Niche.com has again ranked the best school district for 2023.

Kings has historically performed well in Niche rankings, which are based on academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education. They also use teacher salaries, racial and economic diversity, and surveys from Niche users as a part of their methodology.

Kings is ranked in the top 7% of districts in the nation and in Ohio. Kings is ranked #43 out of 607 school districts in Ohio and ranked the 10th best school district in the Cincinnati Area.

We take pride in the recognition that Kings is a great place to learn, a great place to work, and a great community to live!

Four Kings High School seniors have received a Letter of Commendation from the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. The Commended Students from KHS are Nick Hoying, Kayley Knollman, Ethan Streckfuss, and Dylan Ward. 

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2023 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2022 competition by taking the 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT-NMSQT).

A spokesperson from the National Merit organization said, “These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation.”

Nick is the son of Jody and Matthew Hoying. He plans to study Chemical Engineering and will play football at Bucknell University in the fall. He plays football and lacrosse for Kings and is involved in National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and the R.A.I.S.E. team. He also works at Chipotle. Nick’s GPA is 4.48.  

Kayley is planning on studying Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. She has a GPA of 4.52. Kayley is a U.S. National Champion in Dressage, a form of competitive horse riding. She is a member of the Women's STEM Club, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and Captain of the Math Team. She is the daughter of Kirk Knollman and Rebecca Stromatt.

Ethan is the son of Tanya and Scott Streckfuss. He plans to study Chemical Engineering at either Purdue University or Virginia Tech. He holds a 4.66 GPA. Ethan plays soccer and tennis for Kings. He is also involved in Spanish Club, National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and the R.A.I.S.E. team. Ethan works at Marshall’s and holds a GPA of 4.66. 

Dylan is planning on studying Business at either the University of California, Los Angeles, Notre Dame, or the University of Texas. He has a GPA of 4.51 and is a member of the Men’s Varsity Golf Team and National Honor Society. He also works as a lifeguard. Ethan is the son of Tracy and Ty Ward. 

Congratulations and good luck to Nick, Kayley, Ethan, and Dylan!

The Kings Local School District has a 6.4 mill Operating Levy on the November 8, 2022 ballot.

This levy will cost the Kings taxpayer $18.67 per month for every $100,000 of true home value. 

Last week we told you about how much Kings spends per pupil. This week we want to talk about how much Kings receives in State funding per student. 

The District received just under $10 million dollars in 2021-2022 from the State of Ohio. With total revenues of $57,000,000, this represents only 17% of the budget for the 2021-2022 school year.

The state formula works to equalize funding and provide additional money to schools and districts that do not have the capacity and wealth to raise revenues locally. The new state and local cost methodology use both property values and income to determine the state share for each district. 

Kings has above-average property values and income, so we receive less funding from the state than other districts. Kings Local School District received $2,228 per pupil in state funding based on the formula as of June 2022. This per pupil amount is only 44% of the state average.

Remember, as we told you last week, we spend $10,792 per pupil, which means that the State is only funding 17% of our budget. Because of the level of support from the State is so low, school districts have to ask the community and taxpayers to fund our schools. 

Community members are encouraged to visit our Levy FAQ page to learn more. We will continue to add questions to this page as we receive them. 

If you would like to learn more about the Operating Levy, please contact Kings Treasurer Mike Morrow at mmorrow@kingslocal.net. 

On Tuesday, September 27, the Kings High School and Kings Junior High Hope Squads attended their annual Hope Squad Retreat. This year, they spent the day at Camp Kern learning Hope Squad curriculum and participating in Group Initiatives. 

Throughout the day, the Hope Squad members learned about the Signs of Suicide and A.C.T. (Ask.Care.Tell) and appropriate steps to take when someone may need mental health support. The Hope Squad members also participated in team-building activities, which improved communication and connections in our Hope Squads.

This year the Squad will meet monthly to discuss mental health and self-care, along with welcoming guest speakers to teach students about available mental health resources. 

KHS Hope Squad members: Noelle Adler, Jorie Allison, Lily Austin, Savannah Bare, Meredith Bodley, Gabby Cabrera, Nolan Clark, Keira Dooley, Leah Fisher, Lilly Gautraud, Katie Gibson, Liam Gurley, Ava Hibbitt Grace Jones, Taylor Kleis, Andrew Leist, Grady McKelvey, Sofia McLain, Anyi Metzger, Audrey O'Rourke, Gracie Parker, Bekah Reed,Lainey Ritter, Katelyn  Smith, Brendan Stock, Abby rapp , Allison Wise, Rachel Anderson, Michael Barger, Maria Campos Camarillo, Joshua Cassio, Ainsley Dardeen, Peyton Dickerson, Diane Frecker, Ava Gendreau, Dominic Giordano, Gabby Hosey, Maggie Huecker, Alyssa Kim,Kate Luckett, Emily Mason, Kaitlyn McCorkle, Chloe McKee, Kaitlin Niebauer, Natalie Nieuwoudt, Mali Robinson, Sam Thomas, Gowthami Vidhya, Chesnie Weisbrod, Emily Winner. 

KJH Hope Squad members: Abbie Burke, Alexis Barnes, Annie Reeder, Aubrey Mason, Ben Meiners, Cameron Poole, Casey Byrdwell, Cecilia Stalker, Charlie Doubet, Dezi Rozzi, Ephraim Amoah, Henry Sander, Henry VonAllman, Ian Day, Jack Combs, Kate Austin, Lauren Rubel, Lila Huecker, Lucy Kohls, Marissa Smith. Matt Doyle, McKenna Van Leuven, Michael Panno, and Sophia Donohue.

This year's Hope Squad advisors are Megan Apple, Erin Hackman,

Margie Coleman, Andy Endress, Jon Froah, and Heidi Murray.

The Kings High School Homecoming Court was named this week. Congratulations to the following students who have been voted by their peers to represent KHS this year. 

Freshman Court:  Andrew Prater, Matthew Woosley, Aaliyah Barrett, and Taylor Kleis; Sophomore Court: Grant Chamberlin, Zach Doubet, Ava Marketos, and Lainey Casanta; Junior Court: Brendan Stock, Riley Platter, Payten Butler, and Bella Land; Senior Court: Connor Breneman, Lawrence Flores, Matias Parlov, Narek Gasparyan, Brady Wik, and Dylan Eagon, Brooke Voegele, Caitlin Cooke, Ellie Crook, Kiersten Etmans, Ruthie Joyce and Natalie Nuttle.

This year's Homecoming Queen and King will be crowned at halftime of tonight's Kngs vs. Winton Woods Football Game.

The ever-popular Kings Homecoming Parade will take place on Friday, September 30, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The parade will run from KME to the KJH parking lot.

**Due to construction, the parade route will be altered from years past. It will begin at KME and travel down College St., turn right at Church St. to right on Walnut St., and then left on King Ave. and will end at KJH. See the map below.

King Ave. and Columbia Road will be closed on Friday, September 30, 2022, between the hour of 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., for the Kings High School Homecoming Parade. 

King Ave. will be closed between Walnut Street and the Columbia Road intersection. Columbia Road shall be closed between the King Ave. intersection and the Kings Junior High School parking lot (Wilson Avenue).

Don't miss out on the fun at the first annual Kings Education Association's Homecoming Day Block Party! This will occur in conjunction with the Kings Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 30, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the practice field adjacent to Kings High School at the corner of Kings Mills Rd and Columbia Ave.

The purpose of this is to serve the community in a fun and engaging way.  There will be two 40-foot blowup obstacle courses, a 40-foot slide, a blowup basketball shootout contest, a dunk tank, drinks/snacks, face painting, and more! 

The highlight of the party will be the Dunk Tank. Make sure you stop by to dunk your favorite KHS teacher or administrator. The cost for the dunk tank is $5 for 3 throws, and all money goes to the KEA fund that supports our schools and students.  

Hope to see you there!

Dear Parents,

For the past two years, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided waivers to Child Nutrition Programs across the United States, allowing these programs to offer all students breakfast and lunch meals at no charge, regardless of income status. This waiver has expired. To be eligible for meal assistance, families must complete an application.

Also, for families that had an application on file for the 2021-2022 school year, this application expired on Monday, September 26th. A new application must be submitted every school year. If families have not reapplied, they must complete an application as soon as possible to restore this service for free or reduced meals.

We encourage all families to complete a Free/Reduced Meal Application so the student’s eligibility can be evaluated based on the program guidelines. If applications are needed in an alternative language, this can be provided, please contact your child's school. Students will be charged full price for meals until a Free/Reduced Meal is processed and the eligibility status of the student is determined.

Please click on this link below to complete your application today!

Kings Local School Food Service Department is committed to assisting our students and families. Please contact Jennifer S. Arlinghaus, R.D., L.D., Food Service Director at (513) 398-8050, ext. 10027 if you have any questions.

Following on the heels of Military Appreciation events, Kings High School hosted all branches of the U.S. military on Tuesday, September 27.

Twenty-five students had the opportunity to listen to a classroom presentation and have casual conversations with the military representatives to get their questions answered.

Did you know the U.S. military offers both part and full-time service, along with opportunities for immediate and long-term college tuition? Did you know the U.S. military offers essentially "free" certifications for trade school-type career paths?

Only about 10% of military jobs are combat related, so students were able to hear about possibilities to follow fields of study such as Information Technology, Cyber Security, Electrical Maintenance, Construction, Fire, Medic, Business, and more. Students will have the opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test on November 18, 2022. This aptitude test provides access to one of the best career exploration surveys available for both civilian and military career coaching.

Thank you to Mrs. Debby Henderson for organizing a great day for our students. 

Kings Theatre released their show lineup for the year. We have some very talented students in our Theatre Department. Don't miss these shows; it's going to be an exciting season!

Board Members

Kings Board of Education (L-R): John Skerl, Board Member; Janelle Groff, Board Member; Peggy Phillips, Board Member; Deb Cowan, Vice-President; and Stacie Belfrom, President.

The Board of Education meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for a Work Session at 5:30 p.m. and the 3rd Tuesday of every month for a Regular Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

2022 Board Meeting - Agendas & Minutes

2022 Board Meeting Recordings

The next Board of Education Meeting will be the Board Work Session and will be held on

Tuesday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. Click here to watch live.

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

Now is the time to order your 2022-2023 Yearbook! We've made ordering as easy as possible. Just go to yearbookforever.com and put in Kings High School.

We've also added a ship-to-home option, so you won't even have to worry about forgetting to pick it up. These make great holiday gifts!

We now also have a QR code to make ordering even easier. 

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!

The District is in great need of substitute teachers and nurses, childcare aides, paraprofessionals, food service workers, and bus drivers. 

Kings Kids Before and After School Childcare is still hiring! Wages start at $14 an hour! Click here for the payscale.

Working hours work perfectly with a college student's class schedule and for anyone who is looking for flexible hours during the day. Interested candidates much be 18 years or older with a high school diploma. Available hours are Monday-Friday, 6:30-9:00 a.m. and 3:00-6:00 p.m.

There are openings available at all three elementary schools. There are also opportunities for extra hours throughout the week. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please contact Jessica Gorman at jgorman@kingslocal.net.

Visit our Human Resources page today and join our team!

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