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Joe Murphy, Superintendent & Transportation Director
jmurphy@kingston.k12.mi.us
989.683.2294

Bekki Guild, Administrative Assistant
bguild@kingston.k12.mi.us
989.683.2294

Shelly Campbell, Business Manager
scampbell@kingston.k12.mi.us
989.683.2294

Administrative Fax #
989.683.2644


  

 UPCOMING MEETINGS Minimize

Board Meeting
November 23, 2009 
7:00 p.m.

Location:  Opperman Library
For more Board information visit our Board of Education Web page.


  

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  IMPORTANT Health Information  

Flu season is upon us.  This link from the Tuscola County Health Department will take you to a guide with helpful information regarding both seasonal flu and H1N1 flu virus.

Parent Guide to Seasonal & H1N1 Flu Virus

    
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*1st marking period ends November 6th.  Please e mail your child's teacher if they are having academic difficulties.  The student achievement of your son or daughter is the number one priority of Kingston Community Schools. 

 

*The afternoon session of B4K should be starting soon.  Those who have applied should hear something by the end of October.  See contact information below and contact Brenda Danielson for more information.

If you have questions or concerns please call the superintendent's office at (989) 683-2294 or e-mail me at jmurphy@kingston.k12.mi.us


  

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NEMSCA Headstart will be running the GSRP/B4K program at Kingston Elementary Monday - Thursday in the AM and PM.  NEMSCA Headstart will be contacting parents that have applied to fill the available slots based on need.  There is no cost for this program.  For more information contact Brenda Danielson, Family Community Coordinator for Michigan Head Start at (866) 851-1675.

We will also operate a tuition based pre-school out of our Cardinal Center if there is enough interest.  For more information call director Pam Weidman at (989) 683-3194.


  

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Parent Connect

Kingston Schools has implemented a web-based system that allows parents and guardians internet access to view their child's grades and attendance.  This system is called "Parent Connect", and is now ready for use.  By October 23rd, parents of Junior High and High School students will have received a login letter, assigning a User ID and password for each student.  Your login letter will include information on how to get started as well as helpful tips.  Parents of elementary students will receive their login information in mid November, following conferences.

Parent Connect is a great tool to help parents keep updated on their child's academic progress.  We're looking forward to the benefits of this technology and encourage all parents to use this new resource!  

If you have any questions, please contact your principals office at:  Elementary (989)683-2284 or Jr./Sr. High School (989) 683-2550.


  

 Kingston Schools e-Alert System Minimize

Parents can now be instantly notified of School Closings, Delays or Early Dismissal..........

Kingston Community Schools, in cooperation with the Tuscola County Advertiser, Mix 92.1 and www.tuscolatoday.com, is initiating new procedures for contacting parents and staff in the event of an emergency or school closing - the Kingston Schools e-Alert.

Within minutes, school officials can use e-Alert to deliver a single, clear message to students, parents, guardians and staff members by cell phone and/or e-mail.  This system will be used to announce emergencies, delayed openings and school closings in addition to TV5, TV12, TV25, WKYO 1360 AM, Mix 92.1, 98 FM, 96.1 FM, WIOG and WMIC.

Parents and students become a member of www.tuscolatoday.com.   When you become a member, sign up for the Kingston Schools e-alert system.

THIS IS A FREE SERVICE.

The system is Internet based, allowing family members to maintain a secure, password protected online profile.  You can log into your profile at any time to update your contact information. 

Go to www.tuscolatoday.com and click on the link on the top right of the page.  This will give you instructions on the easy signing up process.  If you need assistance with your profile, please send an e-mail to jenn@edwgroupinc.com Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.


  

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The Kingston Community schools, parents, and community members believe, by working together, each student will be encouraged to and provided with the opportunity to reach his or her maximum potential in a changing world.  We will promote positive growth in academic, social, and emotional behaviors and attitudes.  We believe that effective education is a continuous cooperative effort from which the entire community will benefit.


  

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    The Kingston Community School District covers over 80 square miles.   The school district is located in Tuscola County and is serviced by the Tuscola Intermediate School District.

    The school system has a population of approximately 650 students.  Two schools comprise the Kingston Community Schools:  Kingston Elementary (K-6); Kingston High School (7-12).

    The governing body of the district is a seven member, voter elected Board of Education. School Board Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:00PM.  Meetings are held in the high school library and are open to the public.   

    There are approximately 89 employees working for this school district.  They are in the areas of administration, instruction, para-professional, secretaries, custodial/maintenance, food service and transportation.

   The community of Kingston is composed of 3,974 people.