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We are so excited to announce that four Kingsley elementary students' artworks have been ranked in the top 100 pieces in the Michigan Art Education Association's annual state show! More than 200 pieces were submitted from across the state, and 4/5 pieces that Kingsley art teacher Hannah Langley submitted were accepted. Congratulations to: Boaz Alpers - Top 18 Maggie Rothwell - Top 100 Sylvia Sedlacek - Top 100 Avery Bott - Top 100 The works will be displayed at the Hickman Ga

Mark your calendars for the Crooked Tree Youth Art Exhibition! 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 15 from 1:00-3:00PM. We are proud to have had several students earn awards in previous years and look forward to a wonderful showing this season!

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

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

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

By Lance Dubay Band Director ldubay@kingsleyschools.org Students Learn about Civil War Era Drumming Left to right: Dr. Strain, Nathan...

This Spring, check out the annual Youth Art Exhibition at Crooked Tree Arts Center in Traverse City, celebrating the work of K-12 art...

12 KHS musicians were selected to the regional Honor Band, which is composed of students from 32 schools. Kingsley Stags represent 17% of...

By Lance Dubay Band Director ldubay@kingsleyschools.org "Bravo to both the Middle School and High School bands for earning straight ones...

On Saturday, February 3, 1,500 musicians from across northwest Michigan descended upon Kingsley High School for the District Solo &...

Thank you, Kenowa Band Boosters, for these excellent photos! To see the full gallery click here. On Saturday, September 30, the Kingsley...

By Jena Van Wagner Congratulations to the Kingsley Middle and High School Bands for receiving overall ratings of 1 at their State...

A Tough Act to Follow Some acts are tough to follow. In 2018, educator and musician Lance Dubay interviewed to lead Kingsley's band...

"I love my choir. This is just the most amazing group of kids." Kingsley Choir Director Andy Evans grew up surrounded by music. "My mom...

Kingsley High School has had a lot to celebrate recently! This fall, 13 Kingsley Band members were accepted into the Michigan School Band...