Attention Elementary Parents & Guardians, effective Monday, Oct. 26th we are reversing the traffic flow for student drop-off and pick-up. Drivers will travel clockwise around the parking lot and students will leave and enter vehicles on the driver's side in the designated spots along the sidewalk only. Please see the attached graphic for more information. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to improve student safety.
Kingston Community Schools is going on a two hour delay with no morning Tech Center today, October 23 due to fog. Classes will begin two hours later than normal.
Get ready for Turkey Bingo!
Good Afternoon Kingston Community,
This morning, Kingston Community Schools was notified by law enforcement of a situation a few miles west of the school district. The situation had no association with our school district, other than its proximity.
As a result of the ongoing situation, we chose to be as safe as possible. As a result, Kingston Community Schools moved into “Secure Mode.” Secure mode is a safety precaution where we continue to have classes, move all outside activity inside, and not allow anyone in or out of the school buildings. Fortunately the situation was resolved to law enforcement’s satisfaction that the safety of the school district was not in jeopardy. As a result, we have lifted the secure mode and returned our day to normal operations.
Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation during this short period of time, and we appreciate the cooperation of local law authorities in this situation. As always, our number one priority is for the safety of our school community.
Educationally Yours,
Jeffrey J. Yorke
Superintendent, Kingston Community Schools
This morning, Kingston Community Schools was notified by law enforcement of a situation a few miles west of the school district. The situation had no association with our school district, other than its proximity.
As a result of the ongoing situation, we chose to be as safe as possible. As a result, Kingston Community Schools moved into “Secure Mode.” Secure mode is a safety precaution where we continue to have classes, move all outside activity inside, and not allow anyone in or out of the school buildings. Fortunately the situation was resolved to law enforcement’s satisfaction that the safety of the school district was not in jeopardy. As a result, we have lifted the secure mode and returned our day to normal operations.
Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation during this short period of time, and we appreciate the cooperation of local law authorities in this situation. As always, our number one priority is for the safety of our school community.
Educationally Yours,
Jeffrey J. Yorke
Superintendent, Kingston Community Schools
Chain of Champions Award 🥇
At KES, we work daily to recognize our students for all the positive things we see and hear them doing. It's time to recognize our staff for the positive impact they pour in to our school community on the daily!
🌟 Celebrating Ms. Kolacz 🌟
The Honor: Kingston Elementary Staff Recognition Award "Chain of Champions"
The Impact: Exceptional
Areas of Excellence: Academic guidance
Nominator, Mrs. Gentner, said, "Lisa Kolacz is one of those people you can always count on. Quietly showing up, getting the job done, and responding to every email along the way. Her loyalty, dedication, and many years at Kingston Elementary have made her a favorite among staff and students alike. Lisa is truly the kind of teammate who makes Kingston better simply by being someone we know we can always count on!
THANK YOU, Ms. Kolacz, for being a Champion for Kingston Elementary! Wear the Chain of Champions with Cardinal Pride! ❤️🖤
Chain of Champions Award 🥇
At KES, we work daily to recognize our students for all the positive things we see and hear them doing. It's time to recognize our staff for the positive impact they pour in to our school community on the daily.
⭐️ Celebrating Maddie Hessel ⭐️
The Honor: Kingston Elementary Support Staff Recognition Award "Champion Chain"
The Impact: Exceptional one-on-one student mentorship
Areas of Excellence: Academic guidance, social development, and emotional support
THANK YOU, Mrs. Hessel, for your hard work, empathy, and making Kingston Elementary a brighter place for students to learn and grow. Thank you for being a Champion for Kingston Elementary! Wear the Chain of Champions with Cardinal Pride! ❤️🖤
MyCards are back again at KES! Students have started designing their holiday cards for the MyCards fundraiser. Check for these blue envelopes to be coming home this week and next with your artist's card design inside. Orders are due by 10/28/26. Use the QR code for easy online ordering or send the design back to school with payment in the sealed envelope. Checks can be made to Kingston Community Schools.
Please contact Mrs. Pomaville with questions at dpomaville@kingstonk12.org. Proceeds go directly back to our STEAM classroom. Thank you!
Please view the link below for an introduction from our Interim Jr/Sr High School Principal, Mr. Branding. He brings a wealth of experience as a lifelong educator. https://aptg.co/js13fY
Our Athletic Boosters are always looking for help in the Concession Stands. Here is the link to signup if you can help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445A5AA28ABFDC34-64558444-concessions#/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0445A5AA28ABFDC34-64558444-concessions#/
October 7, 2026
Dear Kingston School Community,
We are already approaching the end of the 1st Marking Period on October 16th and time is flying by! There are a few procedural items that we need to share.
First, we are seeing many people bringing animals on campus. There are only a few circumstances where animals are allowed on campus. If an animal is needed to be on campus for a curricular reason, that will be approved by the building principal. “Service animals” are allowed for a person identified with a disability. Animals, most often dogs, who are present for emotional support or comfort are not service dogs. Therapy dogs are a bit different. They are not “service animals”. If someone needs to have a therapy dog as they come on campus, you must supply a written request to the Superintendent in advance.
For complete explanations of the policies regarding animals, service animals, and therapy dogs, you may refer to Board Policy 3108 and 3109, which are on our district website - www.kingstonk12.org , under the district tab listed under Board Policy.
Pickups and dropoffs are another topic to share information about. At the Jr./Sr. High, especially when waiting for pickups at the end of the day, please park your car in a parking space and not wait along the sidewalk. This is clogging traffic as people want to enter and leave.
At the Elementary, there will be an adjustment to the pickup and drop off traffic flow in a few weeks. Information will be given to parents at Parent-Teacher Conferences before the change occurs.
Thank you for supporting Kingston Schools! Go Cardinals!
Dear Kingston School Community,
We are already approaching the end of the 1st Marking Period on October 16th and time is flying by! There are a few procedural items that we need to share.
First, we are seeing many people bringing animals on campus. There are only a few circumstances where animals are allowed on campus. If an animal is needed to be on campus for a curricular reason, that will be approved by the building principal. “Service animals” are allowed for a person identified with a disability. Animals, most often dogs, who are present for emotional support or comfort are not service dogs. Therapy dogs are a bit different. They are not “service animals”. If someone needs to have a therapy dog as they come on campus, you must supply a written request to the Superintendent in advance.
For complete explanations of the policies regarding animals, service animals, and therapy dogs, you may refer to Board Policy 3108 and 3109, which are on our district website - www.kingstonk12.org , under the district tab listed under Board Policy.
Pickups and dropoffs are another topic to share information about. At the Jr./Sr. High, especially when waiting for pickups at the end of the day, please park your car in a parking space and not wait along the sidewalk. This is clogging traffic as people want to enter and leave.
At the Elementary, there will be an adjustment to the pickup and drop off traffic flow in a few weeks. Information will be given to parents at Parent-Teacher Conferences before the change occurs.
Thank you for supporting Kingston Schools! Go Cardinals!
It’s a new school year, which means it’s time to kick off another exciting year of Kingston Elementary V.I.P's!
Our Cardinals are back and already earning C.A.R.D.S. tickets by:
• Choosing Respect
• Acting Responsibly
• Being Ready to Learn
• Doing Their Best
• Showing Character
Each week, students earn C.A.R.D.S tickets and have a chance to be selected as a V.I.P! Perks include a positive phone call home, V.I.P cafeteria seating with a friend, special prizes from the Cardinal’s Nest, and, of course, some well-earned bragging rights!
This year, we’ll be celebrating our weekly winners together in one monthly post, so keep an eye out for our Cardinal shout-outs!
Our Cardinals are back and already earning C.A.R.D.S. tickets by:
• Choosing Respect
• Acting Responsibly
• Being Ready to Learn
• Doing Their Best
• Showing Character
Each week, students earn C.A.R.D.S tickets and have a chance to be selected as a V.I.P! Perks include a positive phone call home, V.I.P cafeteria seating with a friend, special prizes from the Cardinal’s Nest, and, of course, some well-earned bragging rights!
This year, we’ll be celebrating our weekly winners together in one monthly post, so keep an eye out for our Cardinal shout-outs!
It's pumpkin time! 🎃
Our little Cardinals enjoyed being a part of the Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival again this year.
Thank you to the Pumpkin Festival Committee for everything from delivering the pumpkins to our school to braving the rain during drop off time today. Our students thoroughly enjoy this time of year! Be sure to check out the designs this weekend at the festival.
Our little Cardinals enjoyed being a part of the Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival again this year.
Thank you to the Pumpkin Festival Committee for everything from delivering the pumpkins to our school to braving the rain during drop off time today. Our students thoroughly enjoy this time of year! Be sure to check out the designs this weekend at the festival.
On Friday, October 2nd, there will be no PM Tech Center. Students in the Jr./Sr. High School will have class periods 5-7.
Today we welcome Mr. Matt Branding as interim Jr./Sr. High School Principal. Mr. Branding is recently retired after a career serving thousands of students and staff, most recently as Principal of Caro High School.
Mr. Branding will be with us through Christmas Break as we search for our next permanent Principal.
Please welcome Mr. Branding to Kingston when you see him!
Mr. Branding will be with us through Christmas Break as we search for our next permanent Principal.
Please welcome Mr. Branding to Kingston when you see him!
Kingston Community Schools will be open on Thursday, October 1 and Friday, October 2 as scheduled. However, we will be under a boil water order both days. We ask that your child brings a bottle of water or two to drink during the day as we will not be able to use the water fountains. Restroom facilities will be available but after washing hands students will be encouraged to use the hand sanitizer that will be available as an extra precaution.
Thursday, we will have a half-day of school with Junior and Senior High Parent Teacher Conferences as scheduled. Friday we will now have a half-day of school instead of a full day.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Thursday, we will have a half-day of school with Junior and Senior High Parent Teacher Conferences as scheduled. Friday we will now have a half-day of school instead of a full day.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you Anesa, owner of Gypsy Mitten Coffee, for crafting delicious coffees and specialty drinks for our staff. It was a great way to celebrate National Coffee Day! ☕️
Junior high/high school afterschool activites will continue as scheduled with the exception of Engineering Club. Elementary extracurriculars are cancelled for this evening.
Kingston Community Schools will be dismissing early due to a water main break. High School: 1:50, Elementary: 2:00. A determination on afterschool activities will be made by the time of dismissal.
Tonight's JV Home Football Game against Deckerville has been cancelled.
A reminder that students will have a half-day of school on Thursday, October 1st due to Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Jr./Sr. High School. The conferences at the Jr./Sr. High School will run from 1:00-4:00 and 5:00-7:30. These fall conferences will be held in the teacher's classrooms.
Elementary Parent-Teacher conferences will be October 22.
Elementary Parent-Teacher conferences will be October 22.