In observation of Labor Day, Kings Local Schools will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2021. We will return to school on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Enjoy your long weekend!

We have seen our positive cases and quarantines increase again this week. If your child wears a mask or is vaccinated, they will not be quarantined if determined to be a close contact. Wearing a mask may significantly reduce the number of students quarantined and keep our students learning in person.

As we notified parents this week, we are waiting for final details on the new Warren County Schools Quarantine Pilot Program. The pilot will utilize a testing protocol at school and will allow district officials to make decisions based on more objective data in order to keep healthy students in school and sick students at home.

We will share more information as we receive more guidance and clarity from the Ohio Department of Health. Please make yourself familiar with the current Ohio Department of Health's Quarantine Guidelines.

The pilot program will utilize qualified nurses and medical assistants. The Warren County Educational Service Center will be hiring for the positions that will be used in all Warren County schools. If you or someone you know are interested in these positions click here for more information.

JFB initially completed an application in 2018 that included sending pictures of what activities have taken place at JFB to honor Veterans and their families. The school is very military-friendly. They have several events throughout each year that includes a Veteran's Day parade with nearly 100 Veterans participating, a military care package drive where they send care packages to those currently serving on active duty or attending military academies, and a candy drive where they collect candy to send to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center.

The list of honorees is available on the Ohio Department of Education’s Purple Star webpage

The new members were presented with a rose in front of their classmates. "This is a very special tradition for the current members and a very big deal to be accepted as new members," said KHS NHS Adviser, Erika Volker.

Congratulations to Noelle Adler, Rachel Anderson, Alissa Anderson, Eli Aruri, Amelia Ballard, Maya Barrett,Thomas Barta, Cassidy Bolon, Jake Bruns, John Bruns, Tessa Brzygot, Megan Burke, Mira Butterfield, Sophia Canino, Kathryn Carter, Gianna Casanta, Caitlin Cooke, Mary Corcoran, Jack Crawford, Olivia Cutright, Isaac Dickerson, Peyton Dickerson, Liam Dooley, Dylan Eagon, Winston Emerson, Marianne Erickson, Allison Escamilla, Claudia Fay, Brady FitzGerald, Henry Fladung, Kenna Ford, Ben Frecker, Brittany Gause, Renae Gigliotti, Lucy Gonzalez, Rachel Goodwin, Amanda Gostel, Aaron Groff, Madeleine Guibord, Sophia Guibord, Maggie Harkins, Ellie Herd, Ryan Hoeting, Andrew Horton, Haylee Howes, Nick Hoying, Maggie Huecker, Masha Ivanova, Sophia Jeng, Elizabeth Johnson, Grace Jones, Matthew Karb, Sam Kenneweg, Ryan Kinney, Evan Klingensmith, Kayley Knollman, Kelsie Kohlman, Zoe Lenney, Madeline Luckett, Emily Lynch, Emily Mason, Nicole Mattson, Sophia Miller, Carson Miller, Maysaa Mohammed, Isaac Moore, Jacob Mueller, Jake Murphy, Michael Mussari, Viktoria Najem, Kanushi Navaneethakrishnan, Grace Nelson, Kaitlin Niebauer, Joshua Niemantsverdriet, Jack Nurre, Diyora Olimjonova, Owen Peters, Hannah Prater, Sofia Rashty, Evan Reppeto, Mali Robinson, Hannah Ruschman, Owen Russell, Max Sannella, McKailyn Schuckman, Melanie Schweikert, Abigail Smith, Carter Smith, Alexandra Spoelker, Zach Spring, Ethan Streckfuss, Alana Subramaniam, Brooke Sunderhaus, Mei Thomas, Ethan Townsend, Avery Tumler, Summer Victor, Aidan Vogt, Katie Wagenheim, Dylan Ward, Samuel Webster, Riley Wells, and Josephine Zotter.

Pictured below L-R: Michael Mussari, Evan Klingensmith, Nick Hoying, Jack Crawford, and Ryan Ward.

All active military and Veterans will get one free admission into the game. Please show your ID at the gate. We would like to recognize and honor this group prior to the game. If the military members (families welcome) would join us at approximately 6:30 pm on the track near the scoreboard we will bring them onto the field for recognition at 6:40 pm. If you know someone who would like to be a part of the pregame recognition please click here.

This is a night where we come together to honor Veterans and help support the Yellow Ribbon Support Center before the Knights football game. Dinner this year is sponsored by City Barbeque and tickets can be purchased from any high school or junior high cheerleader for $10 general public, $5 EMT, Fire & Police, and the meal is free for Veterans.

For more information click here.

Don't miss the 26th Annual Kings Homecoming 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run! It will take place on Wednesday, September 15. The Kids Fun Run begins at 5:30 pm and the 5K begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Kings Stadium. The event is sponsored by the Kings Cross County Team.

Register online here or scan the QR code below.

There are opportunities for concession help, as well as runners to make sure supplies are where they are needed most. Sign up to help by clicking here.

Our first Kings/Hoxworth Blood Drive of the 2021-2022 school year is coming up on Wednesday, September 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The blood donation buses will be parked on the south end of the high school/junior high campus, just outside the junior high multipurpose/orchestra room. All are welcome to donate.

This year, we will honor our colleague, Sheryl Kuritar, who was a constant donor at our blood drives. She selflessly donated blood throughout the 20 years that we have been hosting the Kings/Hoxworth Blood Drives. She will be sorely missed.

Lastly, here is the link to donate: BLOOD DRIVE

If you know anyone who might be interested in the following, please ask them to apply online through our website.

We are still seeking childcare workers for our Kings Kids Before and After School Care Program. If you or someone you know would be interested in working with school-aged children, please contact Jess Gorman at jgorman@kingslocal.net.

Have you submitted your Free and Reduced Meal Application yet? This program provides eligibility for other services that may help your student, programs like P-EBT food assistance, discounts for school fees among others.

Please find more information here. 

Find details about upcoming Board of Education meetings, including notices, agendas, and minutes by clicking here.

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

Make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to keep in the loop!

Click here for more information.

The training will take place at Kings High School on Sunday, October 17 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!

Registration is still happening! If you have not yet registered your child for the upcoming basketball season you can sign them up on our website (www.kbahoops.org). Click on the registration banner and follow the instructions.