November Mustang Parent Newsletter

Communicating gratitude is always important, especially at Thanksgiving.

Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Mustang Families,

As we begin the month of November, I want to express how truly thankful we are for our parents and guardians. Your support, involvement, and partnership make a tremendous difference in the success of our students and our school community.

On November 6, 2nd Quarter Progress Report grades are due. Please encourage your student to take advantage of our after‑school tutoring, available every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:15 PM to 4:45 PM in the KCHS Library.

This month, we will have two Saturday School dates:

• November 7, 2026 – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• November 14, 2026 – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Saturday School will be held in the KCHS Cafeteria. Students must bring schoolwork; otherwise, they will not be admitted. Saturday School allows students to clear unexcused absences, lates, and tardies.

There will be no school on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Classes and office hours will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

We invite all families to support our KCHS Drama Club as they present Newsies: The Broadway Musical in the KCHS Auditorium. Showtimes are:

• November 14 at 7 PM

• November 15 at 2 PM

• November 19 at 7 PM

• November 20 at 7 PM

• November 21 at 7 PM

General admission is $10, and KCHS students are $5.

On November 19, our Counseling Team will host their second Financial Aid Workshop for parents. We encourage families to attend and begin applications early to avoid last‑minute stress.

Our Thanksgiving Break will be from Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, 2026. We wish all our Mustang families a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Classes and office hours will resume on Monday, November 30, 2026.

Thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of our KCHS community.

Respectfully,

Michael Gray

Principal

King City High School

831-385-5461 Ext 3244

mgray@smcjuhsd.org

Go Mustangs!

Our KCHS FFA Mustangs spent 4 incredible days in Indianapolis at the FFA National Convention—learning, growing, and representing King City with pride. 💙

For November, the Food Bank will be on campus November 19 at 3 PM. Reminder: The Food Bank is only for students. Parents, please remind your student to bring a grocery bag so they can take groceries home.

Our Counseling Team provides important updates on academics, college planning, and student support. Families are encouraged to review the newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events and deadlines.

After‑school tutoring is available on campus each week to help students stay on track with their classes. Our teachers provide support with homework, class assignments, and extra practice in a quiet, structured environment. We encourage parents to remind their students to take advantage of this resource whenever they need additional help or time to complete their work.

If the student and parent already finished their financial aid application during Workshop #1, they do not need to attend this second session. This workshop is only for senior families who still need support completing their application.

The Counseling Team hosted a Career Fair, giving our students the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths and speak directly with representatives from different fields. Students were able to ask questions, gather information, and learn about future opportunities that match their interests. We are proud of our counseling staff for creating meaningful experiences that help guide our Mustangs toward their post‑secondary goals.

Our KCHS Drama students have been working incredibly hard to bring Disney’s Newsies to the stage, dedicating countless hours to rehearsals, choreography, and production. We invite all families to come out and support these talented performers as they showcase their creativity and commitment. Your encouragement means so much to them, and we can’t wait for you to experience this exciting musical.

Support our KCHS Anime Club by purchasing See’s Candies to help fund their upcoming field trip. Every order helps our students reach their goal. The last day to place orders is November 10 — thank you for supporting our Mustangs!

Club Rush gave students a chance to discover new interests, meet club leaders, and join groups that inspire them. Every club is open to all Mustangs — we love seeing students get connected!

Our Mustangs had a great time during our Halloween Costume Contest at lunch! 🎃👻 Students showed off their creativity with fun, spooky, and clever costumes, bringing lots of smiles and school spirit to campus. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event a memorable one