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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

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’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

By GySgt Mathew Barr Instructor at Kingsley High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps. mbarr@kingsleyschools.org Kingsley cadets recently attended the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge at Fort Custer in Southern Michigan June 22-27. The kids hit the ground running on day one, waking up call 0430, and racking out 2000. The Army threw a curve ball this year by splitting up the schools. There were 340 cadets training and they are broken in to Companies - Alpha, Br

25 high school cadets boarded the T/S State of Michigan ship for an overnight leadership training During a weekend leadership training aboard the T/S State of Michigan ship this spring, 25 Kinglsey cadets executed firefighting, survival at sea, line handling, marine communications, stow away and bomb-threat searches, and overnight fire watch drills, earning the coveted NJROTC Sea Service Ribbon. "The Kingsley Cadets recently received the highest grade of 'Outstanding' during.

On February 6, the Kingsley High School Naval Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corp (NJROTC) hosted veterans and community members for their first inspection. This major milestone is the first step toward the unit being officially certified. Naval Base Great Lakes area manager Master Gunnery Sergeant Jason Rampa came in from Chicago for the drill, ceremony, and to award stellar cadets. Mara VanWagner was one of the winners of the VFW Voice of Democracy Contest, Natalie Sterk

Kingsley High School’s brand new Naval Junior Officer’s Reserve Training Corps. (NJROTC) recently advanced two teams to the regional finals of a nationwide academic competition. The JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl pits 634 teams from across the country against each other, and only 300 move on to the next round. ‘It is very uncommon, unheard of, even, for a new unit with all first-year cadets to have one, let alone two teams, move on to the second round. The other teams are

On Wednesday, October 23, Kingsley High School celebrated the official start of its brand new Naval Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corp (NJROTC) at a community pinning ceremony. 45 high school cadets received their first ranks, JROTC pins, and Naval Anchors for their covers. Thank you to the local veterans and first responders who helped pin the students. Community members gathered for the patriotic event that included marching, flag ceremonies, speeches, and more. Instruc

The program will be offered as an elective class for all high school students    Kingsley High School is proud to announce the launch of Northern Michigan’s first Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC) - Enrollment for the Class is Now Open!   The brand new unit is the first program north of Flint, Michigan, and will be offered to all high school students as a daily elective class.    The NJROTC program offers a comprehensive four-year curriculum centered on nav