Today we celebrate the incredible people who keep our students moving safely every single day—our school bus drivers! 💚🤍

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! 🐾
25 days ago, Jamie Fryman
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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.

26 days ago, Mike Golden
Unfortunately, our phone lines are down on a day in which communication is of the utmost importance. We are working with our phone vendor to correct the issue- It is not an internal system issue. We are also working with our vendor to solve this recurring issue for the long term or will be looking for a new phone vendor if this issue is not solved for the long term.

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
26 days ago, Mike Golden
Congratulations and good luck towards our artists selected for display and competition at Mineral Area Council on the Arts✨Art Show this Friday!

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
about 1 month ago, Stacy King
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Summer School will be from May 26 to June 24. Enrollment forms went home with students. If another copy is needed, students can get one from the offices!
about 1 month ago, Suzanne Merklin
Summer School
🥇🐾 These students scored ADVANCED in ALL areas on the MAP test last year! 💚🐾

Fifth grade starts ELA testing in the morning! Good luck 5th graders!
about 1 month ago, Stacy King
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💚MAP testing begins TUESDAY 4/21 for fifth grade students! 🐾
about 1 month ago, Stacy King
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⭐️ MAP Star Students of the Week ⭐️
about 1 month ago, Stacy King
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📣 Reminder! Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15th, is an early dismissal day for all Kingston students! Please make arrangements for pick-up and after-school care.
about 1 month ago, Jamie Fryman
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Our phone issue has been resolved. Thank you for your patience.
about 1 month ago, Mike Golden
⭐️ MAP Star Students ⭐️
about 1 month ago, Stacy King
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🐾 Third quarter PERFECT attendance recipients! ⭐️
about 1 month ago, Stacy King
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📢 Phone System Update

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.
about 1 month ago, Jamie Fryman

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! 👏

about 1 month ago, Jamie Fryman
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Today we celebrate the quiet heroes who keep curiosity alive—our librarians 📚✨

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 💛
about 2 months ago, Jamie Fryman
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Please join us for a fun evening! It will be in the JH/HS Cafeteria. Reach out to Bonnie or Chris for more information or any questions.
daugherty.bonnie@k-14.org
massey.bonnie@k-14.org
about 2 months ago, Jamie Fryman
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Thank you to all of our Paraprofessionals for the hard work you do!
about 2 months ago, Jamie Fryman
Para Day
🐾 Kingston Primary & Elementary students of the month for DETERMINATION! 💚
about 2 months ago, Stacy King
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No Cougar College or tutoring on Wednesday, April 1st. Have a great Spring Break, and we will see you Tuesday, April 7th!
about 2 months ago, Suzanne Merklin
The Kingston Community Teachers' Association has cancelled this evenings "Meet the Board Candidates" forum due to several candidates being unable to attend due to illness and family obligations. KCTA will be working with the candidates to put together a Q&A document for board candidates to answer that will be shared with the public prior to the election in April.
2 months ago, Mike Golden