of Fame
Kings High School Athletics proudly celebrated a momentous weekend last weekend as they inducted nine exceptional individuals into the Kings Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at TPC Riversbend, following a special recognition at the Kings
Blog Entry Synopsis EndKings Athletics Signing Day
Ten Kings High School 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 7, at Kings High School. It is an honor to
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPreschool & Kindergarten Registration for 2024-2025
Applications are now being accepted for preschool the Kings Early Childhood Center offers 2-day, 4-day, and 5-day classes for 3-5-year-olds. All programs are licensed by the Ohio Department of Education. KECC is a 5-Star Step Up to Quality award winner. Kings
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