School Closure
As of April 2, 2020, governor Whitmer has issued an executive order that suspends all in-person instruction for Michigan school buildings for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
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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Kingsford Flivver Strong Shirts
Kingsford High School and Breitung Township Schools have announced that advantaprint from Iron Mountain will be selling Kingsford Flivvers Strong shirts for BTS students, staff, and parents.
The deadline will be Friday, September 20th to have all orders and payment submitted to any of the school offices. Prices are as follows:
- Short sleeve shirts: $12
- Long sleeve shirts $16.
20% of all sales go back to the schools!
ATTENTION STUDENTS:
Yearbook Orders now Available
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ATTENTION STUDENTS AND PARENTS
Dear Students and Parents of KHS:
We hope you are all doing well and staying healthy during this extended time away from school. As we progress through the state mandated closing, we would like to help by providing information that we currently know and resources to help answer questions that you may have.
The Governor's announcement on Thursday, March 12, stated all Michigan public and private schools would be closed March 16 through April 13. As of Thursday, March 19th, no new decisions have been made by the Governor or the Michigan Department of Education regarding future programs or events. We will wait for further direction and communications from these official channels before making decisions that could have an impact on our students.
During this time of closure, all online learning and Bay College dual enrollment classes are continuing in an online format. General coursework for KHS classes is not required during this closure, following guidance from the Michigan Department of Education. However, several teachers have provided enrichment activities and sites for students to support their learning. You can find the resources here:
KHS Letter from Administration with Resources
You can expect additional communication from the KHS office during the week of March 30th. Hopefully, we will have more information to help us plan for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Our goal moving forward will be to provide the best possible experience for all students during these uncertain times. We are confident our staff will do whatever is necessary to make this happen.
Sincerely,
Dave Holmes (Principal)
Al Unger (Assistant Principal)
Tim Cousineau Retires from KHS
Kingsford High School would like to congratulate Tim Cousineau on his retirement, but more importantly, we would like to thank him for the 28 years of dedicated, custodial service to our district!
Tim, we hope you enjoy a long and happy retirement.
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:
- Alexis Roberge - A.P. Calculus
- Brooke Kriegl - A.P Chemistry
- Maggie Menghini - A.P. Computer Science Principles
- Elizabeth Early - A.P. History
- Leah Hunter - A.P. Literature
Top row: Alexis Roberge (Calculus), Leah Hunter (Literature), Brooke Kriegl (Chemistry)
Bottom row: Elizabeth Early (US History), Maggie Menghini (Computer Science Principles)
2019-20 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.
February Industrial Arts
Students of the Month
Congratulations go out to Connor Moore (Woods) and Anthony Martin (Robotics and Engineering). for being recognized as Industrial Arts Students of the Month for the month of February!
Anthony Martin and Connor Moore
2019-20 IA Students of the Month
Detroit News Outstanding High School Graduate Program Nominees
Kingsford High School is proud to announce that twenty-one 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.
Nominated students are invited to apply for the Detroit News and Catch Outstanding High School Scholarship Program. Selected students will be honored as part of the 35th 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 students who have been nominated and apply will receive a certificate. Kingsford High School is very honored to recognize all the nominees for this award.
First Row: Elizabeth Ryan, Science Education; Sydney Micheau, Health Education; Delany Harris, Performing Arts; Mackenzie Heimerl, Against All Odds; Hannah Wetzel, Journalism; Alexis Roberg, Language Arts; Brooke Kriegl, Athletics; Kalyn Myllyla, Visual Arts.
Second Row: Anna Murvich, Language Arts; Natalie Hackstock, Visual Arts; Lily Menghini, World Studies; Eddie Cardew, World Studies; Luke Sturm, Mathematics; Ren Thorne, Science; Maggie Strehlow, Athletics; Chris Trulock, Vocational-Technical; Chris Maynard, Against All Odds; Kate St. Aubin, Journalism; Eli Salin, Performing Arts
Not pictured: Ben Backlund, Health Education & Savanna Novara, Vocational-Technical
Washington Youth Summit on
Environment Nominee
Kingsford High School would like to congratulate sophomore Samantha Doran for being nominated to attend the Washington Youth Summit on the Environment. WYSE welcomes 250 High School National Youth Delegates from all over the country.
Samantha was nominated for academic excellence and interest in the field of Environmental Science. In addition to her nomination, Sam was required to submit a paper on the environment, her cumulative G.P.A., and participation in sports and activities before being selected to attend the Summit.
According to the information published by the WYSE, "The Summit is a hands-on, interactive program that provides America’s highest achieving high school students with an interest in the environment, conservation and sustainability, and with the desire to explore careers in the fields of environmental science, conservation, policy, law and engineering, with a remarkable opportunity." We are pleased to have Samantha representing Kingsford High School at this event.
Computer Donation
from MJ Electric
On behalf of Kingsford High School and Breitung Township Schools we would like to thank MJ Electric for donating twenty-five slightly used laptop computers for student use. Pictured in the photo are BTS Technology Director Jean Constantini, Teachers Courtney LeMire, Lori Pirkola, Emily Yonke, Counselor Lisa Harry, Joe Bugni of MJ Electric, KHS Principal David Holmes, and Neil Lauscher of MJ Electric.
Pictured in the photo are BTS Technology Director Jean Constantini, Teachers Courtney LeMire, Lori Pirkola, Emily Yonke, Counselor Lisa Harry, Joe Bugni of MJ Electric, KHS Principal David Holmes, and Neil Lauscher of MJ Electric.
KHS MYLead Nominees
Five sophomores from Kingsford High School have been nominated to attend the Michigan Youth Leadership conference at Michigan State University. Students attending this conference must be a sophomore and have positive character traits with demonstrated leadership potential.
MYLead participants experience enhanced self-confidence, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and a desire to serve others. Specific leadership tools are provided. Students step outside their comfort zone, take time to understand different leadership styles, learn ways to motivate others, as well as engage in goal setting, public speaking, and much more. A key ingredient to these outcomes is the opportunity to interact with peer leaders from across the state.
Zoie Geronimi, Trestan Larson, Toby Wilcox, Macy Holmes, and Brooke Bittinger
KHS Senior Awarded Centralis Award
Kingsford High School is proud to announce that senior Bailey Johnsonhas been 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 valued at $56,000.
Bailey is the daughter of Jason & Rachelle Johnson.
She has been very successful in both the classroom and through her participation in athletics. She is a member of the National Honor Society and French Club, as well as the soccer and tennis teams. Bailey will graduate with a 4.0 GPA while taking AP and Dual Enrollment courses at KHS. After graduation Bailey plans to major in Physical Therapy.
2019 KHS Volunteer of the Year
Kingsford High School is proud to announce that senior Elizabeth Ryan has been named the Kingsford High School Volunteer of the Year in the 2019 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.
We would also like to recognize seniors Leah Hunter and Kane Driscoll for their exemplary volunteer services with Prudential Spirit of Community Certificates of Merit.
DAR Good Citizen Award
Kingsford High School is proud to announce that senior Kate Cook has been selected by her 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.
2020 Heisman High School Award Nominees
Kingsford High School is proud to announce that seniors Alison Doolittle and Luke Sturm have been recognized as the Kingsford High School nominees for the High School Heisman Award for 2019-2020. Both of these exceptional students are highly regarded by the Kingsford High School teaching staff, club supervisors, coaches, and students.
Meet the Flivvers
The winter sports "Meet the Flivvers" program was held on Monday, November 25th in the Kingsford Middle School gymnasium. We would like to thank all of the athletes, coaches, and families who came out for this special event. A special "Thank you" also goes out to the KHS Athletic Booster Club for providing the food for this program.
We would also like to take the time to wish all of the athletes and coaches "Good Luck!" for the upcoming winter season.
Good Luck athletes!
October Industrial Arts
Students of the Month
Congratulations go out to Monique Hernadez (Engineering), Jackson Andrews (Woods) for being recognized as Industrial Arts Students of the Month for the month of September!
Monique Hernadez and Jackson Andrews
2019-20 IA Students of the Month
2019 Homecoming King & Queen
Congratulations go out to seniors Logan Normand and Anna Murvich for being crowned the 2019 Homecoming King & Queen. The King & Queen were announced at halftime of the Kingsford-Wausau East football game which saw the Flivvers beat the Lumberjacks 32-7. The game was played on Friday, October 4th.
King Logan and Queen Anna
Jacey David Riley Memorial Scholarship
Created at KHS
Kingsford High School is honored to announce a new scholarship in the memory of Jacey D.Riley, a member of the KHS Class of 2020.
Jacey's infectious smile and positive attitude affected those around him daily. He was a loving and caring young man who always showed respect to those around him. He enjoyed listening to all genres of music, doing things outdoors and spending time with his friends and family. His parents Joel and Jimmie Lyn Riley have decided to honor him by starting the Jacey David Riley Scholarship fund.
The first Jacey David Riley Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a Kingsford High School graduate in the Class of 2020.
DCHS Sports Medicine Partnership
Kingsford High School and Breitung Township Schools have announced that they have extended their decade-long sports medicine partnership with Dickinson County Healthcare System through 2022.
This new three year extension will allow for physicians and athletic training therapists from the DCHS orthopedic and physical therapy team to meet general sports medicine needs and issues that arise for Flivver athletes, including the initial injury evaluations and treatments.
New KHS principal Dave Holmes stated "We are proud to continue our relationship with the team at DCHS. Our goal is to keep kids safe on and off the field and we're excited to have their expertise to help achieve that together."
Good luck to all athletes as they kick off the new sports year! Keep it safe!
From left are Al Unger (KHS Vice-principal), Sarah Stanek (DCHS Physical Therapist), Dave Holmes (KHS Principal), Chris Hartman
(KHS Athletic Director), Dr. Sarah Venditti (DCHS Orthopedic Surgeon), Lane Lindeman (DCHS Orthopedic Physician Assistant), Morgan Schmidt (DCHS Athletic Trainer), Marcus Smithson (DCHS Manager of Sports Medicine), and Vanessa Mitchell (DCHS Concussion Physician Assistant)
Student of the Week
Congratulations go out to junior Christina Englund
for being named Student of the Week for the week of
March 2.
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