Three 8th-grade GAT students were winners in the NY Times Student Review Writing Contest! Max Oppenheimer was a runner-up and Mateo Guynn and Kenneth Vargas earned honorable mentions. They reviewed the Malala documentary. They competed against 1600 national entries!
Tomorrow, Friday, December 18th, 2015 is Uniform Optional Minimum Day Please wear appropriate attire. School is out tomorrow at 12:28 PM. First day of the new semester is Monday, January 11th, 2016. Enjoy your winter break!
Message from Superintendent Cortines and General Guidelines for Addressing Mental Health Needs in the School Environment
King Rocked Star Wars : The Fest Awakens Fundraiser King Students and Teachers surpass all expectations
You're Invited: 8th gr US History Students in the Film and Media Magnet Presenting at the Autry Could We Have Prevented the Cherokee Trail of Tears?Thursday, December 17, 2015, 6:00 - 7:30 pmat the Autry in Griffith Park
For the safety and security of our students, ALL visitors must present a valid picture ID upon entering campus. This includes volunteers. Thank you for your cooperation.
Happy Thanksgiving! School will be closed the week of Monday, November 23 to Friday, November 27. Classes resume Monday, November 30.
Thanksgiving Food Drive Ms. Lombarski, Bridge Coordinator & 7th Grade ESM Teacher, is organizing a Food Drive for Thanksgiving in coordination with the L.A. Food Bank. She will have donation boxes for every homeroom/classroom that wants to participate. Suggested items to donate include: canned protein (ex: tuna, sardines, stews and soups) peanut butter and jelly canned fruit and vegetables fruit juices staples such as beans, rice, pastaShould you prefer to give a monetary donation directly, Ms. Lombarski is also sponsoring a Thomas Starr King Middle School Virtual Food Drive on the L.A. Food Drive. Please help her reach her goal of $1,000 for King. The page is titled "Thomas Starr King Middle School Cares" and can be found at the link below.http://goo.gl/p99q7JPlease contact Ms. Lombarski with any questions. Thank you for caring!
Thomas Starr King Middle School Named State Finalist in the $2 million Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Our school was selected as State Finalist in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow contest, a nationwide competition to increase interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) by challenging teachers and students to take topics out of traditional classroom settings and into local communities. We will receive two Samsung Galaxy® Tabs and the opportunity to win additional prizes.
Animation Students win VIC Award KLCS has recognized Animation students with the VIC Award for 3rd year in a row!
SSC/ELAC/SDM Elections We invite you to our elections for our school committees SDM/ELAC/SSC. Monday, September 21, 2015 @ 1:00pm in our Parent Center. Hope to see you there!
Jaxx Musical Theater at King Middle School Do you love to ACT, SING, OR DANCE? Celebrate the ten year anniversary of Disney’s smash hit movie, High School Musical. Join the jocks, brainiacs, thespians, and skater dudes at East High in this song and dance extravaganza. High School Musical is fun for the whole family and its large cast size can easily be expanded to accommodate many grade levels. Infectious, danceable songs like "We’re All in this Togther", "Get’cha Head in the Game", and "Bop to the Top" among many others are sure to engage performers and audiences alike!
Picture Day: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 Uniform Optional. Students may opt out of uniform on Picture Day, but attire must still be school appropriate.
Thomas Starr King MS Bus Routes (as of 8/14/15) Students who take the bus, check out the new bus routes.
Uniform Policy In September of 1996, the school community established a dress code and uniform policy. The standards for dress emphasize that our school is a place for learning, and our primary concern is the education and safety of our students. The school uniform must be worn while attending school and during school-sponsored activities.
