KINGSWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Location: 201 Kings Highway, Woolwich Twp, NJ 08085
Website: krsd.org
Phone: 856-467-3300
Vision for Excellence: It is the vision of the Kingsway Regional School District to successfully prepare students for their unique path in life.
Mission: The Kingsway Regional School District, guided by our core values, engages students within a diverse and nurturing community dedicated to our Vision for Excellence.
Dear School Community,
Each week, you will receive a newsletter with key information to keep you updated. We encourage you to stay engaged and connected with us throughout the year by reading our newsletters, attending school events, and communicating with teachers and administration.
Thank you for being a part of the KRHS family.
Very truly yours,
Stefanie M. Fox-Manno, Principal
Farid Syed, Assistant Principal (Gr. 12)
Jim Zurzolo, Assistant Principal (Gr. 11)
Meredith Alexander, Assistant Principal (Gr. 10)
Steve Ottinger, Assistant Principal (Gr. 9)
Look Ahead/Important Dates
October 28: College Information Session @6:30pm (Virtual)
October 29: HS Open House @6:30pm
October 30: National Honor Society Trunk or Treat Event @6:30pm
November 2: KEF Craft Fair @9:00am
November 4-8: Fall Break (no school for students)
November 13: National Honor Society Ceremony @6:30pm
November 13: KRSD SEPAC Meeting @6:30pm (Virtual)
November 14: Powder Puff Game @6:30pm
November 18: NJROTC Parent Information Night @6:30pm (Virtual)
November 19: BLA/STEM Parent Information Session @6:30pm
November 20: KEF Senior Citizen Harvest Gala @3:00pm
November 20: Team Scholastics Parent Information Session @6:30pm
November 21: Board of Education Meeting @6:30pm
November 22: Spikeball Tournament @6:30pm
November 26: Introduction to School Counseling @6:30pm (Virtual)
November 27: Half Day for Students
November 28-29: Thanksgiving Break (no school for students)
Click on the links below to navigate to the information that you need.
GENESIS (log-in screen)
Genesis Parent Guide (links to help guide you with Genesis)
Schoology (log-in page)
Schoology for Parents (information to guide you with Schoology)
The week of October 28 – November 1 is national Red Ribbon Week! Red Ribbon Week began in 1988 in memory of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, whom was murdered while undercover with the DEA. The red ribbons are a united way to show we take a stand against drugs and drug abuse. During this week, students will hear information over the announcements that share why it is important to sustain from drug use. There are also signs posted around the school. This will include sharing how students can experience natural highs. Natural highs are activities that naturally raise your dopamine levels (the feel good chemical in the brain). Basically, they make you feel good without the use of drugs. These could include dancing, playing a sport, going on a hike, etc. On Friday, November 1, we are encouraging all staff and students to wear red as a means of showing they pledge to “Live Above the Influence” and choose to seek natural highs.
AP exam registration is open and will run through November 3rd. The exam fee is $99.00. Any registrations submitted after the deadline will incur a $40.00 late fee. Please ask your AP teacher or school counselor if you have any questions.
Dear Kingsway Families,
The KRSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) cordially invites you to a VIRTUAL meeting on Wednesday, November 13th at 6:30 PM. The session will be hosted by Salem County Vocational & Technical Schools (SCTVS).
For almost 20 years, Kingsway Regional School District and SCVTS have partnered to offer tuition-free opportunities for eligible students. Please join us to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Topic: Maximizing Opportunities: Shared-Time Programs at Salem VoTech
Time: Nov 13, 2024, 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting (PASSCODE REQUIRED--SEE BELOW)
https://krsd-org.zoom.us/j/86562760748?pwd=KaI1pq9pXdcxRFyXV75nDFtMaFkIvK.1
Meeting ID: 865 6276 0748
Passcode: 642127
Best regards,
Ms. Charae Whetstone
Director of Special Services
Kingsway Regional School District
(856) 467-3300 ext. 4232
Winter athletics registration is now open. Please read through all of the attached information carefully. There is a checklist to follow to ensure that all steps are completed.
NEW UPDATES:
We had a few tech issues with the new payment system over the last two weeks but they have been resolved. If you were not able to pay your fee, you should now see it in your Genesis portal. All payments that have been made for winter have been recorded and posted.
Disregard any FALL eligibility that may be listed in your Genesis at this time. As we transition into the winter season, fall forms will begin to expire in order for us to enter new. This change of status will have NO affect on their current playing season. You only need to track winter eligibility at this time.
The deadline for all paperwork and payments is November 11th, 2024. If your physical date falls after the deadline, we can not guarantee that your student will be cleared in time to participate.
LINK TO PARENT GENESIS PORTAL: https://parents.c1.genesisedu.net/krsd
Attached to this email, you will also find the step by step guide to register through our Genesis parent portal.
High School Winter Tryouts are scheduled to begin on or around November 25th, 2024.
Middle School Winter Tryouts are set to begin on or around December 2nd, 2024
Starting this school year, we integrated a new Genesis payment system. Please read the attached instructions on how to make a payment. Fees will show in your Genesis parent portal 24-48 hours after registration. If you register over the weekend, your fee will show that following Monday morning.
We hope your student's participation will provide them with a very positive and rewarding experience. Kingsway Regional School District policy #2436 requires all students to pay an athletic participation registration fee. The fee for a single participant, per season, is $100. If you have multiple children participating throughout the school year, the family limit shall not exceed $500. The participation fee is waived for students who are eligible for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Students who have not paid their participation fee and/or owe an obligation/lunch balance will not be permitted to try out.
Please understand that this fee does not guarantee participation time in games or ensure specific positions on a team. Those decisions will remain with the coaching staff. Students who become ineligible for academic, behavioral, attendance issues, or leave on their own accord will not receive a refund. Please settle any outstanding student obligations before the start of the season (cafeteria fees, uniforms, books, etc.). Any student that is not selected for a team roster will receive a refund to their original form of payment. Refunds will not be issued until all winter rosters are finalized.
If you have any questions regarding the required paperwork, please contact me at tartagliones@krsd.us.
Yearbook Sales
The price will increase to $95.00 on October 26, 2024.
Email Ms Fitzpatrick in the South Media Center with any questions.
Yearbook Recognition ADs are the perfect way to celebrate your student's senior year. To create and purchase your Senior AD, go to the Jostens website.
All orders must be placed by November 14, 2024.
What is Anonymous Alerts?
Anonymous Alerts allows students, parents, and other school personnel to anonymously submit any sensitive or urgent student issues quickly to school officials. Students, parents, and school personnel can submit reports such as bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, hazing, drug or alcohol use during school, vaping during school, threats against the school, and more. Users of the system have the option to remain anonymous or reveal their identity when submitting a report.
In an immediate emergency, always call 9-1-1.
Anonymous Alerts is monitored between 6:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday when school is in session. Outside of these hours, please directly contact an administrator.
To learn more about our See Something, Do Something approach visit the link below.
Each day, we communicate to students that they must have a plan for SMART Lunch (both L1 and L2). Students have access to a SMART Weekly Schedule in order to help them plan. Students are expected to be in a location for both L1 and L2. The graphic provides the letter days that academic departments are available during SMART. Please speak with your child/children about having a plan for SMART.
Here is the SMART Weekly calendar that students are sent each week. This will help students/parents to know what clubs/activities are meeting each week as well as what teachers are available during L1 or L2.
In talking with the new Seniors, they have shared how to be successful this school year!
Enjoy the Top Ten Tips From Our 2025 Seniors.
1. Download Schoology on Your Cell Phone
2. Your Schedule Should Be On Your Locked Screen
3. Get Involved In At Least One Club/Activity/Extracurricular Event
4. Build a Strong Study Routine
5. Walk With Purpose From Class to Class and During SMART
6. Show Your School Spirit/Pride
7. Be Kind
8. Show Respect
9. Give Yourself Grace and Take Your Time
10. Give Your Best Each Day!
Fall 2024 MAP Student Progress Reports will be accessible in the Genesis Parent Portal this week. Look for a notification from Genesis that a new document is available.
To assist families in making sense of the MAP assessment and individual student results, a quick reference sheet, video tutorial, and additional resources are available on our Kingsway website (here). Please reach out to your student’s teacher with any questions related to course-based academic progress. Additionally, school counselors and case managers are prepared to answer MAP-related questions specific to your student.
If you require assistance accessing student documents in the Genesis Parent Portal, please review the guidance in our KRSD Genesis Parent Guide, located here.
The KRHS Cell Phone policy is as follows: cell phones are not be to seen or heard during class, study halls, or in bathrooms. Students may use cell phones during passing time and during SMART lunch. Each classroom displays the graphic seen here in the newsletter: OFF AND AWAY - CELL PHONES OFF AND LEARNING ON. We ask students to place cell phones in their bags during class and study hall.
Students need to be present for learning and interacting with their peers and teachers. Please support and remind students at home about our cell phone policy at school. We appreciate the team effort to help students have the best educational space to learn and grow.
You will find important information regarding your senior year in the SENIOR LETTER including parking, senior trip, important dates, etc. Please keep in mind that you need to be logged in to your KRSD account to access and complete the Google Forms included in the senior letter.
Let's make this year extraordinary. Embrace the challenges, celebrate your achievements, and cherish every moment. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to your Senior Assistant Principal or Class Advisors.
Assistant Principal - Mr. Syed
Class Advisors - Mr. Fiocco and Mr. Schaffer
Student and Parent Access to Schoology
Kingsway Regional School District uses Schoology as its Learning Management System (LMS) to support teaching and learning and to streamline student, parent, and faculty interactions in an all-in-one digital environment. Schoology serves as a convenient one-stop shop for students to access courses, assignments, teachers, grades, school counselor support, and more. Through Schoology, parents can view their student's courses, check grades, and communicate with teachers. We invite you to sign in and access your parent account to stay involved as partners in your child’s education.
Click STUDENT AND PARENT ACCESS (to Schoology) - this document takes you through how to create your access or add student(s) if you are already have a Schoology account.
Click SCHOOLOGY FOR PARENTS - to learn everything you need to know about this platform.
Kingsway Regional School District is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our students and families. We are proud to continue our partnership with CareSolace to support our ongoing commitment. If you or a family member is looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace will quickly connect you to community providers matched to your needs. For more information about utilizing Care Solace's services, school district families can visit https://caresolace.com/site/krsd or contact the school counseling department.
