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!

Pictured is KHS Intervention Specialist, Lisa DeBord proudly displaying her vaccination card after her first dose last week.

As we end Black History Month, we want to take a special moment to celebrate Kings School Board President, Stacie Belfrom.

When Mr. Belfrom was elected to the Kings School Board, he became the first African American to serve on the team of five in Kings history.

We asked Stacie a few questions...

KNN: What does Black History Month Mean to you?

SB: That's an interesting question because its meaning has changed for me over the years. When I was a young student it meant that February was the only time in the year that I would see any emphasis on contributions that African-Americans have made to society apart from what I learned at home. The experience was usually pretty tepid and once the month was over largely forgotten about by my friends and teachers. 

KNN: How can we make sure that all families feel welcome in our classrooms and buildings?

SB: I think we first need to come to a consensus on what that comfort looks like. To me, it means that we have a standard that each student, parent, and staff member are all treated with more than a modicum of respect and decency that shouldn't hinge on any social dynamic. Not race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or the like. Unfortunately, that hasn't always been the case for our African-American students and others here and elsewhere. But going forward, we need them to know explicitly that when they walk into these classrooms and buildings here in Kings that they should expect to receive that respect and that they will. 

"Stacie is an excellent leader and a great role model for our students and community," Kings Superintendent, Tim Ackermann said.

This month, we are grateful to celebrate Stacie for being a special part of Kings history!

Fourth-grade students at South Lebanon Elementary have been getting very creative in the Makerspace. SLE Media Specialist, Jen Burkholder traveled to each fourth-grade classroom with materials and tasked the students with making a game. Prior to the activity, the students watched a documentary about a boy who created an arcade from cardboard. That boy is now in college on scholarship creating "real" games!

The students had a fun morning this week as SLE Principal, Mrs. Atkins stopped by to play a few of the games. Mrs.Burkholder said, "Mrs. Atkins showed the kids who rules at air hockey!" 

Two Kings High School students who attend the Warren County Career Center have found success! Senior, Raphael Zotter who is in the Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics program was hired by local manufacturing company, Invotec.

KHS Junior and Pre-Nursing student, Isabella Chattopadhya, has advanced to the Health Occupations Students of America state competition and will be competing for Pharmacology.

Congratulations to Raphael and Isabella!

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First graders at J.F. Burns Elementary have been very busy in Art class! As a part of Black History Month, they learned about African American Artist, Faith Ringgold, who is best known for her narrative quilts.

JFB Art teacher, Laura Acierno had the students create their own narrative "quilt" out of paper using crayons and markers.

During the weekend of February 12-15, thirty-five Kings High School students volunteered their time working with Warren County Park District Naturalist, Shannon Pennington to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Over the course of the four-day event, the students logged 235 hours of volunteer time and together identified and tallied 44 unique bird species using Cornell Lab of Orinthology's Merlin Bird ID app and eBird.com. Mrs. Pennington said, "In doing so, they contributed to important data to scientific research."

There are always opportunities to volunteer with the Warren County Park District and the Nature Nurses Wildlife Rescue. If you're interested, contact Shannon Pennington at MotherNaturesClassroom@gmail.com.

Pictured is Peyton Sucher.

Kings Resource Coordinator, Becky Lemon would like to share some resources for the community.

The Care Center is offering FREE vision screening and eyeglasses for those in need. The Onesight.org team will take reservations for appointments for the clinic on March 22 & 23 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at the Northstar Church Building, 11020 S. Lebanon Road in Loveland. Click here for more information.

Kings Point Church of God, 5600 St. Rt. 48, Maineville, will distribute food boxes on Wednesdays beginning at 10:00 a.m. through the month of March. No reservations - first come, first served.

Please visit here for more community resources. As always, if you are in need, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Lemon at 513-398-8050, ext. 15011 or blemon@kingslocal.net.

Please fill out the Meal Order Form for MARCH. Meal pick-up will take place from 1:45-2:45 p.m. every Monday at Columbia Intermediate School. 

Our District is thankful for the continued support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and to the Ohio Department of Education for providing this opportunity for the students. If you have questions please contact Jennifer S. Arlinghaus, R.D., L.D., Food Service Director, Kings Local School District at 1-398-8050, extension 10027.

Kings Kids Summer Camp registration will begin on March 1, 2021, 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 forms will be available on our website beginning February 28.

You may also pass along the websites for MindPeace and Warren County Mental Health Recovery Services, community partners whose mission is to connect people with the resources needed.  

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.

The Board will also meet on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. for their Regular Monthly Meeting. You can watch the meeting LIVE here.

All Kings Board of Education meetings can be watched live on the Kings YouTube Channel. 

All agendas and past meetings can be found on the Kings Website. 

Read more to find out how to nominate your favorite Kings teacher!

If you would like to register for Kings Preschool for the 2020-2021 school year click here.

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.

For more information, you can refer to 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.

For more information on safety protocols and our back to school plan please visit our Reopening Plan website resource page.

Expect traffic delays for lane closures on King Avenue between the Little Miami River bridge and Kings Mills (Miami Street) beginning Tuesday, March 2, 2021, for four (4) days between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.

The lane closures are necessary to complete soil boring and sampling work ahead of the planned King Avenue Bridge Replacement Over Little Miami River Improvements Project in 2022 and 2023. One lane of traffic will be maintained at all times with flaggers.

For more information, visit http://www.wceo.us/ or contact WCEO at (513) 695-3301.

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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