The Eagle Beak-on

Holy Smokes! As the end of the school year approaches, I try to wrap my head around the fact that the year is almost complete. As I take some time to reflect on the year, I'd like to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every parent, guardian, volunteer, community member, grandparent, family member, student, staff member, and anyone else who supported us along our school year journey. The year has presented its fair share of challenges, but it's also been filled with countless moments of accomplishments, growth, and unity. Our school community has shown incredible resilience and determination and for that I am incredibly thankful.

Graduating Seniors,

I extend my warmest congratulations. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this significant milestone, and I have no doubt that you are prepared to embark on the next chapter of your journey with confidence and enthusiasm. As you prepare to spread your wings and pursue your dreams, please know that you will always have a home here at Kingman High, and we eagerly anticipate hearing about your future successes. Please remember, Once an Eagle...Always an Eagle.

To Our Returning Students,

I encourage you to take time this summer for rest, rejuvenation, and reflection. Whether you're exploring new interests, embarking on adventures, or simply enjoying moments of relaxation with loved ones, remember to have fun this summer and return to us in the fall with renewed energy and enthusiasm. New ideas and learning awaits you in 24-25!

Parents,

Thank you for your ongoing support, partnership, and trust. Your involvement and engagement are what make our school community truly special, and I am honored to serve as your principal.

Staff,

I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your unwavering dedication and commitment to our students' success. Your passion, expertise, and tireless efforts are the driving force behind everything we accomplish, and I am grateful for all that you do.

As the last days of May come to an end, let us carry forward the lessons learned, the friendships created, and the memories made. Let's finish strong together!

Mrs. Campbell

WAY TO GO to Mary Pearce who broke her own two mile record with a time of 11 minutes and 44 seconds! Wow!!!!

WAY TO GO to Marlon Black for helping EVERY single day at prom. He never complained and was a self starter with all tasks. He was tons of help and the prom crew appreciated all of his hard work all week!

WAY TO GO to Tevin Cremins and Benji Pence who went up against the #2 Doubles team from Conway Springs at Regionals and WON! They had an unbelievable performance. Congratulations you two! Good Luck in the next round.

SHOUT OUT to Mr. Shelden who finished his Masters Degree in Special Education this week! We are lucky to have you on our staff.

SHOUT OUT to our KHS Student Council members who assisted with the Kingman rUn 5K run program to create a scholarship in memory of Leslie Krehbiel. STUCO had two dozen student volunteers for this event! Nicely done!

SHOUT OUT to our 7th and11th grade students who have been working hard to complete their social studies state assessment. They are all doing a great job so far!

WAY TO GO to Jayden Sterling, Ben Babson, Thane Paterson, and Lane Boen who performed their duets at HCC for the communications club first annual showcase. They represented KHS well. The HCC director said they did GREAT! The college students really enjoyed their pieces.

SHOUT OUT to Jennifer Dolan, Alyson Earley, Thane Patterson, Lane Boen, Chase Riddle, Lilyonna Roberts, and Ben Babson who are competing for State Champs in Forensics this weekend. Good Luck!

WAY TO GO to Virginia Alaniz who won 2nd place at state FCCLA and qualified for Nationals in Seattle, Washington. Her baking and decorating talents are extra special! Congratulations!

Parents/Guardians please take a few minutes out of your day and complete our school climate survey linked below. The information gathered will help drive our focus for next school year and help us to better serve your students. I appreciate your participation. Just click the red bar below and anonymously fill out the survey.

We hosted our first ever Path Finder Night in April for incoming freshmen students for next school year. Parents and students were shown the new graduation requirements for the class of 2028 and beyond and learned about our CTE classes and the different pathways KHS has to offer. There were many teachers present for students to discover a little more about the classes they offer at KHS. Our freshman class is going to be a big one and we had 46 out of 60 families attend. Thanks for the great turn out! We are excited for our freshman class next year.

Thank you to all the parents and community members who have attended my "Coffee with the Principal" this school year. We have one more to go and I'd love for our numbers to double! A special shout out to Lynne Schreiner for attending EVERY month this year! I've enjoyed our coffee conversations.

Friday 5/3 - Community Service Day & 6th - 12th Band Concert @ 7:00

Tuesday 5/7 - PCC Girls' Day for 9th - 11th grade girls

5/8 & 5/9 - Senior Finals

Wednesday 5/8 @ 7:00 - Eagle Showcase - Senior Scholarship award night

Friday 5/10 - Seniors' Last Day of school (1/2 day)

• 8-8:45 - Check-Out
• 9:00 - Senior Parade at KES, St. Pat's following
• 10:00 - Graduation Practice
• 11:00 - Pizza lunch and dismissal

Saturday 5/11 - Graduation @ 10:00 in the Varsity Gym

Monday 5/13 - 8th grade students' orientation at 1:00 at KHS

Monday 5/20 - 8th grade award ceremony @ 4:00 and 8th grader's last school day

5/20-5/22 - 9th - 11th grade finals

Wednesday 5/22 - Last day of school (1/2 day) release at 12:00 - SUMMER BREAK!!!

• Driver's Ed final exam at 1:00

High School Graduation will be Saturday, May 11th at 10:00 am in the Varsity Gym at KHS. We are excited to celebrate our class of 2024 and look forward to celebrating all of their accomplishments. Please join us in celebrating and congratulating our senior class.

We are sad to announce that Mrs. Hutton will be leaving KMHS as our wonderful librarian. She has created a warm, welcoming environment in our library to all students and staff and we appreciate all she has done for our school. As we wish her the best of luck at her new position, we selfishly don't want to let her go! We are excited that she will remain our NHS sponsor, allowing her to still be a part of our Eagle Family. Good Luck Mrs. Hutton and we will miss seeing you every day!

Summer Loss Phenomenon

“Summer slide” or “brain drain” refers to the loss of academic skills and knowledge that can occur when students are away from school during the summer months. Research has shown that the summer slide can significantly impact a student's academic achievement – particularly in subjects like math and reading. The equivalent of two months is lost during summer break: 2.6 months of math and 2 months of reading are lost over summer months. While everyone needs a break and summer is all about a break and having fun, remind your students to read just 15 minutes a day and to keep their mental math sharp by doing simple calculations in their heads instead of on a calculator. For more information and tips to combat the summer slide, click here!

Haley McGinnis is a graduate of KHS. She is currently in her first year as the Agriculture teacher and FFA sponsor at Andale High School. Haley will be our new agriculture teacher and Co FFA sponsor starting the 24-25 school year. We are excited to have her join our team and grow the love of agriculture through her classes and work with FFA. Welcome Mrs. McGiinnis!

Ted Blincoe comes to us with 21 years of special education experience. He has helped many students with learning and physical disabilities be successful in the classroom. We are excited to welcome him to our KMHS staff as our new resource teacher, co-teaching in the ELA classrooms. Welcome Mr. Blincoe!

Thank you Q.E.D. Wealth Solutions for your appreciation of our staff throughout the school year. This was a great way to recognize the amazing staff of Kingman.

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