It’s getting to be that time of the year when the potential for bad weather is upon us. In case of inclement weather and possible school closings or delays, we will use our School Messenger All-Call System to notify parents and staff.

The District will conduct a test call on Wednesday, December 11. Please be sure that your FinalForms account is up to date. That information goes directly into our School Messenger system. If you would like to receive text messages, text yes to 67587 to opt-in.

Additionally, keeping your student's FinalForms account current with emergency contact numbers is important, especially going into cold and flu season, to allow for parents to be contacted in case of a student's illness at school. View our Illness Guidelines for reference.

Social Media is also a great way to get information. For the most up-to-date school closing information, check our website, Facebook Page, Twitter, and Instagram. 

Kings High School Athletics is proud to announce the signing of five more seniors who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level next year. The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday, December 4 at Kings High School, and was a celebration of both athletic and academic achievement.

We commend these student-athletes for their dedication and leadership both on the field and in the classroom, as well as their positive impact on the Kings community. Their commitment to building a Championship Culture at Kings High School deserves recognition.

The athletes who signed are:



Kage Payne - Football - North Carolina State University

Nate Lyman - Football - Eastern Michigan University

Kato Meissner - Football - Bucknell University

Tommy Clark - Basketball - Bellarmine University

Aidan Thomas - Soccer - Otterbein University

These athletes join a group of outstanding individuals who signed last month:

Ava Davidson, Natalia Brignoni, Vivian Isaacs, Caroline Bobo, Elaina Emerson, and Maeve Ruble.

We congratulate all of these talented athletes and wish them continued success as they embark on the next chapter of their athletic and academic journeys!

We want to remind all families that December 9-13 is count week for our transportation department.

Kings receives funding from the state of Ohio based in part on each student that rides the bus during this period. Last year, Kings received $376 for each student who rode during count week.

We encourage our students to ride next week if they plan to ride throughout the year!

The Rotary Club of Mason and Deerfield Ohio sponsored a mural in downtown Mason titled - Building Goodwill and Better Friendships. The mural has been in the works for several months.

Local Artist David Uy and his team of interns which included Kings High School junior, Bridget Ries and a Mason High School student brought to life the beautiful design by Kings Mills Elementary Art teacher, Jenna Hudson.

Bridget assisted in the entire process of installing a community mural, including seeking city and community approvals and transferring the mural design to the building. She is interested in mural art so she is thankful for this experience.

The mural was dedicated in a small ceremony on Wednesday, December 4. The mural is located on the side of the Subway Restaurant building at 107 West Main Street in Mason. It is bright and beautiful and will surely make you smile when you drive by! Take a look!

Pictured below L-R: KME Art teacher, Jenna Hudson, Artist, David Uy, MHS student, Ka’iulani D’Eredita, and KHS junior, Bridget Ries.

Looking to donate this holiday season? Giving to Neighborhood Bridges is a great way to help our students and their families. You can either donate towards our Holiday Help program which will aid with any last-minute requests or you can donate towards year-round needs that Neighborhood Bridges assists families with. Both are great ways of impacting our community and you can specify where you want your money to go! 

If you would like to donate visit https://givebutter.com/nbKingsLocal.

Thanks for your consideration!

Kings Mills Elementary hosted "It's a Small World KME" this week.

This night celebrated the many cultures and heritages of the students from KME. Thirteen different countries were represented by 24 different families. The performance groups were a mixture of students and their families performing!

Watch this video that features students saying "Welcome to KME" in the many different languages spoken at KME.

Congratulations to J.F. Burns Elementary 4th grade teacher, Dave DeVore who was recently named to the Kings Island Hall of Fame!

Last week, at the opening night of Kings Island's Winterfest, three seasonal associates were inducted into the permanent Kings Island Hall of Fame, with Mr. DeVore being one of them. 

He was presented with a crystal plaque and invited to do the tree lighting ceremony, dine in the international restaurant, and enjoy the park with his guests on the night of December 16. 

Mr. DeVore has been working at Kings Island for 20 seasons. He started in the Park Services department in 2005 and currently works in the Food and Beverage Division. Over the years he has been promoted to the position of Operations Supervisor, the highest position for seasonal associates.

DeVore said, "I have always appreciated the relationship Kings Local shares with Kings Island. Over the years I have worked with many former students and have always enjoyed seeing Kings families at the park."

This week marked an exciting milestone for the 7th-grade students in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Architecture class at Kings Junior High, as they welcomed a special guest, Vern Hendrickson, Vice President of Technology from SHP Leading Design.

This esteemed firm is at the forefront of designing the new Kings High School, and Vern’s visit brought an incredible opportunity for students to dive into the innovative design process firsthand. From learning about scaling and rendering programs to exploring sun paths and generative design, the students were fully immersed in the creative aspects of architecture.

PLTW teacher, Sara Nicholls, said, "This was a great real-world partnership as these students will be utilizing the new building!" This collaboration not only reinforces the importance of community engagement in education but also ignites a sense of anticipation and pride among students, knowing that their learning will directly impact their future environment.

Kings Mills Elementary first grader, Nolia Dougherty, won the annual pumpkin tower STEAM challenge in Mrs. Shepherd's class.

The challenge was to build the tallest tower out of hashtag blocks that could support a candy pumpkin. Nolia's initial tower was 11 inches tall. She made adjustments to that tower twice to ultimately get it to reach 12 inches.

Mrs. Shepherd said, "It looks like we may have a future engineer at KME!"

What is College Credit Plus (CCP)?

College Credit Plus is an innovative dual enrollment program by the State of Ohio that empowers students in grades 7-12 to earn college and high school credits simultaneously. This opportunity allows academically prepared students to:

• Take college-level courses at no cost to their families
• Potentially reduce future college expenses
• Get a head start on higher education
• Challenge themselves academically

Upcoming Information Sessions:

• CCP Virtual Information Night January 22 
• High School Academic Fair: February 13

Want to Learn More? Plan to attend one of the information sessions above or Contact Matt Freeman at mfreeman@kingslocal.net.

The JF Burns Elementary SchoolCandy Drive for the Troops Drive brought in a lot of candy this year!

This Saturday, December 7 at 11:00 a.m. help is needed to sort and bag the candy to send to our troops. This is a great volunteer opportunity to give back to our community. It’s also a great opportunity for community service hours for students. If a lot of volunteers show up, it won’t take long! (Approx 2-3 hours)

All candy will be delivered to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center where it will be boxed up and shipped out to our deployed troops. Please check in with Mrs. Cantrall or Mrs. Patrick upon arrival to JFB to sign-in & get instructions. Bring any drinks or snacks you may want during the event.

Any questions can be directed to hopecantrall@gmail.com.

The Kings Kloset is open this Saturday, December 7 from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. New or gently used donations can be dropped off during the Kings Kloset hours. The Kings Kloset is located on the second floor of the Kings Education Center.

The Kloset is open one Saturday per month. Click here for their schedule for this school year.

If you have donations, please email kingskloset@kingslocal.net. 

Our Kings Firecrackers hope that you will "jump" at the chance to check out their very first full performance of the season. It's a "sneak peek" taking place at 6:30 p.m., tonight, Friday, December 6, in the South Lebanon Elementary School gymnasium. 

The evening promises to be filled with energy, talent, and that unmistakable Firecrackers sparkle!

Click here to view this season's performance schedule.

Board Members

Kings Board of Education (L-R): Janelle Groff, Board Member; John Skerl, Board Member; Deb Cowan, Board Member; Stacie Belfrom, President; and Peggy Phillips, Vice-President.

The Kings Board of Education meets twice a month. They hold a Work Session on the second Tuesday of the month and a Regular Meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. All meetings are held at 6:00 p.m. and are livestreamed on the Kings Youtube channel.

In December, the Board will only hold one meeting; a combined Work Session and Regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10.

Visit the Board of Education page on our website for meeting dates, meeting recordings, and agendas.

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!

Keep in the loop on Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram

In an effort to be "green," the District does not send paper flyers home. We use a platform called Peachjar that houses flyers of community programs and resources. 

Parents receive approved flyers via email, and they are posted on our digital flyerboard for easy retrieval. Any organization can distribute information to our community by creating an account!

We are looking to bolster our Kings Alumni database. Are you a Kings High School graduate or know someone who is? Please share the form with your fellow graduates. This will help our reunion committees and keep you updated on what is happening at your alma mater!

Please complete this Alumni Roundup Form.