KHS News
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As an end of year celebration in Spanish class, Kings Highway School 5th graders had the opportunity to try authentic dishes from Spain. They learned about the dishes in class including the ingredients and the recipes to make them. Then, they had the opportunity to make a dish at home and bring it in to share with their classmates. They discovered new foods they had never tried and, of course, everyone loved the churros! Felicitaciones to all of the 5th graders on their moving up to middle school! ¡Adios!
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Kings Highway School students were recently recognized for their talent in the 2025 Area 9 Cable Council Access Awareness Awards! This year, KHS students stood out in the Elementary School General Interest Story category. First place was awarded to Conor Sullivan and Avish Punia for “Cheetah Vision Special Edition: St. Patrick's Day.” Second place went to Hazel Eliot and Sydney Hollander for “Cheetah Vision Special Report: Passover.” Congratulations to these students!
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Last year in second grade, Kings Highway student, Anthony, was inspired by Ryan Hreljac, a young Canadian boy who helped build wells in Africa, to make a difference himself. Anthony created a local plan and has since led two food drives, donating hundreds of items to a local pantry, Homes with Hope. He personally delivered and even helped shelve the items himself, showing care and empathy for others. “Feed the World with Anthony” is just beginning, and KHS is lucky to have such a compassionate student.
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Kings Highway School hosted its Rise and Ride event, and it was a success! Students gathered at the track for some energizing early-morning loop rides before the school day began. Officer Gunter from the Westport Police Department engaged students with a review of the ABCs of bike safety, while parent Markus Marty addressed fellow parents, sharing about the organization, Bike Westport. The event provided a fun, active, and community focused start to the day.
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Kings Highway School had the honor of welcoming Christina Soontornvat, author of Legends of Lotus Island, this year’s One Book, One School selection. The visit was especially meaningful, as every student had read her book and could connect personally with her work. Christina shared insights into her writing process and the journey her stories take from idea to publication. It was a memorable day filled with inspiration, learning, and a celebration of the power of writing!
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Museum Night at Kings Highway School was a joyful celebration of students’ artistic talent and creativity. Our hallways were adorned with colorful paintings, detailed sketches, and imaginative sculptures, each piece reflecting the unique voice of its young artist. Families gathered and toured our hallways to admire each display. KHS is grateful to our parent volunteers who generously shared their time and love of art with students.