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2026-27 Kindergarten & Preschool Applications Now Open!
Looking to enroll your child or children in preschool or kindergarten? Applications for 2026-2027 are now open. Kindergarten If you have a child that will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2026, and you plan to enroll your child in Kindergarten for 2026-2027 school year, please complete the form below and return it to: Kingsley Elementary School Attn: Erin Lefler 311 Clark Street Kingsley, MI 49649 Kindergarten Roundup will be June 16 & 17 from 8:30AM-2:30PM. You

Kingsley Area Schools
6 days ago


Kingsley High School NJROTC Invited to March in Washington DC’s Memorial Day Parade
Kingsley’s program is the only ROTC unit selected from Michigan. Just one unit from each state was chosen to participate. HELP SEND THE CADETS TO D.C.! BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY: Kingsley High School’s Naval Junior Officer’s Reserve Training Corps (NJROTC) has been invited to march in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 25, 2026. Kingsley’s 65 cadets are now fundraising to attend and participate in the nation’s tribute to fallen veterans and the

Kingsley Area Schools
Oct 9, 2025


Anna Bauer Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist; First Ever in Kingsley History
Kingsley High School student Anna Bauer has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, becoming the first student ever to earn...

Kingsley Area Schools
Sep 16, 2025


Lance Dubay Wins MSBOA Teacher of the Year Award
Lance Dubay (far right) with the Marching Stags at the Marching Expo in Traverse City in October 2024. In May of 2025, Kingsley band...

Kingsley Area Schools
Sep 3, 2025


NJROTC Stag Ball Celebrates Cadet Achievement and Unit Traditions
By Gunnery Sergeant Mathew Barr Naval Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps Instructor mbarr@kingsleyschools.org The Kingsley NJROTC proudly hosted its inaugural Stag Ball, an evening of tradition, camaraderie, and celebration of the battalion’s achievements. The event was made especially memorable with Rear Admiral Frost serving as our esteemed Guest of Honor, lending his presence and words of encouragement to our cadets. The evening featured a formal program, including to


January 2026 Student Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our A. Papano's Student Athletes of the Week for January 2026. This article will be updated weekly. Brody Wolf Brody is a junior forward on the varsity boys basketball team and is off to a great start in the 2025-26 season. Brody led the Stags with 16 points and seven rebounds versus Bellaire, and had 21 points and nine rebounds versus the TC Bulldogs as Kingsley when won the Buckley tournament. Brody also excels in baseball at Kingsley while carrying a 3.2


14 Kingsley Musicians Invited to MSBOA District 2 Honor Band
This weekend, 14 Kingsley musicians participated in the MSBOA District 2 Honor Band. Just 70 northern Michigan students were accepted into the ensemble which was led by Dr. Christopher Chapman from Central Michigan University. Congratulations: Izzy S- Flute Lillian F- clarinet Maddison R- clarinet Payton N- Bassoon Malachi S- Tenor sax Eli M- Bari sax Levi S- trumpet Mary B- trumpet Laura J- trumpet Landon K- Horn Sid H- trombone Jonny G- trombone Nat C- euphonium Morgan D- p

Kingsley Area Schools
Dec 8, 2025


KMS Celebrates National Inclusion Week, Plans Activities Through Special Olympics School Program
🫶 Kingsley Middle School is proud to be a Special Olympics Unified School. This week, students and staff are passing out pencils and positive messages in honor of National Inclusion Week! 🤸♀️ Throughout the year, special education and neurodivergent students in KMS' Peer to Peer program team up with their general ed classmates to learn and practice a sport. 🧡 KMS' chosen sport is Bocce: an activity that's inclusive and adaptable for all abilities! 💭 "This program is desi

Kingsley Area Schools
Dec 8, 2025


December 2025 Student Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our A. Papano's Pizza Student Athletes of the Week! This article will be updated weekly. Ryan Roelofs Ryan is a senior center on the varsity football team and had an outstanding season for the Division 6 State Runner-up Stags anchoring an offensive line that helped lead the Kingsley rushing attack. Ryan also excels in track & field at Kingsley while carrying a 3.43 grade point average. AdeLynn Town AdeLynn is a senior on the varsity softball team and re

Kingsley Area Schools
Dec 3, 2025


Kingsley Naval JROTC Fall Updates
Unit Invited to March in National Memorial Day Parade Kingsley High School’s Naval Junior Officer’s Reserve Training Corps (NJROTC) has been invited to march in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 25, 2026. Just one JROTC per state is invited. Kingsley’s 65 cadets are now fundraising to attend and participate in the nation’s tribute to fallen veterans and the heroes who continue to serve our country. The National Memorial Day Parade is a three

Kingsley Area Schools
Dec 1, 2025


November 2025 Student Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our November Student Athletes of the Week, sponsored by A. Papano's Pizza. This article will be updated weekly. Tristan Hernandez Tristan is a sophomore runner on the varsity Stags boys cross country team and had an outstanding season for the Stags winning the Division 3 Regional at Benzie Central with a PR time of 16:04. He was also a first team All Northern Shores Conference runner and D3 All-State finisher, coming in 30th with a time of 16:15 at the MHSA

Kingsley Area Schools
Nov 10, 2025


Meet Kingsley's New Choir Teacher
Meet Annabelle Rowbal, Kingsley Area Schools' new Choir Director! I've always loved working with kids and I've always loved music. I am super excited to be here. My favorite part of the job is the excitement I see when students successfully make beautiful music. Ms. Rowbal graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in vocal performance and music education in 2022. She spent two years at Holt Public Schools as a music teacher and in Troy Public Schools as long-term

Kingsley Area Schools
Oct 16, 2025


Community Steps Up to Support Woodshop Class
A large donation is hauled to woodshop class This fall, Kingsley woodshop teacher Scott Morey put out a plea to the community: we need donations to keep the class free or low-cost for students. The industrial arts elective was in desperate need of supplies - chiefly lumber - for students to continue their projects. A Facebook post asking the community for donations was shared more than 200 times, reaching more than 20,000 people. The response was immediate and overwhelming

Kingsley Area Schools
Oct 14, 2025


Free Breakfast & Lunch to Continue Through 2025-2026 School Year
On October 7, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the State School Aid budget, which includes funding to continue free breakfasts and...

Kingsley Area Schools
Oct 9, 2025


October 2025 Student Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Student Athletes of the Week, sponsored by A. Papano's Pizza in Kingsley. This article will be updated weekly. Colton Goethals Colton is a senior linebacker and running back on the varsity football team and had an outstanding game versus St. Francis. On defense, he recorded five tackles, while on offense he caught six passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns. Colton also excels at wrestling in the winter and is a member of the TC Alliance Rugby program i

Kingsley Area Schools
Oct 6, 2025


Mark Your Calendar for College Prep Events
October is Michigan College Month. The Kingsley High School Counseling Department would like to share a few exciting events for juniors,...

Kingsley Area Schools
Sep 24, 2025


KAS Invests in Energy Efficiency, Operational Repairs
This school year, Kingsley Area Schools partnered with Trane Technologies to make much-needed infrastructural repairs and energy...

Kingsley Area Schools
Sep 22, 2025


Middle School Travel Club Visits Ireland, England
By Andrew Sias KHS Teacher & Trip Lead asias@kingsleyschools.org In June, the School Travel Club embarked on a journey across Ireland,...

Kingsley Area Schools
Sep 22, 2025


Taco the Chameleon Joins 8th Grade Science Class
Introducing...Taco, the veiled chameleon, middle school science teacher Tiffany Smith's new class pet. "Taco joined our class this year...

Kingsley Area Schools
Sep 22, 2025


Two KHS Seniors Named National Merit Commended Students
Two KHS seniors have been named National Merit Commended Students, putting them in the top 2.6% of high school students in the US....

Kingsley Area Schools
Sep 17, 2025
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