Columbia Intermediate School's 6th grade Team UKnight recently had a speaker from Kings Island. Joel Yankie, Director or Maintenance and Construction at Kings Island carved time out of his busy schedule to present to the students about the importance of the Power 5 Skills in his career.

The Power 5 Skills are an initiative of Kings Local Schools to emphasize the skills critical for students to bring into the workforce. These skills include being a: Communicator, Critical Thinker, Problem Solver, Collaborator, and Career Ready. When asked how the Power 5 Skills apply to his career, Yankie responded, “Instead of focusing on one tiny bit of what my career would entail, it was about learning the skills to be career-ready no matter which pathway I took.”

Team UKnight hosts a speaker every Monday who is asked to present about how one or more of these skills have helped them in their career. CIS 6th grade teacher, Abby Jackson said, "The students thoroughly enjoyed his presentation and learned all of the fun history behind Camp Snoopy!"

Do you ever wonder how the decision is made to delay or cancel school?

We followed Mr. Sears this week as he drove the roads. He said his main concern is the safety of the buses and teen drivers. Besides road conditions, he also takes into consideration the forecast and the District's parking lots.

Watch below as he went through the decision process for yesterday's 2-hour delay.

Kings Early Childhood Center Preschoolers celebrated School Resource Officer Day by wearing blue! After presenting Kings SRO, Deputy Trent Barker with a card at snack time, Mrs. Frazier's AM class also thanked him with big hugs and fist bumps.

In case you missed it on social media, we celebrated our SRO's in the video below.

Don't miss the 41st Annual Columbia Intermediate School's Puttin' on the Hits. This very popular talent contest will take place on February 21 and 22 at 6:30 p.m. at Kings High School.

Fifteen groups of 5th and 6th graders auditioned and were selected to entertain the audience and judges with their entertaining musical numbers.

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Kings High School Junior, Gracie Tapp is working on the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Student Visionaries of the Year Campaign, working to raise awareness and funds for the LLS's mission.

Supporting organizations like the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is personal for Gracie and her family – because Cancer Research saved Gracie’s life.

Gracie was diagnosed with Leukemia, which manifested much like a Lymphoma localized cancer when she was 4 years old. Her diagnosis was complex and took several months, but eventually, a bone marrow biopsy confirmed that Gracie had Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and she underwent 6 weeks of in-patient and intensive chemotherapy.

She eventually got to come home; treatment lasted two years, and in 2014, at 7 years old, Gracie was officially in remission and admitted to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Survivor’s Clinic. Life continued into normalcy for a few years… until symptoms returned. In the Spring of 2018, Gracie struggled to run and jump, then eventually to even walk. In June of 2018, at 11 years old, Gracie officially relapsed – again diagnosed with (ALL) Leukemia. This time, she underwent chemo and immuno-therapy, again for two years. 

In 6^th Grade, Gracie joined the Kings School district at first with tutoring, then as a full-time student. In June of 2020, Gracie completed her second round of treatment and today is in the Survivor’s Clinic for the second time. Gracie’s outlook on life – and those of her brother and sister (Lucas and JoJo) and her mom and dad- are forever transformed by the threat and the fear of a Cancer diagnosis, as well as the fierce survival instinct and celebration of life as we know it.

As a family, the Tapp's are firmly committed to doing whatever they can to help other families, and to progress research that brings relief to every mother, father, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent, and friend who needs hope. Without hope, there is nothing. Please join Gracie in raising awareness and funding for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as one small but meaningful step toward making a difference. A difference that is non-negotiable.

Please consider joining this fight by making a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated and tax-deductible. The last day to donate is March 14, 2025. Your support will help ensure this generation is the last to see cancer. Please follow us on Instagram for updates on the campaign and other ways to get involved. On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you!

The preschool classes at the Kings Early Childhood Center were visited by "Bagster," Kroger Company's mascot.

Mrs. Dozier's class has been talking about community helpers and the preschoolers were surprised when a bag full of fruits and vegetables.walked through the door.

Bagster gave lots of high-fives and waves. He brought stickers and coloring sheets for the students to take home. Fun fact; Did you know that when you visit Kroger, kids can get a free banana or clementine any time they visit the store?

The staff at Columbia Intermediate, J.F. Burns Elementary, and Kings High School have collaborated to host a Heritage Festival on Thursday, February 27 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the CIS Cafeteria.

Guests can enjoy a collaborative song sung by the JFB 4th Grade Chorus, the CIS 5th Grade Choir, and KHS Treble Choir, as well as folk dancing, Japanese storytelling, and ethnic food sampling.

Overflow parking will be at J.F. Burns with bus transportation running continuously.

We hope you'll join us to learn more about some of the different cultures represented in the Kings Local School District.

If you're looking for something to do on Sunday, February 22, you can take part in the opening celebration of Finding Your Place, a Teen Art Show at the Contemporary Art Center (CAC) in downtown Cincinnati.

Four Kings High School Digital Media Arts students' artwork has been selected for the exhibition. Congratulations to Mia Ravenscraft, Ainsley Johnstone, Hanna Atkins, and Charlotte Dale whose work will be displayed in the 6th floor Community Gallery. If you click here you will see Mia's artwork which is the image that was selected to represent the exhibition. 

The CAC’s Teen Council invited young adults, ages 13-19 to submit original 2D and 3D artwork for this collaborative exhibition of local artists. As teens age out of childhood and begin taking steps toward adulthood, it can be hard to find their place. Finding Your Place will feature work that celebrates, laments, and expresses all the feelings that fall in between when trying to figure out who you are.

The opening celebration will take place from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Did you know that your student can eat breakfast at school? The Kings Food Service Department serves daily breakfast in our buildings. Students who qualify for free and reducted meals receive breakfast at no cost. See if you qualify.

Are you looking for something fun for your kids this summer? Registration is now for Kings Kids Summer Camp! We are excited for another fun-filled summer with lots of planned activities, in-camp programs, and field trips. 

Summer Camp is open to children who attend our KECC preschool through 5th grade. Please complete the interest form. Families will be emailed of acceptance by the end of February. 

Get ready to jazz up your morning with the ultimate combination of music and an all-you-can-eat breakfast at the 15th Annual Pat Cope Memorial BandCakes event on Saturday, March 8 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Kings High School.

Visit bandcakes.org to secure a presale discount!

Don't miss out on buying your high school student this year's yearbook. Visit yearbookforever.com and search Kings High School. Parents can purchase space in the yearbook to leave a special message for their students. See the example below.

Visit the KHS Yearbook Facebook page for updates and reminders.

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 visit 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 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!

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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.



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