High School Principal's Message
July 2022
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,
We trust everyone is enjoying their summer and finding time to relax and enjoy the warm weather. The purpose of this communication is to share a midsummer update and important information with our faculty, staff, students and parents/guardians regarding the high school. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to any one of us at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
Jim Lavender, Superintendent and Acting 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)
Principal Search
School officials have engaged in a statewide search to find Kingsway’s next high school principal. We are happy to report that we are near the end of a long and exciting process and hope to make an announcement within the coming week.
Student Dress Code Policy - Parent, Student & Staff Memo
We have taken time to examine our student dress code policy and the impact it has on students, staff and the overall school environment. Please take the time to review the Student Dress Code before school reopens on September 7. Click HERE.
Student Cell Phone Usage Policy - Parent, Student & Staff Memo
Transition Camp for Freshmen and Incoming Students
Brewer, Wescott & Reynolds tapped to lead Dragons as new coaches this fall, winter
The Kingsway Regional School District has named several new head coaches to lead our Dragons during the 2022-23 school year. Derrick Brewer will lead the Boys’ Soccer Team and Emily Wescott will take the reins as Head Girls’ Volleyball Coach this fall. Frederick Reynolds will lead our Girls’ Wrestling Team this winter. To see the full press release, click HERE.
Late Bus - 4:15 p.m.
Please be advised that the late bus will run at 4:15 pm during the 2022-23 school year. There is no longer a 5:45 pm late bus.
School Lunches will cost $4.00
The federal government has ended free school meal benefits. School lunches will cost $4.00 for the 2022-2023 school year. If you feel that you may be eligible for meal benefits, applications are posted on the school website under the food service page or you may request one by calling the food service department at 856-467-3300 x4226 or 4227. You can easily access this application by clicking HERE.
Teacher Start Times/Bell Schedule
This school year high school teachers will report at 7:29 am and be dismissed at 2:44 pm during a regular school day. Student arrival/dismissal times are unchanged. The reason for the slight adjustment is to ensure better alignment with middle school teacher arrival/dismissal times.
High School Construction
The high school has several projects under construction since last month and we are happy to report that steady progress is being made on the new Student Center and Wellness Center (formerly known as the North Media Center), new science lab in the 100 wing and plenty of HVAC upgrades. We apologize for the inconvenience construction has had on our staff and visitors but we are excited to see the completion of these projects in time for the start of the school year. We will keep our school community updated as the project continues.
Schoology Access Codes
Personalized letters and directions will be sent via School Messenger to all parents of all incoming 7th graders, Logan 9th graders, and new students during the week of August 8th.
Summer Assignments
This is just a reminder that the 2022 Summer Assignments for Kingsway Regional Middle School and High School are now available on each school's website. To access the assignments, click on the For Students tab at the top of the page and click on Summer Assignments on the left of the page. Or, you can access both middle school and high school summer assignments HERE (find on the left).
Now Hiring! Join the Dragon Team
If you are someone you know is looking for employment at Kingsway, please click the Employment Opportunities link to apply for an open position or sign up for job alerts.
Look Ahead/Important Dates
August 8: Teacher Summer Academy Begins
August 10-11: Senior Portraits Make-Ups (Class of 2023)
August 15 or 22: Transition Camp (Freshmen and transfer students)
August 18: Seniors Paint Parking Spaces 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
August 24: New Teacher Orientation Begins
August 25: Middle School Building Tour
August 30: Meet the Principal, 6:00 p.m.
August 30: High School Open House, 6:30 p.m.
September 7: First Day of School
Thank you to the following sponsors:
KINGSWAY EDUCATION FOUNDATION SPONSORS:
Summa Cum Laude Sponsors:
- Garrison Architects
- Rothman Orthopaedics
- Move with Joanna & Associates
- Kitchen Gia
- Brand and Earth
- Conner, Strong & Buckelew
- Diversified Industries
- Botto's Italian Line
- Garden State Home Loans, Inc.