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Kings Treasurer, Mike Morrow updated the Kings Board of Education this month on the cost reductions that the District has made. He has identified over $1.6 million in reductions to the Kings budget.

The first significant reduction to the budget is a health insurance opt-out program. Employees were offered to opt-out of Kings insurance to be covered by a spouse's insurance. Over 150 employees took advantage of the program saving the district $1.2 million dollars annually. This will be continuing savings for the District.

Next, the District identified employees who were eligible for retirement and offered them to retire and rehire. This Personnel Savings Plan will save the District $260,000 annually.

The District is always assessing insurance rates to be competitive and to potentially save money. The District has changed dental insurance companies that offered a better financial package at a savings of approximately $40,000 annually through fiscal year 2025.

Finally, one last savings of $120,000 annually and continuing is the reduction of a Central Office Administrative position.

The District will continue to work to look for creative ways to maintain quality but do it in a fiscally responsible way.

Congratulations to Kings High School junior, Sam Webster who recently learned he scored a 36 -- the highest possible score -- on the ACT college admissions and placement exam.

For the past 27 years, the Kings Athletic Booster Club and the Kings Athletic Department have honored student-athletes who have maintained excellent academic standards while dedicating their time and energy to Kings athletics. On Wednesday, May 18, the Annual Senior Scholar-Athlete Luncheon was held at TPC Rivers Bend.

Thirty students were recognized at the luncheon where they were accompanied by their parents and a Kings staff member who has particularly influenced their academic and athletic success.

To qualify for this award, an athlete must have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.850 or better for seven semesters at KHS while earning a minimum of five varsity letters in multiple sports, or four varsity letters in one sport. Click here to learn more about the athletes and their chosen staff member.

Pictured below in no particular order: Morgan Skerl, Madelaine Larson, Sara Doughman, Abigail Noble, Gabriella DeVage, Paige Doughman, Ella Hancock, Kinsey Huber, Maya Hicks, Carson Page, Gavin Legault, Tyler Harris, Kevin Glennon, Megan Larson, Aiden Leamer, Sofia Folchi, Ansley Faul, Katie Wagenheim, Joshua Klasmeier, Joshua Strong, Thomas Barta, Katie Gabert, Cassidy Bolon, Jaidyn Schroeder, Evan Harper, Jacqueline Cunningham, Thaddeus Brockwell, and Lauren Johnson. Not pictured are Ben Granat and Andrew Bauman.

Congratulations to KHS Juniors, Diane Frecker and Brendan Stock who applied and were selected to be on the National Hope Squads Council along with juniors and seniors throughout the country who have served on their local Hope Squads for at least one year. They will continue to serve on their local squad while also serving on the National Council. 

Diane and Brendan wrote an essay along with submitted a video in hopes to be chosen. Kings High School Lead Hope Squad Adviser, Lisa DeBord said, "I am proud of their courage, passion, and determination to learn more about mental health, support their peers at the high school, and normalize the discussion surrounding suicide. They both bring sunshine and positivity when they enter a room and will be wonderful students to represent teenagers around Cincinnati and help end the stigma of mental health. I cannot wait to see what the next year has in store for both of them!”

Diane and Brendan will begin their important work in August 2022.

Today marks the last day of school for the Kings High School Class of 2022. It's been a busy week of "lasts" for our seniors, but truly memorable.

KHS Graduation 2022 will take place on Sunday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cintas Center on Xavier University's campus.

The ceremony will be live-streamed for anyone who would like to watch it in real-time.

We wish our seniors the best in all they do!

The Kings Local School District Food Service Department in partnership with South Lebanon Community Center/Joshua's Place is participating in a FREE Summer Meal Program.

The program will provide FREE meals and nutritious snacks to children 18 and younger and for youth ages 19-21 who have a mental or physical disability and who participated in the program during the school year.

Meals will be provided on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. June 6 through July 20 at the South Lebanon Community Center, 83 N. Section Street, South Lebanon.

If you have any questions, please contact Kings Food Service Director, Jennifer Arlinghaus at 513-398-8050, ext. 10027.

On Monday, May 16, eighty-two members of the Kings High School Senior Class of 2022 were honored for achievements in specific subjects, earning scholarships, earning straight A’s, as well as the winners of the Kings Character Award, military appointees, and much more!

Seniors who have already committed to their college of choice were invited to wear a t-shirt that represented their college or military branch. Before the awards program began, these seniors walked into the KHS Gymnasium to be recognized.

Congratulations KHS Seniors!  

On Thursday, May 19, the Kings High School Baccalaureate Ceremony took place at Christ's Church in Mason. It was a very special night for the KHS Seniors.

The student-led Baccalaureate Ceremony is a non-denominational event that provides a personal opportunity for students and their families to reflect on graduation as a rite of passage. Students gave speeches, sang, and performed for their parents, teachers, and peers.

To watch the ceremony in its entirety click here.

Pictured is Abram Pasqualetti entertaining with his accordion.

For more information, visit http://www.wceo.us/ or contact WCEO at (513) 695-3301.

The District is now reporting daily numbers of positive cases and quarantines of COVID-19. Those numbers will be reported by the end of the school day each day. You can find that information on our website. We will continue to report the weekly totals, as well.

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In case you missed it...Kings Bus Drivers provided Kona Ice for their KHS and KJH riders this week. Thank you for all you do!

Kings Bands have a newly decorated trailer!

We are excited to release the Kings Summer Athletic Camp offerings- click link --> Kings Athletic Camps. The registration for Summer Camps will open in the next couple of weeks online https://kingsathletics.com/event-tickets