High School Principal's Message

KINGSWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Location: 201 Kings Highway, Woolwich Twp, NJ 08085

Website: krsd.org

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,

What an incredible Spirit Week and Homecoming! Thank you to everyone who made those celebrations so special for our school. As we settle into mid-October, our students are taking that positive energy and channeling it directly into their classrooms and daily routines.

From active participation in SMART Lunch clubs to focused work in the classroom, our Dragons are finding their groove and building great habits. We encourage families to stay engaged by checking our newsletters, joining us at upcoming events, and staying in close communication with our staff.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership in making this a fantastic, productive year. Go Dragons!

Very truly yours,

Stefanie M. Fox-Manno, Principal

Meredith Alexander, Assistant Principal (Gr. 12)

Steve Ottinger, Assistant Principal (Gr. 11)

Dana Gaetano, Assistant Principal (Gr. 10)

Jim Zurzolo, Assistant Principal (Gr. 9)

October 20-22: NJGPA Retests

October 21: Team Scholastics Night @6:30pm

October 22: Broadway Cabaret @6:30pm

October 24: Marching Band Home Show @5:00pm

October 29: PSAT (Grades 10-11)

October 29: College Information Night @6:30pm

October 30: Make-Up Picture Day (Grades 9-11)

November 2-6: Fall Break (No School for Students)

November 7: KEF Holiday Craft Fair @KRHS

Click on the links below to navigate to the information that you need.

School Calendar

Scholarships for the 26-27SY

Class of 2027 Quarterly Newsletter

PE Uniforms

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)

MySchoolBucks

School Safety and Security Protocol

District Chain of Command

HS Newsletters

Martell's Corner School Store

Back-To-School Night Video - The Back-To-School Video

Please make sure your senior has selected their portrait pose for the yearbook by October 22.

You should have received a link from Lors to access your proofs!

You can click right on the link in that email or follow the directions below:

• Go to Lors Photography

• Click on the following: Seniors—View/Order

• Put in the code you received with your proofs

• Select your yearbook pose

• You do NOT have to purchase a senior portrait package in order to select your yearbook pose.

If you have any questions, contact Ms. Fitzpatrick in the South Media Center.

The new date for make-up picture day is Friday, October 30.

Chromebook insurance for the 2026–2027 school year is available now through November 1st for $25 per student. For just $25, you can protect your child’s device and avoid costly repair fees that can reach up to $250. We encourage all families to take advantage of this protection. More information can be found here.

Winter sports registration is officially open! Please review the important dates and requirements below to ensure your student is cleared for the upcoming season.

How to Register

• Log in to your Genesis Parent Portal and register for your student’s winter sport.
• Use the attached checklist to ensure all steps are completed.
• Please note: Submitting health paperwork alone does not complete registration.

Winter Dance: Winter Dance is an extended season of Fall Dance, so students do not need to re-register through the portal. However, an updated Health History Update (HHU) and/or physical must be submitted to the Nurse’s Office, if applicable.

Key Dates

• Registration Opens: October 5, 2026
• Physicals Deadline: October 26, 2026

Participation Requirements

• Physical: Must be completed within the last 365 days. Physicals require review by the health office and school physician, which takes approximately one week. Submissions after October 26 may not be cleared in time for tryouts.
• Health History Update (HHU): Required each season and must be submitted to the Nurse’s Office.
• Athletic Fee: $100 per student, waived for families eligible for free/reduced lunch. A $500 family cap applies per school year.
• Outstanding Fees: All school and lunchroom obligations must be cleared before tryouts. Check the “Fees and Fines” section in Genesis.

Questions?

• Sport-Specific Questions: Contact the coach directly (see attached coaching staff list).
• High School Health Paperwork: hsphysicals@krsd.us
• Athletic Registration: Nicole Still – stilln@krsd.us
• Obligation Fees: Patty DiBartolo – dibartolop@krsd.us

Thank you for helping us ensure our Dragons are ready for the season. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Go Dragons!

AP Exam Registration is Open!

To help you plan accordingly, please review the critical registration windows and associated fees for this year:

Regular Window

Late Window

November 14, 2026 – March 7, 2027

Final Deadline

Registration Closes on March 8, 2027

Mandatory Two-Step Registration Process

Successfully registering for an AP exam requires completing actions on two separate platforms.

Students are not fully registered until both steps are finished:

Step 1: Pay for Exam

• Action: Go to Total Registration.

• Detail: Select the exams you intend to take and submit your payment.

Step 2: My AP Account

• Action: Log in to your College Board account at myap.collegeboard.org.

• Detail: You must manually select "Yes" for each exam you purchased to confirm your registration.

If you encounter any issues accessing either portal or have questions regarding the process, please contact your student's counselor.

Dear Seniors and Senior Parents,

The New Jersey Department of Education has enacted a new graduation requirement under P.L.2023, c.295. Senior (if 18) or Senior parent must complete one of the following to receive a high school diploma.

1. A waiver (Quickest & Easiest) - This requests an exemption from this requirement. This does not prohibit you from submitting the FAFSA or the NJFAMS. To access the waiver, log into Genesis and open the FAFSA Waiver form. Select "Yes" to utilize the exemption. Select "No" to let us know you wish to utilize the FAFSA or NJFAMS option to meet this requirement.

2. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For information regarding FAFSA, including completion instructions and FAQs please visit HESAA’s FAFSA webpage.

3.The New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application (NJFAMS).

Should you have any questions, contact your school counselor.

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 AD portal.

All orders must be placed by November 20, 2026.

High School Yearbooks are on sale now for $95.00 on the Jostens website.

The price will increase to $100.00 on December 12, so buy your yearbook NOW to get the best price of the year!

Contact Ms Fitzpatrick (fitzpatrickc@krsd.us) in the South Media Center with questions.

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. Please speak with your child/children about having a plan for SMART.

Access the SMART Weekly Calendar - This keeps you in the know of what is available during SMART.

SMART Calendar

Options During SMART

1. Meet with teachers

2. South Gym (basketball and other activities)

3. Fitness Center

4. Clubs/Activities

5. College Visits

6. Guest Speakers

7. Wellness Center

8. North Student Center and South Media Center

9. Various eating areas (cafeterias, north gym, classrooms, media centers)

Dear Kingsway Students, Parents, and Guardians,

One topic that has received considerable attention this summer has been New Jersey's new law restricting the use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day. As a result, Kingsway has developed procedures to ensure compliance with the law while continuing to provide students with a safe, engaging, and focused learning environment.

Please take a few moments to review the attached letter, which outlines the new requirements, our district procedures, and our "Off and Away" campaign. Additional information will be shared by your child's school prior to the start of the school year.

Thank you in advance for your partnership and support as we work together to make the 2026-2027 school year a successful one.

Click the graphic to listen to an explanation about the morning routine.

Starting this year, the students will have an opportunity to get breakfast in two locations of the building: the 400-wing and the East Cafe. Both locations are a Grab and Go breakfast.

This school year, we will continue to use a digital hall pass system designed to make the school day safer, more efficient, and less disruptive. With GoGuardian, students will request passes on their chromebooks or on the classroom kiosk. The system allows school staff to see, in real time, who is out of class, where they are going, and how long they've been gone. This helps us keep students accountable while minimizing interruptions during instructional time.

More importantly, GoGuardian improves student safety. In case of an emergency, we can quickly locate students who are not in their classrooms, helping us respond more effectively and ensuring everyone's wellbeing.

By using GoGuardian, we’re able to keep students in class longer, reduce lost learning time, and provide a more secure school environment. We appreciate your support as we continue to use this digital hall pass system that will begin on Thursday, September 3.

Dear Kingsway Students, Parents, and Guardians,

Regular school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student success. We are sharing an important update to district attendance procedures that will take effect beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.

These updates align Kingsway’s practices with New Jersey Department of Education guidance and state statutes regarding attendance reporting and excused absences.

Please see the attached letter for full details, including definitions of excused absences, attendance expectations, and how families can access additional support.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s principal or the Superintendent.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student attendance and success.

Our 1:1 Chromebook initiative supports student learning in and outside of the classroom. The district-issued device is part of each student's necessary classroom supplies, similar to a pencil, book, or paper. All students are expected to attend every class, every day prepared with a fully charged, district-issued Chromebook with the charging cord. We highly recommend designating a location in your home for the device to charge at night and to be easily placed in the student's backpack in the morning. Click below for more information about chromebook expectations.

ChromebookExpectations.pdf

Dear Senior,

Welcome to your senior year at Kingsway Regional High School!

I am excited and honored to continue supporting the Class of 2027 during one of the most memorable and important years of your high school experience. I am also excited to introduce your senior class advisors, Mr. Nick Fiocco and Mr. Marc Schaffer. They are here to guide you, answer your questions, and ensure you have an amazing senior year experience.

You will find important information regarding your senior year in the SENIOR LETTER. Remember that you must be logged into your KRSD Google account to access and complete the Mandatory Senior Student Information Form included in the senior letter.

Please be advised that seniors will not be able to obtain a parking permit until parents/guardians review all contact information and check off on back-to-school information in Kingsway's Genesis Parent Portal. It is important that this is done if students are looking to drive and park on campus next year.

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 me or your advisors.

Here's to an amazing senior year!

Ms. Alexander

Assistant Principal for Grade 12

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE COMPLETE LIST OF SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Doctor’s orders for medication administration, physical activity restrictions, or special accommodations must be updated each school year.

These forms can be found on the KRSD home page under “Health Services”:

· Request for Administration of Medication at School Form

· Asthma Treatment Plan

· Anaphylaxis Allergy Action Plan- Epi & Benadryl Orders

· Diabetic Medical Management Plan

· Seizure Action Plan

· Indemnification/Hold Harmless Agreement (for students who self-administer- i.e. insulin, inhaler)

For information regarding high school sports, please visit the “Athletics” page on the KRSD website.

Please have your child’s Primary Care Provider complete the necessary form(s) and return to the respective Health Office along with the medication before the first day of school.

If your child has needs not included here, please notify the health office.

Medication will not be kept in the health office over the summer. Any medications left will be discarded.

If your child is entering 9th grade, please send all completed health forms and paperwork to the High School Health Office.

Thank you!

Phone (856) 467-3300 ∙ www.krsd.org

Kate Richards, RN, BSN, CPN School Nurse, 9 & 10

Barbara Neal, RN, BSN School Nurse, 11 & 12

Kathy Gallen, Ext. 4287

High School Fax (856) 467-4136

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.