KHS News

It’s a busy time of year for third graders at KHS. To practice mindfulness, students created thoughtful messages of encouragement and positivity for one another. Each child took time to reflect and write something kind and uplifting. Classes also began their morning walking the track, enjoying fresh air and light exercise to help them feel focused and ready for the day. It was a wonderful example of students supporting one another and building a growth mindset together.  

KHS held its third Rise and Ride event during Earth Month. Students and their families gathered on the track before the start of the school day to ride laps—a fun and energizing way to get their bodies moving and to prepare for the day ahead. Joined by Westport Police, Westport Walk Bike, and CB Sportif, students learned about bike and helmet safety. They were encouraged to see biking as a healthy form of exercise that also supports the environment.

Kindergarten students rotated through different classrooms, participating in engaging, hands-on learning centers. Each station helped build skills in math, literacy, and fine motor development through interactive activities. Students explored creativity through art, played partner games, and worked with different kindergarten teachers. The experience fostered collaboration, curiosity, and a shared love of learning across the kindergarten community. 

First graders had a blast participating in a March Madness Book Bracket! Throughout the month, students listened to and compared a variety of stories, voting for their favorites each round. The final matchup came down to The Giving Tree and Salt in His Shoes, sparking thoughtful conversations about character, kindness, and perseverance. In a close finish, The Giving Tree won by just 2 points, making it this year’s first-grade champion.

Fifth graders at Kings Highway School brought their Spanish learning to life through a lively “mercado mexicano.” As a culminating activity, students acted as buyers and sellers, using only Spanish to run shops, greet customers, and negotiate with play money.

Kindergarten students have been busy learning to identify and name animals en español! Working in small groups, students drew a variety of creatures and labeled their habitats. It was a joy to watch them present their masterpieces to the class. From the depths of el océano to the trees of la selva and the fences of la granja, our young linguists did a fantastic job categorizing where their favorite animals live.