Important Summer Dates

Important Parent and Student Information

National Honor Society Valentine Match

Staff Lesson Plans

Course Descriptions

KHS Scholarship Guide

Clubs and Sports

The Northern Lights YMCA Youth Volunteer Service Club

Scheduling Presentations and Handouts 2015-16

Instructions for ordering KHS transcripts

Systems Controls Job Opportunities

KHS Scholarship Checks

Kingsford High School scholarship recipients will be able to pick up their checks during the following days:

• June 28th - June 30th
• July 10th - July 14th
• July 17th - July 21st

Students can pick up their checks between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

KHS Top 10%

Kingsford High School has recognized the top 10% academically of the junior an dsenior classes for the 2016-17 school year! We would like to congratulate all of these students on their hard work and dedication to academic excellence!

For the Junior class, the cumulative G.P.A.'s of this group range from 3.931-4.091 over their first 5 semesters of high school.

For the Senior class, the cumulative G.P.A.'s of this group range from 4.0-4.153 over their first 7 semesters of high school.

Senior Top 10%

Pictured in the front row are Marcus Maraccini, Owen Petschar, Katherine Mentel, Alek Shanks and Cory Cootware. Back row Mallory Jayne, Caroline To, Rebecca To, Heather Harris, Alissa Kainrath, Allison Sparpana and Kaitlyn Hicks.

Junior Top 10%

Pictured in the front row are Mitchell Wiltzius, Madison Koski, Jordyn Kriegl, Hailey Johnson and Benjamin Cole. Back row Joseph Sturm, Olivia Lorenzoni, Madeline Ryan, Sydney Smith, Dominic Occhietti, Sawyer Perpich and Conor Getty.

Jeans for a Cause Scholarship

This year, the staff at Kingsford High School donated money to have the privilege to wear jeans each Friday. $750 was raised, and because of this effort, Kingsford High School was able to offer two new scholarships to students in the Class of 2017.

Presenting the check to Kingsford High School principal, Lyle Smithson, is Terrie Rugg, KHS Executive Secretary.

KHS Recognized as Green School

Kingsford High School was recently recognized by the State of Michigan Green Schools Organization as one of the only Green Schools in the Upper Peninsula. Schools in the state of Michigan can be designated as a Green School through their commitment to Environmental Stewardship.

The Environmental Club at Kingsford High School has committed itself to making the Kingsford High School community environmentally better. They have initiated recycling at the high school, worked with the food service department on waste free lunches, worked the building and grounds department on energy savings programs, working with Mr. Olson on alternative energy programs (solar panels), worked with Mr. Martonen and the Environmental Science class on hosting environmental speakers in class and coordinating environmental field trips and education on water quality and water shed.

The application for Green School recognition was coordinated by Katherine Mentel and Gabrielle Nordstrom along with guidance from science teachers Brian Olson and Bob Martonen.

Pictured are Brian Olson advisor, Amanda Nelson Dickinson County Conservation District Gabrielle Nordstrom Environmental Club, Katherine Mentel Environmental Club, Bob Martonen advisor, Lyle Smithson KHS Principal with the State of Michigan Green School banner and plaque that was presented to Kingsford High School.

DAR Winner

Congratulations go out to senior Katherine Mentel for being chosen the 2017 winner of the DAR Good Citizen Award. She was chosen as the winner out of 13 applicants across the western half of the Upper Peninsula.

Katherine Mentel accepts her DAR Good Citizen Award from Sarah Smart of Marquette, regent of the Onagomingkway Chapter, NSDAR.

2017 Cow Bingo Winner

Congratulations go out to Carole Erickson of Kingsford for winning the $10,000 first prize at the KHS Academic Booster Club's annual Cow Bingo raffle that was held on Saturday, May 13 at Flivver Field.

Carole shared with us that she plans to donate $1,000 of her prize winnings to the Almost Home Animal Shelter as well as share some of it with her children.

Pictured are Michelle Kleikamp (ABC officer), Carole Erickson, and Terrir Rugg (ABC officer)

KHS Class of 2017

Breitung Township Schools and Kingsford High School would like to congratulate the Class of 2017 on their accomplishments and would like to wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

Thank you all parents, family and friends, faculty, and administration for their participation in the 2017 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 27, 2017.

For a recap on the senior class, view the Class of 2017 slide show below:

Meet the Class of 2017

2017 KHS Scholarship Banquet

Kingsford High School celebrated their annual Schoalrship Banquet on Wednesday, May 17 in the Middle School Gymnasium.

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2017 Prom King and Queen

Congratulations go out to juniors Zach Beauchamp and Renee Roberts for being selected the 2017 Junior Prom King and Queen. The royal couple was crowned on Saturday, April 29 after the grand march.

2017 Junior Prom Court

Hobey Baker High School Character Award

Congratulations go out to senior Alek Shanks for being awarded the 2017 Hobey Baker High School Character Award. This award promotes and recognizes a hockey player on the KHS Hockey team who exemplifies:

• Character
• Commitment
• Teamwork
• Persistence
• Selfessness
• Academic Excellence
• Sportsmanship

Alek was always "The Team before Me" leader on the KHS Hockey team this past year! Way to go Alek!

Assistant Coach Mike Erkkila and senior Alek Shanks

Kingsford High School MSU STARR Scholars

Five graduates from Kingsford High School have been awarded the Michigan State University STARR Scholarship in each of the last five years. The STARR Charitable Foundations 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 students in the photo are (from left):

• Heidi Stenvig - Class of 2013
• Alek Shanks - Class of 2017
• Isaac Slajus - Class of 2016
• Lillian Slajus - Class of 2014
• Logan Ryan - Class of 2015

The photo 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.

Michigan Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship Winners

Kingsford High School students would love to congratulate three seniors who have been notified that they are recipients of a $1,000 scholarship from the Michigan Elks Association.

Alissa Kainrath, Marcus Maraccini, and Katherine Mentel were recognized for their academic achievement, volunteerism, and extra-curricular activities. Kingsford High School is extremely proud of their Elks Scholarship winners. They are students who have truly made a positive difference in both their school and their community.

We wish the best of luck to these deserving seniors as they move on to the next stages of their education!

KHS Students Visit Systems Control

Kingsford High School recently met with representatives of Systems Control, LLC, and had the opportunity to showcase the many options KHS students have in the CAD (Computer Aided Design)/Industrial Drawing area.

The KHS CAD curriculum offers courses in Engineering & Architectural Graphics, Mechanical Design & Detail, and Advanced Mechanical Design. Students involved in these courses learn skills and explore standards used by engineers in architectural, civil, and mechanical engineering. Students are introduced to the methods architects and engineers use to communicate and generate effective plans of action for today’s technical world. Students use time-tested procedures and the latest computer technology to create plans in accordance with industry practices.

ATTENTION STUDENTS:
R-Word Poster Contest

KHS will be having an R-word Poster contest for the R-Word Spread the Word to End the Word campaign with one student getting the chance to win a $25 gift card for their poster. Click the link below for details!

KHS R-Word Poster Contest Details

For more information on R-Word Spread the Word to End the Word, visit http://www.r-word.org/

2017 Junior Prom Court

The KHS Junior class has announced the 2017 Prom Court. This years Prom theme is "Night of a Thousand Lights". The Prom will be held on Saturday April 29, 2017 from 7:00-11:00.

Front Row (l to r): Madeline Ryan, Renee Roberts, Kendra Nora, Grace Hellman, Carly Schneider, Olivia Krackenberger, Jordyn Kriegl, Sarah Roell, Samantha Maycunich, Josephine Yost, Sabrina Orchard and Alicia Morgan. Back row: Dominic Occhietti, Joe Sturm, Zachary Beauchamp, Ennio Flores, Mitchell Wiltzius, Nick McCole, Sawyer Perpich, Chase Kreski, Marc McCole, Brad VanRemortel, Matt Swanson and Jon Sturm.

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 December:

• Mallory Jayne - A.P. Calculus

• Eddie Plumley - A.P Chemistry

• Caroline To - A.P. Literature

Mallory Jayne, Eddie Plumley, Caroline To

2016-17 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 Adding New AP Computer Science Principles Course.

The Michigan Mathematics and Science Centers Network (MMSCN) is proud to announce that it has been selected as a Code.org Regional Partner, and will be the designated provider of Code.org Professional Learning Programs in Michigan. The MMSCN will provide quality professional development to educators through local district partnerships with Code.org and act as a regional hub of the global computer science education movement.

Kingsford High School is proud to announce that Mr. Nicholas Gayan, Kingsford High School Technology instructor, has been selected as part of this cohort group. Mr. Gayan will receive training this summer to teach AP Computer Science Principles at Kingsford High School for the 2017-18 school year.

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US Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award Of Excellence Finalist

Kingsford High School is proud to announce that for the second year in a row, a KHS senior has been named as a finalist for the US Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award Of Excellence. This year, senior Kaitlyn Hicks has been selected as one of the twenty-five National Finalists.

Kaitlyn will be honored with a ceremony at Kingsford High School on Friday April 21 at 10:00 am CST. At this ceremony Kaitlyn will receive her Finalist Award of Excellence plaque and jacket from a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

During the ceremony Kaitlyn will be honored by members of the US Army, Pro Football Hall of Fame Executive Committee and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The ceremony on April 21 is open to the public. Members of the Kingsford High School Marching Band will provide the welcome. In attendance will be the 6-12 student body, community members, students from Woodland Elementary and Kaitlyn's family.

Kaitlyn, members of her family and the twenty four other National Finalists have been invited to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies in Canton Ohio the first week in August. During the weekend activities the National Winner will be announced.

Last year, Benjamin Moreau was the KHS finalist from the class of 2016.

Best of luck Kaitlyn!!

2017-18 Coop Pilot Program with
Norway and North Dickinson

Kingsford High School is proud to announce that plans are being finalized for the Curriculum Co-Op pilot that will begin with the 2017-2018 school year between Kingsford High School, Norway Vulcan High School and North Dickinson County High School. Specific classes will be available to students from all three districts in each other's buildings.

Students can take advantage of the power of curriculum collaboration through local high school classes such as CAD (Engineering and Architectural Graphics), AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, Current Events, Advanced Anatomy, Art, Spanish, foods and dual enrollment in Psychology and Sociology. The schools have worked on aligning their academic schedules and transportation to accommodate students.

The Administrative teams from all three school districts are excited about the great opportunity this collaboration provides for our students. The staff worked with Rachel and technology specialists Justin Cowen and Jean Constantini on STEM project based lessons for cross curricular collaboration.

Pictured are Angel Inglese (North Dickinson), Lisa Harry (Kingsford), Joe Tinti (Norway Vulcan), Lyle Smithson (Kingsford), Lou Steigerwald (Norway Vulcan).

Staff Professional Development

Kingsford High School staff members had a professional development workshop on Wednesday, March 1 working with Breitung Township Schools STEM coordinator Rachel Baugher.

The staff worked with Rachel and technology specialists Justin Cowen and Jean Constantini on STEM project based lessons for cross curricular collaboration.

Alek Shanks Awarded MSU Starr Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Congratulations go out to senior Alek Shanks for being awarded 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.

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KHS Senior Advances In National Merit Scholarship Program

Congratulations go out to senior Cory Cootware for selected as a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The program is sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

The NMSC awards scholarships that are underwritten by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 420 business organizations and higher education institutions that share NMSC’s goals of honoring the nation’s scholastic champions and encouraging the pursuit of academic excellence.

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Shown with his Certificate of Merit is (from left) Doug Roberts, Kingsford High School Assistant Principal, Rita Edberg, Kingsford High School Scholarship Coordinator, Cory Cootware, and Lyle Smithson, Kingsford High School Principal.

Hockey Conference Champions

Congratulations go out to the Kingsford Hockey team for capturing the Lake Superior Conference hockey tournament. The Flivvers beat Negaunee 10-4 on Friday, February 17 and captured the title by defeating Jeffers 5-3 on Saturday, February 18.

In Friday's contest, Daunte Fortner scored four goals and had two assists to lead the Flivver charge. In Saturday's game, senior Alek Shanks led the Flivvers with a hat trick, all in the third period.

Fortner and Shanks were also named to the LSC All-Conference Team. Congratulations guys!

Bowling Team UP Runners-up

Congratulations go out to the Kingsford High Schol students Ian Driscoll, Zach Hanson, and Noah Jacko for contributing to the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Co-op bowling team's Runners-up finish at the UP Finals on Saturday, February 18.

This Flivver trio will be leading the Mountaineer Bowling team to the team regionals in Saginaw on Saturday, February 25.

Congratulations also go out to Ian Driscoll for being named to the UP Boys Bowling Dream Team. Teammate Noah Jacko also received honorable mention!

Good luck next weekend!

Wrestling Individual District Champion

Congratulations go out to sophomore Trevor Povolo for capturing the 145 lb weight class at the Division 3 District 17 tournament in Grayling on Saturday, February 11.

Congratulations also go out to sophomore August Early for placing 3rd in the 103 lb weight class.

Both of these wrestlers now advance to the Division 3 Region 9 at Charlevoix on Saturday, February 18.

145 lb Champion Trevor Povolo

103 lb 3rd Place August Early

Elks Most Valuable Student State Finalists

Kingsford High School is proud to announce that seniors Alissa Kainrath, Katherine Mentel, Kaitlyn Hicks, and Marcus Maraccini as state finalists in the Elks Most Valuable Student Competition.

Applicants are judged on scholarship and leadership. Ranging from $1000 per year to $12,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis, in a U.S. college or university.

Kingsford High School is extremely proud of these four seniors and all of their accomplishments.

To learn more about the Elks Most Valuable Student Competition, visit www.elks.org

Klungness Scholarship Recipients

Kingsford High School is proud to announce that seniors Chloe Gabbert and Mikhal Roell have been selected to receive the James A. and Verle A. Klungness 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 extremely proud of both Chloe and Mikhal for their outstanding accomplishments in the classroom that have led to them receiving this prestigious Klungness Scholarship to Albion College," stated KHS principal, Lyle Smithson. "Both Chloe and Mikhal are examples of young people who are being rewarded for their hard work, commitment, and dedication to their academics. Congratulations to both of them."

Seniors Chloe Gabbert and Mikhal Roell

Viens Family Scholarship

Kingsford High School is proud to announce a new scholarship created for graduating seniors. With the "Viens Family Scholarship", Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Viens expressed a desire to develop a scholarship to recognize an outstanding senior that has been an active member and participant on the KHS Varsity Football Team. The Viens’ are athletic boosters like none other. They have a passion for the athletics, academics, and facilities that encompass the Breitung Township School District and want to share that passion in recognizing an outstanding young man that has been a member of the KHS Varsity Football Team.

The Viens Family Scholarship will first be awarded to one Kingsford High School graduate in the Class of 2017.

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KHS Principal Lyle Smithson, Art Viens, and Athletic Director Al Unger

Povolo Crowned UP Wrestling Champion

Kingsford High School would like to congratulate sophomore Trevor Povolo for being crowned the UP Wrestling Champion in the 145 lb weight class. Trevor defeated his Menominee High School opponent 7-2 to capture his title. This is Trevor's second UP Championship winning his first last year as a freshman in the 135 lb weight class.

Kingsford High School would also like to congratulate and recognize the following KHS wrestlers for their performances at the 2017 UP Championship Wrestling Tournament:

• Jonathan Schmutzler - 2nd place (152)
• August Early - 3rd place (103)
• Ethan Wilcox - 5th place (119)

Business Professionals of America
Kingsford Chapter

Kingsford High School newly formed BPA club recently competed in its first ever business competition in Escanaba on Friday, January 6. The areas of competition our students competed in were: Basic Office Systems-Procedures, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Personal Financial Management, Banking and Finance, Media Production, Desktop Publishing, Medical Office Procedures, and Intermediate/advanced Word Processing as well as Financial Math Analysis.

Students chose their own areas of interest. Students gained insight into what is involved with BPA, associated with other students from the U.P., and learned how to better prepare themselves for next year’s competition.

Many of the students placed in the top 10 for their area, while Joseph Sturm qualified to compete at the State Level on March 16-19 in the Grand Rapids Area. Good Luck to Joe and all the other members in the future!

Front Row: Joseph Sturm, Lyndsay Moore, Sydney Corsi, Sarah Harris, Nicholas McCole, Gabrielle Nordstrom, Ethan LaVarnaway Back Row: Matthew Moreau, Connor Edwards, Matthew Swanson, Kendra Nora. Not shown-Kaitlyn Hicks

Industrial Education December
Students of the Month

Congratulations go out to KHS sophomores Michael Creighton and Noah Jacko for being selected as Industrial Education Students of the Month for the month of December.

Michael was selected from Engineering and Architectural Graphics and Noah for Woods.

Both classes are taught by Mr. Mike Erkkila as part of the Kingsford High School Industrial Education program.

Michael Creighton and Noah Jacko