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Every year the TKCS Association elects new members to the board of directors, and association members are invited to recommend board candidates. If you would like to recommend someone to serve on the TKCS board of directors, you must submit the name(s) to [boardofdirectors@tkcs.org] by November 1. The board will interview all potential candidates and bring a recommended slate of candidates to the spring association meeting, which will be held on March 24, 2025.
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From the Head of School
Unity in Christ Glorifies God
One of the strengths of The King's Christian School is the diversity of our community, which I believe glorifies God. There are many elements of the diversity here — it is denominational (115 churches represented), socio-economic (families who can afford tuition and families that struggle each month), racial and ethnic (primary racial groups include Hispanic/Latino (11%), African-American (20%), Asian (6%), Caucasian (56%), and Other (6%). In a country that is rapidly growing to be more diverse, students at King's have the privilege of being in a very diverse school community, which is great preparation for life. However, the culture in which we live seems to be more divisive each year. Perhaps the most obvious element today is the toxic political environment in the weeks before a national election. True unity is made possible for us through the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. As believers we can proclaim — in unity, in Spirit and in truth — that Jesus Christ is Lord. True biblical unity is marked by reconciliation and fellowship. (Acts 2:42, Col.3:11, Acts 6, John 13:35, I John 4, Eph.4:27) Unity in Christ is blind to any carnal distinction on the basis of race, ethnicity, wealth, or gender that may otherwise seek to divide the body. May the Lord help all of us here at King's focus on unity in Christ rather than human divisions.
Head of School
Steve Dill
Head of School
Steve Dill
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TKCS Food Policy
To ensure the safety of our students with food allergies The King's Christian School has adopted the following school wide food policy:
- Food items that will be consumed during school hours will be communicated ahead of time to parents. This includes school lunches, PTF sponsored meals and special events.
- The school nurse will only communicate allergy information with the child's classroom teachers and administrative staff.
- There is a peanut free table in the lunchroom.
- If a parent would like to provide alternative food options on days when special food is served in order to accommodate their child's allergies, they may do so.
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NHS Red Cross Blood Drive
Monday, Nov. 11 | 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Elementary Library
The King's Christian School will be hosting a blood drive on November 11. It will take place in the elementary library from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Please complete this [form] if you are interested in donating blood.
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Spiritual Emphasis Week
November 11–15
The King's Christian School community will be blessed during the week of November 11 by the ministry of Mr. Jerry Nelson, Chief Ministry Officer of the Association of Christian Schools International. Before joining the ACSI staff, Jerry headed an urban Christian school in Miami, Florida for many years while also serving on his church staff. Head of School, Steve Dill, worked with Jerry closely during his time with ACSI.
Students in grades 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12 will have separate challenging sessions with Mr. Nelson during the week, as students make up his favorite audience. Parents are invited to come out on Tuesday evening, November 12, at 7 p.m. to think together with Jerry regarding biblical handling of diversity issues as believers. Jerry will also lead a faculty development workshop on Wednesday, November 13. Pray that the Holy Spirit will be at work through Jerry during Spiritual Emphasis week!
Students in grades 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12 will have separate challenging sessions with Mr. Nelson during the week, as students make up his favorite audience. Parents are invited to come out on Tuesday evening, November 12, at 7 p.m. to think together with Jerry regarding biblical handling of diversity issues as believers. Jerry will also lead a faculty development workshop on Wednesday, November 13. Pray that the Holy Spirit will be at work through Jerry during Spiritual Emphasis week!
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Costa Rica House Build Fundraiser
We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for our school community to make a lasting impact in the lives of two families in Costa Rica. On November 7, twenty-six TKCS students and seven faculty members will be heading to Costa Rica to help build houses for the Quintero Calero family and the Smallville family. As they prepare for this mission, we are reaching out for your support to help raise funds to meet [specific needs] of these two families.
Every donation, large or small, will make a tangible difference. Together, we can not only build homes but build hope for these families. Please consider how your family can partner with us in this mission to bring comfort, dignity, and joy to the Quintero Calero and Smallville families. If you have any questions or would like to contribute, please reach out to our team coordinator Bart Welsh [bwelsh@tkcs.org].
Thank you for being a part of this life-changing opportunity! [Donate]
Every donation, large or small, will make a tangible difference. Together, we can not only build homes but build hope for these families. Please consider how your family can partner with us in this mission to bring comfort, dignity, and joy to the Quintero Calero and Smallville families. If you have any questions or would like to contribute, please reach out to our team coordinator Bart Welsh [bwelsh@tkcs.org].
Thank you for being a part of this life-changing opportunity! [Donate]
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Homecoming Dance
Friday, Oct. 25 | 7–10 p.m. | TKCS Gym | $15
Attention all high school students! Join us on Friday, October 25, for our Knight in Lights homecoming dance. This event is open to all King's high school students. One guest per student is allowed. If your guest is not a TKCS student, they must have a signed [permission form]. The dress code for this event is formal attire.
Homecoming tickets are now available to purchase for $15.00 per person. Ticket purchases must be made in advance and will not be available at the door. [Purchase tickets]
If you have any questions, please contact a student council member [student-council@tkcs.org]
Homecoming tickets are now available to purchase for $15.00 per person. Ticket purchases must be made in advance and will not be available at the door. [Purchase tickets]
If you have any questions, please contact a student council member [student-council@tkcs.org]
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Yes! Tutoring SAT Course at King's
Begins Nov. 18 | 3:30–5:30 p.m. | TKCS Room 108 | $299
Calling students in 9th–12th grade who are looking to get the most scholarship money possible! Join us for our SAT course where you will learn specific SAT test-taking strategies!
Sessions begin on November 18 and will continue on November 20, 25, and December 3 and 4. If you will be taking the SAT within the next few years you won't want to miss this! The deadline to register is Monday, November 11. [Register online] [More information]
Sessions begin on November 18 and will continue on November 20, 25, and December 3 and 4. If you will be taking the SAT within the next few years you won't want to miss this! The deadline to register is Monday, November 11. [Register online] [More information]
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Parent Seminar on Bullying Rescheduled for November!
Wednesday, Nov. 20 | 7 p.m. | APR
Paul Couglin from The Protectors will be coming to King's on Wednesday, November 20, following the same schedule we had planned for his previously postponed visit. He will speak to students in the morning, to faculty in the afternoon, and to parents in an evening session at 7 p.m. in the APR. Registration not required. Please feel free to invite friends to this parent seminar!
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On Our Calendar
October 21: TKCS Golf Classic
October 25: NJHS and NHS Induction
October 25: High School Homecoming Dance
November 7-14: Costa Rica mission trip
November 7-8: No school; Parent Teacher Conferences
November 11: NHS Red Cross Blood Drive
November 13: Head of School Coffee
November 19: PTF Meeting
November 20: Parent Seminar on Bullying in Schools
November 25: Picture Retake Day
November 27-29: No school; Thanksgiving break
October 25: NJHS and NHS Induction
October 25: High School Homecoming Dance
November 7-14: Costa Rica mission trip
November 7-8: No school; Parent Teacher Conferences
November 11: NHS Red Cross Blood Drive
November 13: Head of School Coffee
November 19: PTF Meeting
November 20: Parent Seminar on Bullying in Schools
November 25: Picture Retake Day
November 27-29: No school; Thanksgiving break
