KHS News

Last month, Kings Highway School celebrated Native American Heritage Month. Students participated in a Culture Club meeting led by Ms. Keeley and Ms. Malizia, where they explored Native American traditions, locations and housing, dances, art forms, monuments, and influential Indigenous people. This opportunity to learn about and appreciate diverse cultures helps us continue building a strong sense of belonging within our school community.

Kings Highway hosted its first-ever Culture and Identity Night, where families shared stories, traditions, artifacts, and elements of their cultural heritage. Visitors explored interactive displays, engaged in meaningful conversations, and gained a deeper appreciation for one another’s backgrounds. This inspiring event will become a cherished KHS community tradition.  

It was Cheetahs Care Week at KHS, a meaningful event that coincided perfectly with World Kindness Day. This special week focused on making a difference in our community. Students in grades K-2 participated in a Walkathon, while those in grades 3-5 joined a Readathon. Both events helped raise funds to support the Westport Department of Human Services.  

Kings Highway School celebrated our theme, Finding Beauty and Creating Change, at another Whole School Meeting. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, we greeted each other in the Mohawk language and sang a traditional lullaby from the Iroquois Tribe. We shifted gears and then learned from KHS parents about Diwali, a holiday celebrated by some of our families, and enjoyed learning steps from classical Indian dances. It was a meaningful and joyful celebration.

Kings Highway School recently celebrated Fall Fest on a beautiful day filled with excitement and fun. Students took part in relay races, explored our very own pumpkin patch, and cheered on teachers in friendly competitions. We all paused to enjoy a fun highlight of the day: the annual kindergarten parade.

Kindergarteners at KHS had an exciting week of reading! After exploring "star storybooks" like The Three Billy Goats Gruff, A Mooncake for Little Star, and Corduroy, they practiced speaking like the characters and elaborating on each page to retell the story in their own words. Students also brought in their stuffed animals and taught them everything they learned by reading and acting out their favorite storybooks. The week concluded with a fun "Star Storybook Parade," where students proudly walked through the kindergarten wing holding their favorite books as teachers, administrators, and coaches cheered them on.