The Kings Board and Administration has worked to positively impact the budget by generating revenue or implementing cost efficiencies resulting in 7.2 million dollars in the last 2 years. This initiative from the Board and administration has been implemented without disrupting the classroom experience and academic focus in our district. The goal is to increase that number to 8 million dollars in 2026. The District is always looking at ways to become more efficient but continue to maintain high academic environments for our staff and students.   

Kings just recently reached over 5,000 students. Since 2015, Kings has increased enrollment by nearly 900 students. Currently, there are 300 more students in grades 1-6 than in 7-12, and several of those classes have reached the 400 per class mark. As the district continues to grow, there is also an increase in the diverse needs of the student population.  

Kings Superintendent, Greg Sears presented to the Kings Board of Education last week. In his presentation, Mr. Sears showed comparisons of staffing, enrollment, cost per pupil, administrative costs per pupil, and state revenue to neighboring school districts as well as statewide peer districts; those districts in Ohio that are similar to Kings. To summarize, here are a few points that he made:

• The state vastly underfunds Kings to educate our rapidly growing population of English Language Learners (ELL). 
• Kings has highly efficient staffing ratios compared to neighbor and statewide peer districts. 
• Kings has significantly lower per-pupil expenditures than the average of our statewide peer group (Average: $16,024, Kings—$14,596).
• Kings is increasing in enrollment but receiving less state funding.
• Kings receives less money from the state than all of our neighbor peers, with the exception of Sycamore. Kings receeives$3,555 (Mason receives $1,000 more per student, Lebanon receives $1,600 more and Loveland receives $700 more).   

To learn more, watch Mr. Sears' presentation.

Last week we told you about how Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's initial state budget cuts Kings’ funding by approximately $2,000,000 in school years 2025-2027. See the graph below that illustrates the drop in state funding.

We are collaborating with state and county advocacy groups, as well as community members to push for adjustments to the budget proposal which will provide essential resources for our growing diverse student population and support property tax relief for elderly and disabled residents, If you would like to help advocate to protect Kings’ funding, you can take action by contacting our state legislators. Simply use this form letter and send it to these legislators and their aides.

Kings Treasurer Mike Morrow explained more about the state budget at last week's Board Work Session. Please contact Mr. Morrow, at mmorrow@kingslocal.net with any questions regarding the state budget or Kings finances.

This semester, seven Kings High School students along with sixteen students from Mason High School, have participated in a Skilled Trades Workshop, gaining hands-on experience in electrical wiring, plumbing, construction, and roofing alongside skilled trades professionals.

Every Tuesday, the students visit the MADE Hub for Manufacturing in Mason which is a shared office and manufacturing space that helps support entrepreneurs. There, they are building two 12' x 8' sheds that will be raffled off with all proceeds going toward funding next year’s Skilled Trades Workshop. 

See the flyer below that has a QR code link to purchase raffle tickets or use this direct link to purchase. Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to Kings High School Engineering student, Brayden Sparks who, with his team, placed first out of 14 teams at the GE Aerospace Learning Experience on March 15.

Brayden and a few other Kings High School students worked with other engineering students from around the city and participated in a challenge where they had to brainstorm, research, and build a solution to a real-world project.

Students had a chance to listen to industry career talks led by experienced professionals and take a tour of the GE Aerospace Learning Center where they saw modern manufacturing in action.

As a first place winner, Brayden won a $100 VISA gift card!

Staff from J.F. Burns Elementary spent a day in the Forest Hills School District last week observing teachers who incorporate personalized learning strategies into their daily instruction.

The JFB personalized learning team consisted of classroom teachers, an intervention specialist, a building administrator, and our district coaches. The team spent time learning from K-6 students and teachers on how they can shift their instructional mindset to include Personalized Learning components such as student, classroom, and grade level goal setting, student voice and choice in learning, opportunities for independent and/or collaborative work, flexible learning environments, student feedback from teachers or peers, data tracking, learning menus, mastery grids, and the importance of ensuring students are able to voice the what and why for their learning! 

A huge THANK YOU to the staff and students at Summit, Ayer, and Maddux elementary schools as well as the Forest Hills' district coaches for hosting our team!

Neighborhood Bridges-Kings works with key stakeholders in the community to engage all resources to help drive direct support and care to our students and neighbors in need. When someone can fill a need, they can simply click on the “I can help” button where the need is posted. They will then receive an email back with further instructions on dropping off the item(s) in the Neighborhood Bridges clear bin at one of our two drop-off locations: Kings Point Church or the Countryside YMCA Landen.

There are some current needs such as family who needs help with a dishwasher repair and prom/dance dresses. Community members are encouraged to subscribe to Neighborhood Bridges-Kingsto learn how you can help.

Recently Neighborhood Bridges was featured on WLWT to share their message on how they help communities tackle poverty.

Everyone is invited to the Kings High School Senior Art Show on Thursday, April 3 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the KHS Learning Commons.

Don't miss this opportunity to view the talent of forty-one seniors, make free buttons, and write fan letters! Hope to see you there!

The portraits below of our seniors were shot by the Advanced Placement Digital Media Arts students.

Are you looking for a fun safe option for your kids before or after school for next school year?

Registration is now open for the Kings Kids Before/After School Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Our Before/After School Program is open to children in kindergarten through 6th grade. The after-school program is offered at JFB, KME, and SLE.

If your child attends CIS Kings Kids in the before schoolpProgram, they will start their day at CIS and if they plan on attending the after-school program, they will be bussed back to their home elementary. 

Please complete the Kings Kids B/A 2025-2026 Interest Form to be considered for enrollment. Families will be emailed of acceptance or waitlist by April. 

Kings High School is partnering with the Hoxworth Blood Center to host the KHS/Jorge Gonzalez Memorial Blood Drive on Wednesday, April 10.

In October 2021, we lost an incredible teacher, colleague, and friend to COVID – Jorge Gonzalez. Jorge was a KHS Spanish teacher and was very passionate about life-saving blood donation. Jorge started coordinating Hoxworth Blood Drives in January 2004 and hosted his last one in September 2021. Under his coordination, the drives collected 1262 units of blood; the potential to save the lives of more than 3786 patients!

The blood drive will take place in the Kings Junior High School Multipurpose Room from 10:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.Let's continue Jorge's legacy by donating blood to save lives. Sign up here.

Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 school year has begun. The online process will run through March 21, 2025. To enroll for kindergarten, your child must turn five by August 1, 2025.

Visit the Registration tab on our website.

Preschool registration is 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.

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. 

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.

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.

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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.

Check out the most recent Kings Athetic Department update!