From early morning routes to long evenings filled with sports and activities, your dedication never goes unnoticed. You play a vital role in getting our kids to and from school safely, and you’re often the very first smile they see each day.
Thank you for your patience, your care, and the positive impact you make in our community. We appreciate you more than words can say.
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day to our amazing Cougar drivers! 🐾

Due to the potential for severe weather conditions in the afternoon during dismissal and travel times, Kingston K-14 School District will release early today at 12:30 PM (all grade levels). This proactive decision will insure that all students are home safely and buses are back before the earliest predicted possible onset time. We believe the fact that our phone lines are down with no estimated time for restoration makes moving forward with this decision more important, and want to do so with as much notice as possible. We understand that schedule changes can be challenging, and we appreciate your flexibility as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff. All after school activities including Cougar College, games and practices for this evening are cancelled.
In the meantime, you may reach the Central Office on a backup line at 573-854-6000 and we will relay messages to the buildings. You may also email each building at:
Primary: wilkinson.dena@k-14.org
Elementary: campbell.brenda@k-14.org
Junior High: krisher.josh@k-14.org
High School: patterson.nikki@k-14.org
These artists planned their projects independently and worked over several weeks to complete the entire process. We are so proud of their creative persistence 🤩!
Come see over 3,000 pieces of art from regional schools:
Friday, April 24th
Mineral Area College |
Industry and Technology Center
Open to Public:
10:00am - 7:00pm





Fifth grade starts ELA testing in the morning! Good luck 5th graders!








Our phone system is currently down. If parents or guardians need to reach the school, please contact the secretary in your child’s building using the information below:
Primary School
Dena – wilkingson.dena@gapps.kingston.k12.mo.us
Elementary School
Brenda – campbell.brenda@gapps.kingston.k12.mo.us
Junior High
Amy – aubuchon.amy@gapps.kingston.k12.mo.us
High School
Michelle – patterson.michelle@gapps.kingston.k12.mo.us
Maggie – messex.maggie@gapps.kingston.k12.mo.us
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve the issue.
Today we celebrate two incredible leaders who make a difference in our school every single day! 💚
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing Assistant Principals, Mr. Matt Merseal and Mrs. Suzanne Merklin, for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support of our students and staff. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do to make our school a better place.
Please join us in showing appreciation for these outstanding educators! 👏

Thank you for being guides through endless shelves of knowledge, for helping us find exactly what we didn’t even know we were looking for, and for creating spaces where everyone is welcome to learn, explore, and grow.
In a world full of noise, you help us discover meaning. In a world full of questions, you help us find answers.
Happy Librarian Appreciation Day to the keepers of stories, champions of literacy, and protectors of knowledge 💛

daugherty.bonnie@k-14.org
massey.bonnie@k-14.org





