Kingston Community School District

Measles: In the U.S. there is currently a measles outbreak that has made its way to Michigan, with a case reported from Oakland County. Following Spring Break this may increase your risk of measles due to possible exposure during travel. Unvaccinated people are at greater risk of contracting this disease than vaccinated people, although in very rare cases, vaccinated people can contract the disease. Measles is spread by direct person to person contact and through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. If you think you were exposed to measles monitor for symptoms for 21 days after potential exposure date. If symptoms develop, call your healthcare provider. Measles symptoms usually appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus and typically include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes, according to the CDC. Measles rash appears three to five days after the onset of the first symptoms. Symptoms of measles include: Koplik spots - tiny white spots that may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin High fever - 104℉ and above Cough Runny nose and sneezing Red, watery eyes Loss of appetite, diarrhea Reddish-brown rash that can spread across the entire body Small raised bumps may also appear on top of the flat red spots (the spots may become joined together as they spread from the head to the rest of the body)

Make-up day parent survey. Please respond by 3pm on April 10th. https://forms.gle/Sxa7B39rPKM66zjb6

Dear Families, The yearbook staff is working tirelessly to create the most amazing annual for our school this year. The last day to guarantee your copy of the KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL yearbook is April 25th. Copies will be limited after this date. CLICK HERE to order your copy: http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A03794900. Be sure to verify the correct school name is listed in the top left-hand corner of the Jostens landing page. You can also check your order status https://www.jostens.com/customer-service/yearbook-order-tracking Thank you for your support!

Please check out our KES April Family Newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/fak5x

JH TRACK: Attention parents of 6th-8th grade students who wish to join the Junior High Track team: The deadline to order a JH Track uniform is MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. See the link below. New members MUST order a T-shirt. Boys=BLACK T-shirt, Girls=RED T-shirt. Returning 7-8th graders DO NOT need to order a new shirt if last year's shirt still fits. Our first day of practice is Monday, 4/7 at the high school from 3-4:30. See you then! https://larsengraphics.printavo.com/merch/kingston-junior-high-track/

HS TRACK: The Varsity Track Fan Gear Store closes in four days. No items are required for varsity team members. Anyone who would like to support the team, please visit the following link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/VtjT8aZysX

The KES library has a brand new rotating tabletop book stand thanks to the efforts of many people. Thanks to the awesome grant writing of School Board Secretary, Alisha Proctor, in addition to funds from the Tuscola County Community Foundation, elementary students can easily locate new paperback books and graphic novels. Students love being able to rotate the stand while they search for their next great book adventure. Thank you, Alisha and TCCF for helping us add this beautiful piece to our elementary library!

KES rewarded its students for their great behavior in the 3rd marking period with a bowling trip! Our students had a blast! Thank you to all our staff who made this trip possible, and to Brentwood for hosting us!

KES Enrollment night is coming soon! Please save the date and plan to attend if you have a daycare, preschool (GSRP), or kindergarten aged student that you would like to add to our flock next year! You can fill out the enrollment info that night, or stop by the KES office for an enrollment folder any school day leading up to the event.

Kingston juniors joined juniors around the county for a College Fair at Caro High School Wednesday morning. Thanks to Caro for hosting and bringing in lots of colleges, armed services and other career institutions.

*Link Updated* If your student would like to join the Junior High Track Team (6th-8th grade) please click the following link and follow the https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RtDCbmZQxcgmwJPS0VJLyW2WrC2VwCZZdUS6zhtisIM/edit?usp=sharing If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kiley (mkiley@kingstonk12.org).

Kingston was well represented at the All Thumb Awards. Congrats to the girls for being named Team of the Year, Austin for making All Thumb Team, and Molly for being named Player of the Year.

Please see attached job posting for the open varsity football head coaching position.

Winter Sports Awards https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bepjXRZZBwnLJdT6tPAr6osVT63fI5eDAYaukrdKe-M/edit?usp=sharing

To continue our magic-themed March is Reading Month festivities, KES welcomed the incredible Cameron Zvara, comedy magician and entertainer. Cameron WOWED both staff and students on Thursday, March 13th in two afternoon performances at KES. The fun and laughs were contagious as Cameron performed tricks, cracked jokes, and shared how he learned his first tricks as a young boy reading magic books. Students from GSRP-6th grade and staff alike left with smiles from ear to ear and many memories!

On Friday, March 14th, KES staff participated in a Medical Emergency Response Drill to better prepare in the event of an emergency. Thank you to HRA Kelsey Hayward for presenting and coordinating the drill along with Marlette EMS.

On Friday, March 14th, from 8:00am - 10:00am, during our PD Day, KES will be conducting a Medical Emergency Response Drill to better prepare staff in the event an emergency arises. Marlette EMS will be responding to this drill to make it as realistic as possible. This is only a drill, so do not be alarmed when you see or hear an ambulance at the school during that time period.

Just a friendly reminder!

The Kingston Softball Team Shop is available now until March 20th. 10% of the proceeds go to the team. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/pZxx41oTLd

Boys Basketball Quarterfinal Game Info Date: March 11, 2025 Where: West Bloomfield High School 4925 Orchard Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Game begins at 6pm All tickets are $10.00 and must be purchased through GoFan. https://gofan.co/event/3257495