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Coming June 2026: Stay tuned to our website and social media pages for video updates from Superintendent Joshua T. Rothwell.

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Voters to Consider Operating Millage Proposal on August 4, 2026
On August 4, 2026, voters will consider an operating millage proposal at a special election.
This current operating millage expires in 2026. This millage does NOT apply to a family's principal residences.
If approved, Kingsley Area Schools would collect a tax on non-homestead properties, such as businesses, rental properties, and second homes, between 2027 and 2031.


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


KHS Senior Invited to Compete in Global Science Fair
Kingsley High School incoming senior Adam Wilcoxen's science project was one of 200 entries selected to compete in the STEM Choice Awards This summer, KHS senior Adam Wilcoxen's research was selected to compete in a global, virtual science fair competition following the International Science and Engineering Fair circuit. The STEM Choice Awards celebrate projects that didn't make it to the ISEF, but are still highly worthy of recognition and praise. Just 200 global projects we


"Away for the Day" Cellphone Policy to Roll out in September 2026
Starting next school year, 2026-2027, students may not use wireless communication devices on school grounds during school hours with limited exceptions Over the past several years, Kingsley Area Schools has been carefully reviewing and developing updated expectations regarding student wireless communication device use during the school day. After thoughtful collaboration with staff, families, and educational leaders, we are introducing a new Wireless Communication Device Poli


FREE Breakfast, Lunch, and Meal Boxes Available this Summer
Kingsley Dining Services is once again offering a summer meal program to all students. Breakfast and lunch are available in person at the elementary and high school, and starting July 1, they will be distributing weekly meal boxes at the middle school. Meal Box Pickup Wednesdays: July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & August 5 from 5:00-6:30PM Kingsley Middle School Curbside in the bus line on Clark Street Parent or Guardian pickup ONLY Meal distribution only during pickup time and while


Sustainable Science Plants Class Garden
Kingsley Middle School teacher Tiffany Smith's dream of having a Sustainable Science class garden has come to fruition! Students worked hard to several kinds of produce, including tomatoes, potatoes, cucumbers, corn, pumpkins, sunflowers, onions, peppers, and more. "Through this project, students are learning valuable skills in gardening, sustainability, and food preservation, with plans to learn how to can this fall," said Tiffany Smith. This project would not have been poss


KMS Art Department 2026 News & Highlights
By Tiffany Eichler KMS Art Teacher teichler@kingsleyschools.org It was another busy year for Kingsley Middle School artists! The 2025-26 school year had many highlights, like creating a mural, going on field trips, and taking new artistic risks. Student Murals Every year, students come and go, but the impact they leave behind can last for generations! This year, our art students created two murals that will become a permanent part of KMS. These murals represent pride in our s


Digital Literacy, STEM Classes added to Middle School Course Offerings
Kingsley Middle School is excited to announce two new elective course offerings that will help 6th-8th graders learn critical thinking skills and how to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Course Title: Digital Literacy Grade Level: 6th Prerequisites: N/A This semester course is designed to introduce students to the foundational skills needed to navigate and succeed in a digital world. Students will develop proficiency in digital citizenship, online safety, and responsib


Kingsley High School Recognizes Papano’s Student-Athletes of the Week
Kingsley High School is proud to recognize several outstanding students who have recently been named Papano’s Student-Athletes of the Week. These students continue to demonstrate excellence both in competition and in the classroom. Alivia Dear Junior Alivia Dear is off to an impressive start on the varsity girls track team. She was part of both the first-place 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams at the Carferry Invitational and earned a runner-up finish in the 100-meter dash with a


Brittany Moen Recognized as a Woman Leader of Culturally Responsive Education
Northwest Education Services recently recognized Brittany Moen, administrative assistant at Kingsley Middle School, as a Woman Leader of Culturally Responsive Education. This recognition celebrates women in education who make a meaningful impact by creating inclusive, supportive, and empowering environments for students, staff, and their school communities. The Women Leaders of Culturally Responsive Education program highlights individuals who lead with compassion, foster str


KHS Announces Top 10 Students in Class of 2026
On behalf of Kingsley High School, I am extremely excited to announce, and congratulate, the Top 10 students in our Class of 2026: Anna Bauer Braden Marsh Sarah Wooer Paige Lenon Colton Goethals Emilee Robinson Katelyn Benett Emily Bott Corbin Bender Mary Bauer The Top 10 list reflects the school’s seniors with the highest grade point averages at the end of the first semester. It is a distinct honor for our students earning this award. These students have demonstrated their


Careers on Wheels 2026
Kingsley Elementary to Host “Careers on Wheels” Day Clark Street will be closed off to welcome big rigs and professional working vehicles for the annual Career Day celebration at Kingsley Elementary April 24th 2026 11:45 AM- 2:15PM KINGSLEY, MI – Professionals from a variety of industries will be rolling into Kingsley with their work vehicles of all shapes and sizes for the elementary’s annual Career Day! This year’s theme is Careers on Wheels. The elementary will host firef


KHS Research Students Place in Top 10 at Flint Regional Science & Engineering Fair
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


KHS Cadets Demonstrate Military Knowledge, Skill at NJROTC Inspection
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


Burrito the Bearded Dragon Joins KMS Science Dept. thanks to Generous Sponsorship
Introducing the newest resident of the Kingsley Middle School science department...Burrito the Bearded Dragon! The little lizard recently joined Tiffany Smith's eighth grade life sciences classroom thanks to a generous community partnership. The eighth grade curriculum recently switched to life sciences, and Ms. Smith has been working hard to integrate new additions into her classroom to help students learn about living creatures, biology, habitats, life cycles, and more. Whe

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