Remember that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 17 for Staff Inservice Day and Presidents Day. Enjoy your long weekend!

The Kings Athletic Department and the Kings Athletic Booster Club

welcomed five new members to the Kings Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 1 in a ceremony with friends and family at TPC River’s Bend.

Congratulations to Blake Bockrath (football & track 2016), Hunter Jessee (baseball & Football 2019), Patrice DiPasquale (soccer 205), Emilee Slowik Cunningham (track 2008), and former Kings Dance Coach, Deborah Smith.

Kings Athletic Director Eric Taylor stated, “This year’s class represents the best of Kings High School. Not only were they phenomenal on the athletic field of play, they were role models for our community and our current student-athletes. They are the epitome of a student-athlete and

they will forever be enshrined in our Hall of Fame. It was an honor to give them the recognition they deserve.”

Click here for a photo gallery from the Induction Ceremony.

Pictured L-R: Hunter Jessee, Emilee Slowik Cunningham, Deborah Smith, Patrice DiPasquale, and Blake Bockrath.

Kings High School junior, Lucy Ajebe, was nominated by her teacher, Katie Endress, for the American Heart Association's Teen of Impact campaign this year. Lucy's goal is to help educate the Kings community and women everywhere about the importance of heart health. Knowing that women are at a higher risk for heart-related diseases drives her to spread awareness. Lucy's personal connection to this cause runs even deeper.

 "I have a cousin who suffered a cardiac arrest and received life-saving CPR. This experience has further fueled my commitment to raising awareness and supporting this cause. By raising funds for the American Heart Association and educating others, I hope to inspire healthier choices and create lasting change in the lives of many. Heart disease can affect anyone, but together, we can help change that," she said.

There are only five teen nominees in the greater Cincinnati area and only one hundred twenty-nine students competing across the United States. On Friday, February 7, Lucy was honored at the National Women Wear Red kickoff party at Factory 52 in Norwood where she had the opportunity to speak to the many attendees about why heart health is so important to her.

Now, Lucy and her team, who accompanied her at the kickoff, are in the midst of a 9-week fundraising campaign to raise money for the American Heart Association. Help Lucy reach her fundraising goal! Every donation helps no matter how big or small. If you have had someone close to you affected by heart health, consider donating. Business Sponsorships can be a driving force in this campaign.

Contact kendress@kingslocal.net for any questions on business sponsor matching and marketing opportunities with the campaign. 

Let's rally around Lucy and show the nation what the Kings community can do! 

Our elementary schools recently celebrated Kindness Week. Each building had a school-wide spirit week with themed days such as Pajama Day, Kings Spiritwear Day, Hat Day, Wacky Sock Day, and more.

Each day they were intentional about spreading kindness. At J.F. Burns Elementary they focused on being kind friends, spreading kindness through words and actions, and expressing gratitude. At South Lebanon Elementary, they took their kindness a step further and hosted a Mac n Cheese Cup drive for Joshua's Place. They also passed out donuts and cards to their bus drivers. At Kings Mills Elementary, Mrs. Stronsider’s 3rd-grade class wrote thoughtful notes of gratitude and encouragement for staff, which they hung outside their classrooms. KME School Counselor, Keri Perdrix said, "These small but meaningful actions help create a culture of kindness at KME!"

Last week, the preschoolers in Mrs. Theresa Frazier's class at the Kings Early Childhood Center had a special guest reader. Mrs. Keri Perdrix, school counselor at Kings Mills Elementary, and her therapy dog, Gily visited to read a book and spread smiles.

The class just finished their month-long animal unit and shared their pet photos from home. Mrs. Perdrix read "The Perfect Dog" by Kevin O'Malley and explained that making students smile is Gily's job. Mrs. Frazier said, "Mission accomplished!"

Three Kings High School students began their internships at SHP Leading Design Architecture firm.

KHS seniors, Gavin Eason, Owen Turner, and George Webb will spend 8-10 hours per week at SHP's Cincinnati office until the end of the school year. They all recently spent time at the office for onboarding.

SHP is the architecture firm that is designing the CIS addition and the new Kings High School building. Thank you to SHP for partnering with KHS to give our students meaningful experiences in the architecture field.

If you are a local business and are interested in hosting internship students, please contact Carrie Snyder at csnyder@kingslocal.net.

There is a great opportunity for all students next week at Kings High School. They will be hosting an Opportunities and Academic Fair on Thursday, February 13 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the KHS Gym.

Representatives from various local colleges and agencies will be there to provide information about colleges, transition and disability services, the military, and adult service providers. This is a good time to obtain information to support your student’s future plans.

Hope to see you there!

This week we celebrate National School Counseling Week. National School Counseling Week focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. the week, sponsored by American School Counselor Association, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February. As families know, our school counselors can have a tremendous impact on our schools, helping students achieve and plan for a life and career beyond high school. 

From our youngest learners to graduating seniors, our Kings school counselors and therapists work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing academic concerns, exploring career options, and helping students build social and emotional skills over their years at Kings. Counselors provide much-needed resources and support for students' families, teachers, and administrators, too.

Many thanks to Kim Sellers, Heidi Murray, Alex Garvin, Chris Griffin, Erika Volker, Kelly Saleeba, Lanie Wissell, Megan Apple, Erin Hackman, Bekah Issacs, Dave Winebrenner, Keri Perdrix, Emily Sander, and Angela Cowles. Let's not forget our awesome Therapy Dogs, Gily, Raven, and Ollie!

Our school nurses are seeing a high number of illnesses in school such as strep, flu, Covid, and stomach viruses. We are asking parents to carefully monitor their child's symptoms to help alleviate the spread of the virus within the school.

If your child has a fever, we request that no child return to school until their fever has returned to normal for a minimum of 24 hours without the use of fever-lowering medications.

To combat the further spread of flu in the school, we are asking you to keep sick children at home. Any child who displays flu-like symptoms will be sent home.

• High Fever
• Runny or stuffy nose/
• cough
• Headache
• Extreme tiredness
• Body ache
• Sore throat

How is the flu spread?

The flu spreads in respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing. It is spread from person to person, though they may become infected from touching an infected surface, and then touching their mouth or nose.

Look for Emergency Warning Signs

These are some “emergency warning signs” that require urgent medical attention.

• Fast breathing or trouble breathing
• Not drinking enough fluids, not urinating enough.
• Not waking up or very lethargic
• Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
• Fever with a rash

If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider or speak to the nurse at your child’s school.

Kings Stagelighters received another generous donation for the Kings Theatre Program from the Daumeyer family.

For the tenth year in a row, the Daumeyer family has donated to the Kaylyn Daumeyer Scholarship which is given to a senior who participates in theatre at Kings.

The scholarship was created in memory of their daughter, Kaylyn, a Kings student who passed away in 2015 at the age of 13 and had a love for theatre.

At last weekend's Kings Junior High production of Alice in Wonderland Jr, the family presented Kings Theatre Director, Scott Hayward with a check for $1,000 to fund this year's scholarship.

The Daumeyers have donated $16,500 to Kings Theatre over the years.

Pictured L-R: Lori Daumeyer, Hope Daumeyer, Scott Hayward (Director), Paul Daumeyer, and Trey Daumeyer.

If you are in the market for a new mattress, don't miss Kings Junior High's largest fundraiser of the year!

KJH's 12th Annual Mattress Sale will take place on Saturday, March 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the KJH Gymnasium. Every purchase benefits KJH students.

All sizes and styles will be on display. Delivery and financing are available. Clip the coupon from the flyer in Peachjar and receive free microfiber sheets with any purchase.

Mark your calendar for Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year! The online process begins on March 3 and runs through March 21, 2025. To enroll for kindergarten, your child must turn five by August 1, 2025. More information to follow.

Preschool registration is now open for the 2025-2026 School Year. Your child must be 3 years old by August 1, 2025, and be fully potty trained in order to register. (children with disabilities do not have to be potty trained)

CLICK HERE to register.

The Jewish Hospital Mobile Mammogram Bus will be visiting the Kings School District in March.

The schedule is as follows:

Columbia Intermediate School (CIS): March 17, 2025 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

JF Burns (JFB): March 17, 2025 from 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Kings Junior High (KJH): March 18, 2025 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Kings Mills Elementary (KME): March 18, 2025 from 1:30-4:00 p.m.

Kings High School (KHS): March 20, 2025 from 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

South Lebanon Elementary (SLE): March 20, 2025 from 1:30-4:00 p.m.

To schedule your 3D mammogram, please call (513) 686-3300, OPTION #1. The scheduler will ask you a few questions and schedule a time and date that works for you. They take most insurances, including Medicare and Medicaid. *You need to be 40+ years old to qualify for a mammogram. However, if you are between the ages of 35-39 years old and have a strong family history of breast cancer or currently feel a lump or tissue in your breast(s), please call the number above to determine if you will qualify for a baseline screening. ALL testing is now automatically done with 3D imaging technology and no longer requires additional out-of-pocket money. If you do not have any insurance, they will work with you to provide you with a screening.

The Kings Board of Education and Administration strives to be transparent and provide relevant financial information to the community. A special portion of the webpage is dedicated to revenue generation, cost savings initiatives, and money received from grants.

Did you know that the District has already saved over $7 million dollars without taking away from students or the classroom? Visit the Kings Fiscal Responsibility Webpage to learn more.

Please contact Treasurer, Mike Morrow, at mmorrow@kingslocal.net with any questions or suggestions for additional content. 

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.

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.

It's time! KNIGHT TO REMEMBER (KABC's annual gala) tickets are now on sale. This year's theme is Western Knights.

This year's event will take place on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Manor House in Mason, marking the 21st anniversary of this lively night of entertainment, auctions, dinner, and dancing.

Kings Athletic Booster Club (KABC) is an organization that helps support more than 90 men’s and women’s junior and senior high school athletic teams in the Kings Local School District. KABC’s main purpose is to provide financial assistance for more than 1,200 student-athletes and help with the operational expenses for our many athletic programs.

If you own your own business and are looking for a way to advertise, join us as a sponsor or donor. Details for sponsor packages are available in the Hometown Ticketing link below.

If you have any questions please email kabcevent@gmail.com and our event team will get back to you as soon as possible.



Buy your tickets today!

Kings Football has partnered with X-Grain Sportswear to launch a limited-time online KFB spirit wear store. This opportunity is open to everyone — students of all grades (from youth to varsity) and supporters both within and outside the district. A portion of the proceeds will directly benefit Kings Football.

Store Details:

• Open until February 20 at 11:59 PM
• FREE personalization available on select items
• Orders will be available for pickup around Spring Break (approximately 3-4 weeks after the store closes)

Any questions - Please contact, Andy Endress aendress@kingslocal.net.