In order for Michigan school districts to receive their full per pupil foundation allowance from the
State of Michigan for operation expenses, districts must levy 18 mills on non-homestead properties, not primary residences. On the August 4th ballot, voters in the Kingston Community Schools have the opportunity to allow our District to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills of non-homestead millage on all business,commercial, and rental property. The tax does not apply to owner-occupied primary residences. By state law, the District cannot levy more than 18 mills.
This millage is absolutely essential for the Kingston Community School District and every district to meet the needs of its students, and it has no impact on the parent and homeowner’s tax liability, but without this non-homestead tax our students do suffer.
Without these funds, it limits our District’s ability to provide the educational services and programs that our students need to thrive. The Operating Millage pays for everyday operating expenses such as custodial and maintenance costs, educational resources, technology, textbooks, transportation and even the salaries and benefits of our employees.
Voters sometimes express confusion about whether they would be impacted by the non-homestead tax. Other individuals are just simply opposed to the tax; however it is important to understand that this tax is basically on property that people make money off of businesses, corporations, rental property and the second homes of those people who do not reside in our District.
Educationally Yours,
Jeffrey J. Yorke
Jeffrey Yorke, Superintendent
Kingston Community Schools
Please review the linked information about our upcoming open board of education seats for
placement on the ballot for the General Election to be held on November 3, 2026. The filing deadline is July 21, 2026.
If you signed up for the Cedar Point Honor Roll Trip on Wednesday, the bus will depart at 5:00 AM from the East Parking Lot (please park in the back rows) and return around 11:30 PM.
Also, Cedar Point is cashless so you will need to have a debit or credit card, smart device with Apple or Google pay, or you can convert your cash into a prepaid debit card at one of Cedar Point's Cash to Card Kiosks.
Join us as we welcome home the D4 State Champion Girls 4x400 Relay team tonight at 11pm in the East Parking Lot of Kingston High School.
Congratulations to Kaylyn Bruce, Molly Walker, Norah Kiley (individual State Champion in the 800m), and Lilah Kiley for also breaking the school record for this event again.
-One quick survey per student
-Takes just a few minutes
-Families who complete the survey before June 3rd will be entered into a Snack Bin Raffle Prize drawing
If you already completed the survey during Picnic in the Park, thank you! We appreciate your participation, and there is no need to complete another survey.
Follow the appropriate link below to complete your survey today!
Elementary School Families: https://forms.gle/LFGRt786CUZbdYBr8
Jr./Sr. High School Families: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetHzJ1wk1so-06ERXXVMLGInJ3xqrVkJU9kUY_kvPVQPNfRA/viewform
5 SCHOOL RECORDS SMASHED IN ONE NIGHT!
On Friday, 5/15/26, the Kingston Boys and Girls Track & Field teams headed to Vassar High School for the MHSAA LP Region 38-4 Championship Meet—and they absolutely shattered the record books!
The Cardinals put on a clinic, breaking a combined total of 5 school records in a single evening.
Check out the history-makers who rewrote the record boards:
Boys Relay Teams
• 4x200m Relay – 1:33.22
(Brenden Cummings, Austin Flores, Blake Bingaman, Nicholas Rayl)
• 4x100m Relay – 44.79
(Brenden Cummings, Matthew Mouton, Austin Flores, Nicholas Rayl)
Girls 400m
• Lilah Kiley dominated the 400m with a blazing new record time of 1:00.75
Girls 4x400m Relay – 4:13.33
(Kaylyn Bruce, Molly Walker, Lilah Kiley, Norah Kiley)
Pole Vault
• Ellie Bostian cleared 7’6" to set the new girls' school record!
Join us in congratulating these phenomenal student-athletes on their hard work, speed, and determination! The future is bright, and the records are flying. Go Cardinals!
#KingstonTrackAndField #RecordBreakers
With warmer weather, field trips, field days, and end-of-year excitement in full swing, our Cardinals are still going strong! Even though we’re almost to the end of the school year, our students and staff are still showing up, staying focused, and getting the job done like pros.
Students continue earning C.A.R.D.S tickets by:
• Choosing Respect
• Acting Responsibly
• Being Ready to Learn
• Doing Their Best
• Showing Character
Each ticket is a chance to be selected as a weekly V.I.P, complete with a positive call home, V.I.P cafeteria seating with a friend, prizes from the Cardinal’s Nest, and plenty of bragging rights.
Way to stay focused and keep soaring, Cardinals !
Graduation will once again be streamed free on NFHS network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/kingston-high-school-kingston-mi/evtb3a17d325e
Our Cardinals are still going strong! Even with all the end-of-year festivities and excitement around the corner, students continue making positive choices and showing what it means to be a KES Cardinal each day.
Students keep earning C.A.R.D.S. tickets by:
• Choosing Respect
• Acting Responsibly
• Being Ready to Learn
• Doing Their Best
• Showing Character
Each ticket is a chance to be selected as a weekly V.I.P., complete with a positive call home, V.I.P cafeteria seating with a friend, prizes from the Cardinal’s Nest, and plenty of bragging rights.
Way to stay focused, Cardinals!
Our May KES Family Newsletter is packed with important dates, end-of-year events, Field Day fun, and a special invitation to our Family Engagement Night in the park! 🎉🌳
Be sure to check it out so you don’t miss all the exciting things happening as we wrap up the year strong! https://app.smore.com/n/2dhre