KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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EBBN - Electronic Blackboard News
February 8, 2019
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Upcoming Events
February 8-9, 2019
— KJH Theatre Presents
Snow White and the Prince
, 7:00 p.m. and matinee on 2/9 at 2:00 p.m., KHS Auditorium.
February 12, 2019
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Kings Board of Education Work Session, 5:30 p.m., Kings Education Center, Conference Room 2.
February 15, 2019
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NO SCHOOL -
Staff In-Service Day.
February 18, 2019
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NO SCHOOL -
President's Day.
February 19, 2019
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Kings Board of Education Regular Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Kings Education Center, Conference Room 2.
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There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 15 for Staff In-Service Day and Monday, February 18 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
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Seven student-athletes from the Kings Football Program made their official commitments to colleges and universities at the Kings Athletic Department’s Winter Signing Day on Wednesday, February 6 at Kings High School.
Families, coaches, teachers, administrators, and teammates attended the signing event to witness these student-athletes sign their letters of intent.Not only were these students great on the football field, they were impressive in the classroom with a cumulative grade point average of 3.44.
Below is the list of athletes and schools they are attending to play football. Congratulations!
Front Row L to R:
Jacob Elam — Baldwin Wallace University, Jake Stylski – Davidson College, Brendan Beattie — Miami University-Oxford, and Tommy Mitchell — North Central College.
Back Row L to R:
Logan Schmidt – Siena Heights Univresity, Nak’emon Williams – Marian University, and Ashton Koller – University of Dayton.
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KHS BPA Students Advance to State
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Members of the Kings High School Business Professionals of America (BPA) recently competed in the BPA Regional competition. Eighteen KHS students qualified to compete at the State level March 14 and 15 in Columbus.
The students who qualified for State are: Charles Zugaro, Chris Woods, Alex Cook, Kevin Lewis, Ruth Galberg, Sydney Theiss, Victoria Wesloh, Lydia Ball, Adam Spelic, Grance Pansch, Sarah Giesy, Jordan Cornelisen, Cody Cooke, Alicia Barnett, Anna-Claire Barker, Tim Bredemeier, and Erin Seccia.
The Kings High School BPA students are taught by Cassandra Barnes, Reggie Holtrey, Stephen Lickert, and Kelly Shields.
Click here
to view all of the results from the Regional competition. Good luck at State, Kings BPA!
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KME 1st Graders Celebrate Chinese New Year
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Mrs. Shepherd's first grade class at Kings Mills Elementary School held a Chinese New Year celebration on Tuesday, February 5. The students made lanterns, lucky money envelopes, and learned to write in Chinese. They finished the celebration with a feast of chicken and broccoli, mandarin oranges, rice, egg rolls, and of course, fortune cookies! Eating these items is believed to bring wealth, luck and happiness in the coming year.
While Lunar New Year is celebrated by many cultures around the world, the first graders focused on the traditions of China. They wish to wish all of you "Gung Hay Fat Choy!" Translation: Wishing you great happiness and prosperity!
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KHS Mock Trial Team Heading to Regionals
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The Kings High School Mock Trial team competed at Districts on January 18, 2019. There were 10 teams representing Warren County competing at the Warren County Court of Common Pleas located in Lebanon.
The Defense side of the team competed in the morning, winning Best Witness-Maddie Feltner and Best Attorney-Anshya Tewari. The Prosecution side competed in the afternoon, wining Best Witness-Kaitlyn Knific and Best Attorney-Michelle Jiang. As a result of their wins, the team will compete at the Regional tournament located at Clermont County Courthouse in Batavia on Friday, February 15. If the team wins at Regionals, they will qualify to compete at the State tournament.
The students are coached by KHS Government teacher, Elisa King and SLE First Grade teacher and former Kings Mock Trial participant, Stephanie Riggsby. The team's Attorney Adviser is also a former Kings Mock Trial participant, Sarah Theodore Soule.
Good luck at Regionals!
Photo provided by Savannah Cook.
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The District celebrated Kindness Week and the Great Kindness Challenge last week but it got cut short because of our snow days. Many of the activities moved to this week to make up for the missed days.
Students participated in different activities while focusing on kindness, empathy, inclusiveness, and making connections.
The Great Kindness Challenge happens nationwide every year. It provides a powerful tool that actively engages students, teachers, administrators, families and communities in creating a culture of compassion, acceptance, unity, and respect. Those that participate are encouraged to perform as many acts of kindness as possible during the week.
Watch this video
that highlights the Kings Kindness at South Lebanon Elementary School. #KingsKindness
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Semi-Final Overture Award Students
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Congratulations to all of our fine art students who participated in the Cincinnati Arts Association's highly competitive Overture Awards last weekend, and especially to the following four who will move on to the Semi-Finals.
Amy Helms and Katie Hill
will be two of 14 students in all of Greater Cincinnati in the Vocal Music competition. Kings High School has THREE of the 18 spots in the Visual Arts category. These students are
Anna-Claire Barker, Elise Belanger, and Sarah Silver.
All five students will be compete on Saturday, February 9 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
For more information on the semi-final competition
click here
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National School Counseling Week
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National School Counseling Week was celebrated this week. The week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association is to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
School counselors have a tremendous impact in helping students achieve school success and plan for their futures. We are fortunate to have amazing school counselors in our buildings at Kings! Thank you to KHS Counselors, Alex Garvin,Chris Griffin, Heidi Murray, and Erika Volker; KJH Counselors, Megan Apple and Erin Hackman; CIS Counselor, Dave Winebrenner; JFB Counselor, Emily Sander; KME Counselor, Keri Perdrix; and SLE Counselor, Susie Burdine.
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Kindergarten Registration
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Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year will begin in on March 4 and run through March 22. All registrations will be by appointment only.
Click here
to get all of the information you will need to register. Remember, your child must turn 5 years old on or before September 30, 2019.
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Kings Junior High proudly presents
Snow White and the Prince
, February 8 & 9 at Kings High School.
Kings Junior High School students will perform shows-
February 8 & 9
at 7:00 p.m. and a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Saturday, February 9.
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for students, senior citizens, and children under 12.
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Community Learning Series
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Do you know about the Snapchat feature "
My Eyes Only
"? Do you know if your child is using that feature? Do you know enough about today's popular social media platforms to keep your child safe?
Learn about important features of the social media platforms Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat at the next Community Learning Series,
"
Social Media: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"
on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. In this presentation, you will get important information related to social media, so that you can be and proactive and keep your child safe while using social media. The presenters are Kings High School students Abi Reitz, Sari Purkiss, Jordan Harkins, Alexis Wires, Thomas Forman, and Noah Young.
This presentation will be held in the Kings Junior High School Multipurpose Room (enter door D-5 from the parking lot located between the Kings Junior High School and the football stadium).
Click here
for more Community Learning Series Dates.
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KJH Washington, DC Parent Info Meeting
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Mammogram Van Coming to Kings
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The Mercy Health/Jewish Hospital mobile mammography van will be in the Kings Local School District to offer screening mammograms for our female community members March 5-7. Mammography screening takes approximately 10-15 minutes and will be available at our schools.
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Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) Program can help students earn college and high school credit at the same time by taking college courses from Ohio college/universities.
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A Valentine Recital and FUNdraiser
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The Kings Choir Family invites you to dress up in black tie attire (if you feel like it) and enjoy a recital given by future performance majors Amy Helms, voice, and Justin Alcorn, piano.
As you arrive, you will hear the sounds of the season with roaming violinists and a jazz combo. The cost is $8 per person and includes all you can eat desserts and beverages and about an hour and a half of collegiate level music that will transport you to other musical places and time periods.
Heart and Song takes place on Saturday, February 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Kings High School Cafeteria. This is the first Independent Study Recital FUNdraiser for the Choir Department.
A little about Amy and Justin...Amy and Justin spend 7th bell every day in an Independent Study in Performance class setting. During that time, they practice and prepare to enter their respective college programs. They not only practice their instruments but also work in collaboration with one another, preparing for their work with future vocalists and pianists in the years to come.
They have chosen their repertoire, provided the program notes, worked to increase their stamina, and considered the posture and presence they should have in a recital format.
Don't miss this unique and festive opportunity. It could make the perfect Valentine's gift for your sweetheart! See below.
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Mark Your Calendar for Knight of Innovation
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Join the Kings Local School District at the third annual Knight of Innovation Family Fair on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
This night celebrates STEAM education, highlighting interactive booths in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics subjects.
Read more
about the event and how to be an exhibitor.
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Do You Have a Favorite Kings Teacher?
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The Project Excellence Committee of the Area Progress Council of Warren County, Inc. seeks to recognize and honor innovative or excellent teachers within the public schools in Warren County.
Read more
to nominate your favorite Kings teacher. Nominations are due by February 28, 2019.
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Deerfield Township Hiring Summer Counselors
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Deerfield Township Summer Camp is hiring camp counselors! If you are dependable, have strong leadership skills, and enjoy working with children, please visit our website,
www.ChooseDeerfield.com
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for a job description and application. Counselors must be at least 18 years of age by June 3, 2019.
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KJH Yearbooks on Sale NOW
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Attention Kings Junior High Parents:
Yearbooks are now on sale. The cost is $35 which includes having your student's name engraved on the cover of the book. This helps to deter theft.
The yearbook is a
hardcover
book with 80
color
pages of happenings and activities at KJH. Don't be left out, order a yearbook today. Order forms can be found
here
or visit Balfour.com and type in Kings Mills, OH. Last day to order is April 22.
Thank you for supporting the KJH yearbook!
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Save the Date for the Next Blood Drive
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Our next scheduled
Kings/Hoxworth Blood Drive
is Wednesday,
March 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Kings Junior High Multipurpose Room.
Please mark your calendars now!
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Keep up with everything Kings by following us on social media. We can’t possibly report all of the great things happening in our weekly EBBN. We update our social media pages daily with exciting things that happen in and out of our classrooms! Follow us on
Facebook
,
Twitter,
and
Instagram
to keep up with all of the great things that happen on a daily basis.
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Check out our
VIRTUAL BACKPACK for
more information on the latest activities within the District and Community. Below are a few of the most recent activities added:
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Looking for an exercise goal? Want to make a difference for students in need? The 2019 Power Pack 5K will do both! This chip timed race will take place on Saturday, April 6 at 9:00am at the Village of South Lebanon Community Center.
This year's race will benefit the Kings Power Pack Program which provides weekend food for our students in need. To learn more about the Kings Power Pack Program
click here
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We hope to see you there!
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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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Kings Names New Men's Head Soccer Coach
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The The Kings Athletic Department announced that Kyle Hamilton will be the next Men’s Soccer Coach at Kings High School, pending Board of Education approval in February. Hamilton is a 2009 graduate of Blanchester High School and has spent the last two seasons as the Men’s Soccer JV Head Coach at Mason High School.
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KJH Men's Lacrosse Meeting
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There will be a mandatory Lacrosse Kickoff Meeting for any junior high student interested in playing Boy's Lacrosse. The meeting will take place on Sunday, February 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kings Junior High School Cafeteria. This meeting is Mandatory for all PARENTS AND PLAYERS!
During this time we will conduct the mandatory parent informational meeting, meet the coaching staff and talk about the season.
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Interested in KHS Men's Lacrosse?
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There will be a mandatory Lacrosse Kickoff Luncheon on Sunday, February 10 at 1:00 p.m. in the High School Cafeteria. This Luncheon is Mandatory for all PARENTS AND PLAYERS!
During this time we will conduct the mandatory parent informational meeting, meet the new coaching staff, talk about the season, and have a chance to view and order Spirit Wear and the Spirit Pack.
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Get Your Tickets for Knight to Remember!
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Send Us the News You Want to See!
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Contact Dawn Gould - Community Relations Coordinator
EBBN 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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