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In March, ten Kingsley High School research students competed at the Flint Regional Science and Engineering Fair. The International Science Fair-affiliated competition brought together more than 70 students from across the state. KHS' Leah Graziano's project earned 6th place overall, and Paige Lenon earned 7th place overall, with several other students earning recognitions. Leah Graziano and her certificate Kingsley High School research students employ college-level methods a

The Kingsley Naval JROTC hosted veterans, local leaders, and community members for their annual unit inspection. Cadets demonstrated their drill and marching abilities and performed several ceremonies. Naval Base Great Lakes area manager Master Gunnery Sergeant Jason Rampa evaluated cadets on their military skills and knowledge. “This is our first step to being certified as a full-fledged NJROTC,” said Kingsley instructor Gunnery Sergeant Mathew Barr. “The events of the day a

By Chris Rapes KHS Principal crapes@kingsleyschools.org Kingsley High School and the Northern Shores Conference would like to congratulate and honor the NSC Academic All Conference students for the Class of 2026. The top 12 students from each conference school will be recognized at an awards ceremony in the Elk Rapids High School auditorium  on Monday, March 23 at 1:00PM. The top students from each school are calculated after the first semester of the senior year. The formula

By Gunnery Sergeant Mathew Barr KHS NJROTC Instructor mbarr@kingsleyschools.org Cadets from Kingsley High School’s NJROTC program competed in the SeaPerch Regional Championship at the University of Michigan, joining 35 teams from across the state in an underwater robotics competition focused on engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving. Throughout the season, Kingsley cadets designed, constructed, and tested three underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) while also comp

Congratulations to our Student Athletes of the Week, sponsored by A. Papanos Pizza. This article will be updated weekly. Emilee Robinson Emilee is a senior forward on the varsity Stag girls basketball team and has had a great 2025-26 season. Emilee had 15 points in Kingsley's win over Onekama and 13 points in a win at Manton last week.  Robinson has excelled at both ends of the floor while averaging 14 points per game this season. Emilee also excels in volleyball, soccer and

Mark your calendars for the Crooked Tree Youth Art Exhibition! 2026 Art on Display The exhibition features art work from several schools in the Grand Traverse area and runs from March 10 - April 11, 2026, with a reception and awards show on Sunday, March 22 from 1:00-3:00PM. NOTE: The reception has been RESCHEDULED from March 15 to March 22 due to forecasted inclement weather. We are proud to have had several students earn awards in previous years and look forward to a wonder

Kingsley High School would like to congratulate the following juniors on their outstanding PSAT/NMSQT scores. The College Board recently released National Recognition Lists that honor their performance on their October 2025 tests. Highest Scoring KHS Students Zayden Achard Breanna Clark Ian Cox Natalie Crawford Morgan DeVries Ava Gomez Jenna Middleton Ian Mitchell Adam Wilcoxen Top Scoring students in the national Rural and Small-Town Category Zayden Achard Lily Brosier Brean

KINGSLEY – The Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) has named Mitch Miggenburg, Athletic Director at Kingsley Area Schools, the Region 2 Athletic Director of the Year.  This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding leadership, dedication, and contributions to interscholastic athletics. With more than two decades of service in education-based athletics, Miggenburg has built a career defined by leadership, vision, and a deep commitment to student

By Gunnery Sergeant Mathew Barr Kingsley Naval JROTC Instructor mbarr@kingsleyschools.org KHS and the Stag Battalions are proud to announce that our Cadet Command Master Chief Braden Marsh has earned an  Army ROTC scholarship for college , a highly competitive full-ride scholarship that reflects his outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to service. As the senior enlisted leader of the unit, Cadet Marsh has consistently set the standard for professiona

Congratulations to our A. Papanos Student-Athletes of the Week for the month of February. This article will be updated weekly. Isaiah Cosgrove Isaiah is a senior wrestler on the varsity Stags wrestling team and has had a great 2025-26 season. Isaiah is currently 16-8 on the season and won the 175-pound weight class at the Northern Shores Conference Championship at Kalkaska. Isaiah also excels in football and rugby at Kingsley while carrying a 4.01 grade point average. Tucker

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

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

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

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

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’s program is the only ROTC unit selected from Michigan. Just one unit from each state was chosen to participate. DONATE ONLINE HERE: https://app.teamfi.works/donate/e8aedb7eec4d Become an official sponsor: Donate to the Can and Bottle Drive Through March 31, 2026 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

On October 7, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the State School Aid budget, which includes funding to continue free breakfasts and...

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 High School student Anna Bauer has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, becoming the first student ever to earn...