KES Family Newsletter

April has arrived, bringing sunshine, fresh energy, and the start of our final stretch of the school year! We hope all of our KES families enjoyed a relaxing and refreshing spring break and are ready to jump into the last nine weeks with us. As the days grow warmer, KES is buzzing with exciting activities, special events, and important milestones for our students. Be sure to read on so you don’t miss any of the fun and important updates happening this spring!

Our upcoming dates section has been refreshed with important updates you won’t want to miss! As we head into a busy and exciting spring, please take a moment to review the latest information and plan ahead.

🚌 Field Trip Dates:
All of our grade-level field trips are now confirmed! If you’re hoping to join your child on a trip, be sure to mark your calendar. Permission slips and additional details will be sent home closer to each date, so thank you in advance for your patience and for keeping an eye out as those approach. Please make sure you have an updated ICHAT completed in the office if you plan to attend!

📝 Spring Testing Dates:
Spring assessments are right around the corner, and our students are ready to shine! We’re proud of the hard work they’ve put in all year and can’t wait to see their growth. Please note the testing dates and help your child come well rested, confident, and ready to do their very best.

Crosswalk Safety Reminder 🚸

For the safety of all Kingston Elementary students and families, please be sure to use the designated crosswalk on Ross Street between the school and the municipal parking lot. Our School Resource Officer has observed several recent near-miss situations, highlighting how important this simple step is. Using the crosswalk helps keep everyone safe and sets a great example for our students. Thank you for your continued support in protecting our Kingston community! ❤️🖤

Spring is a time of new beginnings, and we are already looking ahead to welcoming our newest flock of Cardinals for the 2026–2027 school year!

We invite families of incoming GSRP Preschool, Young 5’s, and Kindergarten students to join us for our annual KES Enrollment Night on Thursday, April 9th from 6:00–7:00pm in the KES Cafeteria.

This event is the perfect opportunity to learn more about our early childhood programs, meet our team, and get your child registered for the upcoming school year. We are excited to partner with our newest KES families and begin building strong foundations for success.

Please mark your calendar and keep an eye out for additional details coming soon. We can’t wait to welcome our future Cardinals!

Ready, set, glow! Kingston Elementary is lighting up learning with our annual Math Glow Day on Thursday, April 9th from 1:40–2:40pm. Families are invited to join their child for an exciting afternoon of glowing games, hands-on activities, and math fun that will spark curiosity and excitement. Be sure to RSVP with your child’s teacher and have a current iCHAT form on file. We can’t wait to see you there!

Kingston Community Schools has developed a new Communication Plan to provide clear expectations and a structured process for how families, staff, and community members communicate questions or concerns. The plan is designed to ensure communication is respectful, efficient, and starts at the appropriate level so concerns can be addressed as quickly as possible. It also outlines preferred communication methods and response expectations to support strong school-to-home partnerships. We encourage all families to review the plan and reach out with any questions.

2025-2026 Student Handbook

2025-2026 SRC Policy

KCS Communication Plan

2025-2026 District Calendar

KES Classroom Supply Lists

KES Breakfast Menu April 2026

KES Lunch Menu April 2026

-4.6.26: School Resumes

-4.9.26: Tuscola County 4th Grade Spelling Bee (Hosted by Reese)

-4.9.26: Math Glow Day

-4.9.26: KES Enrollment Night (6pm-7pm in KES Cafeteria)

-4.11.26: Daddy Daughter Dance (6pm-8pm at Beagio's Event Center)

-4.12.26: Mother and Son Game Night (3pm-5pm at Beagio's Event Center)

-4.14.26: Kids Have Rights Lessons (Y5 - 3rd Grade)

-4.16.26: GSRP Field Trip to Tuscola Youth Gymnastics

-4.17.26: Alice @ Wonderland Performance (5pm @ KES Cafeteria)

-4.18.26: Alice @ Wonderland Performance (2pm @ KES Cafeteria)

-4.20.26: Kindergarten Testing (For 2026-2027 Kindergarteners)

-4.22.26: Kindergarten Testing (For 2026-2027 Kindergarteners)

-4.24.26: Popcorn Friday!

-4.28.26: MSTEP Assessments (5th Grade Only)

-4.30.26: MSTEP Assessments (5th Grade Only)

-5.5.26: MSTEP Assessments (3rd-6th Grades)

-5.6.26: Spring Band Concert (7pm in KES Cafeteria)

-5.7.26: MSTEP Assessments (3rd-6th Grades)

-5.7.26: Hearing and Vision Screening for GSRP/Young 5's at KES (All Day)

-5.11.26-5.22.26: Acadience/NWEA/Writing Benchmark Assessments

-5.12.26: Hearing and Vision Screening (GSRP and Young 5's)

-5.14.26: Kindergarten Field Trip to Saginaw Children's Museum

-5.14.26: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Fowler Center

-5.16.26: Spring Fling at Beagio's (Grades 6-8)

-5.17.26: KHS Graduation

-5.18.26: 4th-6th Grade Field Day at KHS Track

-5.19.26: Y5 - 3rd Grade Field Day at KHS Track

-5.19.26: 4th Grade Field Trip to Loons Game

-5.19.26: Picnic in the Park - District Family Engagement Event (5pm-7pm at Memorial Park)

-5.22.26: 1st Grade Field Trip to Saginaw Zoo

-5.22.26: 5th Grade Field Trip to Longway Planetarium

-5.25.26: No School (Memorial Day)

-5.26.26: 6th Grade Field Trip to Frankenmuth Aerial Park

-5.27.26: 6th Grade Orientation

-5.29.26: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Crossroads Village

-5.29.26: Popcorn Friday!

-5.29.26: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Crossroads Village

-6.1.26: 4th-6th Grade Field Day at KHS Track (Make-Up Date if Needed)

-6.2.26: Y5 - 3rd Grade Field Day at KHS Track (Make-Up Date if Needed)

-6.2.26: 6th Grade Graduation (4pm in KES Cafeteria)

-6.3.26: 12:10 Dismissal (Last Day of School)

Kingston Elementary: 3644 Ross Street, Kingston, MI 48741

Email: jcampbell@kingstonk12.org

Phone: 989.683.2284

Website: kingstonk12.org