March 9 — Kings Board of Education Work Session, 5:30 p.m., Kings Education Center, Conference Room 2. (Live on Kings Youtube channel)
March 12 — REMOTE LEARNING DAY
March 16 — Kings Board of Education Work Session, 5:30 p.m., Kings Education Center, Conference Room 2. (Live on Kings Youtube channel)
March 29 - April 5 — SPRING BREAK, NO SCHOOL.
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Kings Staff Covid-19 Vaccinations |
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Kings staff will receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination next Friday, March 12, 2021.
There will be a remote learning day scheduled for Friday, March 12, 2021.
Teachers will be communicating with parents and students about what their remote learning days will look like that day.
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!
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Kings Receives Auditor of State Award |
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Auditor of State, Keith Faber recently announced that the recent financial audit of the Kings Local School District has returned a clean audit report. Kings’ excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award for 2020.
The Auditor of State Award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the criteria of a “clean” audit report.
This is the fifth year in a row that Kings has been awarded this prestigious honor.
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Kings Board Engage in Finance Discussions |
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The Kings Local Board of Education has been engaged in discussions to achieve financial stability since completing the reopening of school this year. The purpose of these discussions is to closely examine the revenues and expenditures of the District in consultation with the Superintendent, Treasurer, and Administrative Team of the District to determine a path forward to maintain services and address a growing student population.
The District is largely supported by local funding due to the structure of school funding in Ohio. Nearly 80% of all District revenue is derived from a local source (property taxes). Consequently, levy planning and development of community support for local levies is an integral part of the District’s financial planning. Kings doesn't anticipate any additional state support from the Governor's budget and the trend of the five-year forecast project demonstrates a need for additional revenue, expenditure reductions, or both for 2022 to avoid a deficit on June 30, 2023.
The District is positioned to utilize cash reserves from the 2016 Operating Levy through June 30, 2022, to support the cost of re-opening schools and honoring the commitment to make the 2016 levy last 3-4 years while maintaining existing services.
According to Kings Treasurer, Cary Furniss, a new operating levy would likely need to be considered in November 2021 to maintain a positive cash balance on June 30, 2023, and beyond. The Kings Board will continue discussing the financials of the District to determine a structure to achieve financial stability into the future.
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Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-2022 School Year will begin in on March 8. All registrations will be completed online. Remember, your child must turn 5 years old on or before September 30, 2021.
Online registration for grades 1-12 for the 2021-2022 school year will begin June 1.
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Wear Purple for Women's History Month |
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To celebrate Women's History Month, we are asking the entire Kings Local School District students and staff to wear purple on Friday, March 19.
Internationally, purple is the color for symbolizing women. Since 1995, presidents have released a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as the Women's History Month. These proclamations honor the contributions women have made to the United States and acknowledge women's particular accomplishments in several fields throughout American history.
Join us on March 19 to remember the women who led the way for women all over the world!
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Warren County Imagination Library |
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Have you enrolled your child in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library? This incredible gift of reading in Warren County is made possible by the Warren County libraries. It is a county-wide effort through the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library.
The program will deliver a free book each month to all children from birth to age five. The theme of this program is "Every Child Reads Every Day."
There are approximately 13,000 eligible children ages 0-5 that live in Warren County. Currently, they have had over 7,000 enrollments. Do you know a family with a child from birth to age five? Tell them about this program!
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Kings Seeking for Mowing Quotes |
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Kings is seeking quotes for mowing of our outer buildings. Please click here for more information. |
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The last Community Art Night of the year will begin on March 22. This free art night is open to any student in the Kings Local School District.
After you sign up, supply bags will be sent home with any student in the Kings School District containing supplies to create your own pony bead suncatcher.
This Free Art Event will give families the chance to bond while creating a beautiful piece of custom art. Hopefully, each person that participates will create a suncatcher to hang and share with their family or give to someone you love.
This Community Art Night is sponsored by the Kings Foundation. Special thanks to KHS Art teacher, Carrie Cooke and the Kings Kindness Club for organizing this great family activity!
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There was a lot of reading done around the District this week to celebrate Read Across America Week. Here are some South Lebanon Elementary staff members dressed up for "Superhero Day!"
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Kings Kids Summer Camp Registration |
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Kings Kids Summer Camp registration has begun for children who attended Kings Kids Summer Camp in 2020. This fun-filled Summer Camp Program is for children ages Preschool through 6th grade. We believe children should have fun in the summer in a safe and enriching environment. Summer Camp begins in late May and runs into August, ending just before Kings Local Schools begin their school year. This is an all-day program offered 5 days a week at the Kings Education Center.
Registration opens to the community on March 15, 2021.
Please turn all forms into the Kings Kids office located on the lower level of the Kings Education Center.
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Kings Board of Education Meetings |
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The Kings Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. to hold their Monthly Work Session. Community members can watch the meeting live here.
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Kings Preschool Registration |
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Our 4-day and 5-day morning preschool classes are full. However, we are still accepting registration for the afternoon sessions and three-year-old classes.
There is limited availability in childcare. If you would like to register for Kings Preschool for the 2021-2022 school year click here.
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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.
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On Saturday, March 6, 2021, Kings Junior High will host their 8th Annual Mattress Sale! It is a one-of-a-kind fundraising event that features brand new mattresses in all sizes and are available at up to 50% below retail!
There will be a showroom set up with over 25 displays. Delivery is available. Check out the sale in the KJH Gymnasium from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Kings Firecrackers Jump Rope Clinic |
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The Firecrackers Jump Rope Team will be hosting their annual Sparklers Jump Rope Clinics on March 9 and April 7 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the South Lebanon Elementary Gym.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best! The clinics are open to all 2nd-5th grade Kings students.
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Elementary Spring Flower Sale |
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All of our Kings Elementary Schools have partnered with Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouse for a Spring Flower Sale.
Foertmeyer & Sons Greenhouse has an online store that you can purchase plants through!
Foertmeyer & Sons Online Store:
● To visit their online store, go to www.fundraiseit.org, click the green “Online Shopping” button
● Credit and Debit card payments are accepted!
Order until March 15. For delivery dates, please follow up with your local PTO.
Thank you for supporting your local elementary school!
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BANDcakes is BACK in 2021!
The Kings Music Program is hosting their 11th annual Pat Cope Memorial BANDcakes Pancake Breakfast with Musical Entertainment, but with a Covid-friendly twist.
This year's breakfast is Saturday, March 20, featuring CURBSIDE PICKUP with STREAMING PERFORMANCES, so you can enjoy your pancake breakfast & our talented musicians from the comfort of your own home!
Each breakfast platter is $8 (+processing fee). Get your tickets today or contact your favorite Kings Band member to buy your tickets.
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South Lebanon Community Clean Up Day |
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South Lebanon is looking for volunteers to help in their Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 10 from 8:00 a.m.- noon.
Individuals and groups are welcome. Students may use this activity for community service hours, too! Meet at Rogers Park between the baseball fields to be assigned to a location for clean-up.
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Mobile Mammography Van at Kings |
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UPDATE - Dates have been changed!
The Mercy Health/Jewish Hospital mobile mammography van will be in the Kings Local School District on April 13, 14 & 15 to offer screening mammograms for our female community members.
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Deerfield Township Seeking Camp Counselors |
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Deerfield Township Summer Camp is hiring camp counselors! If you know someone who is dependable, has strong leadership skills, and enjoys working with children, please visit www.ChooseDeerfield.com, for a job description and application. Counselors must be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2021.
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If you aren't following us on our social media channels, you are missing out! Don't miss one bit of news! Make sure to follow us on social media! |
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Our social media conversation is growing and we don't want you to miss out!
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Kings Athletic News
Check out Kings Athletics website! You can find out schedule information, upcoming events, news about teams, and even get directions to away venues.
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KHS Head Soccer Coach Named |
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Welcome to our new Men's Varsity Soccer Head Coach, Robby Frye! Pending Board approval, Coach Frye will lead the Men's Knights.
Coach Frye is a 2014 Kings Graduate. He played collegiate soccer at Ohio Dominican University and was a two-time captain for the Panthers. After his college career, Coach played for the Dayton Dynamo and Columbus Crew U23 Academy and spent two years working with the FC Cincinnati Academy as Assistant Goalkeeper Coach. He has been involved in the Kings Soccer Program for several seasons as a coach.
Kings Athletic Director, Tyler Miller said, "We are very excited to bring back a Kings Alum to lead the program. He is looking forward to building on the foundation of the last few seasons and honoring the traditions of Kings Soccer."
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Youth Soccer Registration |
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Youth Spring soccer sign-ups are underway. Recreational soccer is open to boys and girls who live in the Kings School District between the ages of 5-18. Visit Kings Soccer Club to register today!
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Kings Youth Baseball & Softball Registration |
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Kings Youth Baseball and Softball registration is closing soon! Boys and girls ages 5-18 are invited to sign up.
They are also seeking businesses or individuals to advertise on the windscreens at Landen Park.
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Kings Boys Lacrosse 2021 Registration |
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If you have a son in K-6th grade interested in playing Lacrosse this spring, visit www.kingsyouthlax.com. You can also find them on Facebook at Kyolax and Twitter @kingsyouthlax. |
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Send Us the News You Want to See! |
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Contact Dawn Gould - Community Relations Coordinator at
Knight Nation News is a publication of the Kings Local School District Communications Department.
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Kings Local School District
1797 King Ave
Kings Mills, Ohio 45034
513.398.8050
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