REMINDER - The Kings School District will operate on a Remote Learning schedule from January 4, 2021 through January 8, 2021. We will return to in-person learning on Monday, January 11, 2021.

Niche has again ranked the best school districts for 2021. Kings has historically performed well in Niche rankings, which is based on academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education. They also use teacher salaries, racial and economic diversity, and surveys from Niche users as a part of their methodology.

Kings is ranked #56 out of 605 school districts in Ohio and ranked the 13th best school district in the Cincinnati Area. Additionally, all Kings Schools received an overall Niche grade of either an A or A-.

We take pride in the recognition that Kings is a great place to learn, a great place to work, and a great school district! #KingsStrong

To view all of the rankings click here.

Since November, at each Board of Education Meeting, Kings Treasurer, Cary Furniss has been reviewing district financials with the Board members.

Some of the topics include enrollment, property values, state aid, class sizes and space, expenditures, and more. If you missed the Board meetings and would like to review the information, you can watch the meetings and follow the presentation by viewing this document.

As always, if you have any financial questions, don't hesitate to contact Mr. Furniss at cfurniss@kingslocal.net.

We would like to thank the United Way of Warren County (UWWC) in partnership with Warren County Community Services and T-Mobile in Mason who have provided 130 tablets and data for Kings students who need access to technology. This will allow our K-4 students in need of technology to join their classes during remote learning times.

This initiative is just another example of how the United Way of Warren County is making a difference in the lives of Warren County residents. UWWC President and CEO, Aaron Reid said, "One of the beautiful things about the relationship between UWWC/Kings developed over the past 5 years is the collaboration and trust which has allowed this initiative to happen so quickly."

Congratulations to Kings High School Seniors, Emma Lacey and Spencer Wind whom both received nominations to the Air Force Academy and Naval Academy, respectively. Their nominations came from Representative Steve Chabot.

Special thanks to Organizer Missy Kowitz and her husband, Mick for their tireless efforts in coordinating this event each year.

With the increase in stress, anxiety, and suicidal ideation among young people recently, Hope Squad is an important component in schools. Last week, during Advisory, KHS Hope Squad members created videos and activities for their classmates surrounding mental health and suicide awareness. One of the activities was having students decorate snowflakes to tell others about what brings them hope. KHS Hope Squad Advisor, Stacey Duckworth said, "These kids deserve all the recognition; it is so apparent how much they care about their peers. It is a GIFT to have students like our Hope Squad members in the halls and classrooms of Kings."

Mrs. Duckworth asked a few members why they are in Hope Squad and why the work they do is important. Here is what a few of them said...

I chose to be involved in Hope Squad because helping others and being there for anyone is something I feel very passionate about, I want to make sure everyone feels welcome and loved. I feel like the work we do is important because it puts our message into the back of everyone's mind so no matter who they are, they know we are here for them; Especially since we are fellow students like everyone else, it makes it less intimidating for people to approach us and ask for help. -Cameron Morrison, senior

I was voted into Hope Squad my sophomore year by my peers and that was a really big point for me, I had moved from another school the year before and I was still trying to make friends. Hope Squad seemed like a perfect way to do it and it was a really great opportunity for me to also help people in the process. I always want to help people and make them feel loved and feel like they are enough in any way I can. I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression that same year and the ways hope squad and Grant Us Hope helped me in many ways. I used the ways that I was taught to help my friends who were also struggling with the same thing. It helped me to know that I was helping people. The work that Hope Squad is so important and helping raise awareness to suicide and stopping the stigma that comes with it. People need to know that it’s okay to not be okay and that it is okay to ask for help if you are struggling. It is important for everyone to know that they will be okay and that they are loved and cared for. - Mae Thomas, senior 

 -Jamie Burress, junior

Thank you to all of the members of the KHS and KJH Hope Squads. Your work has not gone unnoticed and it is so, so important! You are all #KingsStrong!

Thank you to all of those who supported the Kings High School Environmental Club's first Recycling Drive. Advisor, Ed Gomes said it super successful. "We had so many plastic bags Kroger told us not to bring it all at once because it was too much!" he said.

We sent an email to parents this week with mental health resources to support your child and yourself this Winter Break.

Click here for more information.

For more information click here.

Keep up-to-date on everything related to the Coronavirus including our daily health assessment and Decision Tree to help decide if you should send your child to school. Additionally, each week the COVID-19 Dashboard is updated with the number of positive cases and quarantines.

We appreciate all of the patience and care shown by our Knight Nation while we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on safety protocols and our back to school plan please visit our Reopening Plan website resource page.

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