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Mission Statement:
The mission of Breitung Township Schools, in cooperation with families and our community, is to provide a quality educational experience to assist all students in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become successful citizens.BTS Belief Statement
- All students can learn.
- All students have the right to a meaningful educational experience.
- Each student has dignity and worth.
- Achievement is a result of high expectations with realistic goals.
- The entire community shares the responsibility of educating its citizens.
School Improvement Goals
- All students will demonstrate improvement in Reading skills.
- All students will demonstrate improvement in Mathematics skills.
- All students will demonstrate improvement in Science skills.
- All students will demonstrate improvement in Social Studies skills.
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Sanderson Retires from BTS
Kingsford High School and Breitung Township Schools would like to thank Margi Sanderson for her years of service to the school system. Margi is retiring after 18 dedicated years with BTS.
We wish her the best of luck in all she does and we hope her retirement is a joyous time with plenty of relaxation!
2018 Cow Bingo Winners
Congratulations go out to the City of Kingsford Public Works Department for winning this year's grand prize of $10,000 in the Academic Booster Club's annual Cow Bingo!
A BIG thank you goes out to all individuals/groups who helped out this year's Cow Bingo by purchasing tickets. All proceeds go to the Academic Booster Club for purchases that help provide the students with different technologies and supplies!
Pictured in front is Academic Booster Club president Michelle Kleikamp with the City of Kingsford Public Works Department.
UP Track and Field Championships
Congratulations go out to juniors Olivia Allen and Rylee Palmer for capturing individual titles in the 2018 UP Track and Field Championships for Division 1.
Olivia pulled off an individual trifecta by winning the 100, 200, and 400 meter dashes. She also anchored the winning 1600 relay team for her fourth first place medal with teammates Sarah Roell, sister Emma Allen, and Peyton Johnson (3rd place in the 400 meter dash).
Rylee captured the discus with a personal best 101' toss. Both of these classmates helped the Flivver girls to a 3rd place finish in the Division 1!
Congratulations all Flivver tracksters on their qualifications and performances in this year's UP Championships!
KHS Soccer Alumni Fundraiser
KHS soccer alumni are proud to announce an alumni soccer fundraiser for the KHS Soccer program! All proceeds will go to the soccer scholarships in the name of Anthony Spigarelli and Ryan Rice. For full information visit the following page:
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2018 Commencement Senior Slide Show
Kingsford High School would once again like to congratulate the Class of 2018 on their graduation and would like to wish them the best of luck in all they choose to do!
Thank you also to the friends, family, faculty, and administration for making the 2018 commencement a huge success. You all tolerated the higher temperatures but made it a fabulous experience for all.
2018 Commencement was held on Saturday, May 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Middle School gymnasium.
April AP Students of the Month
Congratulations go out to the following students for being recognized as AP Students of the Month for the month of April:
- Robert "Eddie" Plumley - A.P. Calculus
- Sydney Smith - A.P Chemistry
- Jack Gabbert - A.P. Computer Science A
- Mason Staedt - A.P. Computer Science Principles
- Anna Murvich - A.P. History
- Madison Waise - A.P. Literature
Front row (L to R): Sydney Smith (Chemistry), Anna Murvich (US History), Madison Waise (Literature & Composition)
Back row (L to R): Mason Staedt (Computer Science Principles), Jack Gabbert (Computer Science A), Robert "Eddie" Plumley (Calculus)
2017-18 AP Students of the Month
All of the Advanced Placement classes at Kingsford High School are taught by trained and certified Advanced Placement curriculum instructors on the Kingsford High School campus.
2018 Junior Prom King & Queen
Congratulations go out to juniors Avery Juneau and Kyle Bottesi for being selected as the 2018 Junior Prom King and Queen. The royal pair were crowned on Saturday, April 28 after the grand march. Reigning king (Zach Beauchamp) and queen (Renee Roberts) crowned this year's new royal couple.
2018 Junior Prom Court
Kingsford High School MSU STARR Scholars
A graduate from Kingsford High School has been awarded the Michigan State University STARR Scholarship in each of the last six years. The STARR Charitable Foundation presents a unique opportunity for students residing in the state of Wyoming and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This scholarship pays all regular costs for eight semesters at Michigan State University. Benefits include tuition, fees, books, room, board, and incidental expenses.
The photo below was taken at the annual STARR banquet at Michigan State University. Kingsford High School is extremely proud of these fine young adults and how well they have represented KHS.
The students pictured with Sparty are (from left) Lillian Slajus (class of 2014), Casey Hansley (class of 2018), Alek Shanks (class of 2017), Isaac Slajus (class of 2016), and Logan Ryan (class of 2015). Not pictured is Heidi Stenvig (class of 2013), a recent MSU graduate.
Hockey Academic All-State
Kingsford High School would like to congratulate seniors Sawyer Perpich and TJ Burke who were recently named to the Michigan High School Hockey Academic All-State team. They were selected by the Michigan High School Hockey Coach's Association.
Sawyer will graduate this spring with a cumulative GPA of 4.021 and will be pursuing a degree in education at Michigan State University. Sawyer is the son of Dennis and Jill Perpich of Kingsford.
T.J. Will graduate this spring with a cumulative GPA of 3.868 and will be pursuing a degree in Pre-Med at Ferris State University. T.J. Is the son of Dan and Elaine Burke of Iron Mountain.
"I'm so proud of both of these young men for their efforts both on the ice and in the classroom. They exemplify the very best in high school athletics and I wish them the very best in their future endeavors. They will be missed." Coach Dennis Murvich stated.
Sawyer Perpich, Head Coach Dennis Murvich and T.J. Burke.
KHS Quiz Bowl Teams
Congratulations go out to the KHS Quiz Bowl Teams as they capped off their great year with a strong showing in the NMU Spring Quiz Bowl Tournament.
The Flivver Quiz Bowlers had three teams entered in a field of 12 and placed 3rd (Team A), 5th (Team B), and 8th (Team C) place.
Young Women in Public Affairs Award
Kingsford High School would like to congratulate Piper Strehlow for being selected by the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Area Zonta Club as their 2018 Young Women in Public Affairs Award winner.
Zonta International's YWPA Award recognizes young women, ages 16-19, who demonstrate superior leadership skills and a commitment to public service and civic causes, and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life.
At Kingsford High School Piper has been on the honor roll all semesters, is a member of National Honor Society and Key Club, and has been involved in all facets of the KHS band program. Volunteerism is very important to Piper as she has accumulated over 200 hours of community service.
"Piper Strehlow is a young lady who exemplifies the philosophy of the Young Women in Public Affairs Award," noted Kingsford High School Principal, Mr. Lyle Smithson. "She is a leader both in her school and in her community. She has given back to others through volunteering her time and efforts to helping others. She is highly respected by those she comes in contact with. She has always been a positive role model for all students at Kingsford High School."
Piper's future plans are to attend Northern Michigan University and major in Elementary Education. Congratulations, Piper!
KHS Scholarship Program Highlights
Kingsford High School is "Dedicated to Excellence", and this is shown through not only the academics, athletics, extracurricular offerings and student organizations that it provides, it is also tremendously dedicated to providing excellent opportunities for its students to apply for scholarship funds to further their education after graduation.
In the 2017-2018 school year, the scholarship program at KHS has seen remarkable growth through the development of twenty new scholarships. These twenty new Kingsford scholarships add to a list of more than seventy that are already established for KHS seniors. A majority of these scholarships are not awarded to only one student, many of them have multiple awards that will be made to multiple students.
New Drafting Tables for CAD Lab
New drafting tables have been recently purchased for the CAD (Engineering and Architectural Drafting, Mechanical Design and Detail) classes at Kingsford High School. The new furniture was purchased through Michigan Department of Education Career and Technical Education equipment grant funds. The funds were generated by the Dickinson-Iron Intermediate School District CTE program under the direction of Mike Mulligan. The CAD program at Kingsford High School is one of the many specialized courses that are part of the Curriculum Co-Op program between Kingsford High School, Norway-Vulcan High School and North Dickinson High School.
Pictured with the new drafting furniture are front row seated John Nelson, North Dickinson, Joe Roell, North Dickinson. Back row Mike Mulligan Director Dickinson-Iron Technical Education Center, Evan Phillips, Kingsford, Anthony Krans, Kingsford and Mike Erkkila, Industrial Education Instructor Kingsford High School.
Recla Signs Letter of Intent
KHS would like to congratulate KHS Senior Riley Recla for signing a letter of intent to play College soccer at Finlandia University next school year. Good luck Riley!
Pictured with Riley at his signing are front row his mother Andrea Freeman, Riley, his father Chris Recla. Back row KHS Athletic Director Al Unger and KHS soccer coach Jeff Gordon.
Kriegl Named Athlete of the Month
Congratulations go out to senior Jordyn Kriegl for being named the Hometown Athlete of the Month for February.
Jordyn was named the Great Northern Conference Player of the Year, averaging 22 points, four assists and four rebounds last month. She has been a 3-year letter winner as a varsity player and capped off her career with a player of the year nod from her conference.
She was joined by Kingsford swim team member and Iron Mountain student Caleb Plumley who captured two UP titles in the 100 Breaststroke and 200 Individual Medley.
Congratulations both athletes!
Dennis J. Skog Memorial Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that the friends and family of Dennis J. Skog have established an endowment fund and created a scholarship to honor his memory. Dennis was a 1962 KHS graduate, who then went on to complete his post-secondary education at Michigan State University. Dennis passed away on November 15, 2017, while vacationing in Florida.
Those close to Dennis remember him as a special individual that loved to spend time with his friends and family, loved to travel, and was an avid MSU sports fan.
Dennis Skog
Tom and Lu Edwards Vocational Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that the family of Tom and Lu Edwards have established a new scholarship at Kingsford High School. The “Tom and Lu Edwards Vocational Scholarship” will provide for the award of one (1) annual scholarship, in the amount of $500, to a student studying to earn a certificate, technical diploma or 2-year degree. The scholarship will first be awarded in May to a student in the graduating class of 2018.
This scholarship was put in place to honor the legacy of Tom Edwards, who started his career in the automotive field, alongside his father at their Shell service station in Aurora.
Tom & Lu Edwards
2018 KHS Robotics Team
District Semi-finalists
Congratulations go out to the KHS Robotics Team for their outstanding inaugural performance at the Escanaba District Event on March 16-17. The Flivvers made it to the semi-finals in their first ever robotics event.
The KHS Robotics team is shown below getting presented the Best Rookie Team Award from the Grand Rapids Team.
Great job team!!
Elizabeth Early, Ben Papp, and Blaine Newman are presented the Best Rookie Team Award from the Grand Rapids Team. Coach Joe Kriegl stands behind his team members.
2018 Klungness Scholarship Recipients
Kingsford High School would like to offer their congratulations to seniors Olivia Lorenzoni, Madeline Ryan, and Mitchell Wiltzius for being honored as recipients of the prestigious Albion College James and Verle Klungness endowed scholarship.
Each year, Albion College selects four students from the Upper Peninsula to receive the James and Verle Klungness endowed scholarship. In response to their Albion experience, James and Verle established a scholarship fund to assist students from the U.P. in attending Albion. The scholarship covers complete academic tuition for each recipient during their four years at the College, and is highly competitive, with roughly fifty students competing annually for the award.
"Kingsford High school is very proud to recognize Mitchell, Maddeline, and Olivia as 2018 Klungness Scholarship winners," stated KHS principal, Mr. Lyle Smithson. "This scholarship is recognition of their commitment to high academic standards during their high school career. They have set high goals for themselves and have worked hard to achieve those goals. The staff and administration at Kingsford High school are proud of their accomplishments and congratulate all three."
Maddy Ryan, Mitchell Wiltzius, and Olivia Lorenzoni
Kathleen Temple Novickis Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that KHS alumnus, Kathleen Temple Novickis, has created a scholarship to honor her passion for, and her commitment to, helping younger generations fulfill their dream of a post-secondary education.
Kathleen is a 1977 graduate of Kingsford High School and is very proud to be an alumnus of KHS. After graduating from KHS, Kathleen went on to have a tremendously successful career with Schreiber Foods in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and she currently serves as President of Accurate Components LLC, an international manufacturing company in Green Bay.
Kathleen & Jerry Novickis
2018 KHS Robotics Team
The KHS Robotics team has completed building their Robot and will be traveling to Escanaba on March 16-17 and to Alpena on April 5-6 for the robotics competition. Pictured are members of the Kingsford High School Robotics team and coaches.
The KHS Robotics team wants to thank Amanda Gibbons for all of her support and help with getting the Robotics team organized and ready for competition.
Team members front row left to right are Logan Galbraith, Isaac Olson (7th grade), Geno Baronotti, Ben Papp, back row are Joe Kriegl (coach), Elizabeth Early (8th grade), Reid Harry, Ben Olson, Jack Gabbert and Brian Olson (coach). Missing from the photo are team members Blaine Newman, Mallory Early, Eddie Plumley and District Robotics coordinator Jean Constantini.
See what the robotics team has been up to!
KHS Pep Band Performed at
Milwaukee Bucks Game
The Kingsford High School Pep band was invited to play at the Milwaukee Bucks basketball game on Friday, March 9. The Bucks played the New York Knicks. Pictured are members of the Kingsford High School Pep Band as they prepared to board the buses on the morning of March 9.
KHS Senior Wins MSU STARR Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that Casey Hansley, a senior at Kingsford High School, has won Michigan State University’s prestigious STARR Charitable Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship will pay all regular costs for eight (8) semesters at Michigan State University. Benefits include tuition, fees, books, room, board, and incidental expenses as defined by the University, beginning with the fall semester of each year. STARR scholars must demonstrate academic interest and achievement by attaining a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Additionally, the scholars must demonstrate distinguished personal character and leadership ability.
February AP Students of the Month
Congratulations go out to the following students for being recognized as AP Students of the Month for the month of February:
- Jordyn Kriegl - A.P. Calculus
- Hailey Johnson - A.P Chemistry
- Kane Driscoll - A.P. Computer Science A
- Maddy Damp - A.P. Computer Science Principles
- Kim Martin - A.P. History
- Joe Sturm - A.P. Literature
Front row (L to R): Kim Martin (US History), Madeline Damp (Computer Science Principles), Jordyn Kriegl (Calculus)
Back row (L to R): Hailey Johnson (Chemistry), Kane Driscoll (Computer Science A), and Joseph Sturm (Literature & Composition)
2017-18 AP Students of the Month
All of the Advanced Placement classes at Kingsford High School are taught by trained and certified Advanced Placement curriculum instructors on the Kingsford High School campus.
Industrial Education February
Students of the Month
Congratulations go out to KHS junior Andrew Kleikamp and sophomore Colin Watkins for being selected as Industrial Education Students of the Month for the month of February.
Andrew was selected from Engineering and Architectural Graphics and Colin for Woods 2.
Both classes are taught by Mr. Mike Erkkila as part of the Kingsford High School Industrial Education program.
2017-18 AP Students of the Month
Andrew Kleikamp and Colin Watkins
2018 Junior College Tour
Forty eight Kingsford High School Juniors will leave Tuesday, March 13 to visit and tour five colleges and universities between March 13-15. The forty eight Juniors and four adult school chaperones will visit Central Michigan University, Michigan State University, Grand Valley State University, Ferris State University and Albion College. The students will have an opportunity to tour the campuses and speak with admissions personnel, academic advisers and financial aid officers at each school.
The goal of the College visit is to expose students to various types of post secondary schools to help them make a more informed decision as they begin to select schools to continue their education. Kingsford High School and the students want to thank the Kingsford High School Academic Booster Club and the Dickinson Area Community Foundation for helping to make this trip possible.
Hockey Crowned Regional Champions
Congratualtions go out to the Flivver Boys Hockey Team for capturing the Division 2 Region 9 regional championship on Saturday, March 3 in St. Ignace.
The Flivvers beat the Traverse City Central Trojans in a 6-5 double overtime thriller.
KHS Top 10%
Kingsford High School recently announce the top 10% for the senior classof 2018 and junior Class of 2019.
This year's Class of 2018 top 10% consisted of 13 students having a cumulative grade point average of 3.972-4.146 thru their first 7 semesters of high school.
The Class of 2019 top 10% consists of 13 students having a cumulative grade point average of 3.876-4.086 over their first five semesters of high school.
Class of 2018 Top 10%
Front row (l to r): Mitchell Wiltzius, Casey Hansley, Madeline Ryan, Madison Koski, Jordyn Kriegl and Olivia Lorenzoni. Back row: Sydney Smith, Hailey Johnson, Dominic Occhietti, Ben Olson, Joseph Sturm a s Sawyer Perpich. Missing from the photo is Robert Plumley.
Class of 2019 Top 10%
Front row (l to r): Peyton Johnson, Kylah Erickson, Olivia Allen, Valerie Caylor, Haley Gabriel, RyLee Papp. Back row: Kayla Lindstrom, Meryl Luoma-Mannisto, Kimberly Martin, Tori Kowalkowski, Luke Terrian, Matt Moreau and Reid Harry.
Academic Spirit Week
February 19-23
Kingsford High School and the Academic Booster Club would like to thank all students and staff for their participation in this years Academic Spirit Week. The Academic Booster Club sponsored events each day giving students who participated in the daily events a chance to win cash prizes at the end of the week. These prizes were given out during the pep rally held during last period on Friday. The pep rally included challenges where students went against the teachers in different academic and physical games.
Some students where also honored each day by their academic and participation enthusiasm in the classroom. These students were recognized and chosen by faculty members in different departments.
Visit this year's daily student selection
The Kingsford High School Academic Spirit Week is coordinated and sponsored annually by the Kingsford High School Academic Booster Club.
Pictured are Kingsford High School Academic Booster Club members Michelle Kleikamp, Kendalynn Sutton, Eddie Plumley, Matt Swanson, Matt Moreau and Dominic Occhietti.
KHS Senior Receives Award in Computing
Kingsford High School would like to announce that Casey Hansley, a senior at Kingsford High School, has been selected to receive a 2018 Michigan Affiliate NCWIT (National Center for Women in Informational Technology) Award for Aspirations in Computing. She was selected for her computing-related aspirations and for her demonstrated, outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology and computing; solid leadership ability; good academic history; and plans for post-secondary education. She is one of just 38 young women selected from across the state of Michigan for this award.
Kingsford High School is very proud of Casey for winning this well-deserved award.
Class of 1967 Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that the alumni of the graduating class of 1967 have created a scholarship to honor their passion and commitment to helping younger generations fulfill their dream of a college education.
The KHS Class of 1967 Scholarship will be awarded to two Kingsford High School graduates in the Class of 2018.
Representatives of the KHS Class of 1967 are Fay (Partanen) Podgornik, Beverly (Weecks) Sharp, Alice (Hodgins) Weaver, Diane (Mainville) Carlson, Nancy (Grode) Stone, and Kathe (Baxter) Oliva.
The Jolene Treml Memorial Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that the Jeff & Mary Treml family has established a scholarship to honor the memory of their daughter, Jolene Kim Treml.
Jolene was wonderful person that shined in everything she was involved in throughout her life. Whether it was in the classroom focusing on her nursing studies, working as a dietary aide, spending time with her beautiful family, or having her eye on the next outfit change, her bright, infectious smile caught everyone’s eye. Her passion for the healthcare field brought her in touch with people young and old, many of which were lucky to have experienced the heart of such a special person that would lend an ear and help out however she could.
The Taylor Bosley Memorial Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that the family of Taylor Bosley has established a scholarship to honor her memory and remember the special person that brought such a beautiful smile everywhere she went and shared with all those she encountered.
Taylor not only enjoyed following KHS sports, but she was a familiar, smiling face selling tickets at many KHS sporting events throughout her middle school and high school years. Her artistic nature and passion were evident in the beautiful drawings and artwork that she shared with her classmates in Mrs. Western’s Art and Photography classes.
Detroit News Outstanding High School Graduate Scholarship Program Nominees
Kingsford High School would like to announce that senior twenty seniors have been nominated for The Detroit News Outstanding High School Graduate Scholarship. This is a program that identifies, recognizes, and honors the top seniors from all of Michigan’s public and non-public high schools in eleven different categories.
Selected students will be honored as part of the 33rd annual Detroit News Outstanding High School Graduate program. The top two students in each category will be featured in stories and photographs in The Detroit News this spring and will be honored at an awards dinner. Four students in each category will be selected as runners-up, and their names will be published in The News. All nominated students will receive certificates. Kingsford High School is very honored to recognize all the nominees for this award.
Back Row: Anthony Palmer, Special Distinction; Sawyer Perpich, Athletics; Renee Roberts, Athletics; Dominic Occhietti, Performing Arts and Mathematics; Olivia Lorenzoni, Visual Arts; Ian Driscoll, Health; Dempsey Lauridsen, World Studies
Second Row: Hailey Johnson, Language Arts; Justin Lanthier, Vocational-Technical; Kendra Nora, Health; Sydney Smith, Language Arts; Kaitlynn Erickson, Vocational-Technical; Piper Strehlow, World Studies
Front Row: Jordyn Kriegl, Science; Mitchell Wiltzius, Performing Arts; Makayla Kirby, Visual Arts; Joseph Sturm, Mathematics and Science
Not pictured: Avery Streckert, Journalism
KHS Senior Signs National Letter of Intent
Kingsford High School would like to congratulate senior Liam Gayan on his signing a National Letter of Intent to play football at Michigan Technological University in the Fall of 2018.
Liam signed his letter on the morning of February 7 which is designated National Letter of Intent day. Liam will be pursuing a degree in the Computer Science field.
Good luck Liam! Go Huskies!!
Seated from left to right: Liam's mother Angela Gayan, Liam, and Liam's father Nicholas Gayan
Standing: Doug Roberts (vice-principal), Coach Chris Hofer, Athletic Director Al Unger, and Lyle Smithson (principal)
The Kaad Family Dentistry Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that Dr. Kirsten Kaad and Kaad Family Dentistry have created a new scholarship to recognize a KHS graduate that is pursuing their dream of attending college and working toward earning a post-secondary degree in the dental hygiene or general dentistry field.
The Kaad Family Dentistry Scholarship will be awarded to a Kingsford High School graduate in the Class of 2018.
KHS Senior Wins University of Michigan Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to congratulate senior Sydney Smith for being awarded the Wolverine Pathways Scholarship at the University of Michigan. This scholarship includes in-state tuition for four and a half academic years of undergraduate study in the College of Engineering on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus.
"Kingsford High School is extremely proud of Sydney Smith for being awarded the Wolverine Pathways Scholarship," stated KHS Principal, Lyle Smithson. "Sydney has excelled in the classroom earning a 3.9 GPA during her high school career. She has always given 100% to any endeavor she has pursued. She is truly deserving of this very prestigious scholarship."
Sydney will also be attending a Leaders & Best Weekend, a three-day event at the University of Michigan, where she will interact with faculty and current students and explore how she can use her creative strengths as a Michigan Engineer. She will also take part in a special tour of The Big House, the U-M football stadium.
Congratulations Sydney!!
KHS Senior Wins NMU's Harden Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to congratulate senior Joseph Sturm for being awarded the prestigious Harden Scholarship at Northern Michigan University. This scholarship will cover flat-rate tuition, most required fees, and on-campus room and board. He was also granted automatic acceptance in the Honors Program at NMU.
To win this award, Joseph participated in the Presidential Scholars Competition, designed for academically talented high school seniors to compete for ten "full-ride" and ten full-tuition scholarships
"Kingsford High School is extremely proud of Joe Sturm for being awarded the Northern Michigan University Harden Scholarship," stated KHS Principal Lyle Smithson. "Joe has immersed himself in school activities during his high school years. He is involved in many leadership positions and activities all while earning a 4.095 Cumulative GPA during his high school career and being ranked number 1 in his graduating class."
Congratulations Joe!!
MHSAA Scholar Athlete Finalists
Kingsford High School has been notified that two of their seniors, Jordyn Kriegl and Sawyer Perpich, have been selected as finalists in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete program.
To be eligible for the award, students must have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale) and previously have won a varsity letter in at least one sport in which the MHSAA sponsors a postseason tournament. Students also were asked to respond to a series of short essay questions, submit two letters of recommendation and a 500-word essay on the importance of sportsmanship in educational athletics.
Congratulations Jordyn and Sawyer and Good luck!!
Arnhoelter-Gussert Family Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that KHS alumnus, Kasey (Gussert) Arnhoelter, has created a scholarship to honor her passion for the medical field and her commitment to helping younger generations fulfill their dream of a college education.
The "Arnhoelter-Gussert Family Scholarship" seeks KHS applicants that are pursuing a degree in the healthcare field, and are involved in extra-curricular activities, as well as community service activities. Applicants are required to have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
This scholarship will first be awarded to a Kingsford High School graduate in the Class of 2018.
Kasey (Gussert) Arnhoelter and husband Eric
U.P. Whitetails/Charles (Chuck) Hinman Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that the family of Charles (Chuck) Hinman Jr., in cooperation with the U.P. Whitetails Association of Dickinson County, have created a scholarship to honor his memory.
This scholarship not only remembers the dedication that Chuck had to his career in law enforcement, it also speaks to his passion for wildlife and sharing the knowledge of the U.P. Whitetails Association in helping to save the deer and their habitat for future generations.
KHS Athletic Booster Club Scholarship
Kingsford High School would like to announce that the KHS Athletic Booster Club has created a new scholarship that will be available to two seniors in the Class of 2018.
The club has developed plans to award two scholarships to KHS seniors in the Class of 2018, which will be $500, one-time awards.
KHS Athletic Booster Club Members Al Sexton, Jeanne Sexton, Angela Gayan and KHS Athletic Director, Al Unger
KHS UP Wrestling Champions
Congratulations go out to junior Trevor Povolo and sophomore Eddie Cardew for being crowned UP Wrestling Champions at the 2018 UP Wrestling Tournament in Marquette on Saturday, January 20th.
Trevor captured the 152 lb weight class crown while "Fast" Eddie captured the heavyweight crown in helping the Flivver Wrestling team to a 5th place finish out of 17 teams.
Congratulations also go out to August Early (119), Ethan Wilcox (125), & Jacob Horton (135) for placing 4th place in their respective weight classes.
Trevor Povolo 152 lb UP Champion
Eddie Cardew heavyweight UP Champion
Povolo Named Outstanding Wrestler
Congratulations go out to junior Trevor Povolo for being named the Most Outstanding Wrestler at the 2017 Ray Mariucci Wrestling Invitational held at Kingsford Middle School on Saturday, January 13.
Trevor captured the 152 lb weight class crown by defeating a very tough Brody Sanville from Gladstone for the title.
Trevor helped lead the Flivver Wrestlers to a 4th place finish out of eleven teams. Marquette edged out Gladstone for the team title.
Congratulations also go out to Jakob Horton for capturing the 135 lb title, August Early for his runners-up finish at 119, Ethan Wilcox for his runners-up finish at 125, and Eddie Cardew for hos 3rd place finish at 285. Great job Flivvers!!
Trevor Povolo surrounded by head coach Darren Groleau (left) and AD Al Unger (right).
KHS Senior Honored by CMU
Congratulations go out to senior Joe Sturm for being invited to join the Honors Community at Central Michigan University as a Centralis Gold Award recipient.
The Centralis Gold Award is equal to the cost of full tuition for four years at CMU. Joe plans to major in chemistry and become a secondary education teacher.
Great job, Joe!!
Business Professionals of America
On Friday, January 5, students from Kingsford High School traveled to Escanaba to compete in the 42nd Annual Regional Leadership Conference at Bay College in Escanaba. All students, shown below, were new to the organization, therefore, competing for their first time!
- Katherine Erickson-Basic Office Systems and Procedures as well as Legal Office Procedures
- Macy Edwards-OPEN events
- Gracie Barionotti-Prepared Speech
- Tianna Fiorucci-Basic Office Systems and Procedures
- Kane Driscoll-JAVA Programming
Congratulations to all who competed, and good luck to Kane Driscoll who advances to State competition being held in Grand Rapids, MI on March 15-18. Congratulations students on a Great job!
Linda Lobeck Memorial Scholarship
Kingsford High School is proud to announce that the family of Linda Lobeck has donated funds to KHS to establish a scholarship in her memory. This scholarship embodies her passion for working in the field of communications which brought her in touch with many, many people in our community.
The Linda Lobeck Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a Kingsford High School graduate in the Class of 2018.
Richard and Darlene Dixon Scholarship
Kingsford High School is proud to announce the "Richard and Darlene Dixon Scholarship" that will recognize KHS graduating seniors that are pursuing a post-secondary education in the "STEM" fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
Mr. Dixon is proud to be a graduate of Kingsford High School and has a sincere desire to provide scholarship assistance to the younger generation as they embark on the pursuit of their own college education.
Tim Touchett Legacy Scholarships
Kingsford High School is proud to announce that the Touchett family has created a scholarship in memory of Staff Sergeant Timothy Touchett. The "Tim Touchett Legacy Scholarships" will be awarded to two, Class of 2018, graduating seniors.
This scholarship, valued at $1,500, is being offered in memory of Staff Sergeant Timothy Touchett, a 2002 graduate of Florence High School and honored member of the Wisconsin National Guard. Throughout his life, Tim embodied what it means to be a servant-leader. Tim’s belief is that through giving ourselves to the service of others, we can truly embark on a leadership role to motivate and inspire.
Kingsford Middle School Scholarship
Kingsford High School is proud to announce that the Kingsford Middle School faculty have created a scholarship to honor their passion and commitment to helping younger generations fulfill their dream of a college education. This group is very enthusiastic in their efforts and are very involved in the process of developing this scholarship.
This year, one senior in the Class of 2018 will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship. Plans are being developed to continue this scholarship in coming years, with the value to be determined annually.
Front row (L to R): Lyle Smithson (KHS Principal), Rita Edberg (KHS Scholarship Coordinator), Mary Hofer, Tina Francis, Matt LaLonde, Sara Short, and Doug Roberts (KHS Assistant Principal).
KHS Senior Awarded AOPA Scholarship
Congratulations go out to KHS senior Luke Harry for being selected as a winner an Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) High School Flight Training Scholarship for $5,000.
Luke will be pursuing his goal of becoming a private pilot. Only 23 scholarships out of 500 applicants were given to students across the United States.
Congratulations Luke and happy flying!
KHS Senior Signs National Letter of Intent
Congratulations go out to KHS senior Renee Roberts who has chosen to play basketball next year at Ave Maria University near Naples, Florida. She signed her national letter of intent on Wednesday, December 7 while being surrounded by her parents and KHS administration.
Congratulations Renee and Good Luck next year!
Front row (L to R): Renee Roberts surrounded by her father Doug and mother Tracy
Back row (L to R): Al Unger (AD), Mike Cross (coach), and Lyle Smithson (principal)
Kingsford High School
Leadership Seminar Students
Six Kingsford High School students have been nominated by their teachers to attend leadership seminars this coming summer. These seminars identify outstanding high school sophomores and provide them with the opportunity and encouragement to recognize their leadership potential.
Lily Menghini, Alison Dolittle, Lance Waise, Anna Murvich, and Madelyn Holmes will be attending the MYLead seminar held at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Brooke Kriegl, will be attending the Wisconsin Leadership Seminar held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in Whitewater, Wisconsin. These students are highly respected by their teachers, and KHS is extremely proud to recognize them as outstanding high school sophomores.
Congratulations to all students!
Standing: Lily Menghini, Alison Dolittle, Lance Waise
Kneeling: Anna Murvich, Madelyn Holmes, Brooke Kriegl
Air Force Cadet Speaks to KHS Students
Students at Kingsford High School had the opportunity to hear Hannah Allen, a KHS alumnus and a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, speak about her experiences and the opportunities a Service Academy has to offer. Hannah, a second year cadet, plans to become a pilot when she graduates from the Academy.
She stated that every day is a new day to better herself. She chooses to attend the United States Air Force Academy not just to benefit herself, but everyone: her family, the people she works with, and essentially all of America. The everyday challenge and helping other is important to her. Hannah is the daughter of Craig and Trina Allen of Kingsford.
Seated (l to r): Brandon Bousley, Dante Fortner, Ricky Holmstrom, Hannah Allen, Peter Thelander, Matt Moreau Standing (l to r): Zachary Wood, Ben Stanish, Jasckson Andres, Jacey Riley, Mackenzie Heimerl, Peyton Johnson, Larry Stafford, Ethan Robertson
Volunteer of the Year at KHS
Congratulations go out to senior Madison Koski for being named the Kingsford High School Volunteer of the Year in the 2018 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
This honor was granted as part of the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide youth volunteer recognition program sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals.
Madison has logged over 400 hours of community service during her high school career spending a part of each summer in a mission trip to North Dakota.
Terrian Named Athlete of the Month
Congratulations go out to junior Luke Terrian for being named the male Hometown Athlete of the Month for October.
Luke was a pivotal leader on the Flivver varsity football team on both offense and defense. He rushed for 400 yards on 70 carries while catching 15 passes for 214 yards and scoring a combined 11 touchdowns. He was also defensive captain at linebacker helping lead his team to the GNC Championship and the Barber Trophy.
He was joined by the female athlete of the month Juliann Wickman, a North Dickinson standout who was the Nordics volleyball setter!
Congratulations all athletes!
2017 Fall Sports Honors
Kingsford High School would like to congratulate all of those athletes who were recognized by UP coaches and sportswriters for their accomplishments for the 2017 Fall sports season.
We would also like to thank the coaches and fellow team members for whom these honors could not be made possible for all of these individual athletes.
Special note goes out to coach Chris Hofer for being selected the coach of the year for both the GNC and UP large schools and the whole Flivver varsity football team for being crowned GNC Champion, winning the Barber Trophy, and being selected the class AB team of the year!
October AP Students of the Month
Congratulations go out to the following students for being recognized as AP Students of the Month for the month of October:
- Sawyer Perpich - A.P. Calculus
- Jordyn Kriegl - A.P Chemistry
- Casey Hansley - A.P. Computer Science A
- Luke Sturm - A.P. Computer Science Principles
- Kendall Johnson - A.P. History
- Mitchell Wiltzius - A.P. Literature
Front row (L to R): Casey Hansley (Computer Science A), Jordyn Kriegl (Chemistry), Kendall Johnson (History)
Back row (L to R): Luke Sturm (Computer Science Principles), Mitchell Wiltzius (Literature), Sawyer Perpich (Calculus)
2017-18 AP Students of the Month
All of the Advanced Placement classes at Kingsford High School are taught by trained and certified Advanced Placement curriculum instructors on the Kingsford High School campus.
2017 Veteran's Day Program
Kingsford High School would like to thank all students, faculty, administration, members of the public, and all veterans for attending this years Veteran's Day Program on Friday, November 10 in the KMS gymnasium.
We would especially like to thank this year's guest speaker Mr. Andy Mendini. Mr. Mendini is a 1989 KHS alumnus and currently teaches 5th grade at Kingsford Middle School.
We would also like to thank the KHS concert band and KHS concert chorale for their participation providing two beautiful pieces of music for those in attendance.
Former KHS Graduate and Teacher Honored
Congratulations go out retired Chemistry teacher and KHS Class of 1976 alum William Bertoldi for being honored and inducted into Michigan Technological University's Academy of Educators. He was honored along with 2 other educators in Michigan.
Mr. Bertoldi spent 30 years teaching in Kingsford Middle School and High School. He established the "Rockets for Schools" program where groups of students design, build, and launch high-powered rockets. He still serves as the Rocket's advisor.
Congratulations Bill! We are all proud of you!
Mr. Bertoldi (middle) poses with former KHS grads Hilding Beaudion and Nancy Jayne
Kriegl and Sturm Heisman Nominees
Congratulations go out to seniors Jordyn Kriegl and Joe Sturm for being selected as the KHS 2017-2018 Wendy's Heisman Award nominees.
These hard working seniors lead by example and are some of the most passionate workers always giving 100% in all they do.
MTU Society of Women Engineers Merit Award
Congratulations go out senior Sydney Smith and junior Olivia Allen for being awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Michigan Technological University Society of Women Engineers program. This is a distinguished award acknowledged by many colleges and universities as a great achievement.
The purpose of the Certificate of Merit Program is to give these women, who have exhibited outstanding performance in math and science, the recognition they deserve while introducing them to engineering. A high grade point average, strong academic interest, and active school involvement are also qualities that are considered for this award.
Kingsford High School is very proud of these two very deserving young women. They are outstanding role models and are highly respected by their teachers, school administrators, and peers.
Congratulations ladies!!
Sydney Smith and Olivia Allen
Joe Sturm Receives DAR Good Citizen Award
Congratulations go out to senior Joe Sturm for being selected by his classmates as this year’s National Society Daughters of the American Revolution "Good Citizen Representative" for the Onagomingkway Chapter.
The DAR Good Citizenship Award is presented to one student based on the qualities of dependability (which includes truthfulness, loyalty, and punctuality), service (which includes cooperation, courtesy, and consideration of others), leadership (which includes personality, self-control, and ability to assume responsibility), and patriotism (which includes unselfish interest in family, school, community and nation) to an outstanding degree.
Perpich Named Athlete of the Month
Congratulations go out to senior Sawyer Perpich for being named as one of the Hometown Athletes of the Month for August/September.
Sawyer, the quarterback of Kingsford’s 6-1 football team, completed 45 of 63 passes for 804 yards and six touchdowns in four games through September.
He was joined by Northern Elite quarterback Alex Hagerty, Iron Mountain volleyball player Taylor Talerico, and Norway volleyball player Haley Clifford as co-athletes!
Congratulations all athletes!
Dick Berlinski Honorary Captain
On Friday, October 6, KHS Class of 1965 graduate Dick Berlinski was at center field for the Iron Mountain-Kingsford football game serving as honorary captain for the game's coin toss. The Flivver great, who earned 16 varsity letters in high school, was on hand to see the Flivvers beat the cross town rival Mountaineers 42-7 in the 93rd meeting between the two teams.
Left to right: Lyle Smithson (Principal), Al Unger (Athletic Director),
Dick Berlinski, Doug Roberts (Vice-Principal)
September AP Students of the Month
Congratulations go out to the following students for being recognized as AP Students of the Month for the month of September:
- Casey Hansley - A.P. Calculus
- Luke Sturm - A.P Chemistry
- Dominic Occhietti - A.P. Computer Science A
- Luke Harry - A.P. Computer Science Principles
- Luke Terrian - A.P. History
- Hailey Johnson - A.P. Literature
Front row (L to R): Dominic Occhietti (Computer Science), Casey Hansley (Calculus), Hailey Johnson (Literature)
Back row (L to R): Luke Harry (Computer Science Principles), Luke Terrian (History), Joe Sturm (Chemistry)
2017-18 AP Students of the Month
All of the Advanced Placement classes at Kingsford High School are taught by trained and certified Advanced Placement curriculum instructors on the Kingsford High School campus.
KHS Announces Class Officers
Kingsford High School would like to congratulate those students who were chosen as the junior and senior class officers.
Class of 2018
Left to right: Alicia Morgan (Treasurer), Mitchell Wiltzius (Vice President),
Nick McCole (Secretary), Joe Sturm (President)
Class of 2019
Left to right: Tori Kowalkowski (President), Olivia Allen (Vice President),
Grace Lorenzoni (Secretary), Kim Martin (Treasurer)
KHS Senior Earns National Merit Honor
Kingsford High School would like to congratulate senior Sydney Smithfor being named a Commended Student in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional promise. Although they will not continue in the 2018 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2018 competition by taking the 2016 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
"The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success," commented a spokesperson for NMSC. "These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success."
Pictured Left to Right: Kendalynn Sutton - School Counselor, Sydney Smith, Lisa Harry - School Counselor
2017 Homecoming King and Queen
Congratulations go out to seniors Sawyer Perich and Jordyn Kriegl for being selected as the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen. This year's king and queen were announced at half-time of the Kingsford-Sault Ste. Marie football game on Friday, September 15. The Flivvers won 35-0.
King Sawyer and Queen Jordyn
2017 Homecoming Court
Kingsford High School has announced the 2017 Homecoming Court. This year's Homecoming will be on Friday, September 15th with the Homecoming Dance starting at 8:30 p.m.
Front row left to right Grace Cole, Anna Murvich, Avery Juneau, Jacqueline Engright, Tori Kowalkowski, Madeline Ryan, Jordyn Kriegl, Renee Roberts, Josephine Yost and Emma Allen. Back row left to right Daniel Langston, Lanceng Waise, Kyle Bottesi, Brett Hicks, Luke Terrian, Matt Swanson, Sawyer Perpich, Mitchell Wiltzius, Joe Sturm and Joshua Viau.
Homecoming Spirit Week is being held the week of September 11-15. This years theme is "A Night in Europe". Each day during the week has been designated with a different theme.
- Monday: Celebrity Day
- Tuesday: Color Day
- Wednesday: Tourist Day
- Thursday: USA Day
- Friday: Flivver Day
The week long activities will conclude on Friday with a pep assembly at 2:30, parade at 5:00, game at 6:00 and the homecoming dance from 8:30-11:30 in the KHS gym. The crowning of this year's King and Queen will take place at halftime of the football game. This year's homecoming game opponent is the Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils.
Kingsford High School Recognized As a
Safe Sports School
Kingsford High School is proud to announce that they have been recognized as a Safe Sports School. Kingsford is one of two schools in the Upper Peninsula or Northeast Wisconsin and was the first in the UP. The award champions safety and recognizes secondary schools that provide safe environments for student athletes. The award reinforces the importance of providing the best level of care, injury prevention and treatment by Certified Athletic Trainers.
Left to Right: Sarah Stanek PT, DPT (Sports Medicine Physical Therapist), Dr. Alexis
Whaley, MD (Concussion Management Physician), Dr. Sarah Venditti, MD (Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgeon), Marcus Smithson MBA, ATC (Sports Med/Orthopedic Coordinator,
Certified Athletic Trainer) Lyle Smithson (KHS Principal), Al Unger (KHS Athletic
Director), Doug Roberts (KHS Assistant Principal)
Kingsford High School Named in National and State Best Schools Ranking
Kingsford High School has been named in the 2017 U.S News and World Report Best High School rankings at both the National and State level as a Silver Medal Award winner. The U.S. News and World Report uses a comprehensive ranking system that is based on 3 key principles: that a great high school must serve all of its students well and that it must be able to produce measurable academic outcomes to show it is successfully educating its student body across a wide range of academic performance indicators.
For their 2017 Best Schools ranking the U.S. News and World Report reviewed 28,496 high schools across the country, 1,097 high schools in the state of Michigan from 685 different school districts. In the 2017 best high school rankings Kingsford High School was ranked #81 in the state of Michigan and was recognized as a Silver Medal Award winner. Only 3 high schools in the Upper Peninsula were ranked in the top 100 in the state, they are Houghton High School, Marquette High School and Kingsford High School.
Pictured left to right - Doug Roberts, Assistant Principal; Lyle Smithson, Principal; Michelle Kleikamp, Guidance Office Executive Secretary; Lisa Harry, Counselor and Kendalynn Sutton, Counselor
Student of the Week
Congratulations go out to senior Kendra Nor
for being named Student of the Week for the week of
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