High School Principal's Message
February 6, 2023 - February 10, 2023
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,
The purpose of today’s communication is to share another update with our faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians regarding the high school. The High School Administrative Team will communicate with you every Monday via this newsletter format. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to any one of us at your convenience.
Very truly yours,
Stefanie M. Fox-Manno, 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)
School Counseling Week
February 6-10 is National School Counseling week. School counselors guide their students toward academic achievement, career planning, and social/emotional development to help today’s students become tomorrow’s productive, contributing members of society. The department is constantly reflecting and evaluating the best services to support our students. Please take a look at the services currently in place, and if you have any questions or suggestions, please contact The Director of School Counseling Mike Schiff.
School Counseling Services
Kingsway Regional School District’s school counseling office offers an array of direct and indirect services for students in grades 7-12 throughout the school year. Direct services include services in which counselors directly interact with students. Indirect services include indirect organization and facilitation of meetings and resources with school and community stakeholders.
Direct and indirect services are facilitated by School Counselors, who are primarily involved with college preparation, career exploration, and Tier I wellness support. Wellness Counselors are also available to assist students and families and are primarily involved with Tier II & Tier III wellness support.
Please review the link below to learn more about our school counseling services by grade level.
Please visit our school counseling website for more information on school counseling services.
Attention Senior Parents - Yearbook Senior Recognition AD Sale
The Senior AD Portal is open again. This is the LAST CHANCE to purchase a Senior Recognition AD for your student! The portal will close for the FINAL time on Wednesday, February 8th.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Ms. Fitzpatrick (fitzpatrickc@krsd.us).
Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks are on sale now for $95.00. Online sales will end on June 2, 2023, and the price will increase to $100.00. All sales after this date will be from a limited supply of extra books and will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Buy your yearbook now to ensure you get one at the end of the year!
The link to order online can be found on the Kingsway website.
Click on the Student Experience tab and then click Yearbook.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Fitzpatrick in the South Media Center or via email at fitzpatrickc@krsd.us.
Course Requests Online
Kingsway Regional High School will collect course requests through an online process. You and your child will have until February 12th to enter electives for the 2023-24 school year in PowerSchool. It is imperative that electives be entered online. You can log into your PowerSchool account and click the “class registration” link to start choosing electives. Directions can be found on the school counseling website as well as the Program Planning Guide which provides details about courses. Your child will be placed in core subjects based on multiple measures. Your child’s counselor will meet with your child to audit selections to ensure they are appropriate and match future goals. Should you have any questions, please contact your child's counselor.
Universal Screener Testing - February 21
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Since the 2017-2018 school year, the district has been proactively capturing the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of the student body through a universal screening process. All students (Grades 7-12) are provided with brief wellness screening twice a year in survey form. The Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BESS) is a brief wellness screener that includes a student self-report that takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete via an online platform. Kingsway will continue the use of this screener to proactively collect comprehensive, accurate, and reliable information about students’ perceptions of their own well-being.
Please note that this survey will not be used to determine the presence of mental health problems or eligibility for special education programs/resources. The results will be used as one of many data sources to determine the need for social, emotional, or behavioral support for our students. Our goal is to provide proactive, evidence-based resources to those students who may benefit. As a parent or guardian, you might be contacted and offered various options of support.
Please click here for more information regarding our universal screening process.
This survey will be taken at school during the day of February 21st in your student’s Physical Education or Health class. You may choose to opt your student/students out of participating in the brief wellness screening by emailing philippr@krsd.us by 2:45pm on February 17th.
In wellness,
Mr. Raymond Philipp Jr.
Wellness Counselor
Kingsway Regional School District
213 Kings Highway
Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085
O: (856) 467-4600 ext. 3011
Strategic Plan Virtual Community Forum
When: February 21, 2023 @6:30pm
Topic: Strategic Planning Community Forum
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://krsd-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q6H__tw9R32oNM27VSbVbg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Spring Sports Registration
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING
IN A SPRING SPORT AT KINGSWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR 2023
The athletic registration portal is now open for the Spring 2023 Season!
Please read the important information below:
Please register early!!
Practice and Tryouts begin as follows:
Baseball - Pitchers & Catchers ONLY start - March 13, 2023 - All others - March 16, 2023
Girls Flag Football – March 13, 2023
Boys & Girls Golf – March 16, 2023
Boys & Girls Lacrosse – March 16, 2023
Softball - Pitchers & Catchers ONLY start - March 13, 2023 - All others - March 16, 2023
Boys & Girls Spring Track – March 16, 2023
Boys Tennis - March 13, 2023
Boys Volleyball - March 16, 2023
The registration portal along with important athletic information can be found on the Kingsway website: https://kingswayregional-ar.rschooltoday.com
- All students must register online with a parent while the portal is open. Students can only register for one sport per season.
- If you are unsure whether you wish to participate in a spring sport this coming year, we suggest you register just in case before the portal closes.
- Team managers must also register but do not need to hand forms into the school nurse (except asthma treatment plans etc. if applicable).
- In addition to registering online, you are also required to hand in a Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form.pdf (All 4 pages need to be completed) OR a Health History Update Questionnaire.pdf (Needs to be completed per season if a current physical is on file) to the Athletic Office. Please contact Mrs. Gallen if you are unsure of the required paperwork.
Medical Paperwork is due by March 3, 2023
- Drop off at the new Drop Box located outside the Kingsway High School North Main Office
Sent via email to hsphysicals@krsd.us - Mailed to: Kingsway Regional High School, 201 Kings Highway, Woolwich Twp., NJ 08085 c/o The Health Office
- All physicals are reviewed and signed by our school physician. This could be a 3–5 day turn-around time until the athlete is cleared.
- For any parent or guardian who is having difficulty obtaining a completed sports physical for their child, Inspira Urgent Care can help. They are a walk-in facility open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm, and the cost for a sports physical is only $35. Attached is a list of 11 locations that include addresses and phone numbers Inspira - Urgent Care Locations - Physicals.pdf
- An email will be sent to the email address used for registration to notify student is cleared.
- The athletic participation fee is $95 per sport. This fee is not due to the athletic office until teams are established and the tryout period is over.
- You will receive a notice from the athletic office when the fee is due.
Direct questions to the following:
Ms. June Cioffi
Athletic Director
cioffij@krsd.us
Kathy Gallen
Athletic Secretary
856-467-3300 x 4286
gallenk@krsd.us
Marion Wigglesworth
HS Health Office Secretary
856-467- 3300 X 4287
wigglesworthm@krsd.us
Christina Santiago
High School School Nurse - grade 9 & 10
856-467-3300 x 4221
santiagoc@krsd.us
Barbara Neal
High School Nurse - grade 11 & 12
856-467-3300 x 4216
nealb@krsd.us
Rob Baerman
Athletic Trainer
856-467-3300 x 4248
baermanr@krsd.us
Scholarship Opportunities
All students are encouraged to start exploring scholarship opportunities. As we receive scholarship information, we will post it under the Kingsway Scholarship Newsletter group in Schoology. Students can click the link to access each scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
MY THERAPY CONNECTION is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Senior with a 3.0 GPA+ who plans to attend a post secondary school.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
JOHN J. ADAMS ESP. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a senior interested in history, politics, journalism and/or creative writing.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
KINGSWAY REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL JULIE RIGGI SCHOLARSHIP is offering a $500 Scholarship to a Senior who attended Kingsway Middle School for 7th and 8th grade.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
KIWANIS SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a Senior who is a participant in and/or organizer of community service.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
KIWANIS SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP AWARD is offering a $2,500 scholarship to a Senior who is a participant in Key Club.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
KIWANIS VOCATIONAL, TECHNICAL & TRADE AWARD is offering a $1,500 scholarship to a Senior who plans to attend a technical or trade school.
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
KIWANIS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Senior who is a participant in Key Club and/or participates in community service
Check here for additional resources specifically available for New Jersey students.
FAFSA: Seniors who have not submitted their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) should complete ASAP--as funds are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Many financial aid resources, as well as FAFSA tips, can be found here.
Check out the Kingsway Scholarship Newsletter for numerous other scholarship opportunities.
SMART Lunch - Have a Purpose and Plan!
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 (click link below) and a SMART Plan document each day. These documents will be helpful to families to encourage students to plan their time based on academic/enrichment needs and interests. Thank you for your support in viewing this schedule and discussing it with your child/children.
College Admissions 101 - Counselor Speaker Series During SMART
The School Counseling Office presents College Admissions 101. All sessions will be held during SMART in Room 217. This speaker series is for Junior students.
Gifted and Talented Program
Learn more about the Gifted & Talented Program by visiting our website linked here.
Access to PSAT Scores
PSAT scores have been uploaded into Naviance. In Naviance, scores can be viewed by accessing the “About Me” tab in the upper right corner and then using the “Test Scores" link. Counselors will meet with students beginning the week of December 11th to review future planning, and a discussion of these scores will be part of that lesson depending on each student's individual needs. Please review the videos to get a start on understanding how to interpret the score report and how to prepare for SATs by ensuring students’ scores and accounts are linked to Khan academy which is a powerful SAT prep program. CollegeBoard will release each student's official score report on/after December 5th via email.
Community Partnerships with Kingsway
As a system dedicated to the core values of growth, belonging, teamwork, perseverance, and a student-centered approach, Kingsway values partnerships with our community and institutions to support students' learning. If you are interested in hosting Kingsway students for a field trip and/or educational experience at your company, institution, business, etc., please complete the link below. Someone will be in contact with you. Thank you in advance for your time and support!
Interested In Being a Career Speaker for KRHS
In an ongoing effort to expose our students to a variety of careers and career pathways, Kingsway Regional High School is soliciting interest in volunteers from the community to come in and speak to interested students about their profession. Your visit will be advertised to the whole student body and interested students who sign up will receive a pass to attend your presentation on an agreed-upon day and time. If you have completed this form in a previous year, please complete it again as we start a fresh list each year. Your offer to share your experience, expertise, and time is very much appreciated!
South Media Center Open After School
The South Media Center is now open for students after school. The SMC is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday until 4:00pm. Students can sign in after school at the South Media Center. This is a time for students to work on homework/projects and to meet teachers for additional support.
Student Chromebooks: Expectations for the 2022-23 School Year
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. Establishing this routine from "Day 1" is critical. Click here for more information related to our Chromebook expectations.
District Assessment Calendar
The District Assessment Calendar has been published and accessible by clicking HERE.
Look Ahead/Important Dates
February 7: KHSAC Meeting @6:30pm
February 8: SEPAC Meeting @6:30pm
February 17: District In-Service - No School for Students
February 17: National Art Honor Society Empty Bowls Event @6:30pm
February 20: No School for Students/Staff
February 21: Strategic Plan Virtual Community Forum @6:30pm
February 23: Board of Education Meeting @6:30pm
February 24: Kingsway Live @6:30pm
Big Fish
Tickets are on sale now for the Spring Musical: Big Fish! Purchase tickets at https://our.show/krhsbigfish2023
Activity Calendar on Website
See the Activity Calendar for the full list of activities/events.
Click on the Activity Calendar picture to go directly to the website.
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.