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It's a long weekend for Knight Nation! There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2 in observation of Labor Day.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Have you had a chance to take a look at our new facilities website? Check out the first design concepts for the new Kings High School and Columbia Intermediate School addition.

You can follow along on the progress at www.kingsfacilities.org.

Wow, what a turnout! Knight Nation truly showed up to purchase the limited edition co-branded Cincy Hat X Kings Knights hats.

As the first school district to partner with Cincinnati Bengal, Ted Karras and the Cincy Hat project, the sale was a huge success!

The sale brought in nearly $35,000 to support Kings and Ted's charity, the Village of Merici, an organization that supports adults with developmental disabilities. Karras said, “I’m absolutely blown away by the support from the Kings Local community. I think those are some of the coolest hats we’ve made throughout the project and it’s unbelievable to see the outpouring of love and support for the Village of Merici and our mission for the project.”

For more information on how the Ted Karras Cincy Hat project came to be and to learn about the amazing people at The Village of Merici, check out the Cincy Hat website: thecincyhat.com.

The limited-edition hats sold out but look for more collaborations in the future. For any other spiritwear needs, you can visit the Kings Online Spiritwear Store provided by our partner ROKKITWEAR. Additionally, you can pick up Kings Spiritwear at Lemons and Limes Boutique in Mason.

Keep in touch with all things Kings Spiritwear by following our Facebook page!

It is with deep sadness that we report that former Kings Board of Education member, Bob Hinman has passed away. Bob lost his life unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 26.

Bob dedicated his life to helping people and the Kings community. He served on the Kings Board of Education for 4 years. He was a member of the Kings Athletic Department Hall of Fame where he was the voice of Kings for over 20 years, announcing girl's volleyball and basketball games. He was also a supporter of Kings Theatre.

This is a huge loss for the Kings community. Please keep Bob's family and all who knew and loved him in your thoughts over the coming days.

Service information can be found in Bob's Obituary.

With the hot temperatures this week, the students in Amanda Wey's third-grade class at South Lebanon Elementary School decided to try a little experiment with crayons.

They came up with the idea to see if it would get hot enough to melt crayons. They attached crayons to a canvas and set them in the sun. They made hypotheses on how long it would take, which colors would melt first, and where they would melt best.

The students went outside a few different times to make observations and notice any changes. It took longer than anyone thought but in less than five hours, they found the crayons had melted down the canvas.

As with any experiment, there is an opportunity to learn. They learned that measuring the temperature with each observation would have been good data for the experiment.

Great job, third graders!

Congratulations to Kings High School Class of 2024 graduate, Keren Palaparty who was recently honored with a UC Health West Chester Hospital Healthcare Scholarship.

Keren served as a volunteer at UC West Chester while she was in high school. Volunteering gave her opportunities to learn more about clinical and non-clinical healthcare careers. Her experience in the Food Service Department was significant. She said she grew to appreciate the food service department noting how impressed she was with how much goes into making sure patients receive the best possible nutrition.

She received a $2,000 scholarship from UC Health. She is currently attending the University of Cincinnati studying Biology.

If your family is in need of assistance with meals and school fees, we encourage you to complete a Free and Reduced Meal Application by visiting https://payschoolscentral.com or pick up an application at your student's school building.

If your child received free or reduced meals last school year, you will need to reapply by Wednesday, September 25. If you don't apply by the deadline, your child will go back to pay in full status.

If you need assistance, parents will have direct access to a Help Hotline at 1-877-393-6628, where language services will be available for our ESL families. 

Any additional questions can be directed to Jennifer Arlinghaus, Food Service Director 513-398-8050 ext 10027.

Don't miss your chance to see these amazing Kings students perform in Acting Up's next show, Disney's Camp Rock: The Musical!  

This high-energy show features over 60 talented young performers from the Cincinnati area, rocking out to hits like "This Is Me," "Can't Back Down," "It's On," and "We Rock!"

Join Mitchie and her friends as they rally to save Camp Rock from the flashy new Camp Star across the lake. With a classic story of rivalry and friendship, this musical will have audiences cheering for the underdogs.

Performances are September 20-22 at Mason High School. Get your tickets at ActingUp.com.

Congratulations to Kings Community Relations Coordinator, Dawn Gould, for being nominated for the 2024 Gems of Excellence Award from the Mason Deerfield Chamber.

The award is designed to recognize the contributions our schools make to our community. This honor goes to an individual or to an educational institution who demonstrates outstanding contributions to education and the community.

Winners are determined by votes and will be revealed live at the awards show on Thursday, October 24. Learn more about the nominees at gemsofexcellence.com.

Vote for Dawn. The deadline to vote is Thursday, September 12.

The Kings Kloset is a volunteer-led, nonprofit clothing center that provides free garments and supplies to those in need within the Kings Local School District. On average, the Kings Kloset serves 30-50 individuals a month.

The Kloset is open the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. beginning on September 7. Click here for their schedule. Donations can be dropped off during the Kings Kloset hours. The Kings Kloset is located on the second floor of the Kings Education Center in a new location!

They have very limited space and are only able to take donations that meet the needs of the families they serve. Please refrain from dropping donations at the Kings Education Center. If you have donations, please email kingskloset@kingslocal.net. 

We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us serve the families in our community in the most efficient way.

Pictured is volunteer Emily Robinson getting the space organized and ready for the first opening.

Board Members

Kings Board of Education (L-R): Janelle Groff, Board Member; John Skerl, Board Member; Deb Cowan, Board Member; Stacie Belfrom, President; and Peggy Phillips, Vice-President.

The Kings Board of Education meets twice a month. They hold a Work Session on the second Tuesday of the month and a Regular Meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. and are livestreamed on the Kings Youtube channel.

Visit the Board of Education page on our website for meeting dates, meeting recordings, and agendas.

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In an effort to be "green," the District does not send paper flyers home. We use a platform called Peachjar that houses flyers of community programs and resources. 

Parents receive approved flyers via email, and they are posted on our digital flyerboard for easy retrieval. Any organization can distribute information to our community by creating an account!

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 mater!

Please complete this Alumni Roundup Form.

2024-2025 All Sports Passes and Reserved Parking for Football Games are now on sale!

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