The Kingsland School Board meeting originally scheduled for March 15 was postponed to March 18, due to a snowstorm. The meeting was held via Zoom technology. Heather Zweibohmer addressed the board to share her thoughts on Kingsland’s learning model. Explaining that she is a parent of three Kingsland students (in grades three, four and seven), Zweiboihmer said, “I just want … [Read more...]
Kingsland frozen pipe issue mulled
Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on March 1, with all members participating. Building and Grounds Director Jason Thompson’s written report included, “Thursday evening February 18, as you well know, we had some excitement with a sprinkler line bursting… There were two recycling receptacles placed in front of the cabinet heater in the bell door vestibule, potentially … [Read more...]
Kingsland School Board approves the 2021-2022 school calendar
The Kingsland Public Schools regular school board meeting was called to order on Thursday, February 19 at 6 p.m. by Chairwoman Jackie Horsman. Board members present included Gwen Howard, Pamela Freet, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader. Board member Natasha Howard was absent. Staff present included James Hecimovich, superintendent/7-12 principal; Scott Klavetter, PK-6 principal; and … [Read more...]
Kingsland reviews 2021/2022 academic calendar draft
Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on February 1. All members were present. The board reviewed, but did not yet act upon, a draft of Kingsland’s academic calendar for the next school year. Superintendent Hecimovich pointed out that, by slightly shortening the spring break and winter break, the calendar draft has a first student day of September 7, and a final … [Read more...]
Kingsland opts to not pay $2,500 “COVID fee”
On January 20, the Kingsland School Board held a regular meeting, with all board members in attendance (Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, Kyle Rader, Jackie Horsman, Gwen Howard, Pamela Freet). Also in attendance were Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, Athletic Director Mark Fitzpatrick, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand. No members of the general public … [Read more...]
Kingsland addresses COVID challenges
Kingsland School Board held a “work session” on January 4. New board members Pamela Freet and Gwen Howard were sworn in. The meeting began with the board’s annual organizational meeting. Jackie Horsman will continue as board chair, Maranda Emig will be vice chair, Kyle Rader well serve as clerk, and Natasha Howard will be treasurer. The board also voted on a slate of … [Read more...]
Kingsland Distance Learning “Plus”
On December 7, the Kingsland School Board held their monthly “work session” meeting. Members in attendance included Jackie Horsman, Noella Lund, Tiffany Mundfrom, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader. Natasha Howard was absent. Also in attendance were Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, Athletic Director Mark Fitzpatrick, Building & Grounds Director Jason … [Read more...]
Kingsland dealing with staff shortage
On November 17, the Kingsland School Board held a regular meeting. All board members were in attendance (Jackie Horsman, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader), as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, Athletic Director Mark Fitzpatrick, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand. Superintendent Hecimovich shared … [Read more...]
Volleyball (10/12 – 10/15)
Southland 3, Houston 2 > 25-23, 15-25, 26-24, 12-25, 9-15 (H: Emma Geiwitz 13 kills; Sydney Torgerson 11 kills; Lilly Carr 27 assists; Becca Rostad 18 digs, 5 aces; Allison Papenfuss 15 digs; Richelle Botcher 10 digs) St. Charles 3, R-P 1 > 25-22, 18-25, 20-25, 16-25 (R-P: Elly Malone 13 kills, 20 digs; Alyvia Eide 21 digs; Hailey Jenkins 16 digs; Isabelle Kahoun 24 … [Read more...]
Kingsland Knights welcomes new teachers
“Hey, Hey, we’re here to say hello and good luck! We’re here to cheer for the Knights new teachers. The black and silver! We welcome you to Kingsland. And wish you the best!” New hires at Kingsland Public Schools include 5th grade teacher, Theodore Haddad and choir/music teacher Jonathan Miller. Haddad graduated from Caledonia High School and earned is undergraduate … [Read more...]
Kingsland football ticket plan explained
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” meeting on October 5. Board members in attendance included Jackie Horsman, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader, as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, Athletic Director Mark Fitzpatrick, and Business Manager Amber Herbrand. Tiffany Mundfrom was absent. During these “work … [Read more...]
Kingsland opens with COVID steps in place
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” meeting on September 9, with some members participating via remote technology means, due to current social distancing guidelines. All board members were in attendance (Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader), as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Principal Scott Klavetter, … [Read more...]
Kingsland works on back-to-school plan
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” meeting on August 3, via remote technology means, due to current social distancing guidelines. All board members were in attendance (Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader), as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich and Principal Scott Klavetter. During these “work sessions,” … [Read more...]
Kingsland preps for possible return to school
The Kingsland School Board held a regular meeting on July 20, via remote technology means, due to current social distancing guidelines. Board members were in attendance included Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader. Natasha Howard was absent. Also participating were Superintendent Jim Hecimovich, Building & Grounds Director Jason … [Read more...]
Kingsland concerned over County 1 safety delays
The Kingsland School Board held a “work session” meeting on July 6, via remote technology means, due to current social distancing guidelines. All board members were in attendance (Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Noella Lund, Natasha Howard, Maranda Emig, and Kyle Rader), as well as Superintendent Jim Hecimovich and Principal Scott Klavetter. During these “work sessions,” … [Read more...]