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The Kings Food Service Department is excited to announce a new School Menu mobile app!

The My School Menus app features an interactive menu program. The app offers information on many features including ingredients, allergen and nutrient information, and dietary preferences. The app also allows families to select the menu in their preferred language, translating 180 languages.

We are hopeful this program will assist parents and staff alike. For a snapshot of the program check out this instructional video.

You can download the My School Menus mobile app from the iTunes or Google Play store.

Please reach out to Kings Food Service Director, Jennifer Arlinghaus if you have any questions - jarlinghaus@kingslocal.net. 

Flu and cold season is just around the corner. Check out our guidelines for keeping children home due to illness.

The Kings Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar. Please refer to the calendar when planning vacations.

The 2024 Kings Homecoming Parade will be here before we know it. The ever-popular community event will take place on Friday, October 4 at at 5:30 p.m. and run from KME to KJH.

The Kings Athletic Department is seeking volunteers for parade participant check-ins. If you would be interested in volunteering, please contact Kings Athletic Director, Eric Taylor at etaylor@kingslocal.net.

Watch for next week's Knight Nation News for more on the parade!

September marks Suicide Prevention Month, a time for our school community to unite, raise awareness, and support one another. The information and resources below will help us all play a role in preventing suicide and promoting mental health.

How You Can Help

Educate yourself and others about suicide prevention: Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support someone considering suicide, and familiarize yourself with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

How to Support Someone Who's Struggling

1. Listen without judgment: Offer a listening ear and let them know you care.
2. Ask directly: It's okay to ask, "Are you thinking about suicide?"
3. Keep them safe: If you believe they're in immediate danger, stay with them and call for help.
4. Help them connect: Assist them in reaching out to a trusted adult, counselor, or crisis hotline.
5. Follow up: Check in regularly to show your ongoing support.

According to the National Institute for Mental Health, studies have shown that asking people about suicidal thoughts and behaviors does not increase such thoughts. For more information on how to have this conversation, check out How to Ask Someone If They Are Thinking About Suicide | JED. 

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 open this Saturday, September 7 from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Donations can be dropped off during the Kings Kloset hours. The Kings Kloset is located on the second floor of the Kings Education Center.

The Kloset is open one Saturday per month. Click here for their schedule for this school year.

If you have donations, please email kingskloset@kingslocal.net. 

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.