The Kings Local School District is proud to announce that we have, once again, been named a Best Community for Music Education by the The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. 

The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Kings' music teacher Scott Hayward answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs.

This is our 8th year in a row to be awarded this special designation, and we are grateful and proud of our award winning music staff: Carolyn Dillon,

Scott Hayward, Matt Jenkins, Jennifer Maegly, Mike Maegly, Brian McDonough, Hope Milthaler, Joe Polen, Jennifer Reeder, Melanie Sherby, Rana Southern, and Chris Weber.

Kings High School has announced the Class of 2024 Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Congratulations to Grace Sims and Robert Giller who were named Valedictorian and Salutatorian, respectively.

Kings High School Graduation will take place on Sunday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cintas Center.

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There are always reasons to celebrate at Kings! On Wednesday, April 10, we gathered to honor our students of the quarter and other outstanding students at our last of three yearly District Celebrations. District Administrators and School Board members were on hand to celebrate these fantastic students. Congratulations to everyone recognized!

JFB : 1st Grade – Maddox Dillon, Elin Gonzalez, and Josie Surharski

2nd Grade – Gabrielle Adedeji and Ali Christman 

3rd Grade – Aubree Crabtree, Ansor Muhamadiev, Rachel Reed, and

Isabella Siciliano

4th Grade – Aiden Hoober, Blake Lonneman, Eve Malavich, and  Evan Sander 

KME : 1st Grade – Avyanga Pyida and Adhvik Tamminani

2nd Grade – Avery Mianegaz 

3rd Grade – Kellen Cook

4th Grade – Aubrie Bramble and Greycin Calloway

SLE: 1st Grade – Islombek Khudoyberdiev and Brooklyn Linville

2nd Grade – Emma McManaway and Phoenix Smiarowski 

3rd Grade – Lila Keppler 

4th Grade – Connor Graf and Allie Wilkerson

CIS: 5th Grade – Sophia Blanton, Kylie Rademacher, Frankie Roberts, Hailey Sandlin, and Madilyn Sweeney.

6th Grade – Tibah Kadhim, Brooklyn Ramsey, and Lucas Woolery.

KJH: 7th Grade –  Rylan Burke - (Team Red), Tessa McCune - (Team White), Alice Tuemler - (Team Blue); and Payton Hawk  - (Essentials)

8th Grade – Jaxxon Cukovecki - (Team Red), Edward Harrison - (Team White), Nurbiyke Ashymova - (Team Blue).

KHS: Military Assignments – Rylin Batac, Layla Bennett, Ashley Davis, Ethan Hoin, Chase Pearson, Wyatt Milby, and Lucas Sarbaugh.

Career Quest – Jacob Arnett, Keersten Basye, Justin Boles, Arianna Borrego, Cailey Cummins, Kyra Gardner, Zane Gardner, Lucas Lee, Nathan Mackey, Mason Mathaney, Denise Paredes, Tristan Royse, David Urdaneta Castellanos, Katie Horn, Micah Luck, Timur Mukimov, Jayden Neal, Daler Sharipov, Jennifer Valdivia, Eli Vessely, and Eli Walker.

View the Celebration presentation

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 Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military. Schools that earn the award will receive a special Purple Star recognition to display on site.

A school is honored with a Purple Star if it completes the required activities needed for designation. Ohio is home to 600 active Purple Star schools that dedicate time and support to students in military families.

“Ohio is a leader in its support to military families and the Purple Star program is a wonderful example of how this support extends to children in our schools,” said Governor DeWine. “I applaud Ohio’s Purple Star schools and thank them for supporting military-connected students and ensuring they have the services and learning resources to succeed.”  

KHS joins J.F. Burns, who just received their renewal for three more years, Kings Mills, and South Lebanon Elementary as Kings Local School District Purple Star Schools.

Congratulations!

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 Warren County officials and elected officials on Friday, April 12, 2024.

One student per Warren County school district attends the awards banquet. Recipients of this scholarship are selected by their academic achievement, personal accomplishments, and community service. Each recipient also chooses a mentor and recites a letter to their mentor during the awards luncheon. Annika's chosen mentor is Kings High School Art teacher, Angie Guilfoyle. In Warren County, each district’s recipient is awarded a $500.00 scholarship from the Warren County Educational Service Center. As Annika's chosen mentor, Mrs. Guilfoyle will receive a $250 stipend to be used for classroom/school use.

Annika is the daughter of Lucas and Stacy Kleinhenz. She is ranked in the top 10 in the Class of 2024. Annika participated in an architecture internship with the Monkey Bar & Grille playing a role in the design of the upper-level patio lounge and new bar and restaurant location. She illustrated a book called His Name is Everett, published in August 2023, and has volunteered nearly 100 community service hours. She plans to study Architecture at the University of Florida or North Carolina State University.

The Franklin B. Walter All-Scholastic Award was established in 1989 by Ohio’s County Superintendents to recognize student achievement and promote academic accomplishment. One senior from each of Ohio’s eighty-eight counties receives this prestigious honor each year.

Congratulations to Annika on this prestigious honor! 

Congratulations to Kings Band Director, Mike Maegly for his induction into the Mid-East Performance Association (MEPA) Hall of Fame.

MEPA is Ohio's premier winter performance venue for winter guard, wind, and indoor percussion ensembles throughout Ohio. The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made an impact in our community.

Mr. Maegly has been on the board of MEPA for many years. His work with this organization has touched tens of thousands of performers and spectators.

We couldn't be more proud of Mr. Maegly for his work with MEPA and all he does for Kings!

Congratulations to South Lebanon Elementary's School Therapist, Emily Daniel who was recently awarded the "Living Our Values" award for the mental health therapy that she provides for the students at SLE.

Daniel said that she loves what she does. "Being a part of the South Lebanon Elementary family truly fulfills me. I am convinced I work with the best colleagues and clients," she said.

Emily's Senior Team Lead at Beech Acres Parenting Center, Stephanie Born nominated Emily for the award. She said, "Emily stands out as one of the finest therapists I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Her ability to make tangible impacts on the lives of those in the Kings Community is nothing short of remarkable."

Kings High School Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors May 2-4 in the Kings High School Auditorium.

After a bizarre solar eclipse, Seymour finds a bloodthirsty and very unhealthy Venus fly trap and he names it Audrey 2. After placing the plant in the shop's front window, Audrey 2 becomes a commercial success.

This crazy, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Seymour as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey 2's out-of-this-world origins and intent toward global domination!

There are four opportunities to see the show – May 2, 3, and 4 at 7:00 p.m. and a 2:00 p.m. matinee on May 4. Little Shop of Horrors is rated PG-13. Tickets are on sale now at www.kingstheatre.net/tickets.

Don’t miss the quick Spiritwear Pop-Up Sale hosted by the Kings Spiritwear Committee This sale will run for 2 weeks only. Get your MLB-inspired KINGS gear while it lasts.

Order here. Click on the building/ organization you’d like to support when purchasing.

King Avenue and Grandin Road, located at the bridge crossing over the Little Miami River, will experience daytime lane closures starting Wednesday, April 10 through Wednesday, April 24, 2024, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Single lane traffic will be maintained at this location with the use of temporary traffic signals. Lane closures are necessary for construction crews to complete concrete barrier wall sealing. Motorists may want to seek alternate routes to avoid delay. 

For more information, visit http://www.wceo.us/.

Registration for the Kings Kids Before and After School program has begun.  

To register, use the Google link on the Kings Kids Before and After School Program Webpage.

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.

The Board will meet next on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:00 p.m. for their Regular Monthly Meeting. Watch live here.

The Board of Education meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a Work Session at 6:00 p.m. and the 3rd Tuesday of every month for a Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

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

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!

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