An email was sent home to parents and guardians today outlining the Ohio Test & Stay Quarantine Pilot Program that will begin next week in the Kings Local School District.

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Niche.com released their 2022 Best School Districts this week and the Kings Local School District is proud to be named one of the 2022 Best School Districts in Ohio by Niche Report.

The District and several of its schools have landed in the top rankings by the nationwide ranking site. Kings Local Schools is ranked #50 in the state of Ohio out of 608 school districts!

Kings Schools was named the #12 Best School District in the Cincinnati area. The District was also ranked #797 out of nearly 10,800 districts across America and received an overall A grade from Niche. 

Niche also grades schools in areas like sports, diversity, and quality of school administration. The Parent/Student Surveys on Overall Experience weigh 10% of the ranking. If you have had a positive experience in Kings and would like to give your feedback to help our ranking click here.

For more information on the Best School District methodology click here. 

Kings High School has won a 2021 College Success Award from GreatSchools.org. The award is given to high schools for their excellence in preparing students for college and beyond.

In addition to winning this year's annual Award, KHS was selected as one of only 1,770 schools across the nation to win the inaugural College Success Award - Gold — an additional, elevated level of distinction to recognize schools that have a multiyear track record of college success, as determined by available college preparation and postsecondary data.

KHS also earned the College Success Award in 2018 and 2020.

Mr. Dave Bidwell was sworn in by Kings Treasurer, Cary Furniss. He will serve the Board until December 31, 2021. Additionally, Walter's resignation also left the vacancy of vice-president. Deb Cowan was unanimously voted by the Board and sworn in as Vice-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.

The Workforce Development Program, taught by Mr. Dustin Goldie at KHS, is an initiative that gives high school students opportunities to connect to potential employers. The program also gives participants access to low or no-cost training and education options.

Career Quest, which is led by KHS School Counselor, Chris Griffin, and Counseling Office Admin, Debby Henderson, helps undecided 12th graders discover career pathways and provide monthly career coaching and bi-weekly cohort training on career readiness topics and customized career help.

Since September is National Suicide Awareness Month, we wanted to make sure our community was aware of our Stay Safe, Speak Up Help Line.

Congratulations to Sara Doughman and Tyler Harris who were named 2021 Kings High School Homecoming Queen and King on Friday, September 17.

Sara and Tyler were voted by their peers for this honor. They presided over the 1,000 KHS students who attended this year's Homecoming Dance. This year's dance took place at the Great Wolf Lodge in two shifts to be able to accommodate all of the attendees safely.

This year's Homecoming Court included: Freshman - Gabbie Gautraud, Vincent Bryzgot, Ava Gendreau, and Nate Lyman; Sophomore Court members - Madeline Hartke, Jacob Reppetto, Keira McCoy, and Aric Schauer; Junior Court members - Emily Lynch, Riley Wells, and Garrett Hogan; and Senior Court members - Sara Doughman, Tyler Harris, Sydney Jessee, Tate Mount, Madeline Luckett, Michael Sarchet, Madelyn Thibodeau, Owen Hodges, Summer Victor, Luke Schnur, Madeline Yaugo, and Jacob Poirier.

If you didn't get a chance to join us for this year's Homecoming Parade, check it out here!

South Lebanon Elementary teacher, Amanda Wey first approached Joshua’s Place Program Director, Susan Simendinger with the idea of the summer reading program. Due to the pandemic, many students are behind in reading.

SLE Reading Specialist, Michelle Oakes trained Joshua’s Place volunteers in the school’s phonics flashcard program. Then, identified students participated in the reading recovery program for two days a week for one-on-one tutoring.

"We can't thank you enough for your dedication and commitment to this program. The reason these students are where they are is because of you. You gave them an advantage that they wouldn't have had otherwise. Thank you again for loving these kids in such a practical way," said Simendinger.

Thank you to Joshua’s Place, Susan Simendinger, and SLE teachers, Amanda Wey, Michelle Oakes, Jennifer Westley, Rachel Manley, Brooke Blount, Susie Burdine, Eva Garchar, Kristen McCarren, Jamie Fox, and Andrea Cost.

Congratulations to the three Kings High School students selected to join the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra (CYSO)! The students are pictured below L-R:  Matthew Hruska, Renee Perpignan, and Declan Alford. Renee was also selected for the Upper-Level Philharmonic Orchestra and both Declan and Matthew were selected as Principal Chairs in the Concert Orchestra.

Kings Orchestra parent, Missy Alford said, "Mrs.Southern and Mr.Weber are doing a fantastic job with our kids in Kings Orchestra! A philharmonic and two principal chairs are quite an achievement!"

The Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra (CSYO) is comprised of three ensembles: the top tier CSYO Philharmonic, CSYO Concert Orchestra, and CSYO Nouveau Chamber Players. These talented student musicians represent over 30 high schools in Southwestern Ohio, Southeastern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky. The CSYO holds auditions once per year in August. Students who are selected are required to attend weekly rehearsals and will perform in three concerts.

Kings High School Parent Teacher Organization would like to announce the most recent Class of 2022 Academic Achievers of the year.

Week 3 KHS PTO Academic Achievers are Lauren Deaton and Kylie Michalak. Week 4 Academic Achievers are Madelaine Larson and Megan Larson.

All four were recognized at half-time of last week's home football game.

The Kings Education Association along with the support of Kings High School PTO, District Parent Council, KHS Student Council, and KHS National Honor Society will host a School Board of Education Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 5 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Kings High School Auditorium.

Members of the public are invited to learn more about the candidates, their experience, ideas in guiding the school district if elected, and getting answers from pre-determined questions, as well as those from the audience, all through the evening's moderator, KHS Alumnus, and Assistant Warren County Prosecutor, Derek Faulkner.

There are eight candidates running for three open seats. Election Day is Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

The candidates that will be in attendance are:

Don't miss ENDING THE SILENCE, the next Community Learning Series on Thursday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m. Location/link TBD.

Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation about mental health for middle and high school students, parents, and school staff. Specifically, Ending the Silence for Families is a module designed for parents and caregivers of young students. In presentations, a lead presenter shares an informative presentation and a young adult with a mental health condition shares their journey of recovery.  

You can register for the event here.

Click here to view this year's schedule.

Kings High School Kindness Club and Art Clubs are dedicated to helping students serve their community and others through the use of kindness and their artistic talents.

Students in the clubs have painted and created art in multiple mediums that they have placed in a silent auction where all proceeds will benefit the Free Community Art Nights. 

To bid on these beautiful pieces by our talented students visit the Silent Auction site or click the QR code. The auction ends on October 3 at noon. Please do not change any current bids on the sheet. GOOD LUCK!

If you have a bachelor's degree and would like to join our team please click here.

The community pack day will take place once a month. Click here for the schedule.

Please visit KHSskiclub.com to register. Bus seats are first come first serve. Registration ends November 7.

Please apply online through our website.

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Kings Knights Youth Wrestling Registration is open! Children ages 5-13 are eligible although there are limited spots for 5/6-year-olds. Visit Knights Wrestling Club to register. Registration closes on October 11.

If you are interested in coaching or have additional questions contact thewrestlingknights@gmail.com.

The training will take place from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for K-4th grade; 1:00-2:00 p.m. for 5th-8th grade; and 2:00-3:00 p.m. for 9th-12th grade.

Learn more and register today!