Seven student-athletes from the Kings Athletics programs made their official commitments to universities at the Kings Athletic Department’s Spring Signing Day on Wednesday, May 8 at Kings High School. 

Families, coaches, teachers, administrators, and teammates attended the signing event to witness these student-athletes sign their letters of intent. These student-athletes received much praise from their coaches during the event. Not only were these students great in their respective sports but they excelled in the classroom as well.

The following athletes join the nineteen other King athletes who previously signed earlier in the year. They represent four sports and include all collegiate divisions.

Paul Kelly – Football – University of Dayton

Sam Lockwood – Lacrosse – Ohio Wesleyan University

Riley Platter – Lacrosse – Ohio Wesleyan University

Jacob Reppeto – Soccer – Capital University

Anthony Robinson – Baseball – Wallace Community College

Jaxen Unruh – Football – Mount St. Joseph University

Colton Weisbrod – Football – Otterbein University

Congratulations!

Kings High School Work Study students were celebrated on May6, for their accomplishments this school year.

Students in the Multiple Disability classes at Kings High School participate in a work-study program. The work-study students perform tasks at Kings High School such as shredding, recycling, and therapy dog walking. The students also ran the "Bow Wow Bakery" dog bone business, which has become quite successful.

Work-study students also work at community businesses and organizations, such as Rivers Crossing Community Church, Le Peep Restaurant, Clutter to Care, and Good Shepherd Catholic Church.

Mrs. Anitra Gardner from Kramer's Sew N Vac (pictured above), who also has a student in the class, donated an embroidery machine to the class so they can use it to embroider items for Bow Wow Bakery, and more.

Each student received a certificate for their work and had refreshments after the ceremony. 

Visitors took a trip around the world at the first World Culture Night at South Lebanon Elementary on Thursday, May 9.

Several countries were represented with music, dancing, food, artifacts, and more.

We spent some time checking out the displays and dancing acts. Check it out here.

WLWT reporter, Sheree Paolello was in the Kings District last week to gather information for a special segment on AI.

She interviewed Kings History teacher, Joy McGee and some of her 10th grade students from her U.S. History class.

Watch the segment here.

Congratulations to Kings High School senior, Jaclyn Oen who received the Kaylyn Daumeyer Scholarship at last week's production of "Little Shop of Horrors."

Kings Stagelighters presented her with a check for $1,000 from the Daumeyer family in memory and honor of their daughter, Kaylyn (pictured).

The Daumeyer's created a fund to support the arts at Kings after their daughter, Kaylyn passed away. Kaylyn loved her time on the Kings stage. This is the 10th year presenting a scholarship to a senior that has been involved in the theatre program while at Kings.

Pictured L-R: Lori Daumeyer, Hope Daumeyer, Jaclyn Oen, Scott Hayward (Director),Trey Daumeyer, and Paul Daumeyer.

The preschoolers in Miss Christina Cain's class at the Kings Early Childhood Center recently embarked on an enriching journey of creating a collaborative class book called, "Animal Alphabet A to Z."

The process began with thoughtful deliberation to choose an animal to represent each letter of the alphabet. Through discussion and research, they expanded their understanding of the animals they chose.

Then, they began the artistic part of the process by painting the animals using their hand to transform them into vibrant representations. They then added intricate details to capture the animals. After, they selected descriptive words corresponding to the chosen animals which further enhanced their understanding of language.

This guided project served as a platform for cultivating essential life skills among the students, including responsibility, patience, awareness, and teamwork. Cain said, "The project not only promoted collaboration and participation but allowed the students to witness the tangible outcomes of their hard work and joint effort. We take immense pride in the accomplishments of our class and are grateful for the opportunity to enrich each child's educational journey."

This week, the teachers hosted a celebration to honor the authors for their hard work.

On May 8, the Kings High School College Reading & Writing classes presented their senior research project at their Senior Discovery Day.

This year-end project challenged students to dive into what it means to be a student researcher. KHS English teacher Katlyn Gilbert wanted to pass along the amount of discovery a person gets while doing research.

The classes spent time working on inquiry, where students lead and facilitated class discussions surrounding different topics they were passionate about or what was currently trending such as athletics in high school, social media and the effects on mental health, and more.

This discussion led students to develop and find their own "what if" questions. They spent a lot of time brainstorming and crafting their research questions. After this, analyzing voices who have already contributed to their research conversations (experts), and highlighting their potential gaps, assumptions, and methods, students had to go through a proposal approval in order to then use their methods to collect data.

The seniors collected data through surveys and interviews and then found patterns and outliers. They crafted not only an entire multi-page research narrative essay, but also produced a handout and presentation when they defended their work to their peers, staff, and parents/guardians. Ms. Bare said, "I am incredibly proud of their work and engaging in the research process. This will be a stepping stone to the future research that they do when they leave KHS and enter their next phase(s) of education."

Watch this video to learn more.

The students in Suzanne Dwyer's class at Kings Junior High School went on a special adventure on Wednesday, May 8.

The class partnered with LUKE5ADVENTURES, a local non-profit organization that uses specialized equipment to hike with those who can't hike themselves. Using a very unique piece of equipment, they are able to take individuals living with a disability on hikes to places never accessible to them..

This week, LUKE5 helped KJH 8th grader Isaiah Kashoko, who is confined to a wheelchair, take his first hike. He and his class went into the woods at Carter Park. Volunteers helped to push, pull, and do whatever was needed to make sure that Isaiah had a great experience.

Ms. Dwyer said, "It was the most satisfying experience for all of us! Thanks to Miss India Ball, Isaiah's nurse, for making all of the arrangements."

LUKE5 has eight chapters across the U.S. that offer the "Hike of a Lifetime" for anyone with mobility issues.

Kings High School Zoology program is excited to present the innovative Hatch & Prosper Project, also known as "Kings Coops."

This authentic project-based learning experience has engaged our students in a hands-on exploration of avian biology, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that covers science, business, and technology. Students have been divided into specialized teams, tackling roles from research, incubation and chick care to business planning and social media marketing.

They are raising and studying various chicken breeds, including White Silkie Bantams, Ayam Cemani, Ameraucana, and White Crested Polish. This venture not only enhances our curriculum but also fosters community connections through partnerships with local farms, providing a real-world context that enriches our students' learning and preparation for the future.

Check out the Tik Tok the students made to introduce the chicks.

KHS Zoology teacher, Tammi Snell is overseeing the project.

Moving up to high school from junior high can be a scary time for some students. To make that transition a little less stressful and a little easier, Kings High School hosted Kings Freshman Camp Thursday, May 9 and Friday, May 10.

This 2-day event introduced upcoming freshmen, (this year's current 8th graders), to KHS student leaders who will help ease them into their first year as high schoolers. The first day started with an introduction from Kings Superintendent, Greg Sears who encouraged the incoming freshmen to get involved in high school.

The students were treated to a tour of the high school, team-building activities, guest speakers, student speakers, and lots of fun and laughter packed into the two days. A highlight of the event featured eight KHS students who shared with the upcoming freshmen times where they had to overcome some sort of adversity or an obstacle in their life in a segment called "I overcame."

Additionally, they were divided into “families. This year there were forty-four families. ” Upperclassmen “parent” those families— creating relationships and hopefully making the freshmen feel more comfortable in their new high school home. Nearly 150 juniors and seniors volunteered and KHS Juniors, Jack Phelps and Ava Gendreau were this year's KFC Captains.

Many awards are given but the most coveted award is the Family of the Year. This years winner was Family #28 – Royalty.

The whole day was facilitated by fifteen KHS staff members who poured themselves into the students to ensure they had a positive experience. Thank you to KFC organizers, Valerie Eldridge, Lindsay Six, and Morgan Kaufman.

This week, the first graders at South Lebanon Elementary hosted their annual Animal Wax Museum.

There so many animals represented. The students researched an animal, wrote about it, memorized a speech to share, and dressed like their animal for the big day.

We visited each first grade classroom. Check out this video of our students in action!

Knight of Short Scenes is an event where high school students direct junior high students in a series of short scenes. This year's one-night only performance is Saturday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. 

Tickets are available at kingstheatre.net/tickets. 

Last day of school for students is

Thursday, May 23!

Please be sure to pick up your student's medications from our school clinics by the last day of school!

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 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.

There is a change in the May meeting schedule. May's Regular Meeting will be held on May 14. All meetings begin 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 or Lemons and Limes Boutique Deerfield. Kings Spiritwear can also be found at the Landen CVS.

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!

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.

Our Knights are having a phenomenal Spring and are performing at a very high level! Learn more in this week's Athletic Update which includes information about ECC Champions and Summer Sports Camps!

The State Champion Kings Volleyball Team received their championship rings last Sunday in a celebration at Cartridge Brewing.

Lookin' good, Ladies!

The Kings Junior HIgh School Boys Lacrosse team will travel to Dublin Scioto Middle School this Saturday to compete in the State Meet.

The A team finished 3rd out of 23 teams in the Southern Region with a record of 11-2. The boys have also earned a 5th seed in the Division 1 Ohio MS Boys Lacrosse State Tournament this weekend! Eighty of the top teams in Ohio were invited to participate in the state tournament and their 5th seed puts them in the top five in the State! The Knights play at 3:30 p.m. against New Albany.

This is the highest ranking the KJH BoyS Lacrosse program has received in program history!

Good luck!