This vaccination is one important tool in our fight against the pandemic and to help our schools remain open. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

As you are aware, originally, the guidelines required a 6ft distance, then new guidance came out requiring only a 3 ft distance. With the latest guidelines, moving forward, students and teachers exposed to a COVID-positive person in school are no longer required to quarantine as long as the exposure occurred in a classroom setting and all students/teachers were wearing masks and following other appropriate protocols.

The change follows an evaluation of virus spread in Ohio schools conducted by researchers with the Ohio Schools COVID-19 Evaluation Team. Preliminary results of the evaluation found no discernable difference in the risk of contracting the coronavirus between those in close contact with a COVID-positive person in the classroom and those who were farther away. 

We will continue to monitor each situation individually and may quarantine students if we believe it is necessary. For example, Kings will continue to require quarantines for exposed students in situations where masking and distancing protocols were not followed. The updated quarantine guidance does not apply to lunch and after-school activities, including sports.

Lastly, we will continue to distance our students as much as possible in the classroom and promote social distancing, mask-wearing, and handwashing.

Congratulations to Brady Cefalu (University of Findlay), Blake McCann (Siena Heights University), Dawson McCulley (Concordia University), and Ty Stylski (University of Dayton).

Visit the Kings Athletics Facebook page to watch the athlete's individual videos.

The Kings High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Joe Polen, was selected as one of two high school jazz bands in the state to perform for the 2021 OMEA Professional Development Connection. 

They performed on Thursday, February 4 but anyone can watch on-demand until Saturday, February 6 at midnight. 

Pictured: Back Row: William Ritchie, Stephen Gerstner, Emily Moffett, Ben Latham, and Reagan Milthaler.

Middle Row: Gavin Niles, Andrew Theiss, Renee Perpignan, Tyler Harris, Jake Allgeier, Samantha Lawrence, Jacob Dickerson, and Ethan Yeaste.

Front Row: Abram Pasqualetti, Nick Marchal, Justin Bayse, Jacob Murphy, and Jonathan Wheeldon.

It's been a tough year for all of us. We are so thankful for our school counselors who are a vital part of the educational process and have a tremendous impact in helping students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century. Kings Superintendent, Tim Ackermann said, "Our team of school counselors and Social-Emotional Coordinator, Kim Sellers are second to none. They work tirelessly for our students and families. I couldn't be more proud of them."

Thanks for all you do Heidi Murray, Chris Griffin, Alex Garvin, Erika Volker, Megan Apple, Erin Hackman, Dave Winebrenner, Emily Sander, Keri Perdrix, and Tom Snyder.

Check out the beautiful artwork from first and second quarter Art at Kings Junior High School. Thanks to Mrs. Thomann for putting it all together! Wow, we have talented students!

Pictured is a piece by Ellie Sharp.

First grade Online Knights students recognized World Read Aloud Day on Wednesday, February 3. The students celebrated by going into breakout rooms and reading their favorite book to their partners! Great idea, Mrs. Lopinto!

The Kings Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. to hold their monthly Work Session. Community members can watch the meeting live here. 

The Regular Kings Board of Education Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. All Kings Board of Education meetings can be watched live on the Kings YouTube Channel. 

All agendas and past meetings can be found on the Kings Website. 

Nominations are due by February 28, 2021. Last year's winners were Heather Clements and Theresa Frazier (pictured), as well as Julianne Elder, Hope Milthaler, Abby Burroughs, and Karin Gonzales. Previous winners are not currently eligible for consideration.

Nominate your favorite Kings teacher! We can't wait to see who you nominate!

Click here for the nomination form.

If you would like to register for Kings Preschool for the 2020-2021 school year click here.

We are continuing to monitor positive cases and quarantines. If you or your children exhibit symptoms or are waiting for a test result, please contact Kings Contact Tracer, Christy Salek at csalek@kingslocal.net.

For more information, you can refer to our daily health assessment and Decision Tree to help decide if you should send your child to school. Additionally, each week the COVID-19 Dashboard is updated with the number of positive cases and quarantines.

For more information on safety protocols and our back to school plan please visit our Reopening Plan website resource page.

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