Solar Eclipse on April 8 - NO SCHOOL for staff and students.

For the first time since 1806, Ohio will be the site of a total solar eclipse. This once-in-a-lifetime event will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon's path crosses directly in front of the sun. Many parts of the state will be in total darkness for a few minutes during the midafternoon. 

Experts are predicting that the sun will be at least 98% blocked by the moon in the Kings Local School District surrounding communities. The eclipse is estimated to begin in our area around 2:00 p.m., with the maximum totality around 3:11 p.m., and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. The timing of the eclipse presents a safety challenge as it will occur during elementary dismissal times.

Our concern is that there will be students on buses, walking, or driving home during the peak of the eclipse. Our student’s safety is a concern because partial phases of any eclipse can only be safely viewed with specialized eye protection.

Additionally, this event is expected to draw large numbers of tourists to Ohio. The Ohio Department of Workforce and Development is warning that the eclipse could significantly impact traffic, as well as cell service and internet bandwidth. 

For these reasons, and to align with all Warren County school districts, the Kings Local School District will be closed on Monday, April 8, 2024.

For more information about the solar eclipse click here. 

Kings High School Seniors participated in the annual Community Service Reflection Night on Thursday, April 4. This is a night when all seniors report how they performed their required community service hours. 

In order to graduate, KHS seniors must fulfill 50 hours of community service. During the Senior Reflection Night, students give a short presentation about the impact of community service on their lives. Many students used technology such as videos, movies, or PowerPoint presentations to reflect on their service experiences.

Over Spring Break, Kings Kokorodza Marimba Ensemble took delivery on a new bass marimba and baritone marimba.

These instruments were hand-built by Joel Laviolette in Austin, TX. This week, the Ensemble had the opportunity to rehearse with the new instruments. Shown below are Kings Junior High School student Isaac Hoeting (on the bass marimba to the left) and Keaton Collins on the baritone marimba.

The Ensemble will show off the new instruments when they perform at Findlay Market on Sunday, April 28.

Our students are in testing season. Please ensure your child gets a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast!

It really does make a difference!

On Saturday, March 23, 2024, over seventy Kings High School alumni from all around the country, representing two decades of Kings Choirs, gathered at KHS to sing together.

Under the direction of Hope Milthaler, Scott Hayward with collaborative piano by Jared Adamson, the Bass Choir, Treble Choir, Chamber Choir, along with the current KHS Choirs sang their hearts out in front of a packed audience.

The concert ended with all of the choirs singing Old Irish Blessing together.

It's that time again! The Kings High School/Jorge Gonzalez Memorial Hoxworth Blood Drive is coming up on Wednesday, April 10 from 10:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The event will be held in the KJH Multi-Purpose Room - SIGN UP HERE!

In October 2021, we lost an incredible teacher, colleague, and friend to covid. His name is Jorge Gonzalez. He was a KHS Spanish teacher and very passionate about life-saving blood donation. Jorge started coordinating Hoxworth Blood Drives in January 2004 and hosted his last one in September 2021. Under his coordination, the drives collected 1262 units of blood; the potential to save the lives of more than 3786 patients - that’s LEGACY! Let's continue Jorge's legacy by donating blood to save lives.

The Kings Kloset will be open on Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. They are located on the second floor of the Kings Education Center.

For more information, contact them at kingskloset@kingslocal.net.

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/.

Please join the National Art Honor Society as they host a FREE Family Recycled Art Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9 at Kings High School.

Families are invited to a night of imaginative artworks crafted from recycled materials and then use the craft to play a game. Let's reduce, reuse, and reimagine together! 

Sign up here

Kings Summer Camp, Knights on Vacation registration has begun.

To secure a spot for your child, you will need to complete this registration form. One form must be completed per child. Once your spot is confirmed and your child is accepted, you will receive an email notification that your child has been accepted into the program, hopefully by Spring Break.

We are excited to announce that registration for the Kings Kids Before and After School program will begin on April 2, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. 

To register, use the Google link on the Kings Kids Before and After School Program Webpage. HOWEVER, the link is not active at this time. No responses will be accepted until the link becomes active on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. 



The Kings Kids Before and After School program will fill up fast. Make sure to mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 2, 2024.  

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!

In case you missed it on social media....