On Tuesday, January 16, the Kings Board of Education approved a resolution to begin the process of applying for the Expedited Local Partnership Program (ELPP) through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC). The program enables the Kings District to capitalize on a credit earned through the completion of the proposed high school solution (below). The credit equates to 26% of eligible expenses and gives the District options for future projects or to pay down debt on current projects. For a project the size of the current proposed solution ($142,000,000), the 26% credit on eligible expenses could be substantial. 

What is OFCC & ELPP?

The OFCC is a state agency that oversees the planning, development, and construction of the state’s public K-12 school renovation and building initiative. Projects are funded through a number of programs using state money.

Expedited Local Partnership Program (ELPP)

Districts not currently eligible to participate in OFCC funding have the opportunity to move ahead with portions of their project while receiving credit for the future through ELPP.

Why Apply Now?

The application process for ELPP is a 6-8 month process outlined below:

1. Board approval of district intent to participate and completed application
2. Administration, Board, and Architects work with OFCC to finalize a district-wide plan (the prospective high school project) for future credit.
3. Plan can be changed over time based on changing district needs

The District is under no obligation by starting the process now.

Return on Community’s Investment (see below)

Currently, the District would receive a credit for 26% of OFCC-eligible expenses.

What can the credit be used for?

• Future building projects
• Pay down debt on existing projects

SHP Leading Design Architect, Charlie Jahnigen presented at the Tuesday, January 16 Board meeting. He explained the ELPP process and showed examples of OFCC-funded buildings. View the presentation and presentation slides from Tuesday's meeting.

We will continue to keep you informed. If you have any questions regarding school finance, please contact Kings Treasurer, Mike Morrow at mmorrow@kingslocal.net.

Please visit the Kings Facilities Page on the Kings website to learn more.  

Mother Nature brought us our first Snow Day of the school year today. It is with much gratitude that we thank our custodial and maintenance staff for braving the cold and snow to make sure our building parking lots and sidewalks are cleared and safe for us when we return on Monday.

We hope you had a fun day!

Pictured below: KEC Head Custodian, Tammy Sallee, Brian Isaacs, Maintenence, and KME Head Custodian, Shonna Hortman.

Last Saturday, Mercy Health Kings Mills Hospital hosted an Open House for the community.

Our own Kings Firecrackers were invited to perform at the event! The Firecrackers performed highlights from this year's show, and Coach Shaun Hamilton challenged a few jumpers to a friendly double-under competition. He also shared the health benefits of jumping rope and encouraged the crowd to try a few tricks of their own.

The team is currently traveling to Annapolis, Maryland where they will perform two halftime shows during the Army/Navy basketball doubleheader at Alumni Hall on the Naval Academy’s campus. 

Journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home - and her fins - behind, and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been seeking.

Kings Junior High School Theatre will perform the show on January 25, 26, and 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kings High School Auditorium. They will also offer a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday, January 27.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students, staff, and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased online.

Any families with students in grades 7-12 who are interested in participating in the College Credit Plus (CCP) program for the next school year are highly encouraged to attend a Virtual Information Night on Wednesday, January 24.

College Credit Plus (CCP) is a state-wide program that allows students ready for college-level courses to earn both high school and college credit at the same time. The program is available for students entering 7-12 grade in the 2023-2024 school year.

To learn more about the CCP options available, please register here. If you have any questions about how the program works, please contact your child's school counselor or Kings Director of Teaching and Learning, Matt Freeman, at mfreeman@kingslocal.net.

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.

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.

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

All meetings are live-streamed on the Kings Youtube channel.

If you are looking to purchase Kings Spiritwear, visit the Kings Online Spiritwear Store provided by our partner ROKKITWEAR. All items will be printed and sent out within 5 business days! You can also personalize any item in the store!

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

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!

Kings High School Competition Cheer Team is heading to the National Cheerleading Competition in Orlando, Florida February 8-13.

They are hosting a National Showcase Performance on Sunday, January 21 at 12:30 p.m. in the Kings Junior High School Gym. The performance is FREE.

They are also hosting a Dine and Donate event at Eli's Sports Bar & Grill to raise money for their Nationals trip. Join them on Thursday, January 25 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Fifteen percent of food purchase will go to the program.

Please join the Kings Athletic Booster Club for their annual gala fundraiser, Knight To Remember on Saturday, March 9 at the Marriott Hotel NE. This event supports our KINGS student-athletes! This year's event is sponsored by Sonder Brewing. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by dinner, live & and silent auctions, a reverse raffle, and dancing!

This year's theme is VEGAS KNIGHTS and you are encouraged to dress in your favorite VEGAS attire.

Not able to attend? You can still participate in our online silent auction by registering for a GiveSmart account. Auction items will begin to appear on the site as we get closer to the event. 

Early bird pricing ends Jan. 31. Tickets on sale through Feb. 29. Purchase tickets and register now for KABC's biggest night of the year!

Please email Sara Ritter at saritter@cinci.rr.com if you have any questions or if your business is interested in being a sponsor or donating to our live or silent auction!